It’s coming, says Regal Tent Productions, a company based near Toronto that’s been hired to put up the two-story [entertainment] structure somewhere outside the [GOP] convention hall.[…]
The company expects to bring its own team to Tampa and might hire local labor for an installation that…
The Boss’s return to the mythic isn’t a process of losing touch. In fact, it could be proof that he has actually maintained an uncanny sense of communication with the people and the times. In the context of 2012, myths might truly be the most immediately legible mode of conveying his messages. It’s the image-saturated digital era, the era where we more than ever conceive of and communicate about our world in fictions, in fantasies. And at the same time, it’s a year where, as the middle class continues to be threatened, people like to talk about the American Dream, long the central topic of both romantic and realist Springsteen, is most endangered. It’s an era in need of some myths. Tellingly, people sit down during the straightforward, direct “Jack of All Trades,” but stomp along to the fury of “Death to My Hometown.”
Some really excellent Bruce-ism by Ryan Leas, at GQ.
The Gender Gap in Election 2012 Media Sourcing
A new infographic by the 4th Estate illustrates how significantly underrepresented women are in 2012 election coverage.
via 4thestate:
In our analysis of news stories and transcripts from the past 6 months, men are much more likely to be quoted on their subjective insight in newspapers and on television. This pattern holds true across all major news outlets, as well as on issues specifically concerning women. For example, in front page articles about the 2012 election that mention abortion or birth control, men are 4 to 7 times more likely to be cited than women. This gender gap undermines the media’s credibility.
How they did it:
The 4th Estate collects data from a sampling of news stories from US national print outlets, TV broadcast and radio transcripts covering the 2012 election. These stories are contextually analyzed and broken down by topic, sentiment and newsmaker. The data for this graphic includes quotes and statements from newsmakers who provide subjective insight. Statements from candidates are not counted. The 4th Estate’s sister company, Global News Intelligence, provides similar proprietary services for government and Fortune 500 companies.
Go figure
(via emm-dash)
I’m the best boss, pretty much
The Indecision 11: Jimmy Pardo -
Funnyman Jimmy Pardo subjected himself to Indecision’s politics questionnaire. Who knew he cared so much about James K. Polk?
Jimmy! James!
Sure, ok
“On the trail, Mr. Wilson lives sparingly. Whenever possible, he stays at a Motel 6 because it’s inexpensive and the chain lets him to smoke in his room, unlike the Marriott hotels that Mr. Romney favors. “They’re Mormons” he said of the Marriott family. “That’s fine.” He subsists on raw almonds, sliced deli meat, yogurt and Diet Coke, which he stores in coolers in the truck bed.” —
Jim, if you ever make it to New York, get in touch. Dinner’s on me.
Indecision’s Richard Nixon doll is having a case of the Wednesdays :(
So basically I have been expressing my feelings on the work Tumblr through this Richard Nixon doll that a former co-worker found when he was cleaning out his office.
I think that’s 100% cool and normal.