Australian Open Tennis 2008

by | Jan 25, 2008 | Sports

This would appear to be a great Australian Open 2008. Even though I haven’t been able see anything other than a few measly highlights, two comments come to mind: 1/ Bravo to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the discovery of the tournament… and hopefully, the beginning...

Births out of wedlock

by | Jan 25, 2008 | Podcast, Politics

In France, it was announced (see here in the NY Sun!) by INSEE, the Paris-based national statistics agency, that in 2007, for the first time, the number of babies born out of wedlock eclipsed 50% (hitting 50.5%). That sent me scurrying across the web to find...

Worldometer

by | Jan 24, 2008 | Health

Check out Worldometers, a live feed that supposedly tabulates as it happens a whole slew of events and activities in the world, including a host of ecological stats on food, water, energy as well as numerous health issues. I was passed this link by François (merci)...

Croc of Shot

by | Jan 23, 2008 | Entertainment

You’re a croc of shot…an expression reminiscent of my youth. According to this BBC report, a man in Australia was first ravaged by a crocodile then shot by his saviour. I don’t know if any other newspapers captured the same corny headline, but...

Whole Foods Strategy

by | Jan 19, 2008 | Branding, Business, Marketing

Wholly Exemplary Whole Foods! (Sounds like something a modern day Batman would say, no?) Whether you are starting a business, or wanting to inspire yourself for good business sense and dollars, go check out this post (“I’m moving in with Whole...

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