Sharing a name, and loyalty cards for regular worshippers in the UK
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008• If you’ve ever wondered how many people share your name, then you need ponder no longer. Simply type your surname as directed on www.publicprofiler.org/worldnames/ and it will provide a world map showing where your name is most prevalent as well as a list of regions and cities and the most popular first names that sit with your surname. The site reportedly covers a billion people from 26 countries.
• A report from the UK suggests Birmingham Cathedral’s newly appointed “director of hospitality and welcome” is considering opening wine bars and introducing loyalty cards for regular worshippers to obtain discounts at the cathedral’s shops. Mark Hope-Urwin, a former exec with the John Lewis department store chain, was appointed to give the cathedral’s image a makeover and is reportedly looking at ways to make the cathedral more businesslike.