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You Started It! — Fawlty Towers and Wars Declared by US Presidents

by Minter Dial | Oct 18, 2008 | Entertainment, Politics

You started it! Series 1 Episode 6 – The Germans, Fawlty Towers —————————————- When Sybil is out of action in hospital, Basil is left to cope with his shabby hotel (in Torquay) in her...

Podcasts and Videocasts – New reasons to walk to work

by Minter Dial | Oct 13, 2008 | Business, Marketing, Mobile, Podcast, Politics

Despite the sleek look & feel, I know that the Apple iPhone is still not perfect for my needs, so I have resisted the temptation thus far. Instead, I am content to max out my iPod. Although the agenda and contacts are weak applications in the Apple mobile...

Politics & Sports : Philadelphia Flyers to have hockey mom Palin throw down first puck

by Minter Dial | Oct 9, 2008 | Politics, Sports

I am a disgruntled Philadelphia Flyers fan this morning when I discovered that Ed Snider, the Flyers’ owner, has chosen to have GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin drop the opening puck at the season opener. Granted she is a hockey mom. However…...

Worldmapper – The world through different filters

by Minter Dial | Oct 5, 2008 | Politics

Here is a great site for people with a global mindset: Worldmapper — a wonderful way to review the the worldwide situation… The site features maps of the world distorted according to the criteria. In their own words, “Worldmapper is a collection of...

Eco-Town & Housing Project in England

by Minter Dial | Oct 5, 2008 | Politics

Eco-Towns in England – Green or Greenwashing? The English have embarked on a plan to create up 10 eco-towns (by 2020) selected from an original list of 57 locations (including Imery’s China Clay, Ford, Rushcliffe, Middle Quinton, Pennbury, Manby and...