links for 2008-06-20
By William M. Hartnett on Jun 20, 2008 in daily links
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A joint operating agreement between The Miami Herald and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel?
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I wonder if he’ll react to it with snark and sarcasm. Yes, yes he will. Touche.
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“From the Brazilian Pole to the English Turk, the tournament is peppered with players whose nationality is far from straightforward.”
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“World population is projected to reach 7 billion in 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The world population hit 6 billion in 1999.” Did you catch that? One BILLION additional humans in 13 years!
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“If bananas reach $1 a pound, the strategy that allowed banana companies to turn an exotic, tropical fruit into an everyday favorite will begin to unravel.” This is why we just bought a banana tree. Suburban farming: It’s the wave of the future.
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“A new report says the slowdown in the economy and soaring gasoline prices have finally persuaded Americans to drive fewer miles in fewer gas-guzzling vehicles.” Six consecutive months of driving mileage declines.
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“A few cues from Christian Vande Velde’s training regimen can help road cyclists ride faster, longer and smarter.” I’ll be getting back on the ol’ road bike any day now. Any day now.
