Tariq's Take - Latest Comments

Re: Snapchat, Huxley and Orwell

Tariq West — Thu, 08 May 2014 22:15:07 -0000

On the Orwellian front: http://bit.ly/1cW73N8

Re: Two years out

Ricky Yean — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:50:10 -0000

Good one, Tariq. Playing the long game is something I've had to learn as well.

Re: The Souls of DC Folk

Tariq West — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:58:56 -0000

This oped in NYT today hits the same nerve: "During the decades that Washington had a black majority, national policy makers and investors left the city’s aging infrastructure for dead. So it is astonishing to witness the about-face that has accompanied the influx of white professionals in the past decade. Now there are urban-friendly transportation policies, lavish corporate spending on education and billions in private real estate investment and development. As residents finally get the city they have always deserved, many black Washingtonians are feeling the rage of the loyal first wife, kicked to the curb as soon as things started looking up." http://nyti.ms/LGV8Mc

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anadh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:56:33 -0000

I totally understand the frustrations of the men, I really do feel for yall. When I was on OKC, I would strive to respond to messages of the nice guys at least 90% of the time. It got a bit out of hand after a while because my inbox would get flooded-- but I saw responding as a way to not diminish their morale when approaching other ladies. I was personally never discouraged with OKC because I learned a few tricks right away that I try to pass on to others using the site: you can gain their algorithm in question answering and be always higher in searches. As a woman, you can choose to take the full reigns in approaching other men, and really only interact seriously with the ones YOU messaged first. This kept my inbox really limited and I only concentrated on that handful of prospects that I thought were really solid matches. I'm sure there's tricks that men can design to improve their experience. I agree this ranking system of messages would increase overall interactions tremendously.

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Uoay — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:02:44 -0000

Lol im wirting an essay on this atm

Re: The Souls of DC Folk

Tariq West — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:30:18 -0000

I'm glad you're there with me Mike, thanks for reading!

Re: The Souls of DC Folk

Tariq West — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:29:05 -0000

I am moved that you are moved. Thanks for reading, and for sharing part of your story. DC love at you!

Re: The Souls of DC Folk

The Pretty Brown Girl — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:52:47 -0000

I am crying. I am a native, 4th generation and *this* is what I've been trying to say, all this time. My grandparents were raised & lived here. My parents were, as was I and my siblings. I'm here now with my children. I toddled over the wreckage of the '68 riots in the 70s, dodged bullets like mosquitoes as a teen in the 90s and strolled my own babies through the reconstruction of the early years of the 21st century. Reconstruction that doesn't welcome us at all. I am DC. I love it here and yes, I am crying.

Re: The Souls of DC Folk

Mike — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:43:07 -0000

It makes my eyes water reading this because it is true and I don't want it to change forever and be forgotten. Thank you and I second that motion about the plaque.

I am neither black, nor from DC (arlington). I have loved this city, it's unique style and modesty even as the nations capitol. Keep DC Chocolate.

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Wnoziska — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:55:32 -0000

Wow. Well-spotted. It makes you wonder what is fueling what.

Re: zadakat and tzedakah - giving in Islam and Judaism

LILLYNUNA — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:00:48 -0000

I FREAKING HATE SOCIAL STUDIES !!!!!!!!!!!! //:

Re: Breastfeeding, Technology and the Symbolism of Progress

Tariq West — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:21:30 -0000

:) Sure, I'd love to be contribute to a lesson or two. TOK was a great prep for the kind of thinking college demanded.

Re: Breastfeeding, Technology and the Symbolism of Progress

Tariq West — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:20:23 -0000

Thanks Mrs. Wagle for your kind words! Certainly you did your significant part in growing my (still nacent) awareness.

Re: How to blog about social media, gen-y and other buzzwords – a satire

GHD Dark — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:14:28 -0000

This cracked me up, Tariq! Really. I'm wiping away a few tears. I like the part about not defining any concepts too clearly...

Re: Vomit in Pursuit of a Quixotic Ideal

Tariq West — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:15:24 -0000

cool, will do, what is your tumblr user name?

Re: Vomit in Pursuit of a Quixotic Ideal

Cam Drake — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:04:47 -0000

hey dude follow me on tumblr... this is my new favorite way to stay in touch with people

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Cameron Plommer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:51:25 -0000

Great video, huh?!

Re: Breastfeeding, Technology and the Symbolism of Progress

Vaijayanti Wagle — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:03:55 -0000

I remember you as a thoughtful, engaged, curious student in my class. I should have recognized you as wise, as well. In your case, education seems to have achieved what it should ...made you intelligent as well as wise. It makes me so happy and has brought a big smile to my face. Wish you many good things always, Vaija Wagle (Your 5th grade teacher)

Re: Breastfeeding, Technology and the Symbolism of Progress

Thuermer — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:19:47 -0000

Can you come back and teach TOK?

Re: How to blog about social media, gen-y and other buzzwords – a satire

New_career_Opportunities — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:40:58 -0000

I agree with the gist of this. Social media requires a bit of "controversy" in your comments or posts to start the ball rolling....too much nuance turns you into a dull wallflower, basically wasting the entire point of communicating with a community

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Guest — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:43:47 -0000

Damn, I was a slacker by comparison. I'm impressed.
Agree that looking back to see how far you've come is important, even if (at least in my case) it can be uncomfortable--or maybe because it's uncomfortable, I'm not sure. Either way, it's very tempting to forget, so thanks for the reminder.

Re: Digital Camera + Facebook + Alcohol = Augmented Reality

Annabel, Get In The Hot Spot — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:37:32 -0000

Great thought-provoking post. Could probably write a post in reply myself. It worries me too. But only an enemy would post the pic of me vomiting under the tree. And all I can do is try not to make too many enemies and if someone is that mean make sure people find my blog/FB page, not theirs...

I think I'm lucky that social media didn't exist in my student days:)

Re: Web 2.0 and the Business of Family

sadyasid — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:14:28 -0000

its interesting how u draw parallels b/w how corporations/governments and the family structure are both realizing the use of technology to bond. but here's the difference governments have to & need to , you & your family want to. There is already this strong bond b/w your family members & u , and i guess at some level all of u realize how distances can impact ur relationships with each other. true that people are now substituting real life interactions for virtual ones, and that digital technology is eating away the time families spend with each other. but then theres another set of people who are
embracing technology to do the exact opposite- like u they are keeping it in the family.

~Sadya

Re: http://tariqwest.tumblr.com/post/601522734

Colin — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:40:31 -0000

Tim Wise, certainly not timid, but blessed with the wisdom of a sage, offers up this question regarding tea party activity....

Tim Wise: Imagine if the Tea Party was Black - DC Civil Rights Examiner

http://www.examiner.com/x-4...

cut and paste for a contemplative look at this subject....

Re: Digital Camera + Facebook + Alcohol = Augmented Reality

Colin — Sat, 15 May 2010 17:27:03 -0000

Perfect lead in to provide me with an opportunity to reaffirm my trepidation with the complete use of FB and other internet sites for the recording of events that should be kept to personal review and not the universe of the internet.

A colleague posted this (and so did I thereafter) article...timely, no doubt as legions of college students leave their campuses for summer or next stage beginning jobs and careers...take heed if you haven't already realized the seriousness of this...

DO'S AND DONT'S FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS USING SOCIAL MEDIA... cut and paste if not able to directly link.

http://www.usnews.com/artic...

Tariq's Take - Latest Comments

Re: Snapchat, Huxley and Orwell

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Re: The Souls of DC Folk

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Re: Breastfeeding, Technology and the Symbolism of Progress

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Re: How to blog about social media, gen-y and other buzzwords – a satire

Re: Vomit in Pursuit of a Quixotic Ideal

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Re: Breastfeeding, Technology and the Symbolism of Progress

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Re: How to blog about social media, gen-y and other buzzwords – a satire

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Re: Digital Camera + Facebook + Alcohol = Augmented Reality

Re: Web 2.0 and the Business of Family

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Re: Digital Camera + Facebook + Alcohol = Augmented Reality

Re: zadakat and tzedakah - giving in Islam and Judaism