Futurist Update November 2003
News and Previews from the World Future Society
RE: Clay Aiken's Adventures in Futuring
I just finished reading your article and it just added a very interesting twist to the Clay story. Admittedly, I have never thought of him as a futurist, but it doesn't really surprise me. I have grown to become a huge fan of Clay's, first because of his incredible talent, and later as I got to know the man, his values and strong convictions. He is the complete package who continues to generate admiration. He has certainly inspired me to "Clay forward" good deeds. I first learned of the Futurist as a graduate student several years ago. I was fascinated with your subject matter and insightful articles. How wonderful to revisit you again, and what do you know? It is all because of Clay. Thank you for your article. I enjoyed it so much I've printed it and added it to my collection. Maybe its time for a subscription.
Linda
ldelgado@satx.rr.com
Feedback: Thanks so much for the Clay Aiken Futuring article. It's great to see that there are intelligent people out there who see this man for what he truly is. I could give you a long list of adjectives to describe him, but I'm sure some other fans have done that already. I'll just say thanks so much!
Cheryl
cdfloyd65@aol.com
Great article on Clay Aiken!!! I couldn't agree more. I don't think Clay even realizes the impact he is having, not only on millions of fans, but on the music industry as a whole. So many of us were choking on the stench of so-called "edgy" music and Clay is like stepping out into the "fresh air." There have been many (i.e. 'critics') who have missed it, but if they have not already dined on the pennings of their keyboards, they will all eventually eat their words. Clay has started a revolution that will hopefully jerk the music industry back to their senses and to a little thing called "talent" way before "edgy."
Peggy Stanley
Poulsbo, WA
I wholeheartedly agree. I think Clay worked the hardest of anyone to learn from week to week. He adapted to the situation and it paid off. I know from talking to Fred Bronson of Billboard that , of all the Idols that came to visit, Clay was the one who was soaking everything up like a sponge. He is one smart, determined, and flexible guy, In more ways than one. Have you ever seen him turn his feet around?
renee
renee4clay@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great article about Clay Aiken. You're obviously a lot smarter than the radio program managers who refuse to play his music. If you want to see the best fansite on the web, check out www.redhottopic.com. Thanks again for the insight.
Ann Sproule
annsproule@netscape.net
I loved your article on the Clay Aiken music subject and totally agree with your point of view. Great article.
Dee
devarah@adelphia.net
RE: Pollution-Fighting Microbe
The recent article indicated that chlorinated benzenes found in pesticides and fertilizers are a cause of immune deficiency disorders. Isn’t this same chemical found in filtered cigarette smoke, creosote, and burning of rubber casings? The incidence of immune deficiency seems to be increasing more rapidly than the use of fertilizer and pesticides in urban areas. Perhaps the researchers could be encouraged to expand their study to determine what influences were dominant 20 or 30 years ago that are now a factor in what appears to be a high incidence of immune deficiency.
Bob Graham
bgraham@city.albertlea.org
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