… improvement in my feeling of effectiveness as a software developer. I attribute that feeling, in large part, to getting comfortable with public speaking.
Software development professionals usually work in teams; intra-team communication is …
August 29, 2010
Coffee Houses – tradition and modern society
… king at that time, Jan III Sobieski. He passed them on to one of his officers, who founded the first coffee house, in Vienna. Historically speaking, the first house was opened in the late 15th century Istanbul, in the year 1457. By the 16th century, …
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Austria as a Holiday Destination
… . There are also numerous, fast-flowing rivers, including Europe’s second biggest; the Danube.
Holidaying in Austria
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August 28, 2010
Destined to Fight Hitler
… Then ROTC became mandatory for most students. Classmates were beginning to volunteer for military service, with an increased chance of getting a better assignment than waiting to be called up in the draft. At age sixteen, I could not enlist unless I …
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August 26, 2010
Should the US continue to participate in the War in Iraq?
… discoteque in West Berlin. Libya was known to be responsible for many past terrorist acts including the Rome and Vienna airport attacks of December 27, 1985. Ten days later, President Reagan ordered an attack on the Libyan capital, Tripoli including …
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Album reviews: Vienna, by Ultravox
… punkish Rich Kids (Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols) and, most recently. assisting with the muscular rock of Thin Lizzy.
“Vienna” was produced in Germany and released in July of 1980. The album boasted something of a ‘prequel’ in that one of …
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Be Amazed by the Austria Hotels Hospitality
… the months between May to October.
Some of the major festivals and events are as follows:
Vienna City Marathon
A fun filled festival, the Vienna City Marathon is held towards the end of the month May. …
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August 25, 2010
Investment Property in Slovakia – an Emerging Property Hot Spot for Big Gains
… for sale in Bratislava remains highly affordable and in Petrazalka – close to the station and the rail link to Vienna – apartments can cost as little as £30,000.
Many investors are also looking at the lucrative buy to let …
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August 23, 2010
Tips for planning a wedding menu
… is able to attend. Everyone will rarely be able to attend because there are always a few last-minute illnesses, emergencies, or transportation problems. The plus provides for unexpected guests – some will bring a date no one has met before, or …
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Short stories: Childhood
… eating about 4 things at my grandparents house.
1. Fried Bologna Sandwiches
2. Hot Dogs
3. Beenie Weenies
4. Vienna sausages
That’s all I can honestly remember.
so from age 4-9 every single day during the …
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