Archive for January, 2009
Will Obama Rise to Amnesty International’s Challenge?
Across the globe there are high expectations of what President Barack Obama can do to counter terrorism now that he has taken office. One reason for this is his new strategy to fight global terrorism, which he outlined during his campaign:
“When I am President, we will wage the war that has to be won, [...]
Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address
Together with millions of people across the globe I watched Barack Obama being sworn in as the forty-fourth president of the United States of America. The highlight was his historic inaugural address. The New York Times has published a transcript of Barack Obama’s inaugural address. This is how it starts off:
My fellow citizens:
I stand here [...]
Six Easy Ways to Stay Focused and Get Things Done
Thanks to numerous factors and distractions it’s pretty difficult for anyone to stay focused, especially when it comes to keeping ones working momentum going. There are a couple of things that I try to do as much as possible, which I’ve found does help; here’s hoping the list helps you too!
Plan your day and make [...]
Heineken Gets Men Screaming Like Little Babies
It’s (almost) every man’s dream to have one of these. If you’re a beer-drinking fanatic, this fantastic ad by Heineken is for you!
(thanks Andrea!)
Do We Live in a Lazy Society?
I’ve just returned to work from a wonderful holiday in Zanzibar. While I could go on and on about what a super time we had and how beautiful, lush and tropical the island is, I won’t. Instead I’m going to rant.
Zanzibar is a country where, compared to the Western world, people struggle. Alongside the lavish [...]
