Thoughts
Finals season is here, and I'll be underground for the next few weeks studying for exams. Oddly enough, historically it seems that I post more during these times than I do when I have more free time. Anway, a lot has happened recently in the world, and so I'd thought I would start out my posting resurgence with some quick thoughts on.....
....the Democratic contenders for President. At this point I have not yet formed an opinion regarding who I'd support for the Democratic ticket, especially since the policy stances of the candidates have yet to be clearly defined. I must say at this point that I would choose Obama or Edwards over Hillary. I have a lot of respect for her policy acumen and her service to the country, but I don't think she is capable of uniting the country the way the other two candidates could, and the way the Democrats need to move.
....the death of Kurt Vonnegut. One of the greatest writers and moral commentators of the 20th century, Kurt Vonnegut combined piercing insights with a very dark humor, creating a prose that was impossible to put down. His books have resonance and impact on young and old readers alike, and his ability to cross boundaries and appeal to to everyone marks him as one of the best in his field. This might be a good time to revisit Slaughterhouse Five.
....on the discovery of the father of Anna Nicole's baby. Thank god this is over. Let's pray this man will be a good father, and was not just in it for the publicity.
....on Google buying DoubleClick. From what I know of this area of technology, this was a very good move for Google. The media and advertising industries are strongly relationship driven at the top, and DoubleClick has those relationships. Google has successfully gone after the long tail, but if it's going to get the head of the industry then it needed to get DoubleClick's customers one way or another. Was it worth 3.1 billion? Only time will tell.
....on taxes. Mine are done and mailed. Are yours?
Finals season is here, and I'll be underground for the next few weeks studying for exams. Oddly enough, historically it seems that I post more during these times than I do when I have more free time. Anway, a lot has happened recently in the world, and so I'd thought I would start out my posting resurgence with some quick thoughts on.....
....the Democratic contenders for President. At this point I have not yet formed an opinion regarding who I'd support for the Democratic ticket, especially since the policy stances of the candidates have yet to be clearly defined. I must say at this point that I would choose Obama or Edwards over Hillary. I have a lot of respect for her policy acumen and her service to the country, but I don't think she is capable of uniting the country the way the other two candidates could, and the way the Democrats need to move.
....the death of Kurt Vonnegut. One of the greatest writers and moral commentators of the 20th century, Kurt Vonnegut combined piercing insights with a very dark humor, creating a prose that was impossible to put down. His books have resonance and impact on young and old readers alike, and his ability to cross boundaries and appeal to to everyone marks him as one of the best in his field. This might be a good time to revisit Slaughterhouse Five.
....on the discovery of the father of Anna Nicole's baby. Thank god this is over. Let's pray this man will be a good father, and was not just in it for the publicity.
....on Google buying DoubleClick. From what I know of this area of technology, this was a very good move for Google. The media and advertising industries are strongly relationship driven at the top, and DoubleClick has those relationships. Google has successfully gone after the long tail, but if it's going to get the head of the industry then it needed to get DoubleClick's customers one way or another. Was it worth 3.1 billion? Only time will tell.
....on taxes. Mine are done and mailed. Are yours?
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