Archive for May, 2009
Email Client Usage Statistics
In: Geek Finds
13 May 2009After a conversation with Jackie & Kristie at Mail Order, a question came up: what are the top 10 email readers? Craig found the stats below at Fingerprint (click the image for full size). I was not surprised to see Microsoft’s Outlook with the largest share, but I was shocked to see that Hotmail was [...]
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Setting up meeting times via email
In: Collaboration
12 May 2009I have had some renewed frustration recently with colleagues using email to pick meeting times for a group of people. I have found tools like Meet-o-matic to be much more useful for this and today after reading an academic paper on the topic of Computer Mediated Communication, I understand more clearly why. To summarize, because of the [...]
Bacon T-shirt Shop
In: Good Stuff
11 May 2009One of our clients had a need for a couple of t-shirts, print on demand, delivered fast. I set her up with a Spreadshirt store at http://zingermanspress.spreadshirt.com/ and the solution met all the client’s criteria, and bonus, I was able to let her do all the setup and configuration! The shirt is a lead on [...]
Handy with Cardboard?
11 May 2009Check out this really cool DIY laptop stand… Make one!
IT Site Presence
In: Good Stuff
11 May 2009We’ve revised the rules for our IT Site Presence game. Current game… 8/8 Vision: Every business sees at least 4 of the 5 IT staff coming through every week – sometimes just to check in and sometimes to work on a problem. The business staff feel like they have an ongoing relationship with the IT [...]
Think Local First
In: Good Stuff
11 May 2009I’ve been reading about our Think Local First group here in Washtenaw County and I’m pretty impressed by what they are trying to do. Our mission is to support and cultivate locally-owned, independent businesses in Washtenaw County, Michigan that are committed to making our community a healthier and more vibrant place to live. They are [...]
Warehouse Sale for May 8th (Mother’s Day this weekend!)
In: Food
7 May 2009Sweeten your Mother’s Day present* with some yummy nibbles! Rothkase Valfino Cheese 1/2 lb for $10 Sage Derby Cheese 1 lb for $10 Pecorino Pepata Cheese 1 lb for $10 Double Gloucester Cheese 1 lb for $10 Strawberries in Balsamic Reg. $25, now $12 a jar! Mandelbread $10 a package Rugelach $10 a pack Tenuto di Valgiano Olive Oil Reg. $45, now $21 [...]
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Electronics Recycling
In: News
5 May 2009On top of the ongoing electronics recycling provided by Recycle Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor residents can recycle their additional e-waste on May 9th at Pioneer High School from 9am to 2pm. A separate event for local businesses and non-profits will be held May 7th and 8th from 9am to 2pm at the Washtenaw Intermediate School [...]
Bakfiet spotted in A2
In: Good Stuff
4 May 2009On my ride back downtown on Friday, I noticed a Dutch Cargo bike, or “Bakfiet” on Washington St. right in front of the Circumference Art and Bike Gallery. I spoke briefly with the owner who is now carrying the Larry vs Harry brand of bakfiet–a much lighter version than the one I rode with Roan in the [...]
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- Elph: Thanks Gregg. You are right, though we teach that service applies to everyone, including staff and o [...]
- Gregg Sourbeck: So impressive that you've taken the Zingerman's focus on customer service into the interaction betwe [...]
- Billie: Sure will! It runs every Friday from 11am-3pm through July 30. You can get weekly email announcement [...]
- Sheila: ARe you going to have a warehouse sale in July? [...]
- Susan Ederer: I tried some Mindo recently and LOVED it!!! [...]
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- IT 3 Steps to Great Customer Service
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- Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale List for June 18, 2010
- IT Dinner #14 – Spanish Tapas
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- Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale List for June 4, 2010