Tag Archives: AGD

AGD: The Last 10 Years in 7 Minutes

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

It’s been a heck of a decade, to say the least.  When the new century opened up, we were worried about Y2K.  Words like the iPod, Facebook and YouTube had yet to enter the cultural lexicon…or even exist for that … Continue reading →

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AGD: We Are of Peace. Always.

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Corey Alderdice President Obama is a alien lizard from outer space. It’s not the claim of opponents of the President’s healthcare reform efforts.   Instead, it seems to be the allegorical underpinning of ABC’s reimagining of the early 1980s television … Continue reading →

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AGD: Sesame Street Is as Old as Your Parents

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Corey Alderdice The black and white television in the spare bedroom of my grandmother’s house had a twice-daily appointment during my childhood: Sesame Street.  Shortly after consumption of a bowl of cereal in the mornings and somewhere just beyond … Continue reading →

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AGD: HBO Documentary Spotlights Obama Election One Year Later

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

It’s the first Tuesday of November in America, and that means one thing: Election Day. Though it does not, perhaps, hold the same gravitas as a year ago, HBO is capitalizing on the day to premiere the documentary By the … Continue reading →

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AGD: The Death of Newsprint

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Corey Alderdice I wouldn’t want to be a newspaper right now.  Other than the limited color scheme, short life span, the constant risk of being recycled and competition from techno-wonders like the Nook and Kindle, it turns out that … Continue reading →

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AGD: The Buzzword

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Corey Alderdice Even though the worlds of forensics and technology have yet to find a way to come together during tournament competitions, it seems as though both coaches and students have embraced technology as a way to hone our … Continue reading →

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AGD: AskMen Names Don Draper Most Influential Man of 2009

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Extemp often comes down to knowing who the most important and influential players are across the world.  From heads of state, to despots and innovators alike, the names and personalities of these individuals are the underpinning of our most important … Continue reading →

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AGD: Auto-Tune the News

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Last weekend, we showed you The Economist’s “Did You Know 4.0” video.  This week, we spotlight another internet novelty as part of a new series called AGD.  Similar to the attention-getting devices used in speeches, we’ll spotlight news, novelties, and … Continue reading →

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