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Irland: Garten-Festival auf der grünen Insel
in Das Reise-Weblog, on June 24, 2009
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Ginge es darum, die Exoten unter den Urlaubsländern aufzuzählen: vermutlich wäre auch Irland mit dabei. Dabei ist die "grüne Insel" westlich Großbritanniens während des gesamten Jahres eine Reise wert und verwöhnt insbesondere Naturfreunde mit einer grandiosen Flora:
Tro...
Airline crisis strategy: screw customers and staff
in Sox First, on June 21, 2009
Earlier this month, I did a blog entry looking at how the airline business was going to the dogs. The combination of the global financial crunch and swine flu will cost them at least $9 billion this year. So what's their answer? Screw passengers and staff. First, we have the report th...
Age and the Australian Riesling
in Celebrate Wine, on June 7, 2009
Dr. Vino had an informative piece recently n Australia's Rieslings. They tend to get consumed young and, in his words, can be very refreshing at that age. But Australian Rieslings are almost always bottled with a screwcap instead of a cork. And there's some healthy skepticism around about ...
The bear is bouncing
in Sox First, on March 14, 2009
Forget the irresponsible headline in Forbes, Tide Turns For Wall Street following this week's solid trading figures. Maybe they should have a cold shower, or at least check the fundamentals. This is a bounce, not a rally. We still have the problem of the credit crisis and zombie banks, no...
Cork - Irland in einer Nussschale
in Cityreise-Blog, on February 15, 2009
Was, dort gibt es einen Flughafen? Manchmal ist es wirklich schwer, Menschen klar zu machen, dass es in Irland nicht nur die Hauptstadt Dublin gibt, sondern auch noch andre Städte - Cork zum Beispiel, die alte Hafen- und Auswandererstadt - mithin die zweitgrößte Stadt der Republik Irland.
Cork...
Isaaks Hotel Cork - ein Traum für Paare
in Hotels mit Flair, on February 11, 2009
Von Cork wissen die meisten Menschen nicht einmal, wo es liegt. Dabei hat es für die Geschichte Irlands eine ganz besondere Bedeutung - doch davon später auf unserem Städtetreise-Blog.
Ich war mehrfach in Cork, und ich kann euch da nur ein hotel wirklich empfehlen, dass allen Bedürfnissen ge...
Städtereisen - immer in die Hauptstadt?
in Cityreise-Blog, on February 11, 2009
In Deutschland können wir am sichersten sein: Die Hauptstadt repräsentiert unser Land nur zu einem geringen Teil. Das war zu Kaisers Zeiten nicht anders als in der Weimarer Republik, von der Zwischenzeit schweigen wir besser, und dann - ja dann war Berlin erst mal geteilt. Der Ostteil war die Hau...
Geld für Korkschäden
in Wein Worte, on January 25, 2009
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Albert Kallfelz ist ein konsequent denkender Winzer. Schon vor Jahren hatte er keine Lust mehr auf den Kork. Immer öfter bemerkte er bei seinen Weinen nämlich Flaschendifferenzen. Die abgefüllten Weine schmeckten anders als jene, die sich noch im Tank befanden. Also stie...
Zodiac Deigner Watches
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 10, 2008
Although Zodiac Watches date to 1882, the year 2001 marked a new beginning for the Zodiac Watch name when the company was purchased by Fossil . Promoted as the new face of Swiss , the vintage designs of the latest Zodiac watch collections pay homage to the heydays of Zodiac Watches in the 1950...
Free Digital Photo Editing Tutorials
in Digital Shot, on September 26, 2008
Although it isn't absolutely necessary, post processing of your digital photo files allows you to fine tune and customize your images, so it's important for digital photographers to learn how to use graphics programs.
The references in this posting pertain, in general, to Adobe Photosho...
Jewelry Bargains at SmithsonianStore.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on September 21, 2008
The products offered by SmithsonianStore.com reflect the vast collections in their museums and the National Zoo. All products, including jewelry, furniture, fine gifts, textiles and toys, are reproductions or adaptations of the Smithsonian Institution 's artifacts, archives, collections and exh...
Latest Celebrity Style Screw-Ups
in The Celebrities Weblog, on September 15, 2008
What the...?
Man, I'm sorry but that's just too weird. Maybe I'm too old to appreciate it, but that's one bizarre head of hair. And, oh yeah, the makeup, I think this guy has a girl tucked away inside.
What can I say? This is a clear case of "One picture being worth 10,00...
Data breaches booming
in Sox First, on August 27, 2008
The number of personal information leaks reported in the US this year have already eclipsed the total amount in all of 2007, according to the latest figures from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) . The agency found that 449 US businesses and government agencies have thus far reported l...
13-in-1 Multi Tool Pen Brings the Everything
in The Gadgets Weblog, on August 25, 2008
I used to carry a cell phone, iPod, and palm pilot. That was clearly idiotic, so Steve Jobs and Apple made me an iPhone, and now that fits all of those needs. I also carry around a pocket knife, a pen, and a small computer tool kit. In the spirit of Apple, firebox.com has combined the best ...
Cool Camp for Kids
in Cool Picking, on August 2, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ryan Howe
Camp Millionaire? Young Americans Center for Financial Education? It may not be the most interesting gadget out there, but I do think it rates a tad higher than swimming lessons and archery ! Since these camps run a maximum of 7 days, though, ever...
Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 25, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: little tikes ...
Cracking down on cartels
in Sox First, on June 12, 2008
Something that will send shockwaves through the British business world with the first jail sentence for cartel conduct in the UK . Three businessmen, including two from the British unit of Continental AG, Europe's second-largest tiremaker, were sentenced for up to three years in jail for fi...
How contagious is your purple cow?
in BootStrapMe, on May 12, 2008
So what does all this tipping point stuff mean when it comes to choosing your startup product or service?
After all, while marketer Seth Godin suggests you make you product remarkable , something as unremarkable as a fifty year old line of casual shoes may wind up being the next big thing.
...
A Little Zing in Your Step
in Pretty Things, on April 25, 2008
Anyone has read my blogs or has heard me have a conversation about my favorite designers knows that I am a HUGE fan of Michael Kors . I love how he embraces and presents that great classic American style while adding a lot of pop and glam into his look. I love his shoes and love that he brings...
Speed Racer for Wii: A Good F-Zero clone or a crappy movie tie-in?
in House of Nintendo, on April 12, 2008
The video game version of speed racer for Wii has been getting some buzz as a nice alternative to Mario Kart, and it hits on May 6th. While it doesn't seem to support a robust online mode, making it inferior from the start to Kart, the game's art direction does look pretty sweet. If...
Notes From Football Blogs
in End Zone Buzz, on April 2, 2008
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A look around to see what the football blogs are talking about.
- Are the New York Jets really not interested in Darren McFadden? (The Jets Blog)
- If an NFL team wants Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard in a trade, it'll co$t them a first-round pick. (AOL Fanhouse)
- Ap...
Are Lens Filters Necessary For Digital Cameras?
in Digital Shot, on March 17, 2008
The answer is: no more or less than on traditional film cameras.
You could fill a wall sized bookcase with tomes about photographic filters; but for our purposes we'll just concentrate on three, "UV", ND (neutral density) and Circular Polarizers.
Of course you have to have a digit...
John Daly's Role in Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 15, 2008
Why do we have such a fascination with John Daly?
He's made golf news headlines again with his antics at the recent PODS Championship, antics that involved drinking at the Hooter's hospitality bar, getting the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to caddy for him, having his world-fa...
Eliot Spitzer's Only Shot: Pushing for Legalized Prostitution
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 11, 2008
Like many, I was disappointed to see Eliot Spitzer nabbed as a repeat user of high-priced prostitutes. (And boy do they make a bundle. See here for figures, and the high percentage of rich people that use them. ) Not so much because I care about what he did (although seeing that sad wife by his ...
Vigilante Blogs
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 6, 2008
Should you be worried about blogs?
We have talked about how important it is for you to have a blog. It allows you to put a face on your business and come closer to the customer. You blog can promote your business, deal with any situations that arise, and let your best customers know what is happ...
Being the Interviewer...
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 2, 2008
How are you at doing interviews?
When you start out it may be just you running the business. But in time you will need to hiring other employees and it will be you doing the interviewing and hiring.
The Freestyle Entrepreneur has a listing of 8 things you should avoid when doing interviews. ...
Hypoallergenic Flooring to Reduce Indoor Allergies
in Allergies, on February 13, 2008
How allergy-friendly have you made your dwellings? Beddings, curtains, carpets, toys, aircon filters, dehumidifiers... these are just some of the places where allergy-causing dust mites and molds may accumulate. In addition, the type of flooring you have in your home can also have a big impact on...
Supremes screw investors
in Sox First, on January 23, 2008
The fallout from the the US Supreme Court's long-awaited decision in StoneRidge Investment Partners v Scientific Atlanta last week continues. The battle of StoneRidge was fought over a case brought by investors in Charter Communications, a cable-television firm. They had sued two companies...
Man Builds Boat From Wine Corks
in Celebrate Wine, on January 11, 2008
Q: How many wine corks does it take to fulfill one's dream of building a boat?
A: At least 100,000.
That's right, 160,000 corks. Which means 160,000 bottles of wine. Speechwriter John Pollack had always loved boats, and at the age of 6 decided that he wanted to build a boat entirely out...
New Year's Resolution: Get Your Free Credit Report
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on January 4, 2008
This is the time of year when every article is telling you what you should do to get a fresh start and make your life all boffo socko in 2008. So why should I be any different? Here's my resolution for you: get a copy of your credit report. It's free and easy. No, really.
There are a lot...
Wii Review Roundup Special: NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
in House of Nintendo, on December 19, 2007
Image from Metacritic.net
Today for review roundup, we are going to focus on just one game: the last big megaton release of 2007 for Wii owners: Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams.
NiGHTS was a beloved game for beleaguered Sega saturn owners back in the late 1990's (called NiGHTS in...
MAXroam On High Streets in UK and Ireland
in The VoIP Weblog, on December 14, 2007
MAXroam , the global GSM SIM that makes calling from your mobile much cheaper when you're abroad, has officially launched. And boy are they launching in a big way by making their SIMs available at Malpin , a popular High Street electronics retailer in the uk and ireland .
The MAXr...
Did the waterfall model fail?
in The CIO Weblog, on December 5, 2007
Most people reading this blog will recognize what sort of waterfall I am actually talking about in the title, and it's not the sort you see in the picture. The waterfall model of project management is the one which we grew up with, nurtured and cherished, and ultimately turned on accusingly,...
Virtual Licensing
in The CIO Weblog, on December 3, 2007
The advent of widespread virtualization in Enterprise IT has lead to some interesting conundrums in the matter of software licensing. Traditional, if arbitrary, methods of licensing server software based on the number of processors or cores has broken down with the ability to run multiple operat...
Snooth Raises Addition $1M in Funding
in Celebrate Wine, on November 30, 2007
Some of you might be familiar with wine review site, Snooth . You could say that it's a social networking site for wine geeks. Basically, it's a place to rate the wines you drink and even get recommendations based on the wines you've rated. This week the company announced that...
Cubic Telecom and Global Roaming Join Forces
in The VoIP Weblog, on November 30, 2007
I've always admired Pat Phelan, right, from afar. Quite literally, because he's in Cork , Ireland and I'm up in the Seattle area of Washington state in the US.
Yesterday, the next phase in Pat Phelan's plan to stick it to the man-the telecom man-has been unveiled. He is now p...
Chase Won't Hike Your Credit Card Rates If You Screw Up On Another Bill
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on November 19, 2007
To its credit, Chase is ending a credit card practice that has had some consumers fuming in the past, both at Chase and other credit card companies that use it (which is most of them). Here's what they do that they're going to stop doing... Say you have a Chase credit card and you are l...
Subprime everywhere
in Sox First, on November 19, 2007
With Barclay's Bank, Britain's third biggest bank, joining the growing list of banks taking multi-billion hits on subprime and with Goldman Sachs warning that leveraged investors may need to scale back lending by up to a staggering $2 trillion, the subprime story is going from bad to...
Finally, Safe Wine Transport
in Celebrate Wine, on October 25, 2007
Anyone who has bought wine while travelling has no doubt fretted over getting the bottles from Point A to Point B without breakage. In the past, I've either carried wine on board (which is no longer allowed on planes) or else rolled the bottles up in clothes, tried to pad them as well as possi...
When FREE, Isn't
in Bizinformer, on October 22, 2007
In this month's edition of Eyecare Business there is an article entitled Giving Away Your Profits? I read this article with interest, first as a 17 year veteran of the optical retail industry and second from a customer service perspective.
In my speech "Earning Customer Loyalty"...
First a Rabbit, Now a Penguin
in Celebrate Wine, on October 20, 2007
...of wine no matter what kind of opener you give them. Personally, I think that a hinged waiter's corkscrew is about the easiest corkscrew out there, but wine gadgets can be a lot of fun, too. Sever...
Adegga: 爱酒人的社会化网络
in Wangtam, on October 17, 2007
Adegga 与之前介绍过的 Cork'd 、 Vinorati 和 Snooth 类似，是一个以酒为主题的社会化网络，目前已经公开测试了，任何有兴趣的朋友都可以去注册玩玩了。Adegga 提供三种信息页面：用户的个人资料，每一种酒的介绍，以及一些非常不错的酒类供应商的信息。此外，Adegga 还配备了 Wishlist 和项目追踪系统，不过多数人的 Wish 看起来都比较奢侈，至于项目追踪可支持各类酒、酒厂、零售商等。
Where to Travel for the Holidays
in Hidden Travel Gems, on October 11, 2007
The holidays are approaching faster than one might like to believe. For some people, the end of the year is a time to visit family. For others, it is a time to travel. Where are you going to spend the last days of 2007 and the first minutes of 2008?
There is Times Square in New York. It's a...
Quince Liqueur
in Do you like to cook?, on October 3, 2007
Quince appear in the markets for such a short time each year, so I try to cook with them as much as possible. This is a fabulous way to savor their unique flavor in the months to come.
Quince Liqueur , or Ratafia de Coings , is a beautiful liqueur that I make in the autumn and serve duri...
Get Into the Action with Reactor Watches!
in Cool Picking, on October 1, 2007
Check out the latest "haute" and hot new watches from REACTOR features redesigns of the classics Ion, Flux and Critical Mass in fine polish or gold finishes, diamond encrusted faces, brilliant colors and new ladies sizes. Reactor brands itself as an incomparable sports luxury ...
Protect Your Camera From The Elements With Popabrella
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 19, 2007
Ardent photographers and videographers not perturbed by a bit of bad weather might well have use for this somewhat amusing looking gadget - the Popabrella (and its fancy cousin the Probrella).
The concept is simple - if you want to shoot pictures in the rain, snow, or glaring sun (be careful of...
Part-time Bootstrapper: Rules of the road
in BootStrapMe, on September 15, 2007
Last month I wrote a couple of posts about the part-time bootstrapper inspired by friend and fellow blogger Cristian Dorobentescue who has done his own writing on the trials and rewards of the lifestyle.
Bootstrapping a venture part-time presents significant challenges for the entrepre...
Mercedes-Benz 推出超豪华概念车 F700
in Wangtam, on September 11, 2007
网谈很久没有谈车了，这两天正值法兰克福车展，而发现其中 Mercedes-Benz 新推出的超豪华概念车 F700，非常抢眼。F700 是一款低消耗低排放、混合动力车，即便如此，外形设计和内饰以及车载设备依然可以体现出豪华的本质。而 F700 动力系统则是第一款采用 DIESOTTO 汽油发动机技术的，位于汽缸盖的直接喷射可以降低能源的消耗，位于发动机排气歧管的涡轮增压器可以在加速和高速运转的时候，涡轮增压器能使发动机在低转速状态下输出更大的扭矩。另一方面，DIESOTTO 汽油发动机技术还能集合了"汽"、"柴"发动机的双重优势，它的研发成功到如今...
Cubic Telecom Raises EUR5M
in The VoIP Weblog, on August 30, 2007
Pat Phelan is one of those guys whom you just have to admire. Being a former chef, he's not your typical telecom guy. Many of his projects have been about one thing: getting people talking for as little as possible.
One of his projects: AllFreeCalls.net, had to be changed to get around t...
Interview with Professor Sydney Finkelstein
in Sox First, on August 16, 2007
This week I interviewed Professor Sydney Finkelstein who teaches at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Finkelstein is best known for his superb book Why Smart Executives Fail which identifies blind spots and patterns of behavior that unleash the storms of corporate pathology - flawed...
Rosso To Go
in Celebrate Wine, on August 13, 2007
When I first heard that francis ford coppola had plans to introduce to the market single servings of his Rosso and Bianco wines in plastic glasses, I admit that I rolled my eyes a bit. I've seen some rather tacky single-serve packaging (sparkling wine in a can, complete with juice-box-...
Napa Harvest Begins
in Celebrate Wine, on August 8, 2007
Tuesday morning the harvest season began at Mumm napa winery , one of California's top producers of sparkling wine. The picking began before dawn at the Rodgers Vineyard, located just north of the town of Napa in Yountville. The first grapes entered Mumm Napa's Rutherford winery at ...
Corks Better For Environment Than Screwcaps
in Celebrate Wine, on July 26, 2007
It probably isn't a surprise that natural cork is environmentally friendly, but with the trend toward using screwcaps for wine bottle closures, it is necessary to look at how they impact the environment. According to research conduceted by a French closure company, the screwcaps are the worst...
Ben Jelen Starts Touring with Pete Yorn to Support HOT New CD EX-SENSITIVE!!
in Cool Picking, on July 19, 2007
lBen Jelen's New CD Ex-Sensitive in Stores July 17th!
Ben Jelen kicked off his off his new CD and tour with a record release party headlining the Bowery Ballroom in NYC on July 16th and in-store performance today at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square. Jelen heads out on tour with ...
French Wine Bottle Shortage
in Celebrate Wine, on July 18, 2007
I feel like the French cannot catch a break lately when it comes to winemaking. This year's grape harvest is threatened by months of heavy rains , and now wine producers are looking at a bottle shortage. The two main glass manufacturers cannot produce enough wine bottles to meet demand, but ...
"Lite" Wine?
in Celebrate Wine, on July 17, 2007
Will the phrase "less filling, taste great" soon apply to wine, too? I know, it sounds silly, but this week a new low alcohol , low-calorie wine will be launched in the United Kingdom. Sovio is targeting people (primarily women), who find the alcohol strength of wine to be too much w...
How Many Bloggers Does It Take To Screw in a Light Bulb?
in Bizinformer, on June 28, 2007
That's a dumb question - we are all so bright and illuminated from within with great ideas - who needs a light bulb?
And it is all about sharing that illumination that has Chris Brown, Brand and Market , and I inspired enough to host the first (of many) gathering of the Akron Bloggers Commu...
Top 10 ways to trash a brand
in Sox First, on June 25, 2007
When it comes to intangible assets, the brand is one of the biggest items sitting on a company's balance sheet. For some, the brand name is absolutely priceless. Think Coca Cola, think GE. But many companies struggle to create distinctive customer experiences. And many find ways to screw up...
JHU Undergrads Developed Medical Metal Detectors for Finding 'Lost' Orthopedic Screws
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 20, 2007
Johns Hopkins undergraduates have invented a small handheld metal detector to help doctors locate hidden orthopedic screws that need to be removed from patients' bodies.
Yes, very much like the metal detector used to find lost coins and (precious) metals in the sand.
The said device, whi...
HAND COLORING BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS IN PHOTOSHOP
in Digital Shot, on June 18, 2007
Source:www.shuttertalk.com
OK class take out your coloring books and crayons, it's fun time.
Do you have any old, drab, but treasured black and white photos? If not I'll bet your parents or grandparents do.
Why not bring them up to date and restore the images to better than thei...
Wicker is Divine
in Pretty Things, on June 17, 2007
I love this super cute bag by one of my favorites, Margaret Nicole . The Large wicker Clutch is like carrying a little basket in the palm of your hand. This cute bag has a ribbon that has one of two options, Grosgrain Ribbon or Leather. I must say that I am a fan of the Brown Leather and ...
The New Secret of Coke: Use Latin America, Then Screw It
in Latina Viva, on June 6, 2007
The multinational Coca-Cola Company made an agreement with Cargill to add an Argentinian native plant to the product. That alliance would generate a greater agricultural production in Argentina.
Coca-Cola is about to add a new ingredient to the "secret formula" they ke...
LAS VEGAS CASINO OWNERS GETTING GREEDIER
in Play Las Vegas, on June 4, 2007
Source:www.cbsd.org
It's no secret that the corporate America owned Las Vegas casinos routinely tighten the belt another notch in order to squeeze a few cents more out of gamblers.
In fact, over the past decade these guys have found ways to lower wages and currently casino mogul Steve Wy...
Citroen 2CV: Cute, Loveable, and For Sale
in Classical Drives, on June 1, 2007
If I were to tell you that the car in this photo is one of my all-time favorites, you might suspect there's a screw loose somewhere and it's not under the hood. But I've always admired the Citroen 2CV (Deux Cheveaux) for its utter simplicity, absolute reliability, and unique character...
The Quick Way to Add a Lanyard
in The Smart PDA, on May 29, 2007
Eseries' short tutorial on a do-it-yourself lanyard for the Nokia E61 or E61i is actually applicable to many smartphones and PDAs. Just make sure to follow these steps:
My Jewelry Keeper Arrived!
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 28, 2007
Finally, my jewelry armoire which was an anniversary gift from my DH made it to my door via QVC this past week, and he assembled it this weekend, and yes, it is wonderful, and I'm in love....oh, with my DH of course ;)
So, I thought it appropriate to give a little review here in cas...
Six rules to avoid PR disasters
in Sox First, on May 24, 2007
In light of recent scandals, Fortune's Jia Lynn Ya reminds us how Johnson & Johnson's response to the 1982 Tylenol poisonings is the gold standard for crisis management. James Burke, then CEO of the company, could have gone down the direction of plausible deniability where, hand o...
The World According to Cork
in Pretty Things, on May 19, 2007
I come into cork a lot, I drink wine and always sniff the cork stopper. I have a few shoes that I love that have that fabulous cork detail as well. I thought that that would be the extent of my interaction with cork until I learned about the crafty folks at Studio 1 AM . These fabulous bracelets...
Wine Library Vlogger 收购 Cork'd
in Wangtam, on May 18, 2007
Cork'd 是一个爱酒者的社会化网络，可以交流和交换一些关于酒品的信息和酒类样品。日前，他们被 Wine Library 的 Gary Vaynerchuck 和 Rails 的 Erik Kastner 收购，金额还没有被公布。据 Cork'd 官方称，他们已经拥有了超过 2 万名注册会员，我在那边玩的时候也发现了，其中不少会员都颇具消费能力，潜力很大。
Cut Chablis a Break?
in Celebrate Wine, on May 16, 2007
So, what are your thoughts on Chablis? My first is ick, but probably because I just don't know any better. For years when I worked as a server (aka waitress) while going to college, I served many a glass of Chablis, usually to women, who all had to have their own glass. Get a carafe? Oh, no! ...
