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China with the most English speakers
in Sox First, on November 20, 2009
...e second-most prevalent in China, Japan, Korea, and much of Africa and Latin America. And that will shore up the strength of the US which has taken quite a hammering over the past two years "Whether ...
Poised for Growth? What the Suppliers are Expecting.
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on November 17, 2009
... © sciondriver In a recent article , Camille Bersola of Offshore Advisor, highlighted the fact that companies in India are beginning to hire again, expecting a growth fueled by pent-up deman...
Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware: Offshore Wind in the Atlantic
in IfEnergy, on November 11, 2009
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Wind energy seems to become a bigger part of the renewable energy scene everyday. And with offshore wind gaining more attention lately, it's interesting that Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware see...
Seen that? - The Hybrid Golf Club
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 10, 2009
...past 20 years, Sandra Post is an 8-time LPGA champion, including a major, twice winner of the Dinah Shore Tournament in back to back years, TV commentator, club designer with Jazz Golf, [...] Read Mo...
TechFlash discusses roadblocks to innovation in America
in The CIO Weblog, on November 2, 2009
...iming that it's un-American, or that we produce better products, or code more cleanly, than off-shore competitors. But those are the same claims the Boeing troops make, and it's hard to see until aft...
Seen that? - CELEBRITY DOGS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on October 31, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Stephanie Horrocks BioArts International and the Best Friends Again program have launched the first ever global online auction to clone five dogs. The... .... Steinberg will host the "DogCatemy Awards" which are being sponsored by "The North Shore [...] Read More Hot Dogs in Sweden at Cool Picking ...
Sports Car Clubs Enjoy BC's Fabulous Sea to Sky Highway
in Classical Drives, on October 21, 2009
...n up the Sea to Sky Highway, one of the world's great driving roads. It begins on Vancouver's north shore and winds its way to the ski resort town of Whistler where some of the 2010 Winter Olympics ev...
Offshoring surviving the recession just fine
in The CIO Weblog, on October 12, 2009
...So says a fresh report from McKinsey highlighting recent survey results suggesting that leading offshore outsourcing providers have not only benefited from the cost-cutting frenzy that has occupied th...
Seen that? - Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu
in Hidden Travel Gems, on October 8, 2009
...dden Travel Gems Turtle Bay is the only resort on the remote North Shore of Oahu. This part of Oahu is in stark contrast to the South Shore where over-populated Honolu...
Outsourcing as an Economic Indicator
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 24, 2009
...readily available skilled labor in the U.S., and companies may decide to grow their internal or on-shore outsourced relationships prior to moving offshore.
After the recession is finally behind us, ...
On the Shores of Lake Geneva...
in Celebrate Wine, on June 14, 2009
...vaux Vineyard Terraces. Thirty kilometers of UNESCO World Heritage site stretch along the northern shore of Lake Geneva, from Montreux to Lausanne, and from the lake to the lower slopes of the mountai...
Rental Rates for that House at the Beach this Summer are Down
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 10, 2009
...vacation properties are wondering about that, too. So far this spring - from Cape Cod to the Jersey Shore, from Ocean City, Md., to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Myrtle Beach, S.C. - real e...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Kunming, China
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 6, 2009
Kunming is an air conditioned city.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it was never warmer than 80F degrees in Kunming in 2002. The temperature didn't reach 75 degrees on 24 of those days. Temperatures at night fell below 65 degrees on all but eight nights. About half o...
Fujitsu expands to Australian ERP market
in Supplychainer, on June 1, 2009
...utions across new geographies. Fujitsu's SAP and Oracle consultants will be supplemented by off-shore capabilities in the Philippines, providing additional global benefits to customers with office...
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2009
in Classical Drives, on May 10, 2009
...that sounds exotic, indeed it is. Villa d'Este is an historic luxury hotel located at the north shore of Italy's Lake Como. Each year it offers an exclusive event featuring classic sports cars...
The New Ho Chi Minh Trail
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 25, 2009
... the Vietnam War, a war that took hundreds of thousands of lives in a futile attempt by the U.S. to shore up a corrupt regime in the South.
Ho Chi Minh continued to inspire his people to fight for th...
iPhone 3.0 Firmware Makes iPhones Happy
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 18, 2009
... it with the exception of MMS and Bluetooth support. Personally, I think that the new firmware will shore up many of my concerns with the current firmware. There are a few items still on my wish list ...
If I Had a Mac Tablet for Every Apple Rumor
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 13, 2009
...upport.
March 17th is only a week away, so the drama should be too painful. Hopefully, Apple will shore up iPhone 2.X before they go flirting with 3.0.
via TUAW ...
Bali Is As Popular As Ever
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 12, 2009
...article looks specifically at Anantara's new Bali resort in Seminyak. Set along a talcum-powder shore, the intimate retreat opens Friday within walking distance of the island's haute-fashion d...
Whither the call center?
in The CIO Weblog, on March 9, 2009
...y to the current crisis. But there are also business arguments for bringing the call-center back on-shore, as Phil Fersht deftly outlines .
And while you knew that China was already trying to set it...
Is Mexico still a viable near-shore location?
in Supplychainer, on February 19, 2009
A report by the US Joint Forces Command published in January 2009 caught some by surprise: "In terms of worst-case scenarios for the Joint Force and indeed the world, two large and important states bear consideration for a rapid and sudden collapse: Pakistan and Mexico ." According to...
Outsourcing safely
in The CIO Weblog, on January 9, 2009
Implicit in the conflation of agile operations with fragile support is a requirement that your users have access to services which are at once flexible and scalable and which are also efficient for your business to provide. When you put those three words together, the next thing you come to is i...
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes to Phulay Bay This 2009
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 9, 2009
...est showers or baths and private verandahs.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nestled on the shore of the Andaman Sea, the exclusive resort is the vision of in-demand Thai architect Lek Bunnag a...
Feasting on the carcasses of off-shoring firms
in The CIO Weblog, on January 2, 2009
... lunch, or other savory delectables, of those less fortunate. India's various disadvantaged off-shore outsourcing firms may be on the menu after a particularly troubling 2008; Internet access prob...
The Madoff debacle: how did people get sucked in?
in Sox First, on December 14, 2008
...e Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation in Massachusetts which supports Jewish programs, the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and the Texas-based Julian J. Levitt Foundation and the town ...
Wer bezahlt den Solarstrom vom Rathaus Bad Segeberg?
in Fachplaner-Weblog, on 13.12.08
... © OregonDOT Die Transportverluste im Hochspannungs-Stromnetz sind das beste Argument überhaupt für eine dezentrale Stromerzeugung. Die Verluste betragen bei Nennlast pro 100 km: Bei 380 kV 1,2 %,...
Grays Harbor to Take Wind Farms Off Shore
in IfEnergy, on December 13, 2008
...Grays Harbor Energy announced plans this past week to take wind farms off Shore , according to Michael Lee over at Red Herring .
Seattle-based Grays Harbor is looking at seven off shore US sites ...
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
in Wandalust, on December 4, 2008
...spend a few days this winter, I highly recommend the Virgin Islands. And Virgin Gorda is one of the best spots.
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Ricardo De Mattos
... ...gin Gorda is lined with scenic grottoes formed by the huge granite boulders that help form the shore. The beach is called The Baths, and it's about 2km from the Spanish Town.
If you're ...
More woes for India-based outsourcing
in The CIO Weblog, on November 26, 2008
...y related thought to cross my mind was, wow, this is a another unfortunate blow for India's off-shore outsourcing in a time when the industry really didn't need any further disruptions or disa...
San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort Honored by Travel + Leisure
in Hidden Travel Gems, on November 17, 2008
...king Top 100 Hotels and highest ranking Hotels in Europe in Travel + Leisure's 2008 World's Best Awards readers' poll, a compendium of the very best in travel.
The World's Best Awards...
Is Microsoft showing Google the legislative ropes?
in The CIO Weblog, on October 20, 2008
...Washington to it in a relatively harmless way, as well as showing it exactly what it needs to do to shore up its stance there for the the next battle, which may prove to be far more important strate...
Celebrate October at These Tasty Festivals
in Do you like to cook?, on October 2, 2008
...rnia Avocado Festival offers three days of food, music and family fun.
The folks along the Jersey shore in Beach Haven, New Jersey, invite you to the annual Chowderfest Weekend . There will be live...
Abu Dhabi to Start $1.5 Billion China Fund
in China Venture News, on September 29, 2008
...in China.
Abu Dhabi Investment House is a Gulf Arab bank.
The investment strategy could help shore up manufacturing in China as depend for Chinese good weakens in the recession-hit America.
A...
easyCar photo competition
in Wandalust, on September 29, 2008
...rasino, Lake Iseo
I thought I'd give it a go and entered my photo of Sale Marasino on the shore of Lake Iseo in northern Italy. I think that easyCar would love photos which include your ren...
Late September Festivities
in Do you like to cook?, on September 25, 2008
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Oyster lovers should head to the 54th Annual Galway Oyster Festival in Galway, Ireland. For the best in gourmet seafood, live music and the best Guinness in town, it has to be the Galway Oyster Fe... ...o their 1st Annual Fall Tomato Festival . A variety of heirloom tomatoes are grown on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and will be featured. While visiting our tomato festival please try our great tasti...
China takes a bite out of India's off-shore pie
in The CIO Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...urk describes both the decision making process that lead the company to selecting a China-based off-shore operation over an India-based operation, and the ensuing difficulties with the selection. Some...
Its Time for Tata, Infosys, Wipro, Satyam and Others to Invest!
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 16, 2008
... in the US economy.
With substantial cash resources, the current political pariahs (the Indian offshore companies) could pony up some of their cash and help stabilize the US economy and markets - and...
Survey on reverse outsourcing to the U.S. and Europe
in Supplychainer, on September 12, 2008
...o rethink their manufacturing and supply chain network strategy by bringing operations home or near-shore - especially to better serve local markets. That's why Supply Chain Management Review Maga...
What Kind of Jobs Cannot be Outsourced?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 8, 2008
...ing. Barack Obama is talking about restructuring incentives to encouraged companies to keep jobs on-shore and is talking about job creation in "new areas that cannot be offshored." John McCa...
The Outsourcing Boomerang
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 5, 2008
...irms could counter-balance the perception that they are harming the US economy. This could be their best defense.
... ...scussed. In this year's survey, the Black Book discovered a trend of moving work back to on-shore and near-shore service centers - particularly for tasks where communication is important.
Thi...
Jazz: Airline oder Rettungswesten
in kinkaa blog - das Blog zur Reisesuchmaschine, on 29.08.08
... to use flotation devices instead of life vests, provided the planes remain within 50 miles of shore.
Durch diese Maßnahme wird erheblich Gewicht eingespart, was wiederum günstige Preise gewährleis...
30% off easyCruise 2009
in Wandalust, on August 22, 2008
...inner for 12 euro per person per day. There are other packages as well offering wine with meals and shore excursions.
© tomsaint11
The cruises vary in length from 4 days to 14 days. Prices start...
Headcount at Outsourcing Vendors
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on August 14, 2008
...ng as wage disparity remains significant. However, it will become an issue if wages and costs in offshore locations begin to catch up.
For now, the Indian offshore vendors will need to look for ways ...
Injuries So Far
in End Zone Buzz, on August 13, 2008
...x weeks with a neck ailment. This is a significant blow to a team that was counting on him to help shore up their awful pass defense.
- The Jaguars are without two wide receivers, Jerry Porter ...
Stay at Scotland's only lake
in Wandalust, on August 12, 2008
...ttish lake as all the other bodies of water are called lochs. The Lake Hotel situated on the lake shore is offering guests either a £20 fuel rebate or a free pick and return from Stirling rail stati...
Lake Iseo - a more authentic Italian lake
in Wandalust, on August 7, 2008
...ow footpaths which afford great lake views.
There are towns and villages dotted around the lake shore. I really like Iseo Town with it's lakeside promemade and the Sassenbanek outdoor complex ...
Steps in Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on August 4, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Tobias Helbig
In a recent series of articles ( part 1 part 2 ), Decipher Information Systems detailed the steps that they went through in helping a client enter into an offshoring relationship. The articles provide an interesting high-level overview of the pro...
Take a Bite Out of These Food and Wine Festivals
in Do you like to cook?, on July 31, 2008
...ux Fromages (Cheese Fair) devoted to their famous cheese. The festival showcases the region's best cheeses and includes a competition to find who can eat the most cheese in one sitting.
Phot... ...07 Lobster Festival, over 20,000 pounds of luscious lobster was prepared in our huge steamer on the shore (that's a show in itself!). In addition to lobster, you can choose from steamed and fried ...
Offshore outsourcing in trouble?
in The CIO Weblog, on July 21, 2008
...t off-shoring trends: revenue up, customer numbers up, hiring up, and the traditional driver of off-shore outsourcing, domestic costs, rising. But Larry Dignan puts together some signs that all may ...
Why Offshore Services Are Being Adversely Impacted by the Global Economy
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on July 16, 2008
...ompanies struggle to find ways to cut cost. However, such exponential growth has been difficult, at best, to find - with share prices of companies with substantial offshore operations riding the same ... ...photo, Siew Yee Lee
Given the current poor economic climate, one would expect rapid growth in offshore outsourcing contracts as companies struggle to find ways to cut cost. However, such exponentia...
Get a Free Ride to the Jersey Shore
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 14, 2008
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In the heat of the summer, many people fantasize about spending a few days on the shore. The fantasy usually comes to an abrupt halt when one considers the price of gas. Now, the owners of the ...
Classic Cars and Speedboats Coming to the PNW's Finest Concours
in Classical Drives, on June 25, 2008
... witness the 1937 Talbot-Lago above, which won a "triple crown" at last year's event: Best of Show, People's Choice, and French Curves First of Class. The Kirkland Concours d'El... ...eld in the Pacific Northwest. ( Kirkland , should you be wondering, is a Seattle suburb on the east shore of Lake Washington .) The concours setting, on the grounds of Carillon Point, home of th...
Wipro expands design services
in The CIO Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...rol and time to market probably comprise most of the concern over outsourcing (and particularly off-shore outsourcing) of these services, but Wipro's reputation may be sufficiently well-developed ...
Winners and Losers
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...e pointing out that the low high-school graduation rates in US schools is making it difficult to on-shore customer service work, even when a company wants to.
What makes this particularly interesting...
The Links At Crowbush Cove
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 22, 2008
Our recent golf trip to Prince Edward Island took us to a course we hadn't played in previous visits - Dundarave (see my previous post) - and to a long-standing favorite that we'd played twice before. The Links at Crowbush Cove.
The Links at Crowbush Cove represents an interesti...
Gender-based coding styles?
in The CIO Weblog, on June 18, 2008
... when you hear debates about coding style and quality, they are centered around domestic versus off-shore coders, or the schools they came from, or the language they originally learned in. But emma ...
John McCain and Carly Fiorina: wooing the female vote
in Sox First, on June 16, 2008
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Seeking to shore up the female vote, and win over supporters of Hillary Clinton's failed bid for the US presidency, john mccain has turned to forrmer Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorina...
Military operation uncovered the Titanic?
in The CIO Weblog, on June 12, 2008
...ry hasn't had more legs in IT management circles, considering some of the implications for off-shore outsourcing. Anyway, if you happen to come across anything, feel free to send it along to me. E...
Fold This Over
in Pretty Things, on June 5, 2008
... of the joys of the summer share, cruise weekends and beach houses that happen to be up or down the shore. So it's time to get your essentials together and when it comes to that - a summer of glit...
New York, New York
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 7, 2008
...nard Bernstein 's 1944 musical fable about the exploits of three men with just 24 hours of shore leave in that helluva town where the Bronx is up and the Battery's down.
"The wheels ...
India internet outage updates
in The CIO Weblog, on April 15, 2008
...the Middle East which caused a great deal of consternation (but little practical degradation of off-shored services) last January/February, the result of four different undersea cable problems which h...
BT opens India operations center
in The CIO Weblog, on March 25, 2008
... trend, which seems to be feeding off itself, for multi-national firms to use their India-based off-shore operations to serve not only European and North American outsourcing needs, but also to pr...
So, Are The Jets Better?
in End Zone Buzz, on March 5, 2008
...ading Vilma), especially the "getting rid of crap" moves. Which is true - it's always best to get rid of crap whenever possible.
And it's hard to argue a couple of the moves. Signi... ...yards in the NFL.
So, are the Jets better? Yeah, they probably are. But as important as it was to shore up the O-Line and get people who actually fit Mangini's system, there's still one glar...
Ann Curciol
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 20, 2008
...acelet
This bracelet makes me think of hot sand under my feet, the sound of the waves rolling into shore, and all the interesting things that you find along a walk on the beach - driftwood, shells, b...
England's Seaside Slot Arcades Declining
in The Gambling Weblog, on February 20, 2008
... of the Atlantic Ocean, and the small, amusement oriented communities that that make up most of the shoreline along the New Jersey coast.
For various reasons I have moved away from that scene and am ...
India's IT market continues dizzying growth
in The CIO Weblog, on February 6, 2008
...ign that India's technology prospects are increasingly driven by internal demands, and that off-shore outsourcing is an increasingly attractive option for other global businesses facing the prospe...
Woods: Number One with a Bullet
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 4, 2008
Courtesy: CBS News
tiger woods won again on Sunday in a storming, come-from-behind charge. Granted, he put himself in that position with some sloppy play midway through his round.
Phil Mickelson played well enough on Sunday to take a one shot lead over J.B. Holmes in Phoenix only to see...
Outsourcing ethics?
in The CIO Weblog, on February 2, 2008
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I've heard quite a few arguments regarding the ethics of off-shore outsourcing, and quite a few others about the ethics of soaring gas and oil prices in a year of record profits by oil compani...
Internet outage tests India-based outsourcing
in The CIO Weblog, on January 31, 2008
...resilience, and correspondingly the first real test of corporate operations in the era of heavy off-shore outsourcing. While the bulk of the outage appears to be affecting the Middle East, with corres...
