Category Archives: The Future

Small Town Lament

Posted on December 21, 2010 by David Puner

In the recent Bob Edwards’ interview of John Mellencamp (Bob Edwards Weekend podcast), Mellencamp talks a bit about progress and quality of life. He then says: The invention of computers and the internet… is going to turn around and destroy … Continue reading →

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Time Mag to You: In Your Face!

Posted on December 15, 2010 by David Puner

Is the irony not rich? Mark Zuckerberg, quite rich himself, is Time magazine’s (remember those?) Person of the Year. Zuckerberg may not be print’s Grim Reaper, but he’s helping dig the grave and, in the least, is a symbolic figure … Continue reading →

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Bacon Wrapped in Google TV Bacon, Inside Film Bacon

Posted on December 3, 2010 by David Puner

Last night I stopped the DVR, mid-fast forward, mid-program interruption, to watch a commercial. Yup. It was a short version of this Logitech spot featuring Kevin Bacon playing an unlikely (or likely, as the case may be) Kevin Bacon devotee. … Continue reading →

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Today is Last Friday’s Future

Posted on November 23, 2010 by David Puner

In general, I’m not an early adopter. I haven’t yet cut the (cable) cord. I’m in no hurry. I also still get my Netflix—on DVD. Considering I’m now in the minority of Netflix subscribers (more are streaming), it’s surprising I … Continue reading →

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