Why do I always lose the right-handed gloves?
Locations
Helsinki City Photos – September 2012
Finland, Helsinki, Photography, TravelSome photos I took in the city of Helsinki, Finland in September 2012. Lots of evidence of the transition from summer to the autumn. This is most clear in the photos of the terraces at Latsipalatsi which were mostly deserted. The most beautiful moment was the impromptu classical concert outside Cafe Java on an evening in which I was on my way to see some friends.
iOS 6
Finland, Helsinki, Mobile, TechI have read all of the negative reviews of the maps feature of iOS 6. One of the apps that I use frequently is RettiGPS, an app that can tell which bus, train or metro to take to reach a particular destination in Helsinki. For some walking parts, Google Maps is really useful in finding a path to the nearest stop. On the other hand, IOS 5.1.1 did introduce the issue where my speakers and HDMI cable no longer worked with my iPhone 4S and that would be nice to have that active again. Better to wait and see if any other issues come up before upgrading the OS.
Helsinki Fireworks
Finland, Helsinki, Nightlife, PhotographyIt was fireworks night in Helsinki last night. They were launched from Seurasaari island where they could be seen around the bay. Beautiful evening.
Olivia Verde
Finland, Food, Helsinki, PhotographyThis is the best tiramisu I have ever tasted! Complimenti!
Depeche Mode – Prague 1993
Czech Republic, Music, Prague, TravelCan’t believe I found this. I was at this concert in Prague in 1993. Wow, that’s almost 20 years ago!
Helsinki cranes
Finland, Helsinki, Photography, Travel
Longford Bypass
IrelandSo Longford is going to have a bypass. I’m going to miss those battered sausage & curry chip pitstops on my way home.
Frugal Helsinki
Finland, Helsinki, TravelThe New York Times Frugal Traveler feature has visited Helsinki. There are some nice tips here although I’m not much of a berry or porridge fan.
The most inviting bar on the block was Molotow, which had a cheap Finnish beer starting at 3.80 euros for a half-liter, and lots of other choices as well, but the best spot of the evening was a bit of a hike, several blocks farther north, the irresistibly friendly and funky confines of Magneetti bar, to which Kati Kallioniemi had given the irresistible description: “It seems like a normal bar, but all my friends met their boyfriends there.†With social booths cramped together in one room, and a darker space of candlelit tables in the other, I could certainly see how that had happened.
Hot PMI!
Economy, Finance, Ireland, Thought ProvokingThe hottest country in Europe for PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) in July is…
Ireland
What is PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) anyway? According to Investopedia:
PMI is a very important sentiment reading, not only for manufacturing, but also the economy as a whole. Although U.S. manufacturing is not the huge component of total gross domestic product (GDP) that it once was, this industry is still where recessions tend to begin and end. For this reason, the PMI is very closely watched, setting the tone for the upcoming month and other indicator releases.
The magic number for the PMI is 50. A reading of 50 or higher generally indicates that the industry is expanding. If manufacturing is expanding, the general economy should be doing likewise. As such, it is considered a good indicator of future GDP levels. Many economists will adjust their GDP estimates after reading the PMI report.
Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/university/releases/napm.asp#ixzz22ITKRJ8s