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February 07, 2009
We're thinking we already knew this. But we forget. Better check what we is on Faceboot or Titter. The implications for critical thinking, decision-making, behaving compassionately and reasonably as well as for ethics and creativity are vast and deep. No wonder "Lost" suits some of us so well. And leaves others vaguely intrigued and increasingly irritated. What, we wonder, is worth the TIME? And who are we to question the increasing institutionalization of hyperacceleration? We fail to make important distinctions at our own peril--and the peril of creatures to come. Unquestionably there are times when quick and decisive actions are called for: slowing global warming, "fixing" the economic system, punishing banksters, helping the sick and poor. There are other times when decisions and judgments roll too easily from our synapses to our tongues and back again. Too quickly. Focus is important, asking questions, having conversations. But it's easier to be distracted. In other words, there are a multitude of situations and complexities. Sometimes it's obvious what the right thing is and it's important to act quickly. Other times we just decide and act because we'd rather not think deeply and hold the tension of contradiction and complexity, acknowledge the need to ask and explore. This is hard work. And some Deciders don't like hard work. Posted by Melissa Price at 10:10 AMFebruary 04, 2009 He funny. Posted by Melissa Price at 06:29 PM | Comments (0)From Maureen Dowd's column on BANKSTERS: Companies that have gotten bailouts continue to make a mockery of taxpayers. Until it came to light Tuesday, Wells Fargo, which received $25 billion in federal funds, was blithely planning a series of “employee recognition outings” to Las Vegas luxury hotels this month. As ABC reported, Bank of America took its $45 billion in bailout funds and sponsored a five-day carnival outside the Super Bowl stadium, and Morgan Stanley took its $10 billion in bailout money and held a three-day conference at the Breakers in Palm Beach. (Morgan Stanley had also still planned to send top employees to Monte Carlo and the Bahamas, events just canceled.) The New York Post revealed that Sandy Weill, former chief executive of Citigroup, took a company jet to fly his family for a Christmas holiday to a $12,000-a-night luxury resort in San José del Cabo, Mexico. No matter that the company just got a $50 billion federal bailout and laid off 53,000 worldwide. The interior of the 18-seat jet, as described by The Post, is posh, with a full bar, fine-wine selection, $13,000 carpets, Baccarat crystal glasses, Cristofle sterling silver flatware and — my personal favorite — pillows made from Hermès scarves. Gee, and we here at Slanted thought a cup of coffee at our local bilgewater was a splurge. Here here, dear barista, kindly fashion my cup from Brad Pitt's Prada scanties. Thanks. Oh and a little gold filigree on the side would be nice. Ah, perfecto! Posted by Melissa Price at 11:57 AMFebruary 03, 2009 Over the moon!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Melissa Price at 10:17 AM
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