Buttons
January 31, 2010
Meet Buttons, the newest curling mascot (photo by Anil Mungal, click to zoom in). Buttons was unveiled as The Dominion Curling Club Championship sprang into gear yesterday, and here he/she (?) is with L’Equipe Québéc, aka Team Quebec.
There are 28 teams here representing, for the first time ever, all 14 provinces and territories, including Nunavut… whose ladies team is a remarkable 2-1 early in the competition.
The action runs through Sunday at Toronto’s St. George’s Golf and Country Club. Fans can also follow online through The Dominion curling website which features the Canadian Curling Association’s live scoring system, Curlcast.
There’s another photo on our Twitter page (actually a Twitpic image) as well as more stuff on:
• Curler slays demons and turns his life around, now off to Olympic Games
• Regina to host 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship
• Glenn Howard returns to Brantford today and thru the weekend
• Olympic curlers set to invade Kelowna, BC
• Wheelchair and vision-impaired curling workshops to PEI
… and more!
Blogging About Burgers? A Lesson In Social Marketing…
January 31, 2010
Last week’s post on what we could learn about marketing from wine labels, was a great hit – thanks for all of your comments and feedback. So I thought I’d continue on with our food theme as it seems to be a popular topic for marketers AND food critics.
I think that Scott and his blog partners have really hit on an essential marketing theme. That theme is to use media like blogging to share what you know and build a community around your passion. These essential elements can build a following and get everyone talking about a particular product or service. Do you know what people are saying about your brand? your products? If not, you should. Be part of the discussion and consumers will get to know you and associate positive feelings towards your brand.
Be sure to rate your next burger at The Straight Beef blog. I’m always searching for a better burger!
Source: http://marketing-expert.blogspot.com/2010/01/blogging-about-burgers-lesson-in-social.html
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program – FOXNews
January 29, 2010
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program – FOXNews
 Aljazeera.net |
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program
FOXNews On the eve of the fullest moon of the year, NASA scientists were told they won't be able to visit any longer. In his new budget, President Obama plans to eliminate the space program's manned moon missions. Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad Jr. … White House killing NASA's moon mission, reports say Rebel Engineers Sit With NASA to Chart Future of Manned Space Battle brewing over Obama's NASA plan |
Community Bankers to Obama on TARP: Thanks, but no Thanks – ABC News
 CBS News |
Community Bankers to Obama on TARP: Thanks, but no Thanks
ABC News New York — A key element of President Obama's efforts to create new jobs for the American economy is a proposal to redirect $30 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds to community banks, which would then lend the money to … The I's Have It: Obama Uses 'I' 43 Times in Baltimore How Obama's Hiring Tax Credit Could Work — And Why It Might Not Obama unveils $33 billion tax credit to boost jobs |
Bin Laden condemns US for climate change – UPI.com
 CBC.ca |
Bin Laden condemns US for climate change
UPI.com DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 29 (UPI) — Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden condemned the United States and other nations, saying Friday in a new audio tape they are responsible for global warming. Bin Laden criticized former President George W. Bush for rejecting … Brand X Files: Osama Bin Laden goes 'green.' Soros warns gold is 'ultimate … Bin Laden blasts US for climate change, calls for boycott of US goods Osama bin Laden lends unwelcome support in the fight against climate change |
Randy E. Barnett: Obama Owes the High Court an Apology – Wall Street Journal
 Boston Globe |
Randy E. Barnett: Obama Owes the High Court an Apology
Wall Street Journal "Last week, the Supreme Court reversed a century of law to open the floodgates for special interests—including foreign corporations—to spend without limit in our elections. Well I don't think American elections should be bankrolled … Justice Alito's State of the Union Dissent Alito openly disagrees with president's criticism of court Alito takes offense to public scolding |
Buttons
January 27, 2010
Meet Buttons, the newest curling mascot (photo by Anil Mungal, click to zoom in). Buttons was unveiled as The Dominion Curling Club Championship sprang into gear yesterday, and here he/she (?) is with L’Equipe Québéc, aka Team Quebec.
There are 28 teams here representing, for the first time ever, all 14 provinces and territories, including Nunavut… whose ladies team is a remarkable 2-1 early in the competition.
The action runs through Sunday at Toronto’s St. George’s Golf and Country Club. Fans can also follow online through The Dominion curling website which features the Canadian Curling Association’s live scoring system, Curlcast.
There’s another photo on our Twitter page (actually a Twitpic image) as well as more stuff on:
• Curler slays demons and turns his life around, now off to Olympic Games
• Regina to host 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship
• Glenn Howard returns to Brantford today and thru the weekend
• Olympic curlers set to invade Kelowna, BC
• Wheelchair and vision-impaired curling workshops to PEI
… and more!
Free Weight Loss and Health Advice
Free weight loss and optimal health advice at Olympia, London on Sunday 24th January.
Leading UK weight loss expertYvonne Bishop-Weston will be explaining her no diet, no calorie counting approach to weight loss and optimal health at Olympia in London this Sunday afternoon at 2pm
Discover her secrets to sustainable weight loss and optimal health
‘People’s History’ author Howard Zinn dead at 89 – CNN
January 27, 2010
‘People’s History’ author Howard Zinn dead at 89 – CNN
 China Daily |
'People's History' author Howard Zinn dead at 89
CNN (CNN) — Noted author and social activist Howard Zinn died of a heart attack Wednesday while traveling, his daughter, Myla Kabat-Zinn, said. Zinn, author of "A People's History of the United States," was 89. Kabat-Zinn said her father, … Howard Zinn, historian who challenged status quo, dies at 87 Alternative US historian Zinn dies Howard Zinn, Historian and Activist, Dies at 87 |
ACORN foe tweeted about planned sting of Sen. Landrieu’s office – Washington Post
 Times Online |
ACORN foe tweeted about planned sting of Sen. Landrieu's office
Washington Post James O'Keefe, left, and Stan Dai, are accused of aiding two men in the alleged phone tampering scheme and face up to 10 years in prison. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press) By Carol D. Leonnig On New Year's Eve, conservative activist James O'Keefe … Lawyer Denies Suspect Sought to Tamper With Landrieu's Phones Activism Links Landrieu Suspects Conservatives distance themselves from arrested activist |
Obama’s State of the Union address takes a harder tone – Washington Post
 Globe and Mail |
Obama's State of the Union address takes a harder tone
Washington Post In his first State of the Union address, President Barack Obama says the bank bailout was unpopular but necessary to stop the meltdown of the nation's financial system. (Jan. 27) By Eli Saslow At 9:06 pm Wednesday, President Obama entered the House … Obama speech emphasizes jobs, and the job he's done Obama in State of Union: 'I've never been more hopeful' Ambition and reality |
Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks – Apple Insider
 Globe and Mail |
Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks
Apple Insider In an update to its iPhone SDK, Apple is now permitting apps to make VoIP calls over 3G wireless networks, an option that was once only available over a WiFi connection. According to a press release issued Wednesday by iCall, … The iPad Threat to PCs Rumor roundup scorecard: The iPad edition For Media Industry, a Mixed Bag in iPad |
Obama’s State of the Union address takes a harder tone – Washington Post
January 27, 2010
Obama’s State of the Union address takes a harder tone – Washington Post
Globe and Mail |
Obama's State of the Union address takes a harder tone
Washington Post In his first State of the Union address, President Barack Obama says the bank bailout was unpopular but necessary to stop the meltdown of the nation's financial system. (Jan. 27) By Eli Saslow At 9:06 pm Wednesday, President Obama entered the House … Obama speech emphasizes jobs, and the job he's done Obama in State of Union: 'I've never been more hopeful' Ambition and reality |
Afghanistan summit: Why is the US backing talks with the Taliban? – Christian Science Monitor
 ABC News |
Afghanistan summit: Why is the US backing talks with the Taliban?
Christian Science Monitor Heading into this week's summit of Afghan allies in London, the top US general in Afghanistan said he supported President Hamid Karzai's plan to reach out to the Taliban. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Afghan President … 'Job offers' for Taliban on agenda Afghanistan: Brown supports offer of Taliban talks Taliban Pay-for-Peace Plan Will Be Put in Motion in London |
Democrats pull back on health care bill – Danbury News-Times
January 26, 2010
Democrats pull back on health care bill – Danbury News-Times
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats retreated Tuesday from a quick push to pass President Barack Obama ’s health care overhaul, lacking a workable strategy to salvage the sweeping legislation that has consumed Congress for more than a year. “There is no rush,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nev
‘Big Bang’ physicist Andrew Lange dead at 52 – KHOU
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Physicist Andrew E. Lange, co-leader of an international team that produced a detailed image of remnants of the Big Bang showing the universe is flat, has died in an apparent suicide, police said Tuesday. He was 52. Lange was a physicist at the California Institute of
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash – New York Times
January 26, 2010
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash – New York Times
 Globe and Mail |
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash
New York Times A customer pleaded with security guards outside a local money transfer office in Port-au-Prince on Monday. More Photos > By DAMIEN CAVE PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Thousands of Haitians lined up at money transfer offices here on Tuesday, crowding windows … Haitian Community Outside Port-au-Prince Must Decide Whether to Rebuild UN Faces Mobs at Food-Aid Sites Man pulled from rubble two weeks after quake |
Sri Lanka president takes early lead in election – BBC News
 CBC.ca |
Sri Lanka president takes early lead in election
BBC News Early results in Sir Lanka's first election since Tamil Tiger rebels were defeated after 25 years of civil war put the president in the lead. According to early counts, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has won over 60% of the popular vote. … Sri Lankan president leads in early results Sri Lankans vote in first peacetime presidential election in nearly 3 decades Rajapaksa ahead in Sri Lanka vote |
Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech – Washington Post
January 26, 2010
Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech – Washington Post
 New York Daily News |
Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech
Washington Post When President Obama appears before Congress and the nation on Wednesday night to deliver his State of the Union speech, his goals will be to reset his agenda, assure his demoralized party that he has not given … Mass. in mind for State of Union Obama Seeks Partial Three-Year Spending Freeze Obama To Freeze Salaries Of Top US Government Officials |
Report: Apple seeks books pricing plan for tablet – CNET
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Report: Apple seeks books pricing plan for tablet
CNET Apple is in secret last-minute negotiations with book publishers over a new e-books pricing scheme for Apple's highly anticipated tablet computer, putting it in direct competition with Amazon, according to a report in the Wall Street … Apple tablet buzz mounts as Steve Jobs plans unveiling Apple's Tablet: App Makers Target Business Use Apple wants to price tablet hardcover bestsellers $13-$15 – WSJ |
Hillary Clinton will be in London for State of the Union – Washington Post
 MiamiHerald.com |
Hillary Clinton will be in London for State of the Union
Washington Post Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton got a pass last week from President Obama to skip Wednesday night's State of the Union speech. (We had heard she begged to be excused, but apparently it didn't come to that. … Aid Distribution Improves As Clinton Defends US Haiti Leadership Clinton lashes out at critics on Haiti US Boosts Troops in Haiti as Clinton Defends Military's Role |
Kerrigan’s dad, 70, dies after family feud – Austin American-Statesman
January 25, 2010
Kerrigan’s dad, 70, dies after family feud – Austin American-Statesman
 New York Daily News |
Kerrigan's dad, 70, dies after family feud
Austin American-Statesman Susan Walsh/AP Daniel Kerrigan, who rushed to his sobbing daughter Nancy and carried her into the locker room after an attack at a skating competition nearly derailed her Olympic dreams, died after what authorities said was a violent struggle with his … Kerrigan family ask for privacy after dad's death Nancy Kerrigan 'Really Struggling' after Father's Death Fellow Figure Skaters Reach out to Nancy Kerrigan, Remember her Late Father |
Obama proposes economic help for middle class – Washington Post
 Reuters |
Obama proposes economic help for middle class
Washington Post The child-care tax credit now starts at 35 percent of child-care costs for the poorest families and drops to 20 percent of costs for families earning $43000 or more. The proposal calls for a credit of 35 percent of child-care costs for all families … Obama Expected to Recast Presidency at State of the Union President proposes plan to help middle class Americans Obama Has A Plan To Help The Middle Class |
Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits – San Jose Mercury News
 France24 |
Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits
San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON – JANUARY 25: (AFP OUT) US President Barack Obama (R) and speaks with Vice President Joe Biden as they make a statement following a meeting of the Middle Class Task Force at the White House January 25, 2010 in Washington, … Analyst view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years Obama to Propose Three-Year Freeze on Some Spending |
