The German "business climate" has dropped a little from the 16-year-high in December. But analysts see no reason to be concerned. The happy news? This means the Euro-Dollar exchange is moving ever-so-slightly in my favor. Still higher than last summer, but better than it was two weeks ago, and better than I expected.
Christine Lagarde is the first ever female Minister of Business and Finance in France.
Yoga is taking center stage ... and the middle of Times Square. It has also entered the U.S. Army, where the moves are given manly names like "dive-bombers" rather than "downward dog" and "upward-facing dog".
And finally, from Judith Warner's delightful "Domestic Disturbances" blog, and her comment on transparency in politics, specifically in light of Segolene Royal publically dumping her boyfriend (he apparently found out that they were over from the news):
I think that transparency – as an excuse for publicly airing dirty laundry – is far overrated. Recent history has shown us, after all, that there’s no genuine connection between being a “good” person and doing good as a politician. Straight-laced, God-fearing, wife-abiding Good Men have long brought us policies that do a great deal of harm to major portions of our population, while philanderers have managed to do a lot of good.
Namaste, and blessings for your journey today...
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