I recently read up about Microsoft LightSwitch and some of the possibilities it opens up for business applications. From what I could tell, this seems like a great next step for companies looking to migrate away from Access databases and into more robust solutions. Most promising was the ability to quickly roll out a desktop application and at the same time push a web-based application with just a few clicks. I also liked the validation for email addresses and phone numbers. I’m doing my best to get into the program testing to see if I could putz around with it for a while.
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I recently heard that drinking cold water does not help you to cool down because your body exerts energy to warm up the water and thus warming you up as well. The best way to then quench your thirst would be to have something warm to drink, such as a hot tea. Coming from a southern state that is known for its warm winters and hot summers, this runs counter to everything I’ve ever heard or experienced.
There is an overall fear of air conditioners that I still do not understand. I’ve heard it from multiple coworkers that sickness is caused by air conditioning because it is too cold. Or health problems develop because of the recirculated air. Coming from the Southeast means air conditioning is a must. Today when the weather was approaching 100 degrees F outside, I couldn’t help but wonder “When is it acceptable to use an air conditioner here”? They do sell them, but they are only meant to cool a room or so. When it is hot outside in the US, you can always be glad that you have to walk into a store in order to cool down some, but since they aren’t in use here you don’t really escape the heat. There are some stores that have them , but it is not at all like in the US. Time to open the windows and pray for an early winter.
I think my favorite part so far about living in Germany has been the plethora of desert shops. For a mere 70-80 cents, you can get yourself a single scoop of Eis. Its basically Gelato but you don’t have to travel all the way to Italy. For an extra 50 cents you can get two scoops. Getting ice cream here is unlike the states though, on a weekend you can find plenty of people walking up and down the street having scoops. If you don’t want a scoop, you can always sit down to a giant fancy dish of Eis. So far some of the best Eis we’ve had is at Eiscafé Tiziano inside Limbecker Platz. It’s fancy and costs more than I’d like but it’s really good.
The coolest part of the experience though is having your hair washed. The picture shows the type of sink they use which I’ve never seen in the States. They basically cut your hair and afterwards swing the sink around to wash your hair. Sure its an extra 4 Euros, but come on, you don’t even have to get out of your seat! |
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The World Cup in Germany is not just a series of games, its an overarching theme that touches everything in the country. Music videos, lunch and water cooler discussions, Facebook updates, you name it. Before the World Cup began most everyone I spoke with didn’t think Germany would make it past the quarter finals. ”There is no way they can get that far with the captain out.” was the most comment phrase I heard. Last weekend the team won and it was complete madness in the streets. They literally closed off the streets so everyone could walk around and wave their flags (see picture). This week the game is against Argentina which might put a halt to the German advancement although I doubt that will happen. I think it would be great for Germany to win because it would be completely insane here for the next four years. Also, since German won last round we’re going to get 15% back on our television (Thank you MediaMarkt!).
