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Seen that? - Five Business Success Indicators
in Biz Plan Hacks, on November 20, 2009
... Indicators at Biz Plan Hacks While there is no magic bullet to ensuring your business will be a success - here a few observations I have made, hope they ...
Dutch road tax a sign of things to come
in Sox First, on November 14, 2009
...It's a brave move and it will be interesting whether other governments will be prepared to bite the bullet and do the same thing. We can't afford to ignore the fact that most people will be using cars...
Will an Innovation Shortage End China's Economic Growth?
in China Venture News, on October 25, 2009
...on. Experts familiar with highly touted Chinese achievements such as commercial jets and high-speed trains say the technologies that underpin them were largely developed elsewhere. There is no Chinese...
Privatization - Not a Silver Bullet
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 17, 2009
© iTopher When Indiana outsourced its welfare eligibility to IBM in 2007, effectively privatizing the process, it expected to reap significant savings – the shibboleth often promised by outsourcing and privatization experts. Apparently, it didn't turn out that way, as Indiana canceled its...
Car Guy Falls in Love with British Rail
in Classical Drives, on October 12, 2009
...d from my "post-Europe hangover." During the journey I flew on six aircraft, traveled in two German trains and four English trains, rode in nine taxis, cruised two rivers, made countless trips on the ...
comment choisir son porte-pc ?
in Business Computer Blog (FR), on octobre 8, 2009
...ok 10 pouces au 15 pouces est fait pour être déplacé et emmené avec soi dans les trains, les transports en commun, les salles de réunion, les couloirs moquettés des sièges sociaux... Ce qui signifie q...
Prague : Vieille ville et quartier juif
in Les Explorers, on octobre 1, 2009
...raires de trains. Bureau de change pour le cash.
Radio Praha: Une mine d'informations visuelles, sonores et actuelles sur Prague et la République tchèque.
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Champions League Group Stages - Fixture 2, Day 1
in The Soccer Weblog, on September 30, 2009
...d Stevan Jovetic (pictured) on for a simple finish to make it 1-0, while the second was a deflected bullet that Reina could do nothing to stop, despite getting two hands to the ball.
In their t...
En route vers le château de Prague
in Les Explorers, on septembre 26, 2009
...ues. Infos générales et horaires de trains. Bureau de change pour le cash.
Radio Praha: Une mine d'informations visuelles, sonores et actuelles sur Prague et la République tchèque....
Prague, la bien-aimée de l’Est
in Les Explorers, on septembre 17, 2009
...es touristiques. Infos générales et horaires de trains. Bureau de change pour le cash.
Radio Praha: Une mine d'informations visuelles, sonores et actuelles sur Prague et la République tchèque....
SOA: Just try it, you'll like it
in The CIO Weblog, on September 14, 2009
...ts right in to the narrative established over the summer involving backlash against SOA as a silver bullet and a one-size-fits-all solution to enterprise architecture woes. As with most new buzzwords,...
Enterprise 2.0 finds success (and failure!)
in The CIO Weblog, on August 25, 2009
...s met by Enterprise 2.0. There will be, for the near future at least, a need for CIOs that make the trains run on time in more traditional IT environments, particularly in the enterprise. The extent t...
Watching Alvis, a Very Romantic Motor Car
in Classical Drives, on August 12, 2009
...ercule Poirot series are a good example, especially as they frequently include scenes with historic trains and boats. This image could easily have been included in a Poirot mystery, for the floral sur...
Allergic to Wi-Fi?
in The Wireless Weblog, on July 26, 2009
...k, dizzy and confused," Masters writes. "Pubs make him feel the same and he can't use trains, airports or hotels without experiencing head-banging Agony ... and sadly for him - and th...
La place Wenceslas dans toutes les mémoires
in Les Explorers, on juillet 26, 2009
...os générales et horaires de trains. Bureau de change pour le cash.
Radio Praha: Une mine d'informations visuelles, sonores et actuelles sur Prague et la République tchèque....
Porsche Power Matches Canadian Steam
in Classical Drives, on July 20, 2009
...ding it here because many of my fellow old car enthusiasts share an appreciation of classic railway trains, especially when pulled by steam engines.
The photo was taken in 1961. The Porsche 356B c...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-06-26
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Planes, trains & automobiles & climate change
in Sox First, on June 8, 2009
Much has been said about using public transport to solve climate change. Basically, the argument goes that taking a train or bus produces fewer greenhouse gases than driving. But now a new study, reported here , suggests that not be the case. According to scientists, there are hidden emissions...
Amtrak Lowers Summer Fares
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...ssociated Press: The discount runs from June 2 through Sept. 3. It applies to those taking regional trains on the Northeast Corridor which runs from Washington to Boston. The discount also is availabl...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new nanotech treatment for drug addiction.
"Scientists in UB's Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics and UB's Department of Medicine have developed a stable nanoparticle that delivers short RNA molecules ...
Biocase Fingerprint Lock Will Be Well Intentioned Failure
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 4, 2009
...g to know what is in your suitcase; they don't take kindly to secrets, and they are picky about bullet-proof, spy stuff.
Granted, the Makers of the biocase, Heys USA, are promoting the Biocase as...
At Last, a Vintage Photo Site That Invites You to Share Your Pre-70s Memories
in Classical Drives, on February 23, 2009
...It features everything from beach holidays dating back several decades, to wartime photos, to cars, trains, and airplanes, backed by a map that locates where photos were taken. Got some wonderful old ...
Wi-Fi on the BART
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 31, 2009
...trict ( BART ) this week announced a 20-year agreement to provide Wi-Fi Internet access on all BART trains.
While the service has been free thus far during an initial demonstration period, according...
Obama's options
in Sox First, on January 26, 2009
...oney when needed. The problem with that is that it's been about as effective as a band aid on a bullet wound. It doesn't really stop the bleeding. The final option is to create a government -...
Outsourcing safely
in The CIO Weblog, on January 9, 2009
...generate itself.
There have been a lot of businesses which have found that outsourcing is no magic bullet... certain providers use the opacity of distance and bureaucracy to pad their margins by hiri...
Taking advantage of recessionary pressures to restructure IT
in The CIO Weblog, on January 5, 2009
...uild your department into a more competetive and stronger organization than ever. There is no magic bullet to achieve this, but one important pre-condition is that you are able to recognize the oppor...
Two Streamlined Zephyrs Meet: One is a Lincoln, the Other a Train
in Classical Drives, on December 19, 2008
... of classic transport. Today's blog is personal inasmuch as I enjoy memories of both cars and trains, especially when they're blended into one magnificent painting. The artist is Jack Jurato...
Quickest Route to a Race Track? Take the Train
in Classical Drives, on November 25, 2008
November's Octane magazine has revealed that sprint racing may return to the old Crystal Palace circuit, near London, in 2009. The article got my attention because I saw my very first vintage races there, back in 1970, on a day that became a special occasion for me and 10-year-old son, ...
Faster Than a Speeding Ferrari
in Classical Drives, on November 20, 2008
...ch developed the famous Italian driving shoe. What these two wise gentlemen appreciate is that fast trains are, as the New York Times auto section suggests, a responsible alternative to supercars....
Get an Early Start With Car Fan's Christmas Gifts
in Classical Drives, on November 19, 2008
...by clicking here and note the choice goes all the way from "cars & trucks" to "trains."
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Automakers heading nowhere
in Sox First, on November 19, 2008
...ings are not looking good with politicians suggesting it could just be like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. This is a tough one. Letting them fail could devastate the US economy but at the same...
Viewsonic has Stepped Up the Photo Frames
in The Gadgets Weblog, on November 12, 2008
...rick pony device. Since most digital frames tend to be just digital frames, I have never bought the bullet.
The Viewsonic DPG801BK and DPG807BK might tempt me enough to dive in. Both of these devices...
Grace Kelly Influences Alfred Sung Bridal Collection
in White Lace Wedding, on October 21, 2008
...t of the show.
Beads and Swarovski crystals added even more luxurious detail, as well as cascading trains and opulent hemlines. As far as the upper parts of the gowns, there were styles suited to fla...
Geneva Classics, the Ultimate Historic Transport Show
in Classical Drives, on October 17, 2008
...eneva Classics celebrated five forms of historic transport: cars, motorcycles, aircraft, boats, and trains. Okay, there was just one of the latter but the arrival of an historic railway train at the P...
For a While, No More IPOs in China...
in China Venture News, on October 12, 2008
... September 16. We'll see how long it lasts this time. In the meantime, VCs and PEs can bite the bullet, I guess, and wait until later for exits...
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Tor Lindqvist...
Overnight Train: Paris to Florence
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 11, 2008
...America, Europe, etc., we see people who are part of the Red Sox Nation.
Now about those overnight trains: While it's debatable, overnight train travel is a form of budget travel. Arguably, you c...
Bailout no silver bullet
in Sox First, on October 6, 2008
Anyone who thinks Paulson's $700 billion bailout, which privatizes profits and socializes debt, will save the US economy, should think again. London-based investment consultancy Independent Strategy says Paulson's package is just stupid. In its report here , it warns: "Things h...
The Danube Express, Restored Classic Train, Makes Maiden Voyage
in Classical Drives, on October 3, 2008
...of vintage transport, and that includes railroads. I'm especially enthusiastic about the luxury trains that roam the rails in various countries of which this one, The Danube Express , is the late...
School conference
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 17, 2008
...sy answer what to do with her when her grades were failing when she was younger. We finally bit the bullet and had her repeat a year. It was our call - she passed the year but by the skin of her teeth...
Beauty News - Rock & Republic Launches Makeup
in Are you a beauty?, on September 1, 2008
... Gloss , $26
Give your lips the royal treatment. Blinding shine and maximum moisture in a lustrous bullet. Luxury has never tasted so good.
Pick up the Rock & Republic Cosmetics collection beg...
Would you pay £9.50 for a luxury travel magazine?
in Wandalust, on August 29, 2008
...e to purchase specially selected retail outlets such as on First Class in Eurostar cross Channel trains. I thought it you were so wealthy you'd be travelling by private jet.
However is you qualif...
Wii Fit: More Intensity Please
in House of Nintendo, on August 14, 2008
... doesn't need the disc in the console to use) for simple BMI checks.
I went ahead and bit the bullet, despite the chronic shortages so emblematic of anything Nintendo releases. After all, I have...
England's plan for Eco-Towns
in carzz.org, on July 24, 2008
...be able to get to work without the use of a car.
Homes should be within a 10 minute walk to buses, trains, shops, and services.
Each home needs to meet criteria regarding waste, recycling, water effic...
Microsoft shake-up
in The CIO Weblog, on July 23, 2008
...on the division. Steven Sinofsky, who Foley describes in her Q&A as "the man who makes the trains run on time" continues as head of the Windows/Windows Live Engineering Unit and unless B...
Project Origin details appear
in PCGamers Blog, on July 20, 2008
... who started it all...
We have the normal feature list featuring a number of cliches such as "bullet time" slow down effects and strategic combat, amoung others, read the full story here ....
Train Trips: Cheaper Than Flying
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 18, 2008
...
14. Washington, D.C. to New York, NY
Amtrak: $138.
Cheapest Flight: $155
Total Savings: 11%
Cheap Trains, Long Rides
(These fares are cheaper, but will take longer than flying)
1. New Orleans, LA ...
Mainframes FTW on TCO?
in The CIO Weblog, on June 20, 2008
...make certain allowances for the environments in which they are done, and realize there is no silver bullet. Still, when is the last time you even saw someone consider bringing in a mainframe? I've...
So Spyborgs isn't really Capcom's big Wii Surprise?
in House of Nintendo, on June 14, 2008
...tures a very small preview of Spyborgs, with an enigmatic quote nestled within. "There's a bullet with our name on it if we speak of their ultra top secret Wii title (a surprising take on a ...
Microsoft increasing commitments to India
in The CIO Weblog, on June 11, 2008
... that it intends to commit an additional $20 million dollars to its Project Shiksha in India, which trains school teachers on the use of technology in education.
With the additional funding, the comp...
The Third Parties: Hudson Soft
in House of Nintendo, on June 9, 2008
...has a colorful history. Started by Japanese brothers (Yuji and Kuroshi Kudo) who were interested in trains (hence the name Hudson, a type of train), Hudson is of course responsible for Bomberman, the ...
Ubicycle: User friendly public RFID bike share system
in The RFID Weblog, on June 5, 2008
...ch can be rented using the smart cards that are used on public modes of transport such as buses and trains. It deploys RFID technology so you will get to know who is moving away with your bike from th...
No More Heroes Review
in House of Nintendo, on May 25, 2008
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Image from IGN.com
I bit the bullet and finally gave No More Heroes a rental. I'm going to have a much longer critical analysis on my personal blog , but for the purposes of House of Nintendo,...
Virtualization - Before Disaster Strikes
in On Storage, on May 22, 2008
...mation. We need to leverage technology across all aspects of the infrastructure, not just a simple bullet list of feature sets.
There is a really good write-up on this at Computerworld that gets y...
The death of open-source (again)
in The CIO Weblog, on May 7, 2008
...from the CEO. It's sort of an open secret that open source may be cool, but Microsoft makes the trains run on time. OSS accomplishes a lot for very little in a handful of areas, but beyond those l...
Need more proof that the gaming media can't stand Wii?
in House of Nintendo, on April 21, 2008
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Image from amazon.com
Running like a speeding bullet from the blogosphere is the latest slam on Wii from a games industry hotshot, this time the villain being the president of Epic Games (note: I l...
Web-enabled 'intelligent' storage sharing?
in On Storage, on April 19, 2008
... The bullet points for 'What makes Dropbox different?' make me want to question a few things:
Super fast - don't why I needed to wait so so so long for my beta sign-up. Just makes me...
Ballmer unplugged
in The CIO Weblog, on April 18, 2008
...Forrester's suggestions that company's not wait for Windows 7 at all but instead bite the bullet and upgrade to Vista sooner rather than later. I think Forrester is missing the mark as well...
All aboard
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 17, 2008
... © Savannah Grandfather
Trains have been always been a part of Americana. Whether it be the historical stories of heading westward, the sad history of their formation or the legions of movies feat...
Back: The Metal Models of Your Youth
in Classical Drives, on March 16, 2008
...s. I immediately fell in love with the Hiawatha locomotive set as it reminded me of the streamlined trains that excited our young minds. At $2650 it's not cheap, but none of these models are inexp...
Magnetic Bracelets
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 10, 2008
... 10% as ineffective. No side effects were reported. Our life in concrete and steel buildings, cars, trains, planes, etc. also reduces the effect of the earth's magnetic field. A further disruptive...
Steve Martin über Mietwagen
in Das Mietwagen-Blog, on 07.03.08
...hl berühmteste Mietwagen-Filmszene der Geschichte stammt vermutlich aus der komödie "Planes, Trains & Automobiles". Steve Martin bringt es fertig, innerhalb einer Minute 19mal das böse F...
Microsoft's new OS
in The CIO Weblog, on March 5, 2008
...ompany calls any OS, needs to run the same applications as the old one. Should the company bite the bullet and cut Windows off for something new and better, he wonders?
I think it's a false choic...
Festivalsommer 2008
in Cityreise-Blog, on 05.03.08
...am Ring / Rock im Park
Eifel, Nürburgring / Nürnberg, Zeppelinfeld
Mit: Babyshambles , Bullet For My Valentine, Die Toten Hosen, Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, Metallica, Motörhead, Nightwish, Rage...
Beautiful Car Art, Mysterious Digs
in Classical Drives, on February 18, 2008
...tic with a taste for transportation art. Obviously paintings that combine beautiful cars (or trains, ships, aircraft) with romantic backgrounds have a special appeal. Thus I'm attracted to ...
More bad news for SaaS
in The CIO Weblog, on February 15, 2008
...y an economic one, as it is in every organization: can you charge enough for the service to make it bullet-proof without going broke? Considering the aggressive pricing on most of these services, the ...
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Meets Pony Express
in Classical Drives, on February 15, 2008
...urers, keen to draw prospects away from public transportation, were reluctant to remind people that trains even existed. In its Automotive Chronicles Newsletter McLellans offers a large number of ...
Portland, Oregon by Rail
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 13, 2008
...il riding.
Portland, Oregon is a much smaller metropolis than Tokyo, but it has taken advantage of trains as a form of public transit. Many medium-sized cities are clamping on to the idea of light ra...
Using Tokyo's Subway
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 11, 2008
...rowds during peak hours, Tokyo's subway has to be one of the world's least complained about trains and stations. Things are very organized. Most signs and ticket machines include English capti...
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...
