08/12/14

[Maik]

Might have misunderstood this but sounds like there will be an exhibition of local handicrafts today through to Wednesday, 17:00 - 21:00 at the 'museum' on the bump between Poros plateia and Poros port (...or it could be in the Community Centre). In aid of Poros Philharmonic Orchestra (??)

[Maik]

Burger King, America’s second-biggest fast food chain, with a presence in over 100 countries worldwide, has announced its intention to enter the Greek market.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_07/12/2014_545221

[Maik]

'We'll make driving so cheap only the rich will buy cars'
BMW and rental firm Sixt join forces in plan to change the way urban residents approach motoring

BMW is hoping to be in the vanguard of dealing with the changing way Britain’s city dwellers use vehicles by launching a joint venture with car rental company Sixt.

The companies have brought the DriveNow car-sharing model to London from Germany which allows users to locate, unlock and start cars using a mobile phone app, then drive them on a charge per minute basis.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/11276872/Well-make-driving-so-cheap-only-the-rich-will-buy-cars.html

Just checked and, no, it's not 01 April.

[Maik]

Shrien Dewani murder case thrown out by South African judge

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-30375335

[Maik]

Grumpy cat makes owner £64 million

Grumpy’s earnings have dwarfed those of many of Hollywood’s biggest names such as Gwyneth Paltrow who, according to Forbes magazine, earned just over £12 million last year.

The cat is also outstripping the world’s top footballers including Christiano Ronaldo, whose total remuneration this year is estimated at £27.1 million.

Grumpy’s big screen debut is coming soon, The film “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever” has been billed as a cross between Home Alone and Die Hard.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11278333/Grumpy-cat-makes-owner-64-million.html


Hm, maybe I'll tell mine they're having Lidl's own brand cat frood, not Whiskas. That should wipe the smile off their faces.