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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...
Panerai Challenge Antibes: Das Duell der alten Damen
in Das Segel Blog, on June 12, 2009
Zunächst lief alles wie geschmiert auf der stolzen Segelyacht Moonbeam IV. Der 1914 von William Five junior für den Briten Charles Plumtree Johnson gezeichnete, 35 Meter über Alles lange Gaffelkutter hat Klüver, Vorsegel und Groß gesetzt und befindet sich bereits auf der Rückfahrt zur Ziellinie...
H1B: Frying pan to fire
in The CIO Weblog, on May 11, 2009
There are few things more controversial in the world of IT HR than the H1B foreign-worker visa program. CIOs, as a rule, are fans; the ability to hire from an increasingly large pool of eager and well-educated foreign workers to fill domestic jobs helps ease the pay scale. Industry leaders as illust...
Golfbekleidung aus dem Golf-Shop Birdie-Lounge
in Eagleparbirdie, on February 4, 2009
Das eine vorweg: wer mit Golf anfangen möchte, der hat eine durchaus gute Wahl getroffen. Denn dieses Hobby macht jede Menge Spaß und ist längst nicht mehr so elitär wie noch vor Jahrzehnten. Doch zunächst einmal gilt es, die Golfregeln zu beherrschen. Das ist meist nicht allzu schwer und...
A treaty for the Arctic?
in Sox First, on January 13, 2009
The Arctic has long been neglected in terms of international governance and management but that's likely to change for two reasons. First, there is the prospect of rising tensions with yet to be asserted maritime claims over the vast Arctic Ocean and secondly, there is the impact of climate ...
New era of regulation
in Sox First, on December 29, 2008
The new world order with regulation is now emerging. Gone are the days when the so-called "free market" was the only game in town. We are now seeing a reappraisal of the "free markets" notion. Governments and investors are starting to realise that this does not mean total de...
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...
Frank Lampard gives a master class
in The Soccer Weblog, on October 6, 2008
Frank Lampard is one of the most talked about players of his generation. He has been runner-up in the world footballer of the year award and has long been regarded as one of the world's finest midfield players.
His wonderful goal scoring and medal winning record with Chelsea, together wit...
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...
T-Mobile Removes 1GB Data Cap for G1 Phone
in The Wireless Weblog, on September 25, 2008
T-Mobile has canceled plans to limit 3G data usage on the new G1 Google Android phone to 1GB per month, and now says instead that it is "still finalizing the specific terms for its new data plans," according to Wired's Priya Ganapati .
"It never seemed smart for T-M...
Super Tiny Keyboard from Brando
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 22, 2008
I believe that I have reported on Brando products many times. They have put out some of the most gadgety-gadgets that I have ever reported on, and they have now put out the Super Tiny Keyboard.
The Super Tiny Keyboard has 56 keys, including the Caps Lock, Num Lock, and function keys. It i...
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...
Is David Dunn footballs unluckiest man?
in The Soccer Weblog, on September 19, 2008
David Dunn will be reeling from The news that the achilles problem he picked up against Hull on 23rd August is likely to see him out for as much as four months.
Scans he has undertaken show that the injury is another serious one for the unlucky midfielder.
Dunn is a very talented player w...
Sun Open Suite for SWIFT: For quick and secure SWIFTNet integration
in Java Entrepreneur, on September 18, 2008
How about a software and hardware infrastructure solution for quick and secure SWIFTNet integration? You need to check out Sun Open Suite for SWIFT . This is an integration solution which allows automation and standardization of financial transactions which not only brings down operation risks ...
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...
Blue Heron Jewelry & Hair Accessories
in The Jewelry Weblog, on September 8, 2008
Handcrafted Jewelry
To see what others cannot and reveal the beauty within - that is what gives Emily Palm , Blue Heron Jewelry and Hair Accessories' master artisan , the ability to create stunning, heirloom-quality pieces you'll cherish and enjoy forever. With over a decade of experien...
Must-have items!
in Das Freizeitsport, on September 3, 2008
HEY!
Als Triathlonfan kann man einfach an solchen "Must-Haves" nicht vorbeigehen! Man muss sie einfach haben!
Oder ergeht Euch das nicht so?! T- shirts mit witzigen Tri-Motiven, Tassen, Badekappen, Startnummerbänder, die 8. Trinkflasche, Caps, Aufkleber.....nicht zu vergessen Tasc...
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...
Individuelle Shirts und vieles mehr!
in Das Freizeitsport, on August 1, 2008
..... Hallo Leute!
Das T-Shirt mit dem klassischen Viereckfoto war gestern - heute gibt es Printplanet ! Ich habe von dieser Internetdruckerei in Garbsen durch meine Schwester erfahren, die dort schon diverse Artikel in Auftrag gegeben hat! Die Produktpalette reicht vom T-Shirt-Druck in alle...
Fulham sign player number eight
in The Soccer Weblog, on July 31, 2008
Fulham have completed the signing of defender Fredrik Stoor from Rosenborg. The twenty-four year old defender has joined for an undisclosed fee. He has eight Swedish international caps.
Stoor is Fulham manager Roy Hodgson's eighth signing of the summer following John Pantsil and Bobby Zamo...
Brass Makes the Model T Beautiful
in Classical Drives, on July 28, 2008
The Model T was renowned for its simplicity and attention to quality but that didn't mean it couldn't be elegant. Some cars were embellished with brass fittings that gave them a hint of luxury. The beautiful touring cars in this photo were on display at the recent Model T centennial cele...
French Winemakers Going to Screwtops
in Celebrate Wine, on July 26, 2008
Say it isn't so! Britain's Telegraph reported last week that the French are beginning to adopt what is common in "new world" winemaking regions-the screw top closure. According to the article, top wine houses, including Burgundy's Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Borde...
Global Warming: Linked to Kidney Stones?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 16, 2008
Okay...before you all laugh. New reports are claiming that one consequence of global warming is more kidney stones for Americans. ;-)
© thynkyr
Adam Voiland wrote in the Health section of the U.S. News and World Report :
Al Gore is going to love this one. A new study, released yesterday...
Win £500 holiday credit with Isango
in Wandalust, on July 14, 2008
Isango ,which features a host of travel experiences all over the world. have £500 in holiday credit up for grabs. All you need to do is submit your description of a "perfect holiday". Your entry should be about where you would go, what you would do and who'd be your travel comp...
How to Think Like Warren Buffett, Part 31
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 1, 2008
With this post, I finally reach the end, or at least the current end, of the long-running series started back in August of 2006 , dissecting the words of Warren Buffett as read via his annual Letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Of course, I expect Buffett to live to be 135, so this serie...
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 ...
We Tip Our Hats to Nobis' Boots
in Pretty Things, on June 25, 2008
When it comes to looking super cute and making sure your accessories get you to that look, I instantly think of jewelry and shoes. It wasn't until I was introduced to Nobis that I realized that there were amazing hats that would look super cute with a number of denim outfits and flipflops. ...
Paul Ince for Blackburn Rovers
in The Soccer Weblog, on June 19, 2008
It is widely reported that Paul Ince, the current manager of the MK Dons, will shortly be announced as the new man in charge at Blackburn rovers following Mark Hughes' move to Manchester City.
This news will be greeted with joy by most Blackburn supporters for two main reasons.
The...
Limited liability for US auditors coming in?
in Sox First, on June 18, 2008
Last week, I looked at how European auditors were on the way to getting limited liability . Now it looks like their US counterparts are going to get the same thing with reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission is coming under pressure to accept limited liability deals for auditors...
Sun dishes out Java Caps 6
in Java Entrepreneur, on June 12, 2008
Java Composite Application Platform Suite or Java Caps 6 is out which is the latest version of its service oriented architecture and business integration software. This is a standard open source platform for developing software infrastructures using SOA. It is one of the first open-source SO...
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...
Auditor liability caps
in Sox First, on June 11, 2008
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about some disturbing developments where a European study pushed for liability caps for auditors . There is an issue of moral hazard here. Auditors should be held accountable and not having caps imposes a rigor and discipline on the profession. But now, as expecte...
How to change a Flat Tire
in carzz.org, on June 6, 2008
Changing a tire by Saab:
In an effort to either sell more Saab cars, or possibly even just educate car owners, Saabusa.com has a nice video on how to change the tire on a car. Now, I only present this as a public service , don't get on my for the female who delivers the message. I do...
Komperdell Aurora Trekking Poles
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 30, 2008
Let me be the first to say I've never been a fan of trekking stixs, or hiking poles, or whatever the popular name is now. They got in the way, and really seemed to screw up my momentum on the steep uphills.
But sadly, we are all getting older, and my knees and arches of my feet sta...
Book Review: Follow the Fed to Investment Success
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 27, 2008
If you're looking for a leg up on the market, Douglas S. Roberts, Managing Principal of Channel Capital Research, suggests that you need to watch what the Federal Reserve is doing. In his new book, Follow the Fed to Investment Success , Roberts lays out the simple case that when the Fed l...
Frank Lampard to Inter Milan?
in The Soccer Weblog, on May 20, 2008
It is reported in The Times this morning that Frank Lampard will leave Chelsea for Inter Milan after Wednesday evening's Champions League final in Moscow.
After an injury hit season when he lost the managerial genius that he believed Jose Mourinho to possess, Frank Lampard can still lo...
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.
...
Jewelry Bargains at Zavier
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 11, 2008
Zavier Boutique is an online specialty store offering fashion-conscious customers exclusive high-quality products at truly affordable prices. Zavier, originally a fine jewelry brand known for its creative, innovative designs, and world-class craftsmanship, now extends its passion for beauty and de...
How to Think Like Warren Buffett, Part 30
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 24, 2008
Today we reach the 30th in our long-running series on Warren Buffett's words of wisdom , as gleaned from the annual Letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
This installment covers the year before last, namely 2006...
2006 was a good year for Berkshire, as reflected in Buffett's alm...
Jes MaHarry Jewelry Designer
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 21, 2008
California artist Jes MaHarry is influenced and inspired by her surroundings - her ranch near Ojai, her animals, and the ever-changing beauty of nature. Her jewelry is intensely personal, always inspiring, and often surprising in its unusual juxtaposition of refined and rugged elements. For Jes, wha...
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...
Google makes its move
in The CIO Weblog, on April 8, 2008
The hidden force behind Google's dominance of search and advertising has always been their back-end server farms. The company has been historically reluctant to discuss in much detail the massive grid engine behind its global services. We know that it makes extensive use of proprietary tool...
Gordon Banks and Pele to meet again - a trip down memory lane
in The Soccer Weblog, on April 4, 2008
Pele will be attending Stoke City's Britannia Stadium to unveil a statue of the great former England keeper Gordon Banks.
On 12th July this year a Pele XI will take on a Gordon Banks XI in a charity game to mark the unveilling of the statue. The assistant manager of the Pele XI will be A...
OK, I might be wrong about Steve Gerrard
in The Soccer Weblog, on April 3, 2008
I have written critical pieces about Steve Gerrard before now as I don't believe he has ever produced the goods in an England shirt. If anything, I have always felt that he was a slightly overrated player. Don't get me wrong, I think he's good, I just haven't ever thought he w...
Big Bold Pendants
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 2, 2008
Spring and Summer 2008 Jewelry Trends
Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes a host of new fashion trends and ideas. One area where spring 2008 will really sparkle is jewelry. Jewelry styles will run the gamut from classic designs to the sculpted and bold. The trends for jewelry are pretty ...
Notes From Football Blogs
in End Zone Buzz, on April 2, 2008
© ninjapoodles
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...
Service Supply Chain: An untapped market
in Supplychainer, on March 24, 2008
A recent research done by CAPS Center for Strategic Supply Research found that purchased services averaged 39% of total purchasing spending. However, about 69% of the supply chain management professionals surveyed indicated that purchasing services is more difficult than purchasing goods accor...
Safari 3.1 for Windows
in Wangtam, on March 18, 2008
M2 消息 ，Apple 刚刚发布了 Safari 3.1 正式版，其中包含了 Windows XP / Vista 兼容版本。性能方面依然卓著，而且还率先开始增加对于 HTML5 的支持。不过看版本号，很像最后一个测试版 3.1(525.13)，不知道与上一次测试到底有没有区别。以下是 更新列表 ：
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...
Katzeye Kreations
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 12, 2008
Jewelry Designers
Katzeye Jewellery is the result of the collective creative input of three sisters, Diana Stevens, Kathleen Moon and Carolyn Martin, all with a passion for wire work and beading.
Double Hole Pillow Beads by Carolyn Martin
These beads have a base of ivory/pale avocado with a...
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 ...
Resources for Home Based Workers
in Home Based Business, on March 8, 2008
Looking for a home based job? I found an interesting and informative website that may help. I've checked it out and it looks pretty good. They don't charge a dime to access to their listings, and the positions I've read about so far look legit No rebate or payment processors here. C...
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. ...
Arcalyst: New Orphan Drug FDA-Approved for Treatment of Rare Inflammatory Syndromes
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 28, 2008
The FDA has just approved a new orphan drug for the treatment of rare inflammatory syndromes.
The said dug - Arcalyst - is the first treatment for an extremely rare condition known as Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome or CAPS .
Arcalyst ( rilonacept, an Interleukin-1 blocker ) is no...
VMware Fusion 1.1.1
in M2 十字街口, on February 14, 2008
VMware Fusion 是 Mac OS X 下的虚拟机软件，在两个月之前，他们刚刚发布了更好兼容 Leopard 的 1.1 测试版本，并且支持了 DirectX 9。此次最新版本为 1.1.1，主要更新包括：
Edge Edging Up
in carzz.org, on February 5, 2008
Ford sales are down but the Edge keeps edging up, so the automaker's empty suits started licking their chops to find more meat on America's top selling mid sized crossover.
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...
BoingBoing Gadgets vs. AT&T
in Wangtam, on January 23, 2008
- BoingBoing Gadgets vs. AT&T
- AT&T 公布 iPhone 企业用户套餐
- Vivirama: Free International Apartment Listings
- Campaign Reporting in Under 140 Taps
- Modu is circulating the teaser video below about its soon-to-launch product.
- AboutUs: AboutUs Wiki Page
AboutUs is a wiki whose...
Ford De-Capping
in carzz.org, on January 21, 2008
I always thought it was cool, when watching a NASCAR race, to see the gasman shoot SUNOCO Race Fuel into the car without twisting off a cap.
I guess Ford thinks it's neat too. When I looked at the new 2009 F-150 in Detroit last week it was sans gas cap.
The company is making good on a promi...
getmobile-Gewinnspiel noch bis zum 31. Januar
in Das Handy-Weblog, on January 16, 2008
Es haben schon zahlreiche LeserInnen mitgemacht, doch möchte ich auch denjenigen eine Chance geben, die vor einem Monat nichts von unserem großen getmobile- gewinnspiel mitbekommen haben. Aus diesem Grund hier noch einmal das Posting:
Eigentlich zählen KundInnen von getmobile sowieso zu den ...
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...
Bear market danger signals
in Sox First, on January 3, 2008
US stocks are down - the biggest point drop yet for the first trading day of the year, and its largest percentage decline since 1983 - oil has hit a record and gold is getting there. What a start to the year! The bad news is going to keep coming so it's time to get smarter about investme...
Another scavenger hunt, starting the 9th
in WebKinzBlog, on January 2, 2008
Get your thinking caps on because Webkinz has another scavenger hunt starting on the 9th and running through the 25th (answers can be submitted on the 26th at 9am).
Windows版 Safari 3.0.5 (525.3) 发布
in 西行资讯, on December 25, 2007
经过几个版本的发布，来自苹果系统的Windows版本Safari已经不是初出茅庐的糟糕模样了，速度改进很多，对中文的支持也没有问题了。遗憾的是，中文字体的渲染还有些问题，看起来不是很舒服。
另外， digidea还制作了汉化补丁 ，下载后将其Safari目录下的内容覆盖到安装目录即可。
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...
President Bush Announces Plan to Reduce Flight Delays
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 18, 2007
The airlines better watch out. President Bush is turning his focus to finding a solution for airline delays. On Monday, the commander in chief announced that the government would clear military air space to allow more planes to fly and help eliminate flight delays. This should help ease the burd...
