Data Shopping and Dropping

I'm always been fascinated by the idea that Walmart might be able to know – before most healthcare providers in an area that a flu or common cold outbreak is on the way based on their fine detail of the … Continue reading →

Look closer

Via Nicolas Nova's blog, pasta and vinegar, a picture (flickr url) of a supermarket trolley with built in magnifying glass to assist shoppers who have trouble reading labels etc. This seems particularly useful as looking at ingredient lists and nutrition … Continue reading →

No Booze You May Lose

Picture cred At this time of year, with lots of reasons to go out drinking we often need some excuses to justify our seasonal excess. So what better one that than this, at a time like this? Social drinking increases … Continue reading →