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POPSApple preparing for post-Jobs era? Reports are surfacing that the next medical leave for Steve Jobs may be longer than the previous ones when he had surgery for prostate cancer and then a liver transplant, both highly serious threats to his health, if not his life. All of the tech world and investors in Apple, even casual observers, are anxiously watching developments in the hope that Steve returns to health and to the reins of the corporation that his has successfully run since the 70s.
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POPSWishful thinking in 2011: Google as wireless carrier? Now that the iPhone is untethered from AT&T, could it be that Google's entry into the wireless business will not be far behind. Given that such a venture is a $200 billion proposition to start afresh in this industry today, some believe that if Google is to become a player in wireless, it would be accomplished with the acquisition of an existing provider like Sprint. || http://bit.ly/gMtXa4
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POPSWe’re speechless: Social Network wins 2011 Gold Globe Honors as Best Flick Funny thing: I can't recall any cinematic honors (much less the films, of course) that honored Steve Jobs or Bill Gates? Yet, Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg) now has four Golden Globes and a host of others (http://bit.ly/egamoF) His multi-billionaire status is topping much more than the financial charts. Officially, Facebook has become the first phenomenon of the 21st Century. || http://bit.ly/fDroKS Adapted from an unauthorized book about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his personal and entrepreneurial life, "The Social Network" also took home Globes for best director ( David Fincher), screenplay (Aaron Sorkin) and score (for alternative rock musicians Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross).
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POPSAmericans were liberated from AT&T last week ~ Joshua Brustein All of us are paying too much for cell phone service because of the competing technologies and the antiquated rules of the US government. Could the break-up of the exclusive agreement between Apple and AT&T for the iPhone signal a new era in mobile communications in the USA? Read this author's take on the issue and offer your own opinion. || http://bit.ly/i0VwFb
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POPSAftermath of Tucson memorials: Can we regain our sanity? Is anyone else as disgusted as I am about the politicizing of the Tucson memorials and funerals this week? Yes, because so many government and political figures were in the spotlight because of this event, the commentary and dialog about the tragedy drones on about the political implications of the actions of a madman. But is it necessary for the pundits, commentators and would-be office holders to so heavily criticize those other officials who answered the call of duty to attend and perhaps lead the services? Says too much about man's inhumanity to others when we can't take time out for a memorial service and leave our political baggage at home.
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POPSLook around: NPOs touch virtually every life in the world today The nonprofit (NPO) sector is the collective name used to describe institutions and organizations in American society that are neither government nor business. Other names often used include the not-for-profit sector, the third sector, the independent sector, the philanthropic sector, the voluntary sector, or the social sector. Outside the United States, nonprofits are often called nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or civil society organizations. || http://bit.ly/hcrLUd
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POPSTwo chances remain to catch a slice and the sounds of LA in nationwide theaters during 2011
For the first time ever, NCM Fathom and the Los Angeles Philharmonic are partnering to bring three specially selected performances LIVE from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to movie theatres nationwide. The first was presented this last Sunday. LA Phil LIVE is an immersive sight and sound experience, featuring full concert performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by its dynamic music director Gustavo Dudamel, broadcast live from Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. In-theatre audiences will experience up-close and dramatic views of Dudamel and the orchestra in action, captured with multiple cameras and in thrilling 5.1 surround sound. Each broadcast will transport audiences behind the music for an exclusive “backstage pass” look at the LA Phil –including interviews with Dudamel, world-renowned guest soloists, and the Orchestra's musicians. LA Phil LIVE provides a unique opportunity for viewers to learn more about the music and the music-making process, as well
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POPSThe universe does not require you to stress for good things ~ Alan Cohen STORY SOURCE Toan Lam is the creator of GoInspireGo. Toan started his TV reporting career at WAOW, the ABC affiliate in Wausau, Wisconsin. He then headed south to Midland, Texas to report for KWES, the NBC affiliate. He eventually ventured back west to Fresno, California, and was the morning reporter for KGPE, before heading back to San Francisco. He is also a member of the Asian American Journalists' Association. || http://www.goinspirego.com/
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POPSMore change (I believe) has come to the nation's capitol Probably no lone is closer to an American President on a daily basis than his chief of staff, so it is no real surprise that President Obama has tapped a fellow Chicagoan for that post and his last name is (not surprising) Daley. Two years ago, the hallmark of Obama's run for office was the chant, "Change you can believe in!" Now, the whole world knows that the most noticeable change in Washington has to do with the appointment of most key players (going and coming) in the administration who hail from Chicago and Illinois. But then, virtually everybody who takes a job in Washington has to come from somewhere else, right? Why not Chicago?
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POPSGolden-voiced homeless man captivates web Today Show selects a great day to kick off every day with segment on voice discovery of Ohio homeless man. | alt@cities ~ the alternate blog alt@cities mobile || http://bit.ly/bhXIQE ___ Catch the constant comments about this story at the link above
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POPSLinkedin going public and Facebook expected to follow shortly LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site. Founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. As of 2 November 2010, LinkedIn had more than 80 million registered users, spanning more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The site is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Quantcast reports Linkedin has 21.4 million monthly unique U.S. visitors and 47.6 million globally. || http://bit.ly/hqyi7y
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POPSCan the Republicans really change Washington? Darrell Issa is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California and the incoming chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. As such, he will have broad powers to investigate the workings of government. A self-made multi-millionaire, Rep. Issa is trying to bring a business-like approach to the way Washington works. But, remember, this is the guy who spearheaded and funded the recall campaign seven years ago that ousted then California Governor Gray Davis, who was replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and we all know how that turned out. Like most businessmen who are sent to Washington, Issa is a breed of politicians with high ideals, but we will see if those ideals are marked with effective results now that he has the legislative powers that he and his fellow Republicans now hold. || http://bit.ly/gsSJvk
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POPSEconomics, the federal deficit point to certain contractions in Medicare A 2009 report by the New England Journal of Medicine offered this: "Fifteen percent of Medicare spent to prolong last 60 days of life." More than a year later, is this total higher or lower? Certainly, higher, and still growing if you follow the reasoning behind this attached clip. What got me started exploring this topic was an e-mail link in my in box today, an item written by Chuck Colson: "During the debate over health care reform, one of the most controversial proposals was for the government to pay for consultations regarding end-of-life treatment. 'The tag 'death panels' stuck to the proposal like white on rice, and the administration had to drop the idea from the final bill. "But on December 3rd (2010), apparently under cover of darkness, the Obama administration issued a new Medicare regulation that implemented what Congress and the American people explicitly rejected. It authorizes Medicare to pay doctors for “end-of-life-care counseling” during patients’ an
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POPSMedical research promises new method for early detection of cancer Stray cancer cells in the blood mean that a tumor has spread or is likely to, many doctors believe. A test that can capture such cells has the potential to transform care for many types of cancer, especially breast, prostate, colon and lung. But no one should jump to hasty conclusions about this story just yet because the breakthrough may be years away from widespread use. See this commentary here: http://bit.ly/eI91WJ || http://bit.ly/goKsGE
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POPSHasta la vista, baby: Schwarzenegger terminates governorship Jerry Brown returns to the governor's mansion in California, replacing an icon of American entertainment who leaves the political stage without rave reviews for his performance. Truth is, Brown may not be up to this role as well because governance of California in these times is one of the toughest gigs in America. || http://bit.ly/hjJe1Z
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POPSGood friends are good for your health ~ Irwin Sarason Offering expertise in studies of personality, social support, stress and anxiety, Irwin Sarason, Ph.D., since 1965 has been a professor of psychology for the University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Public Health Sciences Division. || http://bit.ly/e3VlCn || http://myprofile.cos.com/sarasoni91
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POPSZeitgeist 2010: 365 days condensed to 2 minutes, 54 seconds This time next year, how will we rank and remember these political events from 2010? > Passage of Health Care Overhaul > The Republican Victories in 2010 and the Rise of the Tea Party > The Tax Cut Compromise and the Lame Duck > Christine O’Donnell’s Senate campaign > The Repeal of “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” > The election of Scott Brown to the Senate > The Confirmation of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court > The Politics of WikiLeaks > The Survival of Harry Reid
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POPSThanks to the web, YouTube, and blogs, many of the prized gaffes of 2010 are archived for posterity SLATE.com makes a selection of gaffes from the 2010 campaign that we should forgive ... According to this SOURCE (David Weigel of SLATE.com), The 2010 midterms marked the final handover of political news judgment from the professionals to the amateurs and operatives. Consider: Four years ago, when then-Sen. George Allen of Virginia, then running for re-election, called a Democratic video tracker "Macaca," you could not see the video on your phone. You couldn't tweet it. It was largely up to news organizations whether they covered the video, which is why conservatives blamed the Washington Post for blowing it up into a scandal by covering every angle of the incident." Now, the times have changed and the web virtually captures life for real (and unreal) every moment of every day.
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POPSAny significance to Oprah starting new network on 1-1-11? When Oprah made the TV announcement about the launch date for her new network she yelled and made a big emphasis, saying she would start on "1-1-1-1!" Oprah Winfrey is obviously knowledgeable and passionate about the symbolism. Oprah has been a part of raising spiritual consciousness globally and the date 1/1/11 is thought to mark yet another universal shift in consciousness in order to prepare the world for the end of the Mayan calendar which comes at the end of 2011 at 11:11 a.m. during the winter solstice GMT time. || http://bit.ly/fKzDeK
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POPSGrandpa beware! Cancer treatment differs for older men, study says As a rare lymphoma patient at 58 (four years ago now), I had no problem receiving the best care possible thanks to my health insurance and access to some of the finest cancer treatment centers and clinicians on earth. But this story may bring certain alarm to older men (75+) should my story happen to them, at least in regard to this type of cancer diagnosis. || http://bit.ly/frdAOh
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POPSTry not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. ~ Albert Einstein By the time you read this, all of the Christmas gifts for 2010 have been opened and most of us a trying to shake the post-Christmas blues. But what has happened to Santa Claus? This analysis (long on the web and in print) provides one perspective that you don't want the kids to read: "Not that it matters, however, since Santa, as a result of accelerating from a dead stop to 650 m.p.s. in .001 seconds, would be subjected to centrifugal forces of 17,500 g's. A 250 pound Santa (which seems ludicrously slim) would be pinned to the back of the sleigh by 4,315,015 pounds of force, instantly crushing his bones and organs and reducing him to a quivering blob of pink goo. "Therefore, if Santa did exist, he's dead now." ... READ MORE below}
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POPS10 reasons why you don't want to give the iPad for Christmas For the techie lemmings (Apple type) out there, this will come as a shock, but not everyone is going to get an iPad in 2010 (maybe never). Many will eventually succumb to the Steve Jobs marketing gurus and purchase this product in the next release or later, but not this year. This author explains why. || http://bit.ly/hJ4EcA
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POPSWhat's in store for the Salvation Army this season? "While women weep, as they do now, I'll fight; while children go hungry, as they do now, I'll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do, I'll fight; while there is one drunkard left, while there is a poor girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I'll fight -- I'll fight to the very end!" ~ William Booth
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POPSWill the NFL ever return to Los Angeles? While the NFL is nearing the end of another season this week of Christmas, there is still no gift for the pro football fans of Los Angeles, now ending a 16th season without a local team. Not unlike the fans in more than half of the current NFL cities who again see their favorite teams shut out of playoffs this season, LA fans are hopeful that a local team will be reality one day soon. That's because where they lack a team, they don't lack for billionaires with plans to change the outlook. || http://bit.ly/gLE7ne
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POPSSome of the most touching stories on the web are captured with empathy and YouTube I don't know about you, but my blogging often starts and stops at story-telling sites like this. Yes, there is a connection to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and the marvelous work done at that institution for cancer care for children, a mission that is close to my heart. But there is also a legacy story of compassion and concern that never grows too old to be told. || http://bit.ly/hrQkFP
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POPSLame duck Congress passes tax bill after some feathers fly In the world of Washington politics, the recent tax bill debate was a knock-down, drag-out affair. In retrospect, last night’s action on Capitol Hill and the remaining business of the lame duck Congress seems like it could amount to a draw for both President Obama and Congressional Republicans. Or is it? || http://bit.ly/gpncoE
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POPSMedical miracles of stem cells confirmed again Most people who read this fascinating clip will accept the fact that stem cell research and treatment is proving to be a miraculous process, but I am one of those thousands of patients who is living proof that the science works. Although I have had one recurrence of MCL (mantle cell lymphoma) since my August 2007 BMT (bone marrow transplant) in August 2007, I am now in remission a second time, plus I am post-diabetic because of the transplantation from an unrelated donor from Germany. || http://bit.ly/hoe4ji
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