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Growing Up in the 50’s: The Corner Store
An institution of 1950’s culture was the corner store. It was a predecessor to the modern day convenience store and somewhat similar to the urban bodega. The corner store invariably had … Continue reading
This is Hinchliffe
In 1932 a 10,000-seat Art Deco stadium made of concrete opened on a hill overlooking the Great Falls. Eighty some odd years later a volunteer crew of 500 teenagers from Paterson’s high schools used 500 gallons of white paint donated … Continue reading
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Growing Up in the 50’s: Christmas Time in Paterson
One of the things that I most looked forward to as a child when Christmas time approached was a night of shopping with my Aunt Ann. My aunt was a wonderful woman who did more nice things for me than I … Continue reading
(Nearly) Live at Internet Week NY — The Media Sessions
The Future of Digital TV In the future we won’t make the distinction between digital and traditional TV content producers, according to Terence Kawaya, founder and CEO of LUMA Partners. They will both make short-form and long-form content to be … Continue reading
(Nearly) Live at Internet Week NY — The Future of Transportation
Three companies were part of the Internet Week panel, discussing what they are doing that may change how we drive, what we drive and how cars are owned. Elio Motors is building a three-wheeled car. It will be made in … Continue reading
Growing Up in the 50’s: School
A lot of planning goes into preparing for my 10-year-old’s school year. It may start in February when we have the chance to tour other schools in the district and decide whether to stay put or switch schools. We will … Continue reading
The Commoditization of Technology
I spent most of my career in the media, publishing and public relations businesses. For the last decade or so I looked at and tried to figure out some use for dozens and dozens of new communications platforms, systems and … Continue reading
Growing Up in the 50’s: The Gym
“The gym” had a completely different meaning in the 50’s than it does in the 21st century. First of all, in the 50’s exercise was free. There was no gear or equipment of any … Continue reading
Of Bullets, Germs and ‘Numbing Pomposity’
Most Americans, even if you exclude those who don’t read at all, don’t read American history. It’s a result of their upbringing. They were subjected to enforced exposure to some of the dullest, ugliest, least imaginative textbooks in existence. James … Continue reading
