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Is it time to junk the Electoral College? By formulating such an arcane method of electing the executive, the founding fathers hoped to insulate the presidency from popular emotions while, at the same time, protecting thinly populated states from domination by the great cities. The College works by having the state legislatures pick people to vote for the President. Each state has the number of electors as it has representatives to the congress, both House and Senate. These were to be the most able people of the state…in theory. What quickly evolved was that each party would nominate a slate of electors. The political party that won the state’s popular vote would have their slate of electors get the right to vote for President. A “win” was considered 50% plus one vote This has been the method of electing our Presidents since the founding of the republic. There have been consequences not intended by the founders. They have shaped what kind of party system we have. The structure of elections has determined the ways campaigns are run. They have even affected the way in which our government is organized. The “winner-take-all” system also shapes the campaign. Since only one vote more than the competing party is required, there is no reason to give campaign resources to states where a particular candidate is well ahead or too far behind to compete. The battlegrounds are those states that could go either way. In a tight campaign the votes of small states become critical in putting together an electoral majority. Because a state’s entire electoral vote is determined by which party gets one vote more than the next, there is no advantage in voting for a party that will come short of that goal. Ten percent means no vote at all. It makes sense then that we have two parties because that’s the surest way to win the privilege of casting the electoral vote. While third parties might have influence at the state level, it is almost impossible to have an effect at the Presidential level. A popular-vote election means Presidential candidates no longer visiting small, closely contested states. It reduces their influence. The electoral wars will be waged only in the large cities. The changes don’t stop there. Remember, we now nominate candidates by state primaries. Electing people by a national popular vote would cause those to merge into a national primary. After all, if states no longer elect the President, why should they nominate the candidate? There’s a whole new national campaign. college map college map A popular election of the President would change that. No longer would a national campaign be necessary. A President, political scientists tell us, could be elected in the six largest TV. markets. Campaigns would be waged in the large cities and their suburbs. Rural areas would be completely ignored. That is especially true for Democrats. The parties would spend their resources in those areas where they are already strong. Political professionals know it’s easier to expand the percentage of your vote in places you’re already ahead. That is seen today. Republicans don’t waste their resources in mainly African-American areas. Nor do the Democrats campaign in strong Republican precincts. The process has become longer and more expensive. But, that’s not the end. Would a party want its candidate to be one with only, say, 20% of the vote? Probably not. A national run-off primary will evolve to insure one candidate wins 50%.. Electoral college map with numbers electoral college map with numbers
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Another problem now rears its ugly head…the national election. Recall that the Electoral College and the winner-take-all system forced the parties to campaign state by state. Since only a one-vote majority was required to carry that state, third parties found it impossible to exist. They could never have an influence. Not so with a popular vote election. Here a small party getting fifteen or twenty percent could have a large impact on who is elected. In fact, the vote could be spread among several small political parties. Would the nation be content with the President being elected with, say, 30% of the popular vote? Maybe not. There is a way around the problem. The old One-Party-Democratic-South solved it. It’s called the run-off election. Now there are four possible national campaigns: the first national primary, the run-off national primary, the national election, and the run-off national election. Another effect is one that strikes at the government itself. It’s likely that a multi-party system would evolve with elected officials from many different small ideological groups. How would the government work? Our national government is organized around two parties. Could it accommodate coalitions? There is no way to tell. All of the governments that have multi-party systems are Cabinet governments. There are built in mechanisms for bringing down the government and holding new elections when the governing coalition loses public support. Our constitution has no provision for such a circumstance. It’s possible the popular election of the President would force the U. S. to completely change its government from a Presidential to a Cabinet form. Some people argue that would be a good thing. It would, they say, make the government more responsive. They’re right. But, it would also make it unstable. Our constitution creates government that is slow to respond because the framers wanted ideas to have time for thorough review and debate before they were made into national policy.

I’m back home for winter break and I decided to talk about some things about college that I just can’t stand! Happy Holidays everyone Intro music by: (Check him out!) www.myspace.com Other music by: www.ronaldjenkees.com PS The ear brush move is still cool. http

College Pathways’ ‘Admission Zen’ DVD Offers Path to Enlightenment on Finding a College Major, Getting Accepted






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College Pathways’ ‘Admission Zen’ DVD Offers Path to Enlightenment on Finding a College Major, Getting Accepted
Admission into the nation’s top colleges and universities is becoming as competitive as the job market, and many prospective recruits are looking for an edge. Independent college counseling company College Pathways boils down the secrets to academic acceptance and success into a newly released DVD, “Admission Zen: The Stress Free Path to Getting into College.” College Pathways has secured agreements with Library Video Company and Midwest Inc. to distribute the DVD, the only one of its kind for college-age students.






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With more high school graduates competing for limited openings in colleges, finding a college major that fits and negotiating the admission process become more vital. “Admission Zen: The Stress Free Path to Getting into College,” a newly released DVD from College Pathways, addresses a number of topics designed to give the prospective college student a distinct advantage when competing for admission, grants scholarships for college, program acceptance and more.

College Pathways, the independent college admission consultants that produced “Admission Zen,” has secured agreements with Video Library Company and Midwest Tape Inc. to distribute the DVD.

While hundreds of authors have penned lengthy tomes about college admissions research, “Admission Zen” is the first product of its kind to boil down all the essential elements into an easily-digestible, 1-hour DVD format, College Pathways President Stephen Burleigh explained.

“There are dozens of books and manuals but no DVD that incorporates student comments, graphics, animation, insider tips and specific tools for developing a successful college admission strategy,” President Stephen Burleigh said.

In addition to valuable guidance on the application process, the “Admission Zen” DVD provides prospective students with advice for getting financial aid, such as how and when to apply for grants scholarships for college or academic loan programs.

“Our mission is to find the right college or university for your son or daughter and maximize their admission potential,” said Burleigh.

Burleigh offers step-by-step guidance through the college admission/application process to parents and students throughout the United States. Through College Pathways, he offers college applicants and their families a number of college-related services, including but not limited to a personal needs assessment, admissions test preparation, a personalized college action plan and application assistance.

Visitors to College-Pathways.com can sample scenes from “Admission Zen” and explore resources for finding a college major, applying for financial aid, making an impression through college entrance essays and more.

For more information about College Pathways’ services or the DVD “Admission Zen: The Stress Free Path to Getting into College,” visit College-Pathways.com.

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Based in Los Angeles, College Pathways is an independent: collage admissions assistance company that guides both local and distance students and their families in the process of planning and preparing for college. President Stephen Burleigh, a UCLA certified college counselor, provides prospective students with one-on-one counseling. Services provided through College Pathways include but are not limited to: how to find a good college; the right academic program for the student; developing a strong application; writing college admission essays; meeting application deadlines and testing requirements; and applying for financial aid such as grants scholarships for college, academic loans and more.

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Inspiration: Flagler College Graphic Design


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A fairly simple website for the graphic design program at Flagler designed by Scott Jehl, a fellow designer/developer in the Boston area. It’s more about the little things in this design that get my attention as well as the focus on content. I also like this site much better than the actual Flagler College website.

Visit the site: http://www.flagler.edu/graphicdesign/
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Music video by Asher Roth performing I Love College. (C) 2008 Universal Records & SRC Records Inc., a division of UMG Recordings
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Panelists discuss whether there is an epidemic among young people today who get stoked over everything from free keychains to tacos.

i went to comm. college for 2 years with almost a 3.0, then transferred to a California State University and got disqualified because of bad grades (i was sick, didn’t withdrawl).

almost all colleges i want to apply to say i need to be in good standing with your current college. can i only send my community college grades and act like i never transferred. or will they find out or is that ok?

Isn’t there a college whose fans have a tradition of standing through every home football game? The idea is that they are ready to run on the field in case the coach needs them to play.

It seems like I remember the story. But I can’t remember which college it is. Maybe it’s several colleges. I don’t know.

I want to use them for an analogy in a speech that I’m writing. (Like always be ready; you never know when you’ll be called on.) Can somebody help me?

Official Trailer of Drake Bell’s new movie “College”

Hey everybody. Right now I’m a (female) sophomore in high school in Omaha, NE. I’m trying to figure out where I want to go to college. I’m planning on working in the music industry when I graduate. I know of a Christian college called Evangel in Springfield, MO that offers a “Bachelor of Science in Music Industry”. I want a program like that, but I also think it would be good if there was a record label near my college so I could possibly work as a college representative. Do any of you know where there are any Christian colleges with a good music industry program, AND a record label nearby so I could possibly work there while I’m in college?

WLIIA – Greatest hits: College

Final score was 59-44 loss to Tulane. I videotaped the last 4 mins and two others and I have posted that on You Tube..

The future of radio is at stake. As we quickly move into the 21st Century, our consumers are changing their listening mediums and we must stay abreast of those listening needs and modes.

Traditional college radio broadcasts may be lost in translation if they cannot keep up with technological changes. Some radio broadcast owners are ignoring these trends, which may hurt their ratings if listeners increasingly move away from traditional college radio to college radio on the Internet. Still others perceive college radio on the Internet as a dead medium, however it can be revived if colleges continue to research listener audiences and trends.

Benefits of Having College Radio on the Internet

1. More formats are available than traditional FM college radio stations. Hundreds are available from jazz and blues to Broadway and opera, to Indie rock and adult alternative and many more.

2. Ability to listen while in multiple places such as home, work, college, library or wherever you have available broadband access.

3. With college radio on the Internet, there is no “dead air”. Some college and traditional radio stations have their last broadcast ending at midnight, and the next one starts between five and seven in the morning. However, utilizing college radio on the Internet and the growing demand from students and consumers, this has the potential to increase funding and the listening audience base.

4. Set and leave it on one station without having to remember station call letters or numbers. No longer do listeners have to remember where they heard their favorite tunes on the dial. Having a college radio on the Internet can be easily bookmarked in your Favorites’ list or even set as your homepage.

5. Colleges are able to increase their fan base among alumni and exchange students because with having college radio on the Internet, it can be accessed worldwide.

6. Many college radio stations on the Internet tout commercial-free listening or at least minimal interruptions. This is an important advantage for listeners who do not like all the interruptions between songs or song sets with station breaks and commercials which can last two minutes or longer.

7. Allows more opportunities for unsigned bands and musical talent to be heard on the radio. With additional opportunities for more format types, bands of all styles will have a medium in which to play their music for a specific audience. As with MySpace, unsigned or lesser known musicians and bands are trying to gain an audience base and frequently release a couple of their songs so members can upload them to their homepages. College radio on the Internet can increase that audience base by featuring the group or musician on its station and have listeners send their comments via email, blog, online poll or phone call.

8. Unlike a traditional radio station, college radio on the Internet enables listeners to skip a song. If the listener does not care for the song, he or she can merely select “skip” and move onto the next song. Only college radio on the Internet and satellite stations have this advantage.

There are many benefits to keeping college radio on the Internet. Although some college stations have abandoned this medium because it did not reap the rewards as quickly as was expected, now it has listeners’ ears and they have more invested interest with this medium.

The top online radio networks include Shoutcast, Radio@AOL, and MSN Music as reported by MeasureCast, a company which provides next day audience size and demographic reports for online media networks. Only the top college radio stations online have made the top 10 list, which include a few Ohio college radio station programs too.

The top college radio broadcasts include KALX, Berkeley, CA; WNYU, New York, NY; and KTRU, Houston, TX, which was reported by Radio-Locator.com. Furthermore, a notable Ohio college radio station has a list of eight college radio on the Internet stations that are broadcasted from various locations across the U.S., especially where a broadcasting school is located. Colleges and universities who have the ability and interest to support college radio on the Internet stations are able to employ its own students to undertake all tasks and responsibilities of running the online radio station. Student listeners create an instant audience base because their music interests vary and they are attracted by a variety of formats.

Because Internet based college radio stations can literally reach listeners from all corners of the world, we would think radio station owners would want to continue college radio on the Internet. Futhermore, college radio stations on the Internet, as well as traditional AM/FM formats, can run in tandem with one another without radio tower interference. However, many smaller universities and community colleges are not able to afford to keep such options on the Internet due to failing sponsorship, decreased student population, or fees required to both license music and the radio station.

Check with your local broadcasting school to find out if they continually accept students to become professional radio DJs. If you are interested in learning to become a radio DJ, video or audio producer, or in other radio and TV broadcast careers, then you will want a broadcasting school that is both credible and credentialed. Technology continues to grow and expand, so to keep up with the industry they should have the latest equipment for those wanting to learn how to become a radio DJ on a college radio station on the Internet and other radio broadcast careers.