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Posted on August 24, 2010

Say Goodbye To Books

Say Goodbye To Books

In an interview yesterday, Seth Godin, popular blogger and author said that he is done with the book publishing industry and will be distributing future work in less traditional ways…

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Posted on August 16, 2010

The Point of INCEPTION

The Point of INCEPTION

By now most of us have been to the theaters to see the summer blockbuster that has completely confused America and wasted thousands of hours in mind-numbing conversation around the water cooler. I’m talking of course about INCEPTION…

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Posted on July 23, 2010

Signs of the (texting) Times

Signs of the (texting) Times

One invention that most older people have been forced to adapt to is the cellular phone. Nearly everyone has one. And yet in the 10-15 years that cell phones have been around, another shift has come: texting. I read an article in the most recent Wired Magazine…

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Posted on June 11, 2010

Where Will It End?

Where Will It End?

As a Dad to two girls I’m scared to death to raise my daughters in today’s culture, especially when I think about what waits for them when they grow up…

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Posted on May 14, 2010

This Is One Tie I Would Wear

This Is One Tie I Would Wear

I came across this ingenius piece of men’s accessory apparel this past week. These Recycled Cassette Tape Neckties ties are made out of something called “sonic fabric” which is woven from 50% recorded audio cassette tape…

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Posted on May 12, 2010

Going Overboard With Social Media

Going Overboard With Social Media

I’ve had a number of opportunities lately to advise organizations (especially churches) about the best way to integrate social media into their brand. While I’m hardly an expert, I do have a few suggestions. The advice I give most frequently is…

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Posted on February 8, 2010

Modern Media: the Death of Free Thinking?

Modern Media: the Death of Free Thinking?

I recently stumbled across this video from a movie made 30 years ago called Network that is chillingly relevant today. In the movie, news anchor Howard Beale delivered a speech railing against the media machine he was a part of…

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Posted on February 4, 2010

Oops, Did I Just Say That?

Oops, Did I Just Say That?

For today’s edition of “Oops, did I just say that?” we look to the People’s Choice Awards last month. The country singer Keith Urban won in the category of Male Artist of the Year. In his acceptance speech, he thanked people for listening to his music, adding…

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Posted on January 20, 2010

Dealing With The Fringe

Dealing With The Fringe

By now you’ve most likely heard about Pat Robertson’s remarks about Haiti being cursed by God. It only takes a relatively small number of people on the fringe to undermine the image and standing of the majority…

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Posted on January 6, 2010

The New Frontier of Filmmaking?

The New Frontier of Filmmaking?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the hype about this new movie called Avatar. In the months leading up to the release of this multi-million dollar blockbuster we’ve been seeing trailers and images of these tall, blue people…

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