by Jesse MillsAugust 25, 2009
I’m sure I’m not the only one. An increasing number of mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, and the like are getting hip to Facebook. The Boomers are infiltrating a space that was once exclusively occupied by Gen X’s, Y’s and now even Z’s. They aren’t scared anymore! And it’s not just Facebook – Twitter and other social media spaces have seen increased engagement.
According to a recent report by Forrester Research, “In 2007 the percentage of Boomers consuming social media was 46% for younger Boomers (ages 43 to 52) and 39% for older Boomers (ages 53 to 63). By 2008, those numbers increased to 67% and 62%, respectively.” Those metrics are a fancy way of saying, “Your mother or grandmother is on Facebook.” Read more...
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by Jesse MillsAugust 24, 2009
In the early 20th century, J.C. Leyendecker, the lesser know artist compadre of Norman Rockwell, produced some of the richest depictions of American Culture. I’m particularly keen on how this illustrator was able to utilize rich colors to highlight the glamour of high society. Also, for his celebrity illustrations produced for the some of the luminaries of his time, Gloria Swanson, Clara Bow, John Barrymore, Dorothy Parker and Mae West. Leyendecker had a pulse on the fashion of his day and his work represents a time capsule of the people, places and style that made his era special.
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With Nasa undergoing a number of budget cuts an increasing amount of it’s funding and innovative resources will be coming from non-governmental organizations. One of the key initiatives these private organizations, mostly comprised of wealthy entrepreneurs and start-ups, are seeking to implement include developments in manned, commercial space travel. Without having to rely on the governmental expenditures, these private organizations are thought to be more agile in the research and development of such programs and seem set to make a pretty handsome profit. 
