by Minter Dial | 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...
by Minter Dial | 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...
by Minter Dial | 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...
by Minter Dial | Jan 11, 2008 | Politics, Sports
Another move for equality Peter de Villiers has been named as the first black coach of the rugby union world champions South African Springboks. Coming on the heels of the World Cup victory (in October 2007), this is quite a move. And, after just having posted about...
by Minter Dial | Jan 1, 2008 | Health
Glad to usher in a new year and, with it, the beginning of smoke-free hotels, bars and restaurants in Paris. But, as this BBC article explains, Paris is not the only place to take on new year resolutions. Eight German states, including Berlin and heavy drinking...
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