Archive for October, 2009

 What to See and Do in Chennai

How many ways can the city of Chennai be more perfect?  The beaches along the Southeastern coast of Chennai are lined with silver and white sand.  The temperatures are moderate all year long, as is the case with many seaside cities, especially ones close to the equator.  The is where we find Chennai.  The history [...]



 We Went to the Dayton Air Show

We were traveling around Ohio this past summer enjoying the rolling hills, the farms and country side. We were just out for a weekend of driving around and getting out of the city for a while. Looking for places to hike in the woods, farms to visit, produce to sample and buy. Just enjoying the [...]



 It’s More Than Cooking in Bangkok

I’m back in Bangkok for only a few days to prepare for Myanamar and then on to India. You’d think I would be scrambling for some last minute supplies, trade in my useless guide books and in all prepare to leave for Southeast Asia. Well I should, but I decided to do a less conventional [...]



 Communities in Action

With a rich urban cultural scene that brings in a host of splendid festivals, and a developing arts community, Oklahoma City is the largest city in the state, and has its foothold in the future.  It also is a wonderful place to celebrate and recreate the old-fashioned wild west heritage.  The combination of the old [...]



 TransGlobe and Sustainability

If you’re in search of a residential or business space in Canada, we have what you’re looking for to take care of all your needs.  At TransGlobe Property Management, we strive to earn your trust at the very beginning.  When you’re working with us, your needs are always worthy of attention, and our reputation depends [...]



 Buying a Cello in Hong Kong

I’m a twenty one year old college cellist and am trying to find an upgrade to my current instrument. I’m still playing my 7/8 size cello that I had in high school. It’s an extremely good quality instrument, though I’m definitely ready for a full size, well and I have been for quite some time. [...]



 Visit to Hartford and the Fair

This past August I took my wife back to her home town of Hartford CT for a visit. We have talked about it for a long time and she has really been wanting to go so it was time. It was a lovely visit, we spent just under a week there and enjoyed every minute. [...]



 Grandfather Sees Casals Play Cello in Barcelona

My little brother recently began playing the cello and my mom is extremely emotional about it. She loves the instrument and it reminds her of her grandfather who played it for her when she was a child. He died when she was 16 so her memories of him from her childhood are extremely precious and [...]



 Hampton, VA a Rich History

Hampton, VA is located along the Virginia shore near New Port News, VA and only about 50 miles from the famous Virginia Beach. Hampton sits on the west shore of the Chesapeake Bay near the southern end. Hampton is considered an independent city and therefore is not a part of any counties in Virginia. Hampton [...]



 The Importance of Customer Service

Good customer service is a key quality in any successful business. Regardless of the type of business, customer service is essential to enhancing our experience and creating a desire in us to want to come back. When we go to the doctor we expect the assistants, nurses, and doctors to work with us and see [...]



 Ramadan in Dubai

I had one of my best experiences last night. I was on my way back from Petra to my Dubai UAE hotel on a bus and we stopped at a rest area for a bathroom break and snack break. The driver pulled out this huge basket loaded with food. He plopped down on a picnic [...]



 Customer Service Important For Any Business

Customer Service is not a complicated matter, though sometimes it may seem that way to a consumer who is frustrated by the service or the lack of service that they have received. Steve Barbarich has been on both sides of the issue and as a businessman has a strong focus and offering the best service [...]



 Finding the Real India

I had my first meal in days, I was afraid of getting Delhi Belly, a fear that never came to fruition during my whole stay here in Delhi. Anyway, apologies for the lack of communication over the Internet. I’ve been busy with my travel companions Delhi Belly, he was occupying the toilets where ever we [...]



 Customer Service at a Starbucks

The other night I was sitting in Starbucks waiting for a friend. A “customer service moment” happened, and not a good one. There was an older gentleman sitting at a table ready a New York Times paper with a magnifying glass. At the same time, two of the employees were doing what appeared to be [...]