Monthly Archives: July 2013

Press Release Infographic: Dos and Donts

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Cristina Popa

I have posted some social media infographics before, yet I somehow longed for THE Press Release dos and don’ts infographic and today I found it and it’s quite smashing 🙂 (I think so).

Stockholm Syndrome in European Democracies: Revolutions vs. Shopping

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Cristina Popa

No hay un sentimiento de defender lo que es de todos, solo hay un sentimiento de querer guardar nuestros derechos individuales. Vivir lo mejor que podamos. Ir tirando. Eso es lo que hace que no haya revoluciones ahora. El poder … Continue reading →

Posted in European Union, Public Affairs | Tagged Anatolio Alonso interview, Democracy, Economic Crisis, El Pais, European Union, Politics, Rights, Romania, Spain, Stockholm syndrome | Leave a comment

EPISTEMOPHILIA

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Cristina Popa

I am learning new words and not because it’s Sunday. This one is particularly interesting: EPISTEMOPHILIA n. – an excessive love or reverence for knowledge. My personal interpretation of this word would lie in the heavy paperbacks that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture | Tagged Books, eBooks, epistemophilia | 10 Comments

America Is The Greatest, Freest and Most Decent Society In Existence

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Cristina Popa

Among the reasons why I like this blog community that I have over here is that on different occasions, I have been given a good advice or food for thought 🙂 As we speak, I am in dire need of … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged America is the greatest, freest and most decent society, Mark Twain | 8 Comments

Do we need a global cybersecurity framework?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Cristina Popa

Pressing for a Global Cybersecurity Agenda

Posted in Media | Tagged Cybersecurity, Internet, ITU, Media | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt: Stranger in a Strange Land

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Cristina Popa

I thought I’d try the Daily Prompt : Stranger in a Strange Land. For me, it’s both the people and the places that fascinate me in a strange (read: new) place. And the silence or noise. There are different types … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Cobalt, Colours, Green, Majorelle Gardens, Marrakech, Travel, Yellow | 6 Comments

Dire Straits – Sultans of Swing (Basel, 1992)

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Cristina Popa

It’s a little bit long (12′) but worth listening to especially in the second part. Enjoy your Sunday! 🙂

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dire Straits Sultans of Swing, Greatest Hits, Music, Sultans of Swing Basel Live | 6 Comments

Winners from Dianne Gallagher’s Giveaway

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Cristina Popa

I got my first ebook prize ever : Too Dark To Sleep by Dianne Gallagher. And I am also getting it signed 🙂 Thank you Dianne Gallagher and thank you Maggie Thom. Isn’t blogging wonderful? 🙂

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Books, Dianne Gallagher, eBooks, Maggie Thom, Too Dark To Sleep Diane Gallagher | 2 Comments

Why Romania Has No Roads Or Highways

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Cristina Popa

Long time no seen. So, for those of you that know a bit about the Romanian transports, railway system, roads or lack of highways for that matter, this would not come as a surprise. The Romanian Transport Minister in office, … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Affairs | Tagged Cluj, Oradea, Railroad, Relu Fenechiu jailed, Romania, Romanian transports, Train, Transports, Travel | 6 Comments

Big Disconnect: Telcos Are Abandoning Copper Phone Lines

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Cristina Popa

What happens when everything goes wireless? Telcos go for the big disconnect. An interesting article: connect vs. disconnect. Or is it the same thing altogether?