The rise of the info-state is about not only money and technology, but also loyalty and collective identity. As the Canadian scholar Daniel Bell argues, we are entering an age of “civic-ism,” in which pride in one’s city supersedes national patriotism. The “city-zen” is the new citizen. We identify ourselves as much or more as… Continue reading
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Really fun(ny) and surprisingly informative educational tool on how to be fashionable with a scarf.(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
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There is no passive-aggressive, conditional, manipulative nonsense behind my statement. I mean what I say. She doesn’t have to hug or kiss anyone just because I say so, not even me. I will not override my own child’s currently strong instincts to back off from touching someone who she chooses not to touch. Katia Hetter,… Continue reading
On Fiery Redheads
This article from Slate about the perpetuation of the sassy, fiery, stubborn, hot-tempered redheaded stereotype is an interesting read. The author asserts that she’s not one of them and doesn’t get it; I believe and respect that. I am probably closer to the stereotype and feel proud to be a redhead; for some reason though,… Continue reading On Fiery Redheads
WNYC continues to provide useful tools through their NYC Mayor Tracker
WNYC continues to provide useful tools through their NYC Mayor Tracker
Brooklyn Magazine Relaunches Website!
If you haven’t already experienced the joy of Brooklyn Magazine, you’re in for a treat. They relaunched their website today and are offering a 50% discount on a year-long subscription to the (really beautifully arranged and printed) magazine by clicking here and entering the promo code “IHALFBRO.” I posted this to neighborhoodr-prospectheights yesterday and wanted… Continue reading Brooklyn Magazine Relaunches Website!
What’s Wrong With #FirstWorldProblems
Check out this short but to-the-point look from The Atlantic at #firstworldproblems, which you’re undoubtedly familiar with if you’re on the internet. (If you are not familiar, click on the hashtag and read a few.) A teaser: I don’t like this expression “First World problems.” It is false and it is condescending. Yes, Nigerians struggle… Continue reading What’s Wrong With #FirstWorldProblems
10 Traits of a Great Consultant
Short and to the point. And I love the quote at the beginning: You need chutzpah, audacity. Read the tips.10 Traits of a Great Consultant
Interview with Lyndsay Rae Meiklem, Small Business Owner and Artist
For weeks, I’ve been excited by the national Mission Small Business contest sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial, which will award up to 12 individual grants of $250,000 to 12 small businesses. The business application calls for a thoughtful essay and community (online) support, and the project with my vote (and hopefully yours! It’s easy!) is Lyndsay… Continue reading Interview with Lyndsay Rae Meiklem, Small Business Owner and Artist
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