I’ve yet to listen to her new album. But it wasn’t made for me. It was made for her fans. All the words written about Ms. Heap’s tweeting and YouTubing have focused on her marketing efforts.  She did it to sell her record.  Hell, you’ve got marketing blogs, seers deeply analyzing the effects, correlating them […]

Remember the RAZR? Back in 2003, executives were overpaying to be the first on their block to sport the ultra-thin mobile device.  Then came the hipsters. And eventually the kids.  You could buy a RAZR in different colors!  You could get one for free as wireless companies fought for customers.  Motorola was rolling in dough.  […]

THE PLAYERS Keith Carlock "You noticed that?" Last night, during one of his solos, Keith Carlock changed his grip. Most rock drummers work their kit like Fred Flintstone, as if they’re wielding two chicken drumsticks, gripping both overhand.  But I remember from fifth grade drum class that you’re supposed to hold the left stick underhanded, […]

That’s where we always have lunch. I had a crazy day.  First I had to drop my car off for service.  The taillights stopped working.  Right after the machine falls out of warranty?  The bill will be…somewhere between $200 and $900.  There’s a short in the system. BUT I THOUGHT JAPANESE CARS WEREN’T SUPPOSED TO […]