Google Dunks
By JoeG · In: fun|Geek Finds
27 May 2010Brass Monki makes some boss sneakers, they recently did a custom pair of Nike Dunks with a Google theme. I want them.
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USB Cufflinks
By JoeG · In: fun|Geek Finds
27 May 2010So James Bond.
Designed by Ravi Ratan, 2GB USB Flash Drive Cufflinks (2 GB each, total 4 GB) and can be engraved with up to 8 characters, available in gunmetal and gold finishes. $195.00/per pair. Feature functional USB drives making it possible for you to keep all of your must-have presentations and important documents with you wherever you go.
Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale List for May 21, 2010
By Billie · In: Food
20 May 2010Weird factoid: Did you know that ground black pepper can have up to 475 insect fragments per 50g? Yet another reason to buy whole peppercorns and grind them yourself! This week features some excellent quality Telicherry peppercorns for a sweet $8! Read the rest of this entry »
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Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale List for May 14, 2010
By Billie · In: Food
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Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale List for May 7, 2010
By Billie · In: Food
5 May 2010Grab some treats for mom! Read the rest of this entry »
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Zingerman’s Warehouse Sale List for April 30, 2010
By Billie · In: Food
28 Apr 2010This week’s special deals: Read the rest of this entry »
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Apple Stores – global local
By Elph · In: Good Stuff
22 Apr 2010I was at our local Apple Store last night for a round table discussion on iPad use in business settings. A handful of local business folks and developers were there to chat. We had a wide ranging discussion, nothing deeply illuminating, but it was useful.
Afterwards I was chatting with the store manager and we were talking about the beautiful gray granite floor. I learned that all Apple stores on the planet use it and it is Italian (Pietra Serena) siltstone from the Sienna district and Apple owns the quarry. We then moved to the tables which, again, in all Apple stores on the planet, built by Fetzers, a 93 year-old woodworking company based in Salt Lake City. The stainless steel walls from a company in Japan. The glass from another specific company in Montreal, I think. So who looks after the long term maintenance of things like the stainless steel walls and the siltstone floors? Dedicated teams that travel from store to store all over the planet. What this does to my brain is really shrink the distances of the world and simplifies the usual complexity in a way that reminds me of localized economic systems, and yet is global. It is like a village buying from the local baker and shoe maker. Except it is a global company operating on a planet wide level – but with the same intentionality in purchasing. Strange.
iStat
By JoeG · In: Geek Finds
12 Apr 2010iStat Pro is a handy (and free) widget for Mac OS X that shows key stats about your machine at a glance: CPU & memory usage, network stats, temperature, fan RPM, and power usage. It’s particularly handy to see your IP, both internal & external, as well as the temps of key hardware. iStat for the iPhone is a similarly sweet app for monitoring plus netwok diagnostic tool.
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The Warehouse Sale is Back!
By Billie · In: Food
8 Apr 2010Whoa! It’s super secret sale season once again!
When: Every Friday through July 30th from 11 AM – 3 PM
Free Hot Dogs and Lemonade served from 11 AM – 1 PM
Where: 610 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48108
What’s out this week:
1. Apricot, Poppy, Prune, Vanilla Hammentaschen…was $3.50 each, now 2 for $4
2. 2-year Grafton Cheddar…was $25, now $12
3. 1/2 lb wedge Emmentaler…was $11, now $6
4. Goat Butter from Quebec…was $13 for 250 g, now $6
5. Burger’s Jowl Bacon…was $9, now $5 <--- (Hello bacon!)
6. 750 ml L’estornell Olive Oil…was $38 for 750 ml, now $20
7. Apricot Fruit Bars…was $3.50 each, now $2
8. Askinosie White Chocolate Bar…was $14, now $7
9. Devon Cream…was $12, now $4
10. Garden of Eatin’ Blue Corn Tortilla Chips…$2
11. San Guiliano Orange Biscuits…was $20 each, now 2 for $15
12. Khaya Shortbread…was $10 each, now 2 for $10
13. Licorice Chocolate Bars…was $10 each, now 2 for $6
14. Pineapple Tiger Gummis…was $5, now $2.50
15. Vosges Chocolate Covered Tortilla Chips…was $25, now $14
16. Bonissima Farmacia Red Label Balsamic Condiment…was $55, now $28
17. Moscato Vinegar…was $35, now $18
18. Ecoficus Dried Figs…$6
19. Tibar Cous Cous or Pasta Sauce…was $14, now $7
20. Sahli Olives…was $10, now $6
21. Small jars of Tea Together Summer Pudding…3 for $1
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ZAP Kick-Off
8 Apr 2010The Zingerman’s Annual Planning cycle has begun! Of course, we kick things off with plenty of delicious food.
The businesses presented some inspiring goals that will help us achieve our collective vision for the year 2020.
Some things that we heard:
- Bakehouse wants to be a Zero Waste business by 2012. Going for a completely smoke-free workplace. Year round composting.
- Coffee Company wants to promote the seasonal nature of coffee. Active cupping room.
- Roadhouse is working on establishing the bar’s identity. Known for service training.
- Bakehouse offering sabbaticals for staffers who have been here forever.
- Mail Order wants to have the coolest warehouse in the country.
- ZingNet exploring entrepreneurial opportunities to develop skills and supplement income.
- Two new potential businesses in the pipeline — Tunisian restaurant and an Asian noodle shop. (YUM!)
Lots more exciting ideas coming in the next few months!
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