Are You Flirting with Me, or Just Selling Breath Mints?

As I wrote this medianote, I was overcome with a deep yearning for instant noodles. I think the Shrimp with Lime flavor is particularly good. You ought to try it.

Today's medianote comes from a National Public Radio story about the growing use of word-of-mouth advertising. College-age adults are frequently recruited to chat up friends and others about various products. According to the experts, this type of advertising is particularly effective when it seemingly flows naturally out of a spontaneous conversation.

By the way, about those little flakes on your shoulder, I know of a shampoo that can take care of that...