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Is retention on your radar yet?
in The CIO Weblog, on November 30, 2009
It probably seems premature to some people to be talking about IT staff retention while there are still vast pools of laid-off techie talent out there to draw on and while budgets remain tight in many organizations. Further, if you buy in to the idea that utility computing models are going to conti...
Seen that? - Why You Need a Logo
in Home Based Business, on November 29, 2009
Why You Need a Logo at Home Based Business To start with, let us define what a logo is. A logo is a visual representation of your business or your company. Almost all companies nowadays have logos, yet only a few business people are able to unders...
Try Clothes Online!
in The Techwear Weblog, on November 29, 2009
Online shopping may be convenient, but without being able to try on clothes, it doesn't always end well. For fashion people who love trying on clothes but don't want to leave home, online retailer Tobi.com has opened a virtual fitting room.
The platform, which was developed in conjunction with ...
Battle of the Sports Cars: Honda Fit vs. Smart. We're Not Kidding!
in carzz.org, on November 25, 2009
This is one of the most unusual, if not absolutely dumbfounding, test drive comparisons ever written. Who would pit a Fit (pardon the pun) together with a Smart in a contest to determine which is the best low-cost sports car... and why? Winding Road Magazine , that's who, and they're serious. ...
KaosPilot revolution
in Sox First, on November 21, 2009
Earlier this year, I looked at the way business schools had contributed to the recession by producing the financial engineers, Masters of the Business Apocalypse (MBAs) who ended up destroying the markets. How refreshing then to read about the most unusual business school in the world. K...
Seen that? - Porsche in the kitchen
in Cool Picking, on November 19, 2009
Porsche in the kitchen at Cool Picking When Porsche is mentioned, it is associated with cars. It does have a place in the kitchen though. Designed by the same people behind the famous sports car, this is the F.A. Porsche kitchen collection of comm...
Win A Digital Photography Dream DSLR Outfit & A Trip To Yellowstone
in Digital Shot, on November 11, 2009
Here’s an unusual contest for digital photographers, and, surprisingly, you do not have to submit a photograph to enter.
This contest is co-sponsored by Canon and Amazon.com, and offers a dream photographic safari to Yellowstone National Park, and a Canon Digital DLR with lenses and other ac...
Seen that? - Beau Rivage to Repoen In August With Poker Room
in Internet Poker, on November 10, 2009
Beau Rivage to Repoen In August With Poker Room at Internet Poker MGM Mirage has announced that the Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi, MI, one of the many in that area destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, will re-open on August 29th of this year, which is t...
Unusual Digital Camera Tips
in Digital Shot, on October 28, 2009
There are tips of all kinds available for all sorts of things and usually many of them are nothing more than a rehash of past tips.
So, we look for places that provide tips that are not always thought of as being related to digital photography, but they are.
Here are some digital photogr...
Tweeting wine
in Sox First, on October 18, 2009
So far, Twitter has not produced any strategy for making money. However, they do have a wine strategy. In Twitter's blog , the company's co-founder Biz Stone says it's all about engagement. Stone writes: "For Twitter to be at its peak in utility, people who would have never had access to th...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town in a Classic Wooden Hot Rod
in Classical Drives, on October 14, 2009
As one who is inevitably so late buying Christmas presents he ends up paying FedEx more for shipping than the cost of the gifts, it may seem odd that I would dare to mention the "X" word before the first snowflake even falls. But every so I often I spot something unusual that would make a fine gi...
Seen that? - Fake Office background noise can help your home business
in Home Based Business, on October 11, 2009
Fake Office background noise can help your home business at Home Based Business A lot of times, our client's perception of a business run from home is inferior compared to a business run in a usual office. An office setting provides them the c...
Turbo: The Movie Is Better Than Most Street Fighter Films
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-11
• Turbo: The Movie Is Better Than Most Street Fighter Films
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Pee before you fly
in Sox First, on October 9, 2009
There have been all sorts of solutions to fight climate change but this one is the most unusual. Japanese airline ANA has introduced a pee before you fly policy . The basic idea is that if passengers relieve themselves before they board the plane, they will weigh less which in turn will save ...
Coming Soon From the Streets of Europe: The Ford C-Max
in carzz.org, on September 30, 2009
I've just returned from two weeks in Germany and England and as always when I go overseas I was awestruck by the number and variety of interesting cars that we don't get in North America. (One might also say that it's the marketing executives who don't get it.) Many of these cars ...
A Rainy Day Keeps No One Away at the Steamworks Concours
in Classical Drives, on September 28, 2009
Who are these people and why are they wandering around in the rain when they could be inside enjoying a coffee and a croissant? Spectators at the 2009 Steamworks Concours d'Elegance in Vancouver, BC, that's who. Weatherwise it was a dreary weekend but our Nigel Matthews was on hand as a...
Athena Sofa Makes Sleeping Alone Worth It
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 18, 2009
I have always hated making my wife so upset that I get kicked out of bed to the couch. Thanks to the Athena Sofa, I might actually consider going out of my way to upset her just to end up on the couch. After all, the Athena Multimedia PC Couch is nicer than my office and my bedroom put togethe...
“Home Photo Studio” Graphics Software Offers Unusual Features
in Digital Shot, on September 10, 2009
While checking out some of the latest non-Adobe digital graphics programs I came across this new program by AMS Software; and it piqued my curiosity.
Ironically, this new program has the ability to import PNG/Photoshop Templates. So there's a bonus for Photoshop users who want a quick, easy...
New Final Fantasy XIII Shonen Jump Scan
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-04
• New Final Fantasy XIII Shonen Jump Scan
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Whither the mashup?
in The CIO Weblog, on September 3, 2009
A year ago, I was all about the mashups... an awesome, user-friendly, IT-controlled way to plunder the corporate data mine, safely and easily for the benefit of all involved. A lot of companies were coming out with easy-to-use mashup builder software supporting any number of backend database standar...
Striking French workers threaten to pollute Seine
in Sox First, on August 22, 2009
You gotta hand it to the French. Their labor campaigns have to be the most unusual in the world. Earlier this year, I looked at a case where contestant on a French reality TV show won a court case to get the same entitlements as employees with overtime payments and other benefits. I also did ...
Bone-setting Glue Derived from Cloned Sandcastle Worm Genes
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2009
Credit: Fred Hayes Scientists have developed a synthetic version of an adhesive formed by a marine worm, Phragmatopoma californica . This worm secrets a glue to build a tubelike shell out of bits of sand, broken shells and other mineral debris. By cloning the gene for the proteins making up ...
Is the housing greed a thing of the past?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 31, 2009
There are a lot of reasons for the big housing crash that the country is still fighting through. Mortgage lenders loaned out money to customers who weren't financially able to handle a large monthly mortgage payment. Real estate appraisers overvalued too many homes. The government looked the oth...
Shaesby Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 29, 2009
Gold and Gemstone Jewelry
Shaesby Scott's background is rooted in art and sculpture. He began his career as a furniture designer, working primarily with welded steel. While living in Rio de Janeiro, he discovered his passion for jewelry. Shaesby embraced the Brazilian custom of adorning the b...
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children 克劳德 1:1 First tsurug
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-23
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More treetop furniture
in WebKinzBlog, on July 21, 2009
Lots of more stuff for the Treetop themes - I love the whole earthy/tree thing! Slightly on the pricey side, the bed and the fridge top out at over $1,000 dollars but overall it isn't full of really expensive stuff. Looking forward to seeing a room up in the clouds full of this stuff!
Is the arrow still pointing down for the housing industry?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 15, 2009
It seems as if we've all been waiting since 2007 for the housing market to hit its bottom. I know I'm tired of watching my home's value continually go down. I'm also tired of all those "For Sale" signs still dotting the lawns in my neighborhood.
I've seen a few pr...
What the jobless figures tell us
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
The latest US unemployment figures, as reported here , are a real worry. The jobless rate has climbed to 9.5% and shows no sign of slipping back. What that's telling us is the situation is getting worse. It's nowhere near as promising as the optimists claim. As the Economic Policy Inst...
Gem Designs by Palermo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 2, 2009
Gold and Gemstone Jewelry
A designer can toil for a lifetime and never be accepted by a Fifth Avenue jewelry empire like Cartier or Tiffany & Co. A testament to his talent, Richard Palermo began his jewelry career with both of these iconic brands. Richard has been designing jewelry fo...
AgfaPhoto Is Producing A Tough Digital Camera For Tough Times
in Digital Shot, on June 30, 2009
The venerable photographic firm, "Agfa", which has undergone many "business" changes during the heyday of the film era, is back again, with an unusual digital camera.
The new AgfaPhoto camera, the DC-600uw, is designed for rugged outdoor use, is waterproof to 10 meters able ...
Devon Fine Jewelry 2009
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 25, 2009
Gold Designer Jewelry
Since their modest beginnings in 1983, Devon Fine Jewelry has progressed from one tiny room in Nancy 's apartment to a beautiful showroom and an online store. For Nancy, an unusual gemstone sparked a whimsical idea for a unique necklace. She wanted to make a piece of ...
Can Wind Power Make a Profit?
in IfEnergy, on June 23, 2009
© Tracy O
Forbes took a look at that question this month.
Forbes looks at one specific example... A windmill doesn't make economic sense, even though this poor entrepreneur is gouged 19 cents per kilowatt-hour from his utility. A 121-foot, 100-kilowatt turbine from Northern Power runs $...
FIA 公布 2010 年 F1 参赛名单
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-15
• FIA 公布 2010 年 F1 参赛名单
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It's Not Called a Sunroof for Nothing
in Classical Drives, on June 8, 2009
Summer, for those of us who live up north, is special. It raises hopes for the future, gets us outdoors, even encourages a change of wardrobe. It's also the beginning of the sunroof season. Thus I'm about to have a hole cut into my 2003 Focus ZX5 so that a pop-up sunroof can be fitted. Am...
RM Offers Rarely Seen Chrysler Airflow Coupe at Meadow Brook
in Classical Drives, on June 3, 2009
It's not unusual to spot a Chrysler Airflow (or its DeSoto sibling) at an auction. Normally these would be 4-door sedans, much maligned for their unpopular "streamlined design." Often forgotten is that the Airflow was also available as a 2-door, which makes the appearance of this 19...
A First Taste of PowerPlay Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 29, 2009
Courtesy: Copetown Woods Golf Club
I've been a proponent of PowerPlay Golf for quite some time now. And I've been a supporter based on the theory of this first new twist to the game in decades.
But I hadn't actually played the format until this week.
Canadian PPG representative, Ba...
Mike Hawthorn, Britain's First F1 Champion, Remembered in Art
in Classical Drives, on May 29, 2009
On January 2nd, 1959, I was working the morning shift at CKFH in Toronto. The station's news policy was of the "rip and read" type, where we announcers ripped off items endlessly flowing from a Broadcast News paper roll. As a motor racing fan I couldn't help but notice a news fl...
The refi money is still flowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 21, 2009
There's one benefit to the still slumping housing market: The government has consistently made moves that have resulted in lower mortgage interest rates.
This means that buyers who qualify for mortgage loans at an interest rate at or slightly below 5 percent — not unusual these days ...
Stack and Tilt Loses 2 Stars
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 16, 2009
Bye-bye, Badds!
It's not unusual for professional golfers to change their swings and their swing coaches.
Tiger Woods has done it several times - and if it's okay for him, then it must be okay for everyone else.
Usually, the spotlight follows the player, shifting to the new coach. It...
Monica Vinader Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 14, 2009
Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry
Monica Vinader's unique gemstone jewelry collection features fabulous pieces in gold vermeil and sterling silver vermeil . Monica Vinader was born in Spain and now designs and makes beautiful contemporary jewelry from her 16th Century barn in Norfolk, Engla...
JJ Singh Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 12, 2009
Metalsmith and Jewelry Designer
In recent years, the surge of independent designers has seen an all-time high. From hand-knit scarves to commissioned furniture, artisans who know their craft and can identify with a client's need for something unique, continue to pave the way for the latest an...
Indoor Air Pollution
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
© michael gallacher When you hear the words "air pollution", do you think also in context of indoor air pollution? If you are less concerned about indoor air quality, you belong to the majority. Unfortunately, the fact is that the indoor levels of some pollutants may be two to five ...
Classic Car Collector Buys a Spitfire
in Classical Drives, on April 24, 2009
So you think the prices asked for classic cars are outrageous, especially during economic hard times? Try buying a vintage aircraft . An airworthy two-seater Supermarine Mk IX Spitfire aircraft was recently sold for $2,527,784 during a Bonhams Collectors Motor Car sale . The buyer was Steven ...
Ben Amun Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 22, 2009
Designer Fashion Jewelry
Isaac Manevitz , Egyptian-born designer for Ben-Amun, has had over 30 years of success with his exquisite line of designer fashion jewelry and belts. The company is named after the designer's eldest son (Ben), and the King of Egypt (Isaac's homeland) named Tutank...
Did Vista jump the shark?
in The CIO Weblog, on April 14, 2009
My first reaction, on seeing headlines such as "84% will not upgrade to Windows 7 in the next year" or "83% of Businesses Won't Bother with Windows 7" (what happened to that other one percent? Presumably they will upgrade but not in the next year, eh?) is to read t...
Early Japanese Car Models Arrive in New York
in Classical Drives, on April 13, 2009
One of the most unusual model car collections ever to be presented to the public will be on view July 10-August 16, 2009 at the Japan Society , 333 East 47th Street, New York. "Buriki: Japanese Tin Toys from the Golden Age of the American Automobile, The Yoku Tanaka Collection" spotlig...
Try Digital Black And White Photography
in Digital Shot, on April 12, 2009
The digital camera revived photography as a hobby, and now nearly everyone has a digital camera, even if only in their cell phones.
Meanwhile the "artsy" side of photography is experiencing a rebirth as well as more and more amateur digital photographers uncover their creative tal...
ATM Skimmers are High Tech Robbery
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 10, 2009
© *saxon*
I know about ATM skimmers, and in general I know they are a bad thing. What I didn't know is that their use across the globe and throughout the US is dramatically on the rise. If you aren't familiar with ATM skimmers, they are a ATM/credit card reader that fit over the card ...
Easter Specials
in WebKinzBlog, on April 9, 2009
Spring Celebration Bunny 12,500 eStore Points
An easter exclusive! This Bunny's bound to bounce its way into your heart!
Fire Fawn Fire Fawn 12,500 eStore Points
Fire up some fun with this hot new EXCLUSIVE online pet!
Modern Windmill Modern Windmill 8,000 eStore Points
Harness the w...
At Grand Central Station the Next Train Leaves as the First Car Arrives
in Classical Drives, on March 23, 2009
I've walked countless times through New York's Grand Central Station while on my way to the J. Walter Thompson ad agency next door. During those memorable years I observed many unusual things (and people!) in that great terminal but never, ever, did I see a car in the station. Now BMW has...
Hacking as a Service
in The CIO Weblog, on March 13, 2009
It's funny, usually the criminals and malcontents on the Internet are among the first to adopt new technology trends. But we had them beat with the whole aaS (as a Service) phenomena... until now.
IT News Australia reports on a talk given by Vasco Bank technical account manager Vlado Vajdic...
Revealed: the Mercedes We Never Knew
in Classical Drives, on March 13, 2009
It certainly wasn't the prettiest car to appear at the 2009 Palm Springs Desert Classic but it may have been the most unusual, especially if you think (as I did) that Mercedes-Benz never built a rear-engine sedan. But there it was, a 1935 Mercedes 130 Cabriolet-Limousine (sedan with a foldi...
Treetop rooms!
in WebKinzBlog, on March 5, 2009
How fantastic is this - treetop rooms! These looks just amazingly cool and are perfect for all the birds who have joined webkinz world!
Treetop rooms are 10 x 10, $1000. The entryway is an adorable cloud! They'll only take furniture that can go in outside rooms so nothing inside will work, li...
Gregg Ruth Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 5, 2009
Designer Fine Jewelry
Gregg Ruth & Company is a privately owned, Malibu, California-based jewelry design and manufacturing company founded in 1981. With over 600 bench jewelers and 750 new styles per year, CEO Gregg Ruth brings a defining vision and synergy to his diamond, gemstone, an...
Google CEO: Twitter A 'Poor Man's Email System'
in Wangtam, on 2009-03-05
• Google CEO: Twitter A 'Poor Man's Email System'
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LastVid: Discover & Watch Music Videos Online
in Wangtam, on 2009-02-19
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Peter Storm Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 23, 2009
Fine Gold and Gemstone Jewelry
Peter Storm grew up with diamonds and observed their power from his earliest days. Peter Storm rings, necklaces, and bracelets are unique and stylish. Sharp angles and intricate patterns make his jewelry reminiscent of gothic art and architecture, and the beauty...
HOW TO: Get Free WiFi in DC on Inauguration Day
in Wangtam, on 2009-01-18
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Range Finders - Threat to the Game?
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 14, 2009
Courtesy: Sarantel
In late November of 2008, the English Golf Union ruled that distance measuring devices would be legal for use in its championships throughout 2009.
The EGU is the governing body of men's amateur golf in England and oversees the nation's amateur teams, offering coach...
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes to Phulay Bay This 2009
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 9, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Reserve launched just before Christmas and is a brand extension for those who want to get away from the stresses of everyday life by retreating to experience new cultures and adventures in exotic locations.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand will be the first property to open in 2009....
Digg 2008: A Look Back
in Wangtam, on 2009-01-04
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Just Cavalli Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 22, 2008
Italian Fashion Jewelry by Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli grew up in Florence, surrounded by art and fashion - which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his artistry. He showed his first collection in 1972 and has since grown into a fashion force that has spanned decades and conti...
Luminesce Pearl Jewelry by Como Blonde
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 19, 2008
Keshi and Freshwater Pearl Jewelry
The team of New York Jewelry Designers at Como Blonde has designed a Contemporary Pearl Jewelry Collection exclusively for the Astley Clarke Online Boutique, called Luminesce. The collection features cultured freshwater pearl necklaces, bracelets, and ea...
How about a DIY RFID Poker Table for your living room
in The RFID Weblog, on December 17, 2008
It seems Andrew Milner loves his game of poker and at the same time technology too therefore he came up with the concept of DIY RFID Poker Table . He spent three months and AUD$7000 to create this poker table matched by wireless RFID technology.
Andrew put to use HD camera, RFID tags and...
SEC and Madoff: shutting the stable gate after the horse has bolted
in Sox First, on December 17, 2008
The Securities and Exchange has switched into damage control mode with SEC chairman Christopher Cox announcing an in-house investigation into why it did not detect the $50 billion fraud case sooner. Cox has admitted has the SEC screwed up badly. "The Commission has learned that credible ...
Madoff and SEC neglect
in Sox First, on December 13, 2008
The extraordinary $50 billion fraud and Ponzi scheme that Wall Street legend Bernard Madoff is accused of is bad enough. But what is more remarkable are the questions about federal regulators. Why was the Securities and Exchange Commission so slack to pick up what he was doing? More to the poi...
Alex Soldier Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 12, 2008
Fine Gold and Platinum Wedding Rings
alex Soldier is a pseudonym for Alexei Soldatov - who was born on a threshold of two continents, Europe and Asia, in the Ural Mountains region, city of Perm. This region is known for its abundant natural resources such as gold. Alex Soldier gives life to...
Restoration Hardware Offers Shelby Models in Two Scales
in Classical Drives, on December 12, 2008
I'm fortunate that the closest Restoration Hardware store is in Vancouver. Even though I can spot that city's ski-lift lighting from a mountain restaurant near Sidney, it takes a half-day to get there by ferry and car, not to mention the cost. Restoration Hardware, a trendy furniture an...
No quick fix for US housing market
in Sox First, on December 6, 2008
The US housing market continues to go from catastrophic to worse, with delinquency rate for Mortgage loans, 90 days overdue, has hit record levels, according to the latest figures from the Mortgage Bankers' Association . The problem is that at the height of the real estate boom, borrow...
The Cars of a Lady Who Loved Them to be Auctioned in Phoenix
in Classical Drives, on December 5, 2008
The elegance of this beautiful 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Boat-Tailed Sport Roadster can only be matched by the elegance of its late owner, Dr. Barbara Mae Atwood. Ms. Atwood was one of the exceptions in a hobby traditionally dominated by men. In fact she had collected a remarkable range of ...
