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Author Archives: Sri Panth
Apr
4
2012
iPad Story
The release of the iPad in 2010 forever revolutionized the industry of technology. Ten years ago, who would have expected something like the iPad to be the face of entertainment. It is, after all, a 7.3 by 9.5 inch tablet. However, its various functionalities have attracted millions of buyers over the world and have profited [...]
Mar
9
2012
The Modern Family
I love my parents. They have been very supportive and helpful to me during my life. But I know that not everyone is as lucky as I am. I have seen my friends fight with their parents and bombard them with complaints. I started to notice a trend. Or at least I thought I did. [...]
Feb
11
2012
Linsanity: Jeremy Lin has Taken the NBA by Storm
‘Linsanity’; one week ago, this nickname would be incomprehensible to even the most passionate basketball fan. Now, basketball fans and sports fans in general are fixated with it, a fusion between insanity and the name Lin. Jeremy Lin, to be specific. ‘Linsanity’ has become a hero in New York, whose team had been struggling as of [...]
Jan
30
2012
Nepalese Ambassador: Q & A
Dr. Shankar Sharma became the ambassador to the U.S. in 2009. In his long and distinguished career with the Government of Nepal, spanning over more than a decade, Dr. Sharma has had extensive dealings with senior levels of donor governments, development agencies, NGOs and the corporate sector in policy dialogue, foreign aid, peace building and [...]
Jan
16
2012
NFL Conference Finals Predictions
The divisional playoff was arguably the greatest week in football, but next week’s conference finals will be as good or even better. In the NFC, the Giants, who have emerged dominant in both offense and defense will face off against the 49ers, a team who has proven they can win in a shootout. In the [...]
Football is always exciting, but man… this divisional playoff was something else. What didn’t happen in the last two days? We saw upsets upset take place, routs, and the end of a magical season. Here is a recap of the second week of the 2011-2012 playoffs, arguably the most exciting week of the season. Don’t [...]
Dec
27
2011
Betty-Macc Barbecue: The Best in St. Louis!
If someone asked me what my favorite barbecue place is, I would say Betty-Macc’s. Not Pappi’s Smokehouse or Roper’s Ribs, but Betty Macc’s. With its tangy barbecue sauce, soft and juicy rib-tips, and otherworldly potato salad, Betty-Macc serves the best barbecue in St. Louis. Yet, you have probably never heard of it. This is because [...]
Dec
25
2011
The Christmas Spirit – Secret Santas Spread Joy
Today is my favorite day of the whole year and I am sure many kids around the nation share my sentiment. After all, today is Christmas and with its advent comes lots and lots of gifts! Waking up to find an XBox, an iPad, or any cool gift under your Christmas tree is one of [...]
Many people, whether they are avid or casual basketball fans, will remember the infamous “Decision” television broadcast, where LeBron James announced he would be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers and signing with the Miami Heat. Though they were hated, the new Miami Heat became a top tier team their first year together, ultimately reaching the NBA [...]
Nov
24
2011
How Does A Video Become Viral?
“Viral video” is one of those buzz words that gets thrown around a lot but nobody is really sure what it means. The most commonly used definition for “viral video” is a video that becomes popular in a short period of time. How can someone easily achieve this though? Why is it that videos such [...]
