Monthly Archives: March 2006

How not to market 3G

Posted on Mar 29, 2006 by sim

It’s no secret that TeliaSonera isn’t doing too well in Finland, so they recently made some interesting changes in an attempt to improve the situation. These include raising the call prices significantly, especially for short calls. Now that’s a surefire … Continue reading →

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Helsinki in Winter

Posted on Mar 27, 2006 by sim

As March is starting to reach the final days, the lengthening and increasingly sunny days herald the arrival of spring and the collective mood of the nation is beginning to rise from the depression of the wintertime. While we still … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts of the day #2

Posted on Mar 24, 2006 by sim

“Nothing too touristy”, he says … in a place that doesn’t have any tourists I was at the Helsinki tourist information picking up some maps and while there, I overheard a tourist asking for restaurant suggestions. He said that he … Continue reading →

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Pet peeves, part 3

Posted on Mar 21, 2006 by sim

Sure we’re open on Sundays.. oh wait, no we’re not. Hey come back, yeah we are! As a rule, stores are closed during Sundays in Finland. Except, of course, in the summer. Oh, and before Christmas. And let’s not forget … Continue reading →

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Review: Rogue Nation

Posted on Mar 18, 2006 by sim

Rogue Nation: American unilateralism and the failure of good intentions by Clyde Prestowitz has to be one of the best non-fiction books I’ve ever read and should be mandatory reading for everyone wishing to understand the global role of USA … Continue reading →

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