A view on PR from Silicon Valley (Free subscription) | 11/30/2008
"Monkey" is the popular star of a two year-old advertising campaign for PG Tips tea in the UK. PG Tips is a popular brand of tea in the United Kingdom (they claim Britons drink 35 million cups of PG Tips a day) that seems to be very progressive. They're owned by multinational food giant Unilever, which was the first company in the world that committed to sourcing all its tea in sustainable manner....
Bob's Bites (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
In a bit of belated news, our local wind project has entered into a long term contract with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for electricity generated from it’s wind turbines. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today it has entered into a long-term agreement with Hatchet Ridge Wind, LLC, [...]
Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
(photo:www.premierguitar.com) The Dec. '08 issue of Premier Guitar features a terrific Jason Lollar interview by Adam Moore. The only thing wrong is that it's too short! If PG could squeeze a monthly column out of Lollar like their George Gruhn spots they'd become the king of the guitar rag mountain. Anyway, this one's a MUST read for the serious die-hard tone freak. Click on the above link for the...
Campaign for the American Reader (Free subscription) | 11/30/2008
The current feature at the Page 69 Test: The Frailty of Flesh by Sandra Ruttan. About the book, from the publisher:The police got the call: A four-year-old boy had been found beaten to death in the park. But almost as soon as Hart and Tain arrived at the scene, the case took a strange turn. They found the victim’s brother hiding in the woods nearby. He said he saw the whole thing and claims his
Campaign for the American Reader (Free subscription) | yesterday
The current feature at the Page 99 Test: Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle by Daniel Everett. About the book, from the publisher:A riveting account of the astonishing experiences and discoveries made by linguist Daniel Everett while he lived with the Pirahã, a small tribe of Amazonian Indians in central Brazil. Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived
Thomas P.M. Barnett :: Weblog (Free subscription) | yesterday
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA: "Dubai: Not-so-hot property; Is Dubai being hit by the turmoil?" The Economist, 11 October 2008. ARTICLE: "Financial Storm Hits Gulf: Speculative Currency Trades Plunge Kuwait Into Bank Bailout," by Margaret Coker and Chip Cummins, Wall...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
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Campaign for the American Reader (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
The current feature at the Page 99 Test: Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus: A Ghost Story and a Biography by Clifton Crais and Pamela Scully. About the book, from the publisher: Displayed on European stages from 1810 to 1815 as the Hottentot Venus, Sara Baartman was one of the most famous women of her day, and also one of the least known. As the Hottentot Venus, she was seen by Westerners as
What's That Smell? (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
I debated whether or not to post this for a while now. It's freaking funny (in my opinion, anyway) although it is debatable as to whether it is safe to watch at work. There's absolutely NOTHING to see that'll get you in trouble but the 'scenario' might raise a few eyebrows if they saw it over your shoulder. Starring Nathan Fillion ( Firefly , Serenity , Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog ) and Aria Giovanni...
Campaign for the American Reader (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
The current feature at the Page 69 Test: Point No Point by Mary Logue. About the book, from the publisher:The seventh book in the Claire Watkins mystery series. Deputy Sheriff Claire Watkins is faced with a difficult case when a friend of the family is suspected of killing his wife. Her investigation puts a great stress on her relationship with her husband. Things are further strained when the
InformedTrades (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
TradingGoddess said: I am long $KFT and $PG via StockTwits
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
Mamma Mia (PG) ***** By Rick Fulton FIVE years ago if you'd said a movie with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan singing ABBA tunes would be one of the best feel-good experiences you'd ever have, laughter would have chased you out of the room.But the serious actress and the ex-Bond actor are simply superb in this fantastically fun film.Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) prepares to marry her hunky fiance Sky (Dominic...
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
Mamma Mia (PG) ***** By Rick Fulton FIVE years ago if you'd said a movie with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan singing ABBA tunes would be one of the best feel-good experiences you'd ever have, laughter would have chased you out of the room.But the serious actress and the ex-Bond actor are simply superb in this fantastically fun film.Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) prepares to marry her hunky fiance Sky (Dominic...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game.
Campaign for the American Reader (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
The current feature at the Page 99 Test: Autophobia: Love and Hate in the Automotive Age by Brian Ladd. About the book, from the publisher:Cars are the scourge of civilization, responsible for everything from suburban sprawl and urban decay to environmental devastation and rampant climate change—not to mention our slavish dependence on foreign oil from dubious sources abroad. Add the astonishing
