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The spectrum of the allowable optimism in Western Society

by Minter Dial | Jul 15, 2007 | Politics

I have noticed that overoptimism will often be criticized for idealism, while realism can be taken for negativism or even pessimism. This leaves a very narrow spectrum of allowable optimism in the Western culture. Certainly, pessimism is given a stiff shoulder. What...

Will Live Earth encourage the sports world to go green?

by Minter Dial | Jul 14, 2007 | Sports

The greening of sports In the aftermath of Live Earth 7.7.07, it struck me that the sporting world could also take up the green cause in a more formal fashion. Live Earth apparently attracted an audience of 2 billion people. [As an aside, I would like to see some of...

Velib – new service to rent bicycles in Paris.

by Minter Dial | Jul 14, 2007 | New Tech, Politics

English Version (version française ci-dessous): En velo tout le monde!! I have just found out, via This French Life blog, about the “Velib” service that goes into effect in Paris this Sunday – a day after the 14th July celebrations and synchronized...

Microsoft looking at buying Facebook?

by Minter Dial | Jul 13, 2007 | Branding, Business, Social Media

I am fascinated by the new rumors coming out today… $6B tag for Facebook? What a statement. Here is a blurb from the Seattle Post. If this is true, it shows that the landscape is fast changing and Microsoft is scrambling for new directions. The biggest...

Volleyball de plage à Gstaad?

by Minter Dial | Jul 10, 2007 | Sports

Oui, c’est un fait. Gstaad sera le lieu d’un tournoi de Volleyball de Plage, un des premiers tournois de la saison pour le World Beach Volleyball Tour. C’est à la fin du mois de juillet (il vous reste 13 jours) donc vous avez toujours le temps pour y...