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What is “Fast Fashion”, how it relates to big data, Facebook and us

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Karl

Speed. Data. Lack of security. Encouraged anxiety. What makes a self-identity? And… fashion, clothing retailers and social media. n+1 has an interesting read in: The Accidental Bricoleurs: …As the fast in fast fashion implies, the companies’ comparative advantage lies in … Continue reading →

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Gary Coleman RIP

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Karl

Gary Coleman led a tragic life. It confuses me, it saddens me, it makes me angry that this kinda thing only becomes more clear after someone dies. Salon.com: “Gary Coleman: Damned by a catchphrase” Rushfield Babylon: “Gary As I Knew … Continue reading →

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Was the call to Conan’s defense against Leno a Gen-X and Gen-Y cry against Baby Boomer entrenchment?

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Karl

When you get older, these kinds of reflections start to seem all the more uncomfortable don’t they? That makes them all the better to consider and think about. reddit.com: “It just hit me: Leno vs. Conan perfectly embodies the struggle … Continue reading →

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Worth repeating: Conan O’Brien’s goodbye message

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Karl

All I ask is one thing. And this is… I’m asking this in particular of young people that watch. Please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism. For the record its my least favorite quality. It doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody … Continue reading →

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It’s Our Time Generation-X: Why I’m Voting For Obama

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Karl

There’s something special taking place in America – whether we realize it or not – it is the hand-off (or wrenching off) of national political representation from the Boomer generation to Generation-X. GenX was labeled early on by Boomers as … Continue reading →

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Michael Armstrong: “I’m laughing the whole time; it’s all tongue-in-cheek,”

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Karl

How we introduce our children to the culture that made us – us – is a complicated thing. It’s far harder then I thought it would be. The Baby Boomers didn’t seem to fret that their culture, which glorified counter-culture, … Continue reading →

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Still here, despite the baby boomers best attempts at blowing up the globe

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Karl

The world seems to be going mad like never before and there is no solace in what is to be found online. At at time of world is in clear crisis just a cursory glance at Memeorandum exposes deep divisions, … Continue reading →

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In September 1985: Frank Zappa’s Letter to His Fan Club

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Karl

In 1985 Frank Zappa sent a letter to his fan club to warn them about the “Wives of Big Brother” – the PMRC. There is very much I agree with Democratic party on, but whenever some of its leaders find … Continue reading →

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