Leedu lennufirma teeb neid merevaigust. Eks suurtes rahvusvahelistes firmades kipuvad sellised tõlked ja lokaliseerimised kohati kohmakad välja kukkuma, isegi suurtes Leedu rahvusvahelistes firmades. Aga natuke parem kui näiteks Ämber.miili programm.
Jens saatis lingi.
… says Rene in this brilliant post about excessive business travelling and home as such. On that subject he’s definitely in the know. It’s a good read even if you don’t spend most of your time in hotel beds and dodgy hangouts.
As someone that made my undergrad thesis on ambient media this almost sent shivers down my spine. Small ones, anyways. But the idea is brilliant, isn’t it? Best of all this is as green as it gets. Very few trees had to be cut to transmit this message, and if so these were chalk trees.
The only thing I was lacking was a call to action of some sort, and maybe who is this message from. But you can do this in other media, so it’s good as is. Many points.
After booking a flight to Luxembourg the paranoia service of the new travel agency strikes again. I am sparing you the details, but still:
There is no specific threat to foreigners traveling to or residing in Luxembourg. The Grand Duchy is a modern country with a stable economy and political system.
Luxembourg has a very low crime rate. Visitors should, nonetheless, take appropriate precautions.
Trafficking of drugs and firearms is illegal and can result in severe punishment.
I consider myself warned. And it is not all rosy:
There are winding roads in the countryside and cyclists or farm vehicles can sometimes impede the movement of traffic. There is also congestion during rush hours in the main cities. Visitors should take extra precautions while driving in high volume commuter and tourist traffic, or during winter fog and snowfalls.
What main cities? Plural? In Luxembourg? I have clearly underestimated the greatness of Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange and Differdange (about 20 thousand people each).
And then there’s the condom bit:
Sourcing condoms from your own country is not really an option when you learn about the trip only two days in advance…
The uber-awesome brownie that was supposed to top my breakfast this morning had mould on it. My first thought was – what the fuck is going on in this supposedly fresh and organic shop next doors. Even Tesco sells stuff that is fresh for weeks and you are selling me a brownie that introduces new life to my cupboard in three days!
Erm.. was my second thought. Another explanation for why this brownie had grown mould is that it wasn’t full of preservatives and other funny bits that you normally find in food. Memories of the bread that was forgotten in a drawer after the last move and was as fresh and soft a month later came to mind. Rotting food is good because it proves it is alive! Interesting times ahead for FMCG marketing, I’m sure.
Pen Island surely. More equally good/bad ones here.
One more bonus point to Shoreditch. My find of the day is a monthly short film thingie just around the corner from my house. How good is this short film (aka music video) shown today!
I’ve had this lucky streak with books in the last year or so and I feel like king Midas – everything I touch to read turns out to be pure gold. I’ve had good recommendations, true. So please help with continuing my lucky streak and recommend me some reads. I accept English and Estonian, paberback and hardcover, novels and business books, cash and cards.
Oh, and here are some of the books I’ve liked in the last year which hopefully help you in recommending but also serve as my recommendations to you:
And yes, the links to books in English are Amazon Associates links. Killing two birds with one stone here – satisfying my curiosity for affiliate marketing and maybe earning a whole pound (!) that will help me buy some more books.
Maitseasi muidugi, aga minu meelest ei ole väga õnnestunud kujunduslahendus.
Ühtlasi on meililistist, millega ma kunagi pole liitunud, väljasaamine keerulisem kui ausa poliitiku leidmine. Häbi!
I like our new corporate travel agent. Their name is much more serious sounding, almost like a law firm, and it contains acronyms. They also send amusing stuff to read. Having booked flights to Tallinn yesterday I received following information about my motherland.
Alerts
There are no alerts at this time (Friday March 14, 2008 21:56:03 GMT ). Before you depart, please view the Estonia Country Guide for up to the minute information, or sign up for automated email alerts.
Executive summary
There are currently no major threats to expatriate visitors or residents in Estonia. Estonia has a low rate of violent crime. Old Town, Town Hall Square, and the Central Market are the parts of Tallinn affected most by petty crime. Although foreign travelers are not specifically targeted, criminal elements take advantage of vulnerable targets. Petty crime is common in Estonia’s major cities and there have been reported instances of pick-pocketing, purse snatching and muggings, mostly in crowded areas.
In recent years, there have been several bomb attacks on buildings and vehicles in Estonia. Most of these incidents have been attributed to organized crime. Like most of the Baltic States, there is an organized crime presence in Estonia. Foreign travelers are generally not threatened or targeted by organized crime, but the possibility of collateral damage requires visitors to remain vigilant. Organized criminal groups are involved with stealing cars, gambling, drug trafficking, and prostitution.
Public transportation is available and generally safe. Foreign visitors should only employ well-marked taxis and ask to see the government registration. Unregistered taxis are notorious for being unsafe and charging exorbitant fees.
Although not a serious threat to foreign travelers, elements affiliated with organized crime may conduct kidnappings.
Had I not been boon in that troubled country I would probably have cancelled my trip at that point at started preparing for an XXL Skype video call. But I read on, brave as I am.