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The Tipping Point in Context

My second sojourn into the world of Malcolm Gladwell was again pleasant. The Tipping Point’s analysis of trends and epidemics proves yet again a fascination with the influence of context on social phenomena. After reading Outliers (Gladwell’s most recent...

What is a Twitter?

I find myself at a loss whenever confronted with the task of having to define Twitter. It’s one of those things that’s everywhere and nowhere. I am never really shocked when someone knows about it. Nor does it surprise me when I find out a friend from high...

Turd Blossoms

Stumbled upon this photoblog by Adrian Mendoza. Not only are the photos impressively well done (lots of great tilt-shots) but many are taken in and around San Joaquin County, my old hometown. It’s interesting to think how the subject matter he choses; classical...

Helen Suzman, Insanely Prolific

Helen Suzman died on Jan. 1st. Didn’t know much about her so decided to read up on wikipedia “Suzman was awarded 27 honorary doctorates from universities around the world, was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize[5] and received countless other awards...