The Obama Effect: Why More Black Voters Are Turning Gay-Friendly: Since President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage a couple of weeks ago, there’s been a noticeable shift in black Americans’ opinion on gay marriage. A new Washington Post-ABC survey found that 59 percent of black people now say they support same-sex marriage—an 18 point jump since Obama’s announcement. Learn more about “The Obama Effect” on GOOD.is via good
intelligentcity: The exhibit highlights the publication’s growing investment in data journalism but I would challenge the reader to think about how this signals technological changes in the visualization of news. This marketing venture could change the way we, as policymakers, businessmen and planners, deliver news to citizens in a public spaces. Really exciting, when you think about it. - @AAlampi, viewfromthebalcony.tumblr.com
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twloha: Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide, and suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers. Find Help: www.twloha.com
discoverynews: Senior Citizens Binge Drink Most Often College-aged adults still drink a lot, but Midwesterners and senior citizens can probably drink them all under the table.
And if you are one of those kinds of bloggers. Please, for the sake of humanity, keep it in your diary under your mattress next to your rubber band roll of dollar bills that you took out of the bank in fear of the recession.
Now that that’s cleared up. I created this blog as an outlet for somewhat intelligent and hopefully intelligible banter and commentary about things that bother me day to day. It is also inspired by and in honor of my favorite Muppets, Statler and Waldorf. Ya know, the two old guys who sit in the balcony and heckle during the show? Admit it. You watched the Muppets and still have the VHS copies collecting dust next to your Duck Hunt gun and Nintendo controllers.
Welcome to The Balcony. I hope you enjoy the show. Cheers.
About me:
Writer - social media strategist - gamechanger
A Scorpio, likes long walks on the beach and enjoys candle lit dinners. Strongly believes in peace, love and Antiques Roadshow.
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Background Photo Credit: Bobst Library, New York University Ben Norman, photographer
