Thursday, July 10, 2008

butter that is not butter...


For the first time came across a product that is branded by a generic name, but the product does not represent the generic.

The company (Unilever) brands a product that looks like butter but technically it is not butter. Its margarine.
Technically butter is a derivative of milk.
And technically this product is made from Canola and soybean oil.

The actual brand is:
"I can't believe it is not Butter"

Yes that is the brand.
I think that would make up the longest brand in the history of marketing.
I also think it is a generic than a brand.
Inducing people to think this is butter where it is not - though they clearly mention it is not butter.
Also, no where on its package does it state the product is margarine.

And the incredulity is Unilever is pretty successful with this product.

the God experience

Came across a profound rhetoric by Daniel Gilbert

If belief in God is compelled by experience, then what kind of an experience compels the belief?

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

on assessing politicians

Politicians, by and large, get where they are mainly by looking and sounding good; this may or may not go along with any actual understanding of governing or government.
But they sure know how to be governor.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

food fast

As you tend to go down the tube, you generally eat less and would prefer to eat healthy. Have got a palette for 2 preparations that go well on aspects of nutrition, filling and fat free and yes not to forget taste buds.

1. Oatmeal

2. Cereals

Both with milk.
For variety one could add bananas or apples, and the stuff is just great.
I mean if you are on the go, this is a good breakfast or snack.