Posted on November 24, 2005 by dionjensen
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school
diploma to fix one. Reassurance for those of us who fly routinely in their jobs.
After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a “gripe sheet,” which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.
The mechanics correct the problems, document their [...]
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Posted on November 23, 2005 by dionjensen
It’s amazing what you can do when failure isn’t an option. You get creative and find a way to succeed. While no one likes their back against the wall, the truth is that it’s good for you every now and then. It blocks your escape routes and forces you to make uncomfortable decisions you might [...]
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Posted on November 21, 2005 by dionjensen
Renting business software can sound like a great deal, but it’s not always the cheapest, or most effective, answer to your software needs. You need to evaluate the oppertunities.
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Posted on November 18, 2005 by dionjensen
And dont say Microsoft “Havent got humor”..
They brought of the Paper Clip and now future enhancement of office software.
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Posted on November 8, 2005 by dionjensen
IPod, therefore iSpend.
Tell me now that Steve Jobs isn’t an evil genius. – The guy’s got me spending money I don’t have faster than I can count it. And it all started with a 3 1/2-ounce gizmo that is taking over the world.
Beware the pod people.
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Posted on November 5, 2005 by dionjensen
When you hold one of OXO International’s household tools in your hand, it feels right. The trademark handle–thick, black, nonslip rubber called Santoprene–nestles in your palm. Whether it’s a vegetable peeler, garden trowel, or cheese grater, a mundane household object is made pleasing and clever.
Before that, though, come months and years of painstaking trial and [...]
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Posted on November 4, 2005 by dionjensen
“About a year ago, I hired a developer in India to do my job. I pay him $12,000 to do the job I get paid $67,300 for. He is happy to have the work. I am happy that I only have to work about 90 minutes per day. (I still have to attend meetings myself, [...]
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Posted on November 3, 2005 by dionjensen
Basically, everyone these days are thinking about outsourcing, as a way to decrease operation expenses, I hope this has not escaped your mind.
Recently, upon our returning from Singapore (last year) I have been giving this quite a thought and came to some (in my humble opinion) interesting conclusions. But, first – lets focus on some [...]
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Posted on November 2, 2005 by dionjensen
Der sker jo meget i det danske samfund – og som altid er der dialog om udlændinge i Danmark. Da jeg selv er gift med en sådan (surprise!!!) er jeg måske ikke helt objektiv i forbindelse med denne problem stilling, men jeg har alligevel min egen mening om problem stillingen.
Efter at have boet i Singapore [...]
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