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...stuck in a pond in the San Francisco Zoo, it's not easy to swim to South America. That, however, is what a flock of 52 penguins appears to have been trying to do since Christmas Eve, and zookeepers admit they have no idea how to get them to stop...
...penguins have come so unhinged is not clear, but simulated migration is only one answer. Penguins are exceedingly social and suggestible; a flock at a New Orleans aquarium once went into a similar swimming frenzy when they were moved to a temporary pond. It's possible that the trip to San Francisco triggered similar behavior in the Ohio birds and that the longtime residents just followed...
...trademark costume jewelry) to the last (a fluffy variation on the little black dress), Lagerfeld showed stylish, pretty clothes designed to do one thing: sell. Yes, sell. Valentino manages to move more than a few haute couture dresses, too - even in these dark days. This spring the socialites who flock to his showroom will likely walk away with a couple of little white suits, while the celebrities will fight for the floral dress with flowing scarves coming off the back. Meanwhile, Emanuel Ungaro went with Belle Epoque elegance, but added a dash of pop fun with sequined lips...
...Italy's largest mobile phone operator, an SMS prayer, saint or gospel each day - for a mere €.15. For now, the service is only available in Italian, but plans are in the works to extend the holy messages to other languages and countries. So the Pope's European flock can look forward to invocations like last Wednesday's: "Oh Lord, make me give of myself freely without expecting anything in return." Marketers are definitely looking for something in return for SMS campaigns that cost anywhere from €150,000 to €2 million. All the major media agencies...
...AISLES ARE CLEAN, THE STORE IS brightly lit, and "associates" in red polo shirts provide friendly service to customers who flock there for the low prices and the wide range of products offered. Throughout the store the image of a kindly old man appears in posters and photographs. His slogans and philosophy have been internalized by all employees, and they can tell you the story of his long march from humble rural roots to become a great leader...