Vanilla Coke will soon be no more -- at least in the US. And Diet Lemon Coke will be out, too (a victim of the success of Diet Coke with Lime?). However, we can look forward to the introduction of Diet Black Cherry Vanilla Coke and Black Cherry Vanilla Coke in January 2006.
I've never been able to figure out how they are able to support so many varieties -- not that I lose sleep over it. But the economics of it escapes me.
WARREN SHINES
An interview with Rick Warren was broadcast by The World (PRI Network) yesterday. He talked about his peace plan and the eradication of disease, care of the sick, and working to do so with anyone who is a "person of peace." At a couple of points the interviewer tried to box him in but he deflected the attack with articulate, friendly, and pointed comments.
CHICKEN LITTLE -- TOO MUCH?
Frederica Mathewes-Green wasn't too excited about Chicken Little in her movie review. I'm disappointed -- the promos all look so good. At least I know that I'll enjoy the animation -- even if the storyline is weak and not very child-friendly.
FIRST CHURCH IN 1,400 YEARS
The first Christian church in Qatar since the arrival of Islam in the 7th century is to be built in the conservative Muslim state, which is led by a reform-minded ruler.
WISE WORD FOR THE DAY
"No matter where you go, there you are!"
LOOKS INTERESTING
Alaska Native elder and pastor Fred Savok has written a book called Jesus & The Eskimo.
KEEP TRACK OF YOUR DOG
Does Fido tend to wander off too often? Instead of driving the neighborhood you could use a satellite positioning system to instantly track him down -- from your cell phone. This, of course, assumes that you want to track down your missing dog.
No, I don't "hate" dogs -- it's just that ours is so stupid and he leaves fur everywhere -- and makes a mess of the backyard and barks at our friends and... I'll probably not buy one of these collars.
AMAZON'S NEW ONLINE SERVICE
Amazon.com has come up with a program that lets users purchase online access to books.
YET ANOTHER BAPTISMAL ACCIDENT
In South Africa both the pastor and person being baptized drowned after slipping into the pond. Link
3 comments:
"I've never been able to figure out how they are able to support so many varieties"
One word: caffeine ;-)
If you're not losing sleep over it, then you're probably not drinking the caffeinated beverages.
Stan is correct -- at least most of the time I drink decaffinated whatever there is. :)
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