The fifth annual Southern Breeze Wine Culinary Festival visits Biloxi, Miss. featuring winemaker dinners, culinary competitions, a wine tasting and much more March 7-9, 2008.
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February 2008
February 29, 2008
February 28, 2008
What is a cell?
Cells are the structural and functional units of all living organisms. They are also the functional units of all websites and print work.
February 25, 2008
World spices and seasonings market to reach 4,094 million pounds by 2010
Driven by the growing popularity of exotic ethnic cuisines, and innovations in blended spices, and flavors with low fat ingredients, the world spices and seasonings market is projected to reach 4,094 million pounds by the year 2010.
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February 22, 2008
How to 'master' Thai cuisine in two days
The inaugural Isan Food Festival is being held in Khon Kaen, Thailand for 10 days, and from March 7-9 the Sofitel Raja Orchid is offering a culinary master-class weekend from just (12,150THB) or $AUD420 -- including taxes and service charges, two nights accommodation and the weekend Master Class for two people.
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February 20, 2008
We love deadlines but ...
"I love deadlines". said Douglas Adams "I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by..."
February 18, 2008
Now, please
One evening, your server goes to a guest and asks him what he'd like to order ...
February 17, 2008
Late again?
Yes, I know the picture is a cliché, - time is money.
February 15, 2008
What has the humble apostrophe ever done to you?
Why do we see things like the above menu board over and over again?
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February 14, 2008
YOU don't have to like it
You don't have to like it - it just has to work.
February 13, 2008
Trademark symbols...
... can seriously damage your web presence.
February 12, 2008
Until I'm blue in the face
Yes, I really do mean to go on about this until I am blue in the face.
February 11, 2008
Globally, not everyone understands you!
An (ex) employee recently objected to the fact that I don't allow American slang in copy.
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February 10, 2008
What are you doing this year ...
... for Valentine's Day promotions?
February 08, 2008
Avoid the unexpected
The unexpected is fine in advertising but avoid confusing your viewers on your website.
February 07, 2008
Life after Facebook
And life after MySpace and all the other 'social networking' websites ....
February 06, 2008
Manned Cloud
Nice view?
February 05, 2008
Subliminal messages
Every day, I walk past a beautiful house which is for sale. The owners have no idea why it hasn't sold - but I think I do...
February 03, 2008
Signs that your website is still in the twentieth century
Just as there are certain signs that show how old we are, there are some tell-tale signs showing the age of a website.
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February 02, 2008
Redundancies in your copy
When you are writing copy for promotional materials, it's important to be concise.
February 01, 2008
Imagine you're a search engine....
So you understand what you see in the image above, yes?