Archive for October, 2007

The Media & The Message: Marshall McLuhan was right.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Considered by many to be the first father and leading prophet of the electronic age, Marshall McLuhan, a Canadian born in 1911 (Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, 1964.) The subject that would occupy most of McLuhan’s career was the task of understanding the effects of technology as it related to popular culture, and [...]

Andre Leon Talley , you’re invited to lunch.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

This man is fashion! The Fall fashion books are out, fatter than ever. There’s a new silhouette, smaller and tighter on top, fem skirts or flared pants at the bottom, wide belts for a tiny look at the waist, sexy and glamorous, fine detailing even in ready to wear, black is the new black. (Not [...]

Diversity And The Military

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

I just came back from one our of military bases teaching interpersonal skills critical to managers dealing with change. These men and women are managers of civilian employees. One of the participants has been in the service since she was 17 and is about to leave to join the civilian workforce. What a talented and [...]

Income Disparity and “Potty Parity”

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

I spotted the “Potty Parity” term researching the disparity between women’s salaries and that of men. Chart: 2005 Census Statistics show great income inequity between the sexes among all races. White males for example made 48% more than white females. 
This info doesn’t compare earnings of all women and all men. What’s included are full-time, year-round [...]