Something’s fishy
Freelance copywriting job for Sony several years back (2003 to be precise): Ad in January 22, 2007 issue of FORTUNE magazine: Coincidence?
Monthly Archives: March 2007
Live long or live strong?
Someone wrote in to FORTUNE magazine regarding its story on resveratrol (the molecule found in the skin of red grapes that could have potentially anti-aging effects) and suggested that there is a case against extreme longevity: “Put me out of my misery. I no longer want to deal with Bush, his administration, the do-nothing Congress,… Read More »
Guide to semiconductor physics… by Britney Spears!
With all that negative publicity going on about Britney Spears, you could be forgiven for thinking that the kid is headed for self-destruction. But who would have guessed that, other than making babies, Spears is also an expert in semiconductor physics? So imagine my surprise when I stumbled onto a website called “Britney’s Guide to… Read More »
Opt out before it’s too late
Originally meant to save more lives, the Human Organ Transplant Act (Hota) states that kidneys, livers, hearts and corneas suitable for transplant can be removed from all Singaporeans and permanent residents upon their death as defined by the Act – unless they have opted out. But controversy erupted over the Act when the family of… Read More »
Hellooooo…
Can you name all the movies referenced in the Apple iPhone commercial?
No, honey, it’s not about the money
The brouhaha over CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo’s role in the ouster of Citigroup’s executive Todd Thomson, in my humble opinion, is not so much about the money. While there may be lingering (and uncomfortable) questions about her jetsetting lifestyle in what is now known as “Mariagate” in some quarters, of greater concern, I think, should… Read More »