Archives for November 2010

Destined to Obscurity

Vanity… all is vanity.

I think Solomon had it right.

Yet in an age of Information Flood, part of our task is to help relevant and useful information be found.

In the process, we’re just going to have to sacrifice quality.

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Now Is Gone Is Almost Gone

…but not quite.

I was proud to be a part of Geoff Livingston’s “Now Is Gone,” and a part of the blog that supported and extended the subject matter.

One day, that blog will come down.

But I’ve imported my posts and comments into Occam’s Razr, and added them as their own category, Now Is Gone. I’m pleased that most of them hold up to this day.

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A Path That Leads Nowhere?

It’s alright to have a high-minded concept now and again.

It’s also okay to be occasionally right.

But is it okay to be right for the wrong reasons?

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Thank you, Mr. Frank

My daughter drew this, in honor of a neighbor who has served several recent tours overseas. [Read more…]

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Firewalls and Fairness

Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely from MSNBC, because he gave money to three Democrats who were running for seats in the House and Senate. Already, there is a big stink being floated that he is being targeted because he gave to Democrats, and that Fox News gave a million to Republicans, and it’s all a big conspiracy to keep the man down, and whatever.

Simmer down, and allow me to explain the real issue at play here.

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Spreading the Wealth

Sorry if it’s been a little slow here.

I’ve been working on a review which will hit Social Media Explorer next week, and a post published today over at Media Bullseye about how social services need to grow a bit more flexible.

I’ll be out of pocket for most of next week, too. But I’ll add what I can.

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