Monthly Archives: November 2014

A tad less impermanence

Posted on November 30, 2014 by editor, facilitator, decider

Countless lifetimes after the art we last explored found its inspiration, we’re happy to see new art, via a modern medium, similarly inspired. Muralist Eric Skotnes, who paints with the intercession of aerosol accelerant, created this tableau and the timelapse, … Continue reading →

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The art of impermanence

Posted on November 23, 2014 by editor, facilitator, decider

Hat tip and thanks to Huffington Post’s Antonia Blumberg for today’s gorgeously illustrated exploration of the ephemeral art of Tibetan Buddhist sand paintings, or mandalas. In both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the term mandala is layered with meaning. It can … Continue reading →

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Lies, damned lies, and viral videos

Posted on November 17, 2014 by editor, facilitator, decider

Could have seen this coming. In fact many of us did see it coming: Viral videos have become commodities, which welcomes lying and cheating into the clicks-into-cash equation. So no surprise, then, to see a dishonest follow-on to October’s NYC … Continue reading →

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Danish musicians can take the heat

Posted on November 8, 2014 by editor, facilitator, decider

Okay, yes—they look to be in pure agony. And before the last note fades, they drop their instruments and run for the exits like the pyretic victims they are. But judge not — they faced their crucible (almost literally so), … Continue reading →

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Jian Ghomeshi – a predator in the spotlight

Posted on November 6, 2014 by editor, facilitator, decider

Short of a confession, in these vexing and vicious cases of “he said/she said,” the next best thing for determining guilt has to be a preponderance of evidence. And short of evidence—because the predator often takes care not to leave … Continue reading →

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RIP Tom Magliozzi (June 28, 1937 – Nov. 3, 2014)

Posted on November 3, 2014 by editor, facilitator, decider

Another regrettable loss – just over two years ago we said goodbye to Car Talk, a truly legendary National Public Radio property. Today, as reported by NPR, we sadly say goodbye to Tom Magliozzi, one of Car Talk’s irreplaceable Tappet … Continue reading →

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