Read New Scientist’s 50th Anniversary Special Edition

december 9, 2006    ·    4 min read

The predictions for the next 50 years by dozens of world class scientists are wide ranging and intriguing. … Læs videre “Read New Scientist’s 50th Anniversary Special Edition”

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Amazing dog story

december 5, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

As a dog owner and lover, I am very moved by stories like this one: An 81-year old … Læs videre “Amazing dog story”

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The God Delusion is great

december 3, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I had heard of Richard Dawkins but had never read any of his books. The book is an … Læs videre “The God Delusion is great”

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Many Worlds in One is fascinating!

december 2, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Alex Vilenkin does an amazing job at describing in laymen’s terms the recent findings in astrophysics and cosmology. … Læs videre “Many Worlds in One is fascinating!”

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Kite surfing is divine!

december 1, 2006   ·  2 min read

Ted Halstead, a friend of mine and president of the New America Foundation, recently became addicted to kite … Læs videre “Kite surfing is divine!”

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Dilbert on McKinsey

november 30, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

As a former McKinsey consultant, I find Scott Adam’s take extremely amusing 🙂

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Personal History by Katherine Graham is great

november 30, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Her story as well as that of her parents and her husband deserves to be told. The book … Læs videre “Personal History by Katherine Graham is great”

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Beyond the Game is disappointing

november 30, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Following Gary Smith’s amazing biography of Andre Agassi in Sports Illustrated I was inspired to buy Beyond the … Læs videre “Beyond the Game is disappointing”

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Dubai is intense!

november 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

A few months ago, I spent a few days in Dubai on business. I was impressed by the … Læs videre “Dubai is intense!”

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The Psychology of Happiness – Part 2

november 18, 2006   ·  2 min read

A few months ago I blogged about the Psychology of Happiness (https://fabricegrinda.com/the-psychology-of-happiness/) which showed that empirical evidence suggested … Læs videre “The Psychology of Happiness – Part 2”

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Casino Royale is great!

november 18, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

The movie is dark, gritty, intense, fast paced and the dialogues are great! It adds a bit of … Læs videre “Casino Royale is great!”

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Borat and the problem of high expectations

november 14, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I really wanted to love Borat. I adored the previews and was impressed by the interviews and all … Læs videre “Borat and the problem of high expectations”

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Stranger than Fiction is entertaining

november 14, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I have to admit that after seeing the previews I was skeptical both about the plot and the … Læs videre “Stranger than Fiction is entertaining”

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The Red Carpet Syndrome

november 5, 2006   ·  2 min read

Einat Wilf, a young up and coming Israeli politician and intellectual, wrote an interesting article a few years … Læs videre “The Red Carpet Syndrome”

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The Prestige is awesome!

november 4, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

As I much as I liked that other magician period piece, The Illusionist, The Prestige is better. While … Læs videre “The Prestige is awesome!”

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Floss, brush and rinse – the right way!

november 4, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

It turns out our parents were right. Brushing our teeth, flossing and using Listerine daily does protect us … Læs videre “Floss, brush and rinse – the right way!”

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