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ungloom the season
The clocks have gone back and it's official - autumn is slowly fading into winter. People now have the license to feel more lethargic and be grumpier than usual. Blame it on the weather, as always. Saying that, as I am on a mission to spread sunshine drops on each cuppa, let me tell you why this time of the year is actually... nice.
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fancy buying out a bank, love?
So Merrill Lynch has been 'saved' by the Bank of America... and AIG has also been given money on federal reserve (the country now has 70% equity stake). I'm a bit torn on the nationalisation of these banks and insurers - a bit *rolleyes* on America gaining power on this but at the same time worried as the US Federal Reserve admitted that they' ( Read more... ) -
what did i say? what did i say?
Okay, so maybe I thought he'd get creamed, but I did say that a Federer-Murray match is absolutely fine. Go Roger! I hope he gets it - it'll be his first Grand Slam title this year.
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marketing the zero zero 7
Coca-Cola GB's changing Coke Zero to Zero Zero 7 as part of their tie-up w/ Quantum of Solace, the new Bond film. I saw the proposed designs for the bottles and it's so... J. Bond. Haha. It's a bit too much for me, overcommercialising the whole Bond film which might be just as head-spinning and painful as Casino Royale - I like action films ( Read more... ) -
the battle in new york
The US Open, IMHO, is the best tourney for sponsors to gear up their players with the best outfits and material. It's the final Grand Slam event for the year after all. I'm actually rooting for Rog to defend his greatness on hardcourt. Despite the numerous predictions of his career demise, I still think he's about to turn around and show the ( Read more... )
