In 2006 I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go fishing in Iceland. This was all thanks to the efforts of former colleague, photographer, chef and Norwegian fisherman par excellence Knut Lovstuhagen.
Knut used his extensive list of contacts to secure deep disounts on our Icelandair flight from Oslo to Reykjavík and the hotels we…
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Some of my favourite fishing stories come from Norway. When I worked in Frankfurt for Star Alliance my good friend Knut Lovstuhagen, a native Norwegian, gourmant and fisherman, arranged for an annual trip to various parts of Norway. We would always go deep sea fishing...the first trip was to Bodo with Knut...where we fished from the shores of the Salstrummen which features the strongest ocean current in the world as the tide rips through the fjord.
The second was in Stavanger where we…
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Even after four years away from Geneva, the sights and sounds of this quaint Swiss city nestled between Lac Leman and the French border bring fond memories of good wine, wonderful cheese, high prices and rigid rules.
Most importantly, each time I…
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Ok, perhaps the title overstates it a bit. But ever since I was a young lad I liked to sing. Christmas carols, radio tunes in the back of the '67 Chevy Biscayne that was the family car and, during my teen years, at Christmas parties hosted by the Payette's in my home town of Chapleau. During the early 80s I actually performed a couple of gigs in Chapleau with home town bands. The first group, "People People",…
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Are you having problems in generating good quality leads? If yes, then you are not alone. This is common among many business organizations. It is quite difficult to generate good quality leads in business consistently, especially without the help of trained professionals. Let us now learn about some of the common lead generation challenges which business owners and marketing professionals often face during their lead generation…
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When it comes to laboratory tables, longevity isn't just a bonus, it is expected. Between chemical spills, heavy equipment and the occasional mishap, a lab table needs the strength of heavy weight machinery. That being said, there are specific qualities of lab tables that make this happen, such as the following.
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Forklifts are the heavy machinery that does all of the heavy lifting in the industrial world. They lift, they haul and they swerve through tight aisles to get the job done. But even the most seasoned forklift can use a little help. These come in the form of forklift attachments. These handy add-ons take your standard forklift and turn it into a multi-purpose machine.
Because of this, more and more companies have started investing in attachments for their forklifts. This translates to…
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In today’s fast-changing world, diversity and inclusion aren't just trendy ideas — they are essential for a company's growth and success. Businesses that focus on creating a truly inclusive environment experience greater innovation, stronger teamwork, and happier employees. They also become magnets for top talent and develop a progressive brand image.
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