Connective Visions

Deep sorrow at this weekend’s events in Norway sparks recollection of the multicultural nature of the encounter of nations.

Small-town news from Norway provides summer relief from the usual media.

The 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides and another take on net neutrality prompt reflection on contemporary approaches to the economy.

An author’s online tantrum at a review leads to an exploration of what really is different with the Internet.

Shifting the holiday focus from sales to relationships can provide both social and economic benefits.

A science fiction anthology’s rise demonstrates the grass-roots potential of IT.

The twilight time of Halloween/All Saints’ corresponds all too well with the 2010 U.S. elections.

The collusion of slavering media and slaves to fear makes for the worst bedfellow.

There is no holiday from the headache of running into ignorance.

As I logged off from my home page last night, one of the last headlines to catch my eye via my Yahoo! feed was “Music Mogul Cowell Backs Tories.” Well, there. That should solve everything, right? It was enough to send me to bed, I assure you.