Back in the Saddle
I know I’m truly back in the saddle when this hits my inbox. Guitars and Open Source, well I never. There’s been something of a fashion for adding the Open Source tag to all manner of hardware lately. To be honest, I’m not sure that this truly qualifies as open source, but it’s a […]
Musiclive 2008
Yesterday was a day-trip to the Music Live show and the accompanying Guitarfest at the NEC. It was a good day and, being Friday, not overly busy. There were lots of goodies on display and some great bargains especially on the Roland/Boss stand. It was interesting to see the differing approach of the exhibitors; […]
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
Everyone knows that a picture paints a thousand words and that good charts and graphs are powerful communication tools. I’m currently tickled (courtesy of August’s Wired magazine) by GraphJam.com, a fine testimony to the work of Edward Tufte. In particular, the following amused me: Technorati Tags: GraphJam.com,Wired,Tufte
The Art of Promotions
‘Tis the season to be jolly well inundated with special offers and promos. Three promos I received today (along with a long-standing wish) made me ponder the art of creating good promotions and the Law of Unintended Consequences. Promotion One – Ill-conceived I had to refuel my car today and, stupidly, chose to do […]
Small Epiphanies
Sometimes the smallest things have a disproportionate impact. I’m currently delighting in a change of guitar pick (or plectrum). For many years, I’ve used Fender Medium tortoise-shell picks. However, I read a comment in this month’s Guitarist magazine which prompted me to experiment with a heavier type. The local music store didn’t stock Fender […]
Prospects for Out-Sourcing to Central and Eastern Europe?
I have been interested for some time in the opportunity which Central & Eastern Europe has to establish itself as a centre for outsourcing. Over the past year or so there has been increasing comment on the problems facing India’s IT and outsourcing industries. Mostly, these have centred on two inter-related factors compounded by […]