A song on the radio (yes, I know, I’m dating myself) made me curious. It’s Mercy, by a young singer named Duffy. The video below doubled my interest.
Mercy MP3 download here.
I’m particularly interested in generational theory now. The way I understand it, right now is a time of big [...]
But my timing was a bit off. It’s less than a year since this post, and Border’s is clamoring for cash in the most discomforting of ways. Oi.
I look at Border’s and their solution and way out of their mess is so clear to me. It’ll require different thinking and a different corporate culture to [...]
I’m not much of one for politics, particularly the national kind. But I’m much of one for watching trends, shifts in direction and generational influences. So, I’m going to “crystal ball” the presidential elections. I’ll be using the Strauss and Howe generational theory and The Fourth Turning as my primary reference info to do so.
OK. [...]
The more I use — and study — Facebook, the more nervous I’d be if I were at the helm of Google (or a shareholder, for that matter).
See, I use Gmail, even in spite of its creepiness. I love Google’s search engine. (Though my love is fading a bit.) I’m thrilled that Google is offering [...]
About a month back, I walked into my local Borders in Columbia, Md., which I’ve done dozens of times in years past. After being there, walking the aisles, feeling the vibe and, yes, using the restroom (as businesses say so much about themselves and how they view their customers by their restrooms), I basically said [...]
I’m an advocate of public shame as a tool for encouraging “good citizen” behavior. Sound like a scary creature, do I?
Well, rules don’t work for altering or maneuvering behavior. Punishment doesn’t either. And common sense and general manners seems to be lacking for many nowadays.
Shame is very powerful, particularly in a “world scene” with rapid [...]
I watch TV just enough to observe trends. The other day I caught a snippet of a Survivor-type show for chefs. The general theme: You ain’t no good, sucka! There’s only room for one big dog at the top. Die M-F cuz I’m gonna win!
Uh, that may appeal to some folk. Clearly, it does, [...]
