I've deranged things a bit here. It feels good to get some more space. I'm under construction. I wish I had a little yellow animated gif.
A live view of Lincoln.
Here's a new book of photographs of Nebraska. "...this book captures all that is Nebraska-the people, places and events that make this state our home." I think this is a limited printing by a publisher in Lincoln.
I'm moving this site over to a new server. Things could get wacky around here. send email here.
Speaking of desensitization and movies, I saw American Beauty this weekend. It's a thought provoking film. I highly recommend it.
I agree with Meg's view of heartless language in journalism to describe violent events. ("...blew her away.") I think it's a shortcut for lazy journalists, and a way for them to distance themselves (and their readers) from the horror.
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Today's M*P*III: Even Better Than The Real Thing by U2.
A quick search for "simulacra coca-cola" on google turned up this paper and several others. I think the real meaning of their slogan lies within.Suddenly I believe Coca-Cola to be a mass illusion. The real soft drink is Mountain Dew. (You can taste it.)
I just noticed the slogan on cans of Coke. It says, "so real you can taste it!" What does this mean?
This weblog is so real you can read it!