I have a big announcement to make: Gautam Ghosh has joined 2020 Social to build the enterprise side of our Social Business Strategy practice. Gautam will join Dave, Upasana and myself in the core 2020 Social consulting team.2020 Social is presently working with clients to leverage social technologies to achieve five types of strategic business objectives increase revenue, decrease cost, design better products and processes, enable stronger...more
It's interesting how one great idea can escalate into something so much bigger. It has happened throughout history with simple concepts of innovation having lead the way to some of the most popular inventions ever. And it will continue to do so. I found this new website created recently by some young expatriate Sri Lankans to cater for people who are looking for Sri Lankan partners from around the Globe, like themselves. For over 2000 years, Man...more
Untitled the MovieIve been a fan of art films most of my life. But "Untitled, The Movie, deviates from most movies of this genre. Like many independent films, Untitled is less loosely structured than the typical mainstream and there isnt a neat conclusion. But it deviates further; its principle actors present messages that go beyond their attractive and eccentric artistic personas to become integral elements of the film that is itself a conceptual artwork; it presents ideas that often go beyond the material elements (the characters and settings). Untitled takes place in art galleries and surrounding environs of the upscale Chelsea neighborhood of New York. The films theme addresses contemporary art, including postmodern, assemblage and conceptual art, as well as avant garde music, and the world that these art forms inhabit. And it does so without defining art or drawing conclusions about art.While the movie has beautiful people, glamorous settings, edgy contemporary art, and music, this is not a fashionable, escapist film; its message is often uncomfortable, confronting and challenging conventional perceptions of what art is.In one scene, a dinner party guest questions the...more
The term, Postmodernism, refers to art, literature, politics, social philosophy and other aspects of contemporary society. The American Heritage Dictionary defines postmodernism: Of or relating to art, architecture, or literature that reacts against earlier modernist principles, as by reintroducing traditional or classical elements of style or by...more
If you are like me, I bet that you love listening to music. However, there are many times when you cannot listen to your favorite jazz or classical CD artists through your expensive home stereo system, (with 6 surround sound speakers) in the living room. Other family members may be watching a television program, or reading the latest...more
Uh oh! Santas been here first, and he stocked up his sack with all of the Zu Zu Pet toy hamsters! No! Its the one toy every kid wants one, and your kid is no exception. So, youre off to try another store, hoping for better luck. Zu Zu Pet toy hamsters are fast and elusive, but precisely how do you explain the popularity of these tiny little zu zu toys that are raking in big dollars as they fly off store shelves around the world? In a word, love.Zhu Zhu Pet toy hamsters are the toy worlds latest answer to every childs need for a pet. They are cute, cuddly, and the kids squeal with delight when they make soft coos and purring sounds as theyre cuddled. Of course, thats one of the most serene of their forty sound effects. There are lots of other zu zu hamester that are sure to thrill the youngsters while getting on Mom and Dads last nerves. Oh, and these little guys can really move. Rub them the right way and the next thing you know, youll have Zhu Zhu Pet toy hamsters racing around the whole house and making room appropriate sounds. Whats that? Well, for example, the cute little furry critter might emit a very realistic sounding toilet flush when loose in the bathroom. This is...more
There is nothing more frustrating than being introduced to the same person many times and still not being remembered. Of course there are things you can do to help be more lasting. Below are just one or two assistive recommendations to never be...more
I once heard someone refer to Britney Spears as a "slutty pig." It's not fair to malign someone's reputation without knowing them and I doubt this person had ever even talked to a pig so they shouldn't insult an entire species like that. Besides...more
One thing that discourages some people from venturing to real estate investing is the tough competition. Especially in the rehabbing houses business, the deal usually goes to those who have ready money. Because of this neophyte investors miss out on...more
First aid refers to the first medical treatment a person should receive in case of accidents, attacks or fire before he/she is taken to the hospital. This is very important as in many cases it is possible that the first aid provided on time can save...more
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The Alliance was formed in 2005 by iconic Dancehall artist Bounty Killer and it initially consisted of him and close friends as the heavyweights. These included Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Bling Dawg, Mavado and Vybz Kartel. Mavados own Gully Squad...more