Archive for October, 2009
Understanding Strength of Currency
The euro (€) was temporarily valued at $1.50. That means that 1 euro is worth $1.50, making the euro much stronger than the dollar. On the surface, that sounds like a good thing for Europe, but when the rates get too out of whack, it can severely affect global business. The stronger the euro is [...]
Explaining Anglicans
With recent tension mounting among Anglican churches, the Vatican is attempting to pounce on the religion’s current dissention and make it easier for Anglicans to convert to Catholicism. You can read the whole story and the Vatican’s plan in the link below, but many of you may not be aware of what constitutes an Anglican [...]
Britney Spears is Relevant
Way back when I started this website, I promised to give you the “details ahead of time, even if it’s just the name of the latest Britney Spears song everyone is singing…” Guess what? People apparently are singing a Britney Spears song. Debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, Spears’ new single titled 3 [...]
Do You Know Where the Wild Things Are?
No? Well, we do. If you grew up in the late 60s or early 70s, chances are someone read you the original Where the Wild Things Are, the 1963 children’s picture book by American writer Maurice Sendak. The book has lived on through the decades and now has been adapted into a live-action movie, directed [...]
Less cola now, no COLA in 2010
Two unrelated cola stories – one Dinner Topic post. Efficiency in action! Despite the bevy of beverage size choices already, from tiny glass bottles to multi-liter plastic jugs, Coca-Cola is making news by announcing the unveiling of a 7.5 oz. can which will have only 90 calories. These promotions always make me laugh because there’s [...]
Dow flirts with 10,000
Back in February, Dinner Topics gave you the quick rundown on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. After dropping to as low as 6,470 in early March, the Dow is now flirting with 10,000 – just 15 points away as of this post. When the 10,000 is eventually passed, you can tell everyone that the market [...]
MJ hits the charts just as older artists thrive
Michael Jackson’s new song This Is It just hit the airwaves yesterday, and if you’re still awake (it puts the “easy” in easy listening), read ahead to find out why he isn’t the only singer decades removed from the teen years likely to be atop the charts. This is hardly a surprise, but based on [...]
Columbus Day and Controversy
Today is Columbus Day. This is one of those federal holidays that most of us take for granted, but there’s a whole lot to it. Here’s what you need to know. U.S. History The first recorded celebration honoring the discovery of America by Europeans (and in particular, Columbus) took place on October 12, 1792 in [...]
