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links for 2008-11-06

Landmine survivor shares personal journey
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Landmine survivor shares personal journey
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brightkite.com
Discover the hidden communities behind the places that you visit. Brightkite lets you make the connection and start a conversation.
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Survivor Corps - Survivor Corps Blog
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A Hopeful Look Forward By Jerry White

I just received this moving tribute from Jerry White of Survivor Corps to what the election of Barack Obama means — the end of the American Civil War — and a bold move towards “breaking through historic barriers of discrimination and promoting true inclusion, participation and equality around the world.”
A Hopeful Look Forward By Jerry […]

Twitter Swaps Jack Dorsey for Evan Williams as CEO

Cool new news from the gang over at WOMMA, A Twitter Shakeup (Via Marketing Conversation):
Jack Dorsey and Evan Williams, the co-founders of Twitter, have decided to switch company roles. Dorsey, the current CEO of Twitter, will become the Chairman. Williams, the current Chairman, slides into place as the new CEO. Said Fred Wilson from the […]

Thanks to All Who Have Blogged About the Fresh Air Fund

Thank you to all of the bloggers who have blogged about the Fresh Air Fund on their blogs over the last couple weeks!  Please explore the posts below:

Fresh Air Fund Needs Host Families posted by Jane at Above Average Jane
Help Give A Kid A Break This Summer (US readers) posted by Lindsay at Activity Village […]

Will Future Flights Be On Zeppelins & Airships?

Since we’re all concerned about the profane carbon footprints laid behind by our love of the jet aircraft,  I am wondering if we’re reentering the age of the zeppelins and the airships, like this one over New York City:

With soaring fuel costs and greenhouse gas concerns, zeppelins might get their second chance to be a […]

We Will Miss You George Carlin

George Carlin was my first adult comedian. My dad — my parents — loved him. He was a true disruptor and free thinker, using comedy as his platform. Please check out George Carlin’s Wikipedia entry and the lovely obituary from the New York Times.

Hillary Clinton Wins Ohio and Texas

 
It looks like the race is still on. Senator Hillary Clinton has won Ohio and Texas primaries and is still in the race for President. Like I have always said, I respect the Clintons and would do anything to have one or more Clintons in the White House. Personally, I consider Bill Clinton to have […]

Rest in Peace William F. Buckley, Conservative

When I say that I am a conservative, I think of my Freshman roommate, Alan Matlack, who was smart, aggressive, thoughtful, passionate, intellectual, curious, and confidant. Not backward-ass country hick conservatism, but William F. Buckley conservatism. You’ll be missed, Mr. Buckley — especially as we’re rigorously and vigorously being taken over by a country […]

Lori Gottlieb on Marriage and Settling: Marry Him!

I met Lori Gottlieb years ago now and I am a passionate fan. There are even rumors that I will be mentioned in an upcoming Atlantic article, “Marry Him:  The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough,” which will be coming out in the March issue available online this Friday.Forget about me me me for […]

Barack Obama Named Kennedy Heir Apparent

My mother endorses Barack Obama, all of my friends endorse Barack Obama, and two Kennedys endorse Barack Obama: Ted Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy both. On the last endorsement, you really need to read Caroline Kennedy’s op-ed piece in the Times. Here’s a choice quote — and she is speaking about Senator Barack Obama, “I have […]