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Re: Cocoa Programming, First Impressions

Matthias — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 04:48:51 -0000

Great blog.

I recently started working with Cocoa programming as well. Unfortunately I'm not an OOP guy, so learning OOP, Objective C and Cocoa is still a bit of a hurdle. Things seem to just make sense though. I know C well so making the transition to Objective C is not all that difficult. The Cocoa framework is just so clean which makes it easy to work with.

I look forward to your programming experiences with Cocoa as I find my path as well.

Cheers.

Re: The case of NBC vs. Apple - a problem of customer-disassociation?

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:24:54 -0000

Being closely related to the customer (or not!) is one thing. Major shifts in technology another.
Companies like NBC face the problem that they were built for a certain purpose and now the underlying business model is dramatically changing. Or: Business is changing faster than the comany thinks it can adopt. So they try to "fight back" and defend their position which results (unfortunately) in a very costumer-unfriendly behaviour.

Re: The use case

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:29:12 -0000

That could've been a Tech IT Easy post!

Re: Delays and detours

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:32:13 -0000

Gute Besserung! :-)

Re: T-Mobile - can a corporation appear human?

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0000

In Germany the "Deutsche Telekom (including T-Mobile)" is a giant of a company but they steadily loose customers because of poor service!

Re: Some lessons about customers from and by HBR

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:35:48 -0000

Thank you for your link to my blog, Customers Rock! We have similar thinking when it comes to customer focus. I also like HBR for their insights. They provide a good foundation for further discussion on the topic of customer centricity.

I look forward to seeing more from you on this topic!

Re: Some lessons about customers from and by HBR

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:36:37 -0000

Hi Vince,

I can't believe I missed this article! At the beginning of my term I just didn't have time to open neither my Netvibes nor my blog statistics, but I did the latter today and find the link from your article.

Thank you very much for it, but I would so much love it if it was true... These past weeks have proven that you are a much better and steady blogger than I am, but I hope to catch up some day!

This article is really interesting from an entrepreneurial point of view, because I think that in big companies all this "thinking about customers" is completely integrated to processes (even if sometimes they're not adapted) but it is different for an entrepreneur who believes so much in his idea that sometimes, he thinks he can force the customer in believing in it too. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.

Re: The eco trend II - measuring the cost of climate change

Matthias — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:42:40 -0000

This is an excellent article, inside and out. Thanks.

Re: Oni Kataki

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:28:47 -0000

Gosto da catana ser translúcida na ponta, fica fixe !
9 de Março de 2008 19:47

Re: VOID

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:32:06 -0000

Gosto , mas não sei se podias "espelhar" tb a face dela, tipo a "Engineer" da serie Authority
9 de Março de 2008 19:44

Re: Magneto The Brain - Cor Digital

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:33:40 -0000

Muito Fixe :-)

Re: Zatanna

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:35:15 -0000

Epá... a Zatanna não se veste asim ! LOL
9 de Março de 2008 19:41

Re: Oni Kataki

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:47:21 -0000

Gosto da catana ser translúcida na ponta, fica fixe !
9 de Março de 2008 19:47

Re: VOID

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:49:13 -0000

Gosto , mas não sei se podias "espelhar" tb a face dela, tipo a "Engineer" da serie Authority
9 de Março de 2008 19:44

Re: Magneto The Brain Digitaly Remastered

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:50:00 -0000

Muito Fixe :-)

Re: Zattana

Matthias — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:51:31 -0000

Epá... a Zatanna não se veste asim ! LOL
9 de Março de 2008 19:41

Re: Βρες την ταινία: 3

Matthias — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:43:16 -0000

Ακέφαλος καβαλάρης;

Re: Βρες την ταινία: 3

Matthias — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:21:35 -0000

Shakespeare in Love ??
λέω τώρα... επειδή έχει κερδίσει αρκετά όσκαρ!

Re: Όταν άλλαξαν όλα

Matthias — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:09:08 -0000

Take it out of your system boy ;)
Καλή σου μέρα!

Re: Before you know it

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:12:01 -0000

I think The same thing. My baby girl is 14 months. She was just a baby yesterday.

Re: Weight Watchers

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:14:51 -0000

Good luck on your weight loss journey. We are about exactly the same. I have lost approx 10 lbs in approx 4 weeks (8.4 in 3 weeks but my WI is in 2 days so I'm guesstimating lol)

Have you joined any yahoo groups? I am a member of http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Serious-We...
It has really helped me stay on plan and motivated. There are a lot of ppl that have honestly lost over 200 lbs. Shoot if they can do it i know I can make goal. Also they provide a lot of recipes - and support.

Either way - good luck!!

Re: A Grandparents Wisdom? - Making a baby

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:16:31 -0000

I love this story. How cute :) Write some more of their wisdom.

Re: Amazon Store Highlights - The Boppy

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:21:38 -0000

Dear Beverly,

I'm sorry for the post. I tried to reach you by email, but was unsuccessful. I am the Director of Marketing for The Boppy Company.

Thank you so much for your support of Boppy® products. I recently received the link to this blog entry of June 28, 2008 and was pleased to see such genuine support for our Boppy® Feeding and Infant Support Pillow.

In regard to the Boppy® Newborn Lounger, I need to clarify that your suggested usage of this product is incorrect. The Boppy® Newborn Lounger pillow is sold for use as a newborn support pillow and we specifically warn against allowing an infant to sleep on the pillow. The Boppy® Newborn Lounger pillow can be used for supporting an infant during daily lounge time while under the supervision of an adult.

We hope you find it useful in that way, but it should not be used for sleeping.

Thanks again for all of your support.

Best Regards,
Kimberly Brock
Director of Marketing
The Boppy Company
720.746.3845 (phone)

Re: Being a Working Parent ISN'T a Bad Thing

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:22:58 -0000

Great post and great new blog design.

Re: Umbilical Cord Blood Banking

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:24:29 -0000

I will be delivering in Dec 08 and this is very interesting. Can you provide more details and who Cryobanks is? I don't think that these options are being promoted enough!

Re: Potty Training?

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:25:19 -0000

Ahhh but it's nothing to laugh at my fellow mommy. My sister and I were both out of diapers before our first birthdays and used a potty before we could walk. Billy is 16 months old and is well on his way to using a potty full time during the day. It's not hard *IF* you can devote 100% attention. Since I'm hope I have an upper hand. Regardless, I don't think it matters what age they start - each kid is different. Good read though...thanks :)

Re: Recipe Corner - Morning Glory Muffins

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:26:22 -0000

Hi Mommy: It's true there are all kinds of different flours for different areas of the country. And down South, the flours are "softer" (lower protein) than up North. But the nice thing about King Arthur Flour is, our flour is THE SAME all over the country. So if you buy a bag of King Arthur in Coos Bay, Oregon, it'll be the same flour you buy in Montgomery, Alabama, or Portland, Maine. Consistency and quality are what make us more than "run of the mill"! Thanks for your kind comments - PJ Hamel, King Arthur Flour test baker/blogger

Re: In The News - Babymoons! A New Travel Trend Is Born

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:27:02 -0000

Completely agree that babymoons are definitely worth it! They don't have to cost a fortune either..many inns & b&bs are now offering packages for expecting parents. Check out www.babymoonguide.com for some great ideas.

Re: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)- Should YOU be Tested?

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:29:25 -0000

Excellent posts on HPV and more specifically Gardasil.

Let me make one clarification Gardasil is aimed at women under 26simply b/c they feel that women over 26 have would have alredy been exposed. You can however get the vaccine after age 26 if you say work in a profession that puts you at risk or are newly single. It effective for all ages. After 26 insurance simply will not cover the injections.

Re: Buying Baby Shoes

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:30:10 -0000

Nice post!! Robeez is really best for baby shoes!!

Re: New Baby Memories - Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:32:06 -0000

Post partum depression has taken such dangerous proportions that, it is leading women to suicides even. Suicides resulting from post partum depression is increasing all over the world and especially among the working women and the single mothers. The rate is also high in the USA as against the other parts of the world. http://www.xanax-effects.com/

Re: Dieting Tips - Portion Control

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:32:47 -0000

Awesome blog Beverly!
Don't forget that combining "portion control" w/ working out is the best way to go. (which you obviously know from your Curves workouts :-D) I'm going to give my friend your blog's address. Since Willow and Simon are around the same age, I'm sure she'll find it useful.
--Rachel

Re: Circumcision - the BIG question

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:36:05 -0000

A good summary of some of the pros and cons of circumcision. We circumcised both of our sons, and I believe it is a very personal decision, with physical, social, and cultural factors to consider. However, I completely understand why someone would choose not to circumcise their son. The medical research seems to indicate there are potential health benefits, but no real guaranteed ones. There is a great discussion of circumcision at www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-boys-be-... Experts from both sides weigh in and make some valid points on the issue. A great read on the topic!

Re: Breast Milk vs. Formula

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:36:42 -0000

I agree...although I nursed all 3 of my children, I don't think a mother should be made to feel shamed by not breastfeeding. It is certainly a personal and individual decision. Yes, there are proven health benefits and protections to breastfeeding, but formula is a good second choice. There's a great discussion about this at www.opposingviews.com/questions/will-formula-fe... Experts from both sides debate the issue and make some interesting points. Good read on the subject!

Re: My Pregnancy and Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:38:13 -0000

Hi Mommy Vomitpants,

just wanted to let you know that I suffered frpm SPD during my first pregnancy. I was one of the rare cases where I actually had a tear and couldn't walk for several weeks after the birth of my son.

It's been four years and I still have some pain but we decided to have another child. So far the pain has been minimal because I have followed some of the suggestions on how to relieve or avoid the pain.

My ob has advised me that normally the second time around shouldn't be as bad since my hips have separated and can give more than they did the first time and this is proving to be true.

fingers crossed I'll be able to walk after the birth of my second child.

Re: Alternatives to Cold Medicine

Matthias — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:39:05 -0000

A must have now that cold season is upon us is a Nosefrida nasal
aspirator, which was recommended by Dr Sears...his word is gold in my book.... I got one last year and it saved us from many sleepless
nights. Now I have one for every bathroom in the house! None of the
cold medicines worked for us either, so it's not a big loss.

Re: A Wednesday (2008)

Matthias — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:38:12 -0000

I loved the movie too. Very impressive, infact dangerously impressive.

You find youself cheering for the common man 'coz he really represents us. Kind of gives you a hope when the government and the bureaucracy fails you.

But film wise - lovely plot, tight screen play, right acting (nothing over the top), correct length and perfect timing