Monthly Archives: March 2009

If you can’t find hope, there’s help

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Rex Hammock

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine took his own life. I don’t know why and have chosen not to dwell on the reasons. I just know that a person I always found engaging and witty was burdened by … Continue reading →

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Dear magazine person

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 by Rex Hammock

Do your readers love your magazine so, so much that they send you letters that have inspired someone to compose a love song with lyrics that are direct quotes from the letters? I didn’t think so. Nylon magazine has. (via: … Continue reading →

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God, Tiger Woods is good — but the USAToday.com related topic tool isn’t

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 by Rex Hammock

Want to read a story related to Tiger Woods winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational? USAToday.com suggests you search its archives using the word “God.” At least that’s the first suggestion on the “related-topics” search tool on this AP wire story … Continue reading →

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They took ‘er economy

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 by Rex Hammock

I’m not suggesting you watch the entire South Park “recession” episode (Margaritaville) because, well, it’s entirely unsuitable for viewing at work or home, it’s offensive and gross. However, if those things don’t bother you, there are some classic scenes that … Continue reading →

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The recession may not be over, but the recession narrative seems to be recovering

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Rex Hammock

Earlier this month, in a blog post about things I no longer believe in (due to the current recession), I included “economic narratives” among them. In his book, The Black Swan, economist and author Nassim Nicholas Taleb describes the process … Continue reading →

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