by Tom | Apr 29, 2011 | Business, Reading
More than 100,000 digital subs suggests that the paywall is going well. As another commentator mentions, this is a) faster than the WSJ and b) is a little to vague to know how good it really is (will sub $1 convert to full price?). It still doesn’t make sense to...
by Tom | Apr 25, 2011 | General
Some great and lovely things in this article. The thing that piqued my interest was the comment that Hitchens rages against the human “desire to worship and obey”. Well, that’s all very good, but is not characteristic of most religious people I know....
by Tom | Apr 21, 2011 | General
Still finding it odd dealing with a currency where a cocktail can set you back 200,000 (USD10). Daiquiri as per Graham Greene is a worthy addition to my sours library. Lovely phrase in the guidebook: “you will find plenty of opportunities to dispense with your...
by Tom | Apr 20, 2011 | View
Climber Alex Honnold is an interesting article and interview with the world’s premier free solo big wall climber. Translated: he climbs big, big pitches with no ropes. Including Half Dome in Yosemite. It’s nearly unwatchable in places. And make sure your...
by Tom | Apr 14, 2011 | Personal, Reading
Good old Daily Mash – this prompted me to fill in our overseas voting forms. And laugh, a few times. The Daily Mash – Angry, confused old women to decide everything.
