The Smart Alec Difrawi Speaks on his History
February 21st, 2012 
Alec Difrawi A speech about my past and who I am today.
John Calipari’s Success in the One-and-Done Era
February 20th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
Few coaches have had a run like Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari in the last few years. Calipari has always been a polarizing figure in college basketball, and as a result his fans have to be happy, even if his critics are not. Whether a fan or a critic, it’s hard to deny the success he has had in his 20 seasons of coaching.
What’s amazing about Calipari is his success since the introduction of the one-and-done rule back in 2006. Read more »
Facebook’s New Look
February 17th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
Recently, Facebook has rolled out new features and completely overhauled parts of its hugely popular social media site. This garnered mixed reactions from Facebook users. Some of these changes are radically changing the way that users will interact with and utilize the site.
The Timeline
One of the most controversial changes is to the profile page. While the profile page has undergone some changes in the past, it has stayed somewhat stable for the past few years. However, Facebook has started beta testing a new profile called the Timeline. Instead of presenting updates and pictures in a linear fashion, the Timeline arranges this information into a navigable stream.
My Business Role Model: Bill Gates
February 16th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
As a business professional, it’s impossible to not look at Bill Gates’ career with reverence. A self-made man, Bill Gates is arguably the most successful entrepreneur of all time.
Gates started as a teenage computer aficionado, selling his first computer program at the age of 17. He founded Microsoft in 1975 with another student, Paul Allen, while he was at Harvard. Gates later dropped out of Harvard to focus on Microsoft, and five years after founding the company he was contracted to provide the operating system for IBM’s new computer.
Brilliantly, Microsoft struck a deal with IBM to license the software as IBM-compatible to other manufacturers, making the two men multi-millionaires in a matter of years.
As Microsoft grew, Gates became known for having a no-nonsense management style. He would often say, “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard!” forcing his employees to think on their feet to solve problems and adapt. His intensity became legendary in the business world. Read more »
Can Romney Separate his Religion from Politics?
February 15th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
Republican candidate Mitt Romney continues to raise questions about whether or not his Mormon beliefs will be an issue if he becomes the next President of the United States.
Right now, voters are hesitant of accepting a candidate like Romney. He has already made it a point to emphasize the importance of the Mormon faith in his life. And it isn’t a surprise that Romney is truly committed to his faith. An active member of the LDS (Latter Day Saints) Church, he presided over several congregations in the state of Massachusetts and he served as a Mormon bishop. Read more »
Women Politicians: Do they Gain the Female Vote?
February 14th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
Female politicians are entering the political arena in great numbers. As more women are elected to public office, the face of leadership is beginning to grow slightly more feminine.
But does that actually mean that female voters are the biggest support for women politicians?
Take the 2008 presidential election for example, where not one but two female candidates ran for office: Democratic presidential candidate Hilary Clinton, and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. This election was a perfect opportunity for women from either side of the political spectrum to support a female for office. The reality? They didn’t. Read more »
Rumors of NFL Expansion + Rumors of NFL Relocation = Confusion
February 9th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
Before the Super Bowl was even over, I was wondering what the NFL off-season chatter was going to be about. We have to have at least something to talk about until the draft gets here. Of course, we all knew there would be tons of Peyton Manning talk. After being confronted by hecklers, Gisele Bundchen was caught on video defending hubby Tom Brady after the New England Patriots lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Problem is, after standing up for her man, she started blaming the Patriots’ wide receivers for the Super Bowl failure. Fun stuff. Soap operas meet the NFL. That just doesn’t work for me.
For those of us that are looking for something to talk about other than a bitter supermodel’s take on the Super Bowl, there are bigger stories out there. Of course, the big one will be the debate over what city Peyton Manning will be slinging the rock in next year. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s conflicting statements regarding the future of the NFL’s franchise situation is another mystery.
During the commissioner’s annual Super Bowl news conference, Goodell talked about getting an NFL team back in Los Angeles. Read more »
Should voting be available online?
February 6th, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
In a digital age where cellphones and laptops are go-to gadgets, many are left wondering when voting will finally go viral. Casting your vote for the next president can be as easy as tapping your phone’s screen or clicking your computer’s mouse – but it’s not, at least not yet.
Aside from a few negatives, the idea of online voting has become increasingly popular, especially with the technology savvy youth of America. Maybe it’s time to seriously consider letting voters cast their ballot from their laptops and cellphones. Read more »
Speech on Songs and Emotions
February 5th, 2012 Alec Difrawi This is a recent speech of mine on songs and emotional associations, I hope you enjoy.
Our Flag Football Team works for Our Company
February 3rd, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
Actually, our company formed a flag football team in the summer of 2008 and since then the teams have worked very well for the company. It’s all about team building, and sports.
Team building has always been an important part of the business world and flag football has become one of our top team building activities. The games give employees chances to work together while showing their true colors.
Flag football is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to truly get to know the employee in your company. A game of flag football can show you who gives 100% and who pouts when losing. It shows raw emotion and exposes true character. Read more »
The Rematch: Super Bowl XLVI Predictions
February 2nd, 2012 Alec Difrawi 
At last, the Super Bowl is finally here. Even if you don’t have a dog in the fight, every football fan can appreciate the spectacle of the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Sunday is the one day of the year when people that aren’t football fans will even watch for a while. Parties are thrown, good food is everywhere, and even the commercials are a big deal. So to all fans (no matter the degree) soak it up and enjoy it while it lasts because the Monday after is the worst Monday of the year, the first Monday of the long, long, offseason.
Super Bowl XLVI’s matchup is actually a re-matchup of 2008’s Super Bowl XLII that featured the NFC Champion New York Giants against the AFC Champion New England Patriots. This year’s version will be hard-pressed to equal the excitement of the 1st matchup, considered by many to be one of the most exciting Super Bowls, as well as one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. Read more »
