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NEWSWEEK (2007) 9/3

ADLER (42)   There is a new way  to analyze what people want. They go on ONLINE

to their favorite magazine to get the information. What they leave behind is a trail of

information for the computer to analyze. It is called the super cruncher and it is more faster and cheaper than focus groups or random surveys. Expect to hear more about it in the days ahead.

TIME (2007) 9/3

VAN BIEMA (36-44)

MOTHER TERESA  was continually depressed and did not find solace in  God. At times, she had doubts about the existence of God and the presence of God. Her severe depression may have theological implications to the Church of Rome, but her work in spite of her doubts has much meaning. In secular terms if she did have doubt, it was probably depression given her religious background. With depression, it is very hard to believe in anything and with any exuberance. Additionally, sisters of Roman Catholicism are married to Jesus. If they accept their vows, they will live a fairly difficult life of celibacy. Humans are sexual creatures. To be held by a person of the other sex is short of impossible. All of this and more can also lead to situational depression. In the end, Mother Teresa at the time of this writing is still a human being. Humans need love and sex. If she becomes a saint, then all secular explanations do not apply.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (2007) 9/3

ZUCKERMAN (84)

Zuckerman makes a convincing case for warrant less wiretaps. By being able to constantly monitor enemy agents, it is more possible if probable to catch them. However, you and I are also in that mix and so we can also be even more closely watched. There has been a recurring theme in my writing that better and improved technology will not only improve your communication with others but also  communication that is more closely watched and recorded. Open societies to protect themselves inadvertently become closed. In the future, we will work around it by going low tech or

speaking in code.

THE ECONOMIST (2007) 8/25

(57) To save a great deal of money and yet improve communications, imagine a half round table that curves around from one point in the wall to another point perhaps 10 feet further down.

The wall itself has a full screen that incorporates figures that are life size and are colleagues

in another branch of the corporation. That other site is a 1000 miles away. You are so far away from each other and strangely you feel close. That is the new conference. It takes  the place of audio conference calls and e-mails. Importantly, you can see the body language of someone

hundreds of miles away. That means that they may be saying yes, but really are feeling

a negative feeling to the dialogue.

Now let's go a bit further. You have a family reunion, class reunion, a special date with someone faraway. This technology that has been selling now for about 18 months is there to help.

(50-51) You know that the schools are no damn good. The teachers are lousy. Most want to teach where there a kids of color, and there is grade inflation everywhere. We have heard this so many times and no one is preparing the students for globalization. So what should Americans do?

No, this is not America, it is the United Kingdom. The complaints are the same there.

AARP (2007)9&10

(24)

You are getting up in years and you lose your mate to computer chat. Online, you wife or husband is younger, more exciting and can talk about things he won't talk about with you. So, another technology has to be harnessed. Females appear to be especially attracted to chat lines and sex chat lines, so they are out there in cyberspace competing with other women to get a man. Oh no.

BUSINESS WEEK (2007) 9/3

(14) What is the greatest Hunk of Junk when it comes to cars? The Hagerty Insurance Agency

which specializes in insuring collector's cars asked their clients to rank the worst looking and performing cars of the 20th century. Here is the list.

1) THE AMERICAN MOTORS PACER.

2) YUGO (ALL MODELS)

3) PINTO FROM FORD

4.THE PONTIAC AZTEK

5) THE CHEVY VEGA.

Don't know what they look like? Look them up on your favorite search engine.