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The wired nature of our collective future
We are all plugged in .. in a sense, we are wired already, just in a virtual nature. Our phones capture our every meal, mood, and adventure. We post them to the internet. Facebook is crowded, Instagram is packed.. Twitter is a mess of updates from people with a handful of followers. We are guided by what is viral at the moment, sometimes by the second.. And in the end, we forget most of what we see.
GET TO YOU KNOW YOUR LOCAL CLOWN
Just days ago, the news of “Wasco the Clown” dominated headlines in California . . The creepy clown was spotted on park benches, and people were following him on social media, often scouting out at night to see if they could catch a glimpse. There were even tales of copycat clowns, some who may have … Read moreGET TO YOU KNOW YOUR LOCAL CLOWN
Not loving it: McDonalds’ new media blitz attempting to prove that they actually serve food
ABC news had an exclusive behind the scenes look at the massive operations at McDonalds. The food production system is clean and on time, on task and sublime..
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SATANIC PANIC, PART 2: THE WITCHES’ BREW
There are reports that witchcraft related child abuse is on the rise in London.. For example, as NBC starts their report with, this:
Submitted for your approval: The creepy clown of Southern Cal
This can be contrived as a threat, say some. A scare.. a gag .. While I don’t pretend there is anything paranormal about it, this time of year brings with it creepy winds and frightening darkness..
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The expensive manhunt in the Pennsylvania woods
Eric Frein manhunt costs at least $1.4 million per week »
The manhunt to find Eric Frein is costing law enforcement agencies more than $1 million per week as hundreds of officers from three states have flocked to the Poconos to form a net around the man accused of gunning down two Pennsylvania state troopers.
This is becoming an expensive and futile show of force in the Poconos.. A new norm has become a reality in the area where Frein may be, but is not being found..