Author Archives: simstilley

Wait, It’s Over? Well Composition 2 is coming to an end and the feeling is bitter sweet. This is the last writing class that I will ever take as a student, as my major does not require anymore. However, I … Continue reading →

1. “The Paradox of Choice” Background: Having too many choices can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness. Paralysis, self-doubt, and high expectations can also result from being given a large range of options to choose from. How I Intend to Use It: … Continue reading →

Too Many Options Too Many Problems Shopping is becoming harder and harder nowadays. Say we wanted to buy yogurt. One would think that this would be a relatively quick and easy process. However, upon entering the dairy section we realize that … Continue reading →

One Billion Rising The opening scene shows a person struggling. They are clearly being pinned down against their will by a group of people as we can see their legs kicking and flailing. It is sunny outside, possibly the middle … Continue reading →

Is Less Actually More? When consumers walk into a store, should they be exposed to shelves and shelves of similar items or should they only be given a few options to choose from? This is the golden question. It is … Continue reading →

Too Many Options, Too Many Headaches Shopping is becoming harder and harder nowadays. Retailers seem to think that customers want thousands of products to choose from.  “Modernity has provided an explosion of choice … In areas of life in which … Continue reading →

You Can’t Please Everyone The customer is king when it comes to retail. Their business keeps the industry afloat. Thus, retailers need to keep their customers happy so that they will become repeat shoppers and tell their friends. Because happy … Continue reading →

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/05/29/1095594/-WOW-to-avoid-counting-civilian-deaths-Obama-WH-reclassified-Militants-to-include-civilians# “Obama himself simply expanded the definition of a “militant” to ensure that it includes virtually everyone killed by his drone strikes. ” The claim is ridiculous because it says that everyone who died in a drone strike was a … Continue reading →

China to Stop Harvesting Inmate Organs “China officials plan to phase out organ harvesting of death-row inmates, a move to overhaul a transplant system that has for years relied on prisoners and organ traffickers to serve those in need of … Continue reading →