Good dogs
Published 10:36 pm Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Forget blond Adonises with their perfect tans and six-pack abs. When swimmers get in trouble in Italy, they’re likely to be saved by lifeguards with four legs, nasty breath and wagging tails.
And after the rescue dogs — Newfoundlands, golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers — tow distressed swimmers to safety, they give them a big sloppy kiss.
Rictus smile: Burger King’s net income fell by nearly 17 percent in the most recent reporting period, as high unemployment cut into sales of Whoppers.
While it insisted that the sales slump had nothing to do whatsoever with public revulsion at its disturbing TV mascot, the fast-food chain did announce that the King’s plastic mask would be shredded and recycled as a doormat.
Good fit: Middle managers who want to make the leap to senior leadership should target companies where the corporate culture aligns with their personalities, jobs columnist Eve Nicholas says.
For instance, a fellow who just finished a 78-month stint in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme might want to network with top management at some of the Wall Street investment banking firms.
