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Monthly Archives: September 2006
WWII, Cold War, War on Terror, leadership styles
FDR: Oh, I’m sorry, was wiping out our entire Pacific fleet supposed to intimidate us? We have nothing to fear but fear itself, and right now we’re coming to kick your ass with brand new destroyers riveted by waitresses. How’s … Continue reading
Call, say, or do something
I can’t help but begin to think my generation, and the boomer generation that has preceded it, has failed our children, and their children. We build castles in the sky while our foundations beneath our feet become quicksand. For all … Continue reading
Just a reminder…
Make sure you check out Civil Defense, the latest blog featured at Philly Future. Better yet, spread word and expand the online discussion.
Sorry for not keeping up with the news
There’s lots going on in the world, some terrible, some not. Some outragous, some boring. Some that begs the question, some that just begs to go the hell away. I’ve been a bit too busy to post. With work yes, … Continue reading
In 6th grade, I was Rod Serling
My 6th grade teacher, Mr. Crell, had a yearly tradition where he’d produce a video, by his students, for the entire school. A play or short story would be chosen that his class would act out and he would direct. … Continue reading
Posted in Public Service, Civics, Government and Activism
Tagged education, history, me, television, the-twilight-zone
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On yesterday’s local craziness
Philly.com: Center City shaken: A fire in an underground electric cable yesterday spewed smoke, ignited gases that blew manhole covers into the air, and forced the evacuation of about 5,000 workers from two office towers near City Hall. The ripple … Continue reading
Explosions near 15th and Market Philadelphia cause evacuations in a number of office buildings
Occupants of the office building I work in were evacuated today as underground explosions shook our building and the surrounding neighborhood. Around 1pm today, a few co-workers and I were giving a send-off, at Nodding Head, to a co-worker who … Continue reading
Ed Cone: “What’s the deal with Philly?”
Hehe. That’s Ed Cone sharing the news about the Daily News’s Wendy Warren joining the Inquirer’s Daniel Rubin, participating at ConvergeSouth. It already looks to be an interesting gathering, one that I want to make if fates permit. Speaking of … Continue reading
NewAssignment.net is looking to hire an editor
Reuters has donated $100,000 to NewAssignment.Net, enabling it to hire its first editor. Jay Rosen: It’s going to be a fun job. This is editing horizontally amid journalism gone pro-am. The idea is to draw “smart crowds” – a group … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Connection, the Internet, the Web, and Media, Journalism, norgs, and the future of news
Tagged internet, journalism, norgs, web
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Comcast’s The Fan wins People’s Choice award at Flashforward
I work with the team that develops The Fan and I just wanted to take a second to congratulate my co-workers on winning. For Arpit, it marks a nice full circle in his life. The team deserves the all the … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Family and Life
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