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Organizational learning is the process of creating, retaining, and transferring knowledge within an organization. An organization improves over time as it gains experience. From this experience, it is able to create knowledge. This knowledge is broad, covering any topic that could better an organization. Examples may include ways to increase production efficiency or to develop beneficial investor relations. Knowledge is created at four different units: individual, group, organizational, and inter-organizational.
An organization learns successfully when it is able to retain this knowledge and transfer it to, or spread it throughout, the various divisions within an organization. Organizational learning can be measured in different ways, however one common measurement used is a learning curve.
Organizational learning happens frequently within an organization and allows the organization to stay competitive in an ever-changing environment. It is a process of improvement that can increase efficiency, accuracy, or profits, to name a few examples.
Organizational learning is an aspect of organizations and a subfield of organizational studies. As an aspect of an organization, organizational learning is the process of creating, retaining, and transferring knowledge. Knowledge creation, knowledge retention, and knowledge transfer can be seen as adaptive processes that are functions of experience.[1] Experience is the knowledge that contributes to the procedural understanding of a subject through involvement or exposure. Research within organizational learning specifically applies to the attributes and behavior of this knowledge and how it can produce changes in the cognition, routines, and behaviors of an organization and its individuals.[2]
Individuals are predominantly seen as the functional mechanisms for organizational learning by creating knowledge through experience.[3] However, individuals' knowledge only facilitates learning within the organization as a whole if it is transferred. Individuals may withhold their knowledge or exit the organization. Knowledge that is embedded into the organization, in addition to its individuals, can be retained.[4] Methods to embed knowledge extend beyond retaining individuals to using knowledge repositories such as communication tools, processes, routines, networks, and transactive memory systems.[5][6]
As a subfield, organizational learning is the study of experience, knowledge, and the effects of knowledge within an organizational context.[7] The study of organizational learning directly contributes to the applied science of knowledge management (KM) and the concept of the learning organization. Organizational learning is related to the studies of organizational theory, organizational communication, organizational behavior, organizational psychology, and organizational development. Organizational learning has received contributions from the fields of educational psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, and management science.[8]
Organizational learning is one of the four organizational units of learning: individual, team, organizational, and inter-organizational. Organizational learning "involves the process through which organizational units (e.g. groups, departments, divisions) change as a result of experience." An example of organizational learning is a hospital surgical team learning to use new technology that will increase efficiency.[9]
The origin of the focused study of organizational learning can be traced to the late 1970s, when researchers studied it from a psychological viewpoint. Key advances in the field include:
Knowledge is an indicator of organizational learning. Organization learning happens when there is a change in the knowledge of an organization.[26] Researchers measured knowledge in various ways. For example, some researchers assess knowledge as changes in an organization's practices or routines that increase efficiency.[27] Other researchers base it on the number of patents an organization has.[28] Knowledge management is the process of collecting, developing, and spreading knowledge assets to enable organizational learning.
Knowledge is not simply a homogenous resource. Although it is related to data and information, knowledge is identical to neither. Data is a set of defined, objective facts concerning events, while information is a value-added form of data that adds meaning through contextualization, categorization, calculation, correction, or condensation.[29] Knowledge is the applied version of information, an aqueous combination of information within a container of experience, framing, value, contextualization, and insight. Experience is knowledge that is generated through exposure to and application of knowledge. Knowledge originates within and is applied by units of an organization to evaluate and utilize experience and information effectively. Knowledge can become embedded within repositories, routines, processes, practices, and norms, depending on the relationship between information, experience, and knowledge.
Two distinct forms of knowledge, tacit and implicit, are significant in this respect. Explicit knowledge is codified, systematic, formal, and easy to communicate. Tacit knowledge is personal, context-specific, subjective knowledge. [30]
Organizational learning tracks the changes that occur within an organization as it acquires knowledge and experience. To evaluate organizational learning, the knowledge an organization creates, transfers, and retains must be quantified.
Researchers studying organizational learning have measured the knowledge acquired through various ways since there is no one way of measuring it. Silvia Gherardi measured knowledge as the change in practices within an organization over time, which is essentially learning from experience.[27] In her study, she observed an organization acquire knowledge as its novices working at building sites learned about safety through experience and became practitioners. George Huber measured knowledge as the distribution of information within an organization. In his study, he noted that "organizational components commonly develop 'new' information by piecing together items of information that they obtain from other organizational units."[33] He gives the example of "a shipping department [that] learns that a shortage problem exists by comparing information from the warehouse with information from the sales department."[34]
An increasingly common and versatile measure of organizational learning is an organizational learning curve demonstrating experience curve effects. A learning curve measures the rate of a metric of learning relative to a metric for experience. Researcher Linda Argote explains that "large increases in productivity typically occur as organizations gain experience in production."[3] However, Argote also notes that organizations' rates of learning vary. Argote identifies three factors that affect these rates: increased proficiency of individuals, improvements in an organization's technology, and improvements in its structure (such as its routines and methods of coordination).[3] Some organizations show great productivity gains while others show little or no gains, given the same amount of experience.[3]
The experience curves in Fig 1 plot the decreasing unit cost versus the total cumulative units produced, a common way to measure the effect of experience. The linear-linear input form on the left is transformed into the log-log form on the right to demonstrate that the proficiency increase correlates with experience.
An organization's experience affects its learning, so it is important to also study the context of the organizational climate, which affects an organization's experience. This context refers to an organization's characteristics, specifically its "structure, culture, technology, identity, memory, goals, incentives, and strategy."[26] It also includes its environment, which consists of its competitors, clients, and regulators, to name a few parties.[26] While this context establishes how knowledge is acquired by the organization, this knowledge modifies context as the organization adapts to it.[26] The leader-initiated cultural context of learning has inspired key research into whether the organization has a learning or performance orientation,[35] an environment of psychological safety,[36] the group's superordinate identity,[37] and group dynamics.[38] Research into these concepts like Edmondson's study (1999) shows that an organization operating under a context promoting curiosity, information sharing, and psychological safety encourages organizational learning.[36] Understanding of group learning dynamics is becoming an increased focus as group-based work becomes more common. Groups share, generate, evaluate, and combine knowledge as they work together.[3]
The findings of organizational learning research have identified the key processes that drive organizational learning, as well as its context and effects. These processes can be divided into three stages: knowledge creation, knowledge retention, and knowledge transfer.
Knowledge creation specifically concerns experience that can be embedded within the organization. Experience is knowledge generated by direct exposure to the subject, and in the context of acquiring experience within organizations this experience becomes specific knowledge applicable to the organization. That is, through tasks involving the needs, processes, and environment of the organization, explicit and tacit knowledge are reinforced and become contextualized by the aspects of the organization. While experience can produce outputs in data, information, or knowledge, experience in the form of knowledge is useful since this can be transferred, retained, and tacitly or explicitly utilized within organizational processes. Knowledge creation connects to creativity and its relationship to experience.[4][39][40] Compared to knowledge transfer and knowledge retention, knowledge creation has not received much research attention.[41]
Dimensions of experience are aspects of experience that impact the form and function of knowledge creation.[42][43][44][45][46]
Knowledge transfer concerns the mechanisms by which experience spreads and embeds itself within the organization. Knowledge transfer can be evaluated using various metrics, including learning curves that demonstrate process improvements over time by comparing the decrease in labor hours to complete a unit of production with the cumulative units produced over time. Wright's identification of organizational learning curves preceded more complex outcome considerations [3] that now inform measures of knowledge transfer. While knowledge may transfer tacitly and explicitly as direct experience, organizations can introduce processes and knowledge management systems that facilitate this transfer. Researchers investigate the context of various factors and mechanisms affecting knowledge transfer to determine their beneficial and detrimental effects.
Factors on knowledge transfer include the dimensions of the knowledge described in the prior section, as well as the contexts in which it occurs and mechanisms through which it can occur:
Knowledge retention concerns the behavior of knowledge that has been embedded within the organization, characterized by the organizational memory. Organizational memory, quantified by measures such as cumulative knowledge and the rate of decay over time, is impacted by experience, processes and knowledge repositories that affect knowledge retention.[66][75][78] Knowledge repositories are of key significance as they are intentional remedies to increase retention. Repositories can include the organization's rules and routines,[79] altered by the processes of routine development [80] and routine modification.[81] Transactive memory systems [82] are additional methods by which knowledge holders within the organization can be identified and utilized, subject to their development [83][84] and performance.[3][85]
Applications of organizational learning research and contexts for organizational learning facilitation and practices are numerous. Experience curves can be used to make projections of production costs, compare performance across units, identify the affects of various processes and practices, and make informed financial decisions about how to allocate resources. Utilizing knowledge transfer and retention concepts to recognize, maintain, and reclaim embedded knowledge can help organizations become more efficient with their knowledge. Organizational learning theories and knowledge management practices can be applied to organizational design and leadership decisions.
Various knowledge management concepts and practices are the relevant products of organizational learning research. Work on knowledge transfer applies to knowledge retention and contributes to many of the applications listed below, including the practices of building learning organizations, implementing knowledge management systems, and its context for inter-organizational learning and the diffusion of innovations.[3]
Learning organizations are organizations that actively work to optimize learning. Learning organizations use the active process of knowledge management to design organizational processes and systems that concretely facilitate knowledge creation, transfer, and retention. The study of organizational learning and other fields of research such as organizational development, system theory, and cognitive science provide the theoretical basis for specifically prescribing these interventions.[86] An example of an organizational process implemented to increase organizational learning is the U.S. Army's use of a formally structured de-brief process called an After-action review (AAR) to analyze what happened, why it happened, and how it could be improved immediately after a mission. The concept of the factory as a learning laboratory is also related.
Learning organizations also address organizational climate by creating a supportive learning environment and practicing leadership that reinforces learning.[87] Creating a supportive learning environment and reinforcing learning depends on the leadership of the organization and the culture it promotes. Leaders can create learning opportunities by facilitating environments that include learning activities, establishing a culture of learning via norms, behaviors, and rules, and lead processes of discourse by listening, asking questions, and providing feedback. Leaders must practice the individual learning they advocate for by remaining open to new perspectives, being aware of personal biases, seeking exposure to unfiltered and contradictory sources of information, and developing a sense of humility.[88]
While learning processes depend on the context for optimizing knowledge transfer, the implementation of knowledge management systems incorporates technology into these processes. Knowledge management systems are technologies that serve as a repository, communication, or collaboration tool for transferring and retaining knowledge.[3] Embedding knowledge in technology can prevent organizational forgetting [89] and allow knowledge to transfer across barriers such as distance, organizational unit, and specialization. Knowledge management systems alone are not necessarily successful, but as a communication tool they tangibly reinforce individuals' ability to spread and reinforce their knowledge.[3]
Organizational learning is important to consider in relation to innovation, entrepreneurship, technological change, and economic growth, specifically within the contexts of knowledge sharing and inter-organizational learning. As one of the key dynamics behind the knowledge economy, organizational learning informs our understanding of knowledge transfer between organizations. Heterogeneous experience yields better learning outcomes than homogenous experience, and knowledge diffusion spreads heterogeneous experience across organizations.[63][90] Diffusion of innovations theory explores how and why people adopt new ideas, practices and products. It may be seen as a subset of the anthropological concept of diffusion and can help to explain how ideas are spread by individuals, social networks, and organizations. Innovation policy, economic development initiatives, educational program endeavors, and entrepreneurial incubation and acceleration could all be informed by organizational learning practices.


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Zeke is a highly educated, once-homeless man who describes himself as a "walking outburst." Judith, a self-described "seeker of knowledge," is a writer who decides that his life would make a great feature for The New York Times Magazine. As the story progresses and their worlds collide, Zeke and Judith discover the price of history, sacrifice, and legacy. Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson brings us a provocative, daring, and immensely powerful drama about America's relationship to race—and the power of hope and possibility in all of our lives.
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Duck Dynasty, A&E's reality show about a family that manufactures products for duck hunters, continues to grow in popularity. And fans of the show can now hear familiar and funny phrases from Willie with the Duck Dynasty Talking "Willie" Bank. This electronic bank plays Willie phrases and the ZZ Top song "Sharp-Dressed Man" while also keeping track of how much money you have. Place coins in the top of the bank and a phrase from the show will play. On the bank's display, you'll see how much money you put in and then how much money total is in the bank. If you don't have any money to put in the back, but you still want to hear some phrases, press the green button on the front of the bank's base. When it's time to retrieve your money, flip over the bank and turn the knob on the bottom to open the bottom and dump out your money. To reset the bank display, press and hold in the button.
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I just bought a Venus Fly Trap and I'll be the first to admit that I never had much luck growing them as a kid. Now that I'm older, I thought I'd give it another go.
I know it's getting cooler and they need to go into a dormant state, but how should I do this? Does it need sunlight during dormancy? What about humidity? If anyone has any tips or tricks for a newbie like me, I'd appreciate it!
It does not need light during dormancy, mine go in the fridge for the fall/winter.
In zip lock bags.
Use rainwater or distilled water ONLY, no tap or bottled waters.
I'd slowly get it used to outside temps then when it gets close to freezing put it somewhere like a basement or garage where the temps stay around 35-40 F.
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What are your climate conditions like? VFTs can handle light freezing lemps over the winter. If it is possible to left them go dormant outside, that is the best approach IMO. If it is too warm where you are at than the fridge trick does work. If folliage remains on the plant and does not die off completely, make sure it gets light, other than that, as stated, light is not really necessary. (If there are no leaves then light wont do much good afterall) Is this the first year you have had it? If you recieved it bare root and/or it is not fully acclimated yet then the argument could be made that allowing it to skip dormancy this season is beneficial. Personally, I often skip dormany my first year with a new VFT and allow it to focus on vegetative growth. I only do that first season, especially if it is recieve bare root.


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Is there a zero radius SS sink less than 10 inches deep?
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I would like a zero radius one bowl stainless steel sink but I can only find sinks that are 10" deep. I tried one out at a friend's house and it is too deep for me. Is there a manufacturer that makes one that is 8" or max 9" deep?
It is extremely easy to weld metal to make a zero-radius sink.
there are links to a couple that are less than ten inches deep (height).
It is extremely easy to weld metal to make a zero-radius sink.
Stainless or copper or any other metal.
The rounded sides and corners are what is hard to make. In practice.
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Hall injury update
ARLINGTON – Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall has a bruised right knee. His return is questionable. Washington can ill afford to lose Hall, who leads the team with four interceptions and is a big reason why the Redskins rank first in pass defense. Juston Tryon is Hall's backup. [Read More]
Disaster in the red zone
ARLINGTON – The Cowboys were driving for an apparent touchdown only to lose the ball on a Marion Barber fumble inside the red zone. It was Barber's third-straight carry and the sixth overall of the drive. London Fletcher forced the turnover and DeAngelo Hall recovered. Hall was shaken up on the play after being tackled […] [Read More]
Same-old Garrett
ARLINGTON – Marion Barber opens the game with a 5-yard run after taking a pitch from Tony Romo. So what does Jason Garrett do on second down? A pass, naturally, to Jason Witten for no gain. Just 10 more running plays and Garrett will match the number that he called last week in the loss […] [Read More]
Cowboys go old-school with anthem
ARLINGTON – B.J. Thomas, who has a No. 1 hit for the first four weeks of 1970 with "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," sang the national anthem. Wade Phillips has a whimsical look on his face while Thomas sang. Wade is probably the only person on the Cowboys sideline old enough to appreciate Thomas' […] [Read More]
'Skins sporting all-burgundy look
ARLINGTON – In addition to their burgundy-and-gold jerseys, the Redskins are sporting burgundy-and-gold pants. It's not my favorite look. Too college or even high school for my taste. The Cowboys are in their usual uniforms. They'll have a throwback look on Thanksgiving, though. [Read More]
Washington will be without Haynesworth
ARLINGTON – Albert Haynesworth, the Redskins' $100 million defensive tackle, is inactive after missing every practice last week with an ankle injury. The news was first reported by the team's flagship radio station's Twitter feed. With Haynesworth out, Kedric Golston will start. Golston is a fourth-year player from Georgia. [Read More]
Will the yellow flags fly again today?
ARLINGTON – There were a lot of disappointing aspects to last week's loss at Green Bay, including a return to the undisciplined style of play that hampered the Cowboys earlier in the season. It was so bad that Orlando Scandrick had two during the 15-play series that gave Green Bay a 10-0 lead. The penalties […] [Read More]
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Ad for a "Fight Club" Blue-Ray DVD ran afoul of Facebook's ad regulations by displaying user content within banner space.
In mid-November, EyeWonder created a banner ad for Fox Home Entertainment's "Fight Club" Blu-Ray DVD release with a unique Facebook tie-in. The new format used Facebook's Connect APIs to let users insert their Facebook content into a Fight Club video clip directly within the rich media banner.
The application violated a Facebook advertising restriction and was taken down after a short time -- the first such occurrence at Facebook Connect, according to Malorie Lucich, a Facebook spokeswoman. "Ads can't display user data, such as name or profile or photo," she said. "It's permissible to post user content on a standalone site, but not within an ad."
The distinction is something marketers must take into account before they utilize Facebook Connect.
Lucich said Facebook is an open platform that is widely used, but when marketers violate a regulation the site intervenes. "We get in touch with the developer and work with them to get in compliance or we remove the ad. We allow them to continue using the restricted material on a standalone site," she said.
The Fox Home Entertainment ad was an EyeWonder unit created by Moxie Interactive. After it launched, Mike Rosner, EyeWonder's SVP of global sales, said it was the first time Facebook Connect has been used to play an ad. "Instead of taking the assets and pushing them out in a widget, we used personal content to pull it in," he said. "You log into Facebook, it goes through the pictures and the next time through it pulls your name and pulls you into the ad. Users love to see their own content, so it's a very engaging experience."
But the execution didn't fly with Facebook, which publishes a long list of advertising regulations, including one that says, "Your ads may not display user data, such as user names or profile photos, whether that data was obtained from Facebook or otherwise."
Rosner originally said EyeWonder was anxious to use the application with other clients, but now that idea is on hold. An EyeWonder spokeswoman declined to comment further. "We don't want to go into what happened in the past. We want to take a fresh approach with Facebook; they're a strategic partner," she said.
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Share photos, catch up with the news, send e-mails, read maps... Rhodri Marsden tests the new internet tools for phones
Wednesday 21 February 2007
The 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona last week was visited by 55,000 people, all keen to see which emerging mobile-phone technologies might soon come our way. Exhibitors tantalised with the possibility of videos of sports events being streamed direct to mobiles; of ticketing systems that read barcoded tickets sent direct to handsets; and of the thrill of phone-based internet dating - all driven by an inevitable increase in speeds up to the next generation of networks, known as 4G, at some point in the next decade.
But many new services are available right now. Until recently, connecting to the internet from your mobile was hampered by slow speeds and concerns about the bill, but T-Mobile and 3 are leading the way in the UK with their flat-rate "unlimited" packages for downloading data over the mobile internet. These don't yet offer the blazing broadband speeds we're used to at home, but a growing number of companies now offer neat applications that let your phone fully exploit the internet connections that most mobiles have these days.
These companies have realised that shoehorning normal web pages on to tiny screens isn't the best idea. Instead, these tools devote themselves to performing particular tasks such as looking at maps or magazines, listening to online radio stations, and sharing pictures and videos with friends and family.
Our table highlights the best services available now - they're speedy, efficient and designed to be genuinely useful. At last, there are good reasons to use the internet from your mobile.
What does it do?
ShoZu lets you upload pictures and video from your phone to websites such as Flickr and YouTube without using a laptop. You can share your snaps, back up your contacts and subscribe to ZuCasts - free video and audio clips from broadcasters.
Who would use it?
The intrepid explorer wanting to give friends and family continuous updates on the trip without having to haul a laptop up the Zambezi.
Best feature
You can shoot and upload in a couple of clicks. Some handsets let you receive comments and send replies.
ZuCasts are a bit of a red herring; do we really need a one-minute, audio-only, weekly highlights package of Desperate Housewives?
How can I get started?
From your home PC, sign up at www.shozu.com. You can use the service with a large range of camera-phones - the full list is available on the ShoZu website.
Is anything similar coming our way?
There's another application, called iMate, that lets your mobile perform the jobs you normally do on a computer. It's about to be released in the next few months, and it will allow you to access the contents of your home or work PC from your mobile.
What does it do?
The sister application to its desktop equivalent provides maps, satellite images and driving directions. It can't do sat-nav, but you can lose the A to Z.
Who would use it?
Anyone who can't afford sat-nav, or is sick of having road maps that pile up under the seats of their cars, getting dog-eared and covered in fragments of crisps. However, as the warning states when you launch the program: "Do not use while driving."
Best feature
Neatly designed; finds optimum routes in seconds. Currently offers traffic information in US metropolitan areas; UK users are keeping fingers crossed for this service.
The speed of your phone's connection can make zooming and scrolling through the maps a bit laborious; there's a good chance your patience will snap and you'll grab that old road-map and spread it on the bonnet.
How can I get started?
Type www.google.com/gmm into your mobile phone's web browser and it will download. Works on most Java-enabled (J2ME) mobile phones, and some BlackBerries.
Is anything similar coming our way?
As GPS facilities get included within handsets, Google Maps will start to offer the ability to pinpoint your location. But for now, this extra feature works only on the Samsung Helio.
What does it do?
This keeps track of any RSS feeds (new updates to your favourite web pages or blogs), so that you can keep up to speed on the go.
Who would use it?
The information junkie, or the news-hungry commuter on the bus or train. Blog obsessives have a two-way option; not only can they read the latest blogs, but they can upload their own.
Best feature
It allows you to see summaries of all articles, skipping ones you don't want and reading the ones you do in full. Articles can be e-mailed to friends.
To subscribe to a new feed, you have to go to the Litefeeds site, log into your account, add it and then relaunch the application - all a bit long-winded.
How can I get started?
Can be downloaded free at www.litefeeds.com from your phone's web browser.
Is anything similar coming our way?
RSS (the system that brings you updates to web pages and blogs) is also the driving force behind podcasts; as mobile companies start to reassure us that we won't get punished for large downloads, these, too, will start whizzing down our data connections.
What does it do?
It allows more than 16,000 "shoutcast" internet radio stations to be played over your mobile. There's a list of them at shoutcast.com, and the content on offer ranges from bluegrass to breakbeat to Bible readings.
Who would use it?
Music buffs sick of their own iPod playlists or the lame radio stations on their phone's FM radio. This allows you to hear the musical kicks from the eclectic record collections of the amateur DJ.
Best feature
Simple interface - just choose your station and go. Many phones have a built-in speaker (though of the "builder's knackered transistor" quality) but you can switch to headphones.
Importing new stations from the Shoutcast website isn't very intuitive. If you listen all day, your mobile provider might get shirty about the volume of data, and the bills may add up.
How can I get started?
Free download from www.tiny url.com/jfa5x; only for smartphones - Nokia models, but some Samsung and Siemens. Go to www.s60.com/ life/s60phones.
There was a number of more sophisticated mobile-based radio exhibits at 3GSM, including Visual Radio and MobiTV, while the idea of mobile TV services is being floated by BT's Movio service.
Many people choose Gmail as their webmail service. This rather cute mobile client offers many features of the normal Gmail; searching, composing, forwarding and replying.
Anyone who depends on e-mail daily, and is sick of wrestling with the settings and clumsy interface of the built-in e-mail program on their phone.
Best feature
It's a masterpiece of economical design, with a clear interface and single keystrokes for searching, replying, deleting and marking spam.
Hardly any. The ability to label and file your e-mails would add the icing to the cake, but it's very hard to fault.
How can I get started?
Free download from www.gmail.com/app for certain Java devices - the site will determine your model and install the correct version. See tinyurl.com/24ecy7 for FAQ.
Is anything similar coming our way?
Yahoo!'s Go service will be rolling out across Europe in March, and will offer user-friendly e-mail and instant messaging services.
What does it do?
Offers free subscriptions to mini publications from more than 60 sources, including BBC News, NME, GQ, OK!, Time Out and Cricket 365. To minimise the time spent online, and keep bills down, your updates are downloaded in one quick hit, so you can read them later.
Who would use it?
Mag addicts who haven't got any change in their pockets and could do with something to read on the train; and those who can't bear to read poorly designed websites on their phones.
Best feature
The magazines are beautifully laid out, and it's easy to navigate. Subscribing is simple, and the mags download quickly.
Some are a bit short on content. The application can manage RSS feeds too, but it has to be set up via a computer, and it took some effort to get it working properly.
How can I get started?
It works on more than 75 mobiles, including Nokia, Ericsson and Motorola handsets, and can be downloaded via www.mobizines.com/start.
Is anything similar coming our way?
As data rates improve towards the Holy Grail of 4G in the next decade, there'll be a shift towards downloading radio and TV shows, too; Apple's iPhone may well be at the forefront.
What does it do?
This lets you make free calls to friends who use Skype, GTalk and MSN online phone services. You can also use it for free text-chat. Call landlines and mobiles worldwide cheaply. It cost me 1p a minute to call a friend in America on his mobile.
Who would use it?
The non-stop talker who longs for their free online phone calls when they're out and about; the cost-conscious businessman or woman who resents having to fork out huge amounts for international calls from their mobile.
Best feature
It neatly dovetails with your existing phone address book, allowing you to choose between making calls on your normal tariff, or via SkypeOut.
The text-chat client is slightly cumbersome because of the limitations of the keypad, although SMS-addicted teenagers will probably find it a cinch. The time lag during voice conversations is just about bearable.
How can I get started?
Free download from www.fring.com. Available for higher-end Nokia handsets - see www.fring.com/download for full details.
Is anything similar coming our way?
VoIP feels more like a neat trick than something really usable, but faster networks will revolutionise voice communication from mobiles.
What does it do?
Sometimes you just have to check the internet. Through various clever tricks, Opera Mini renders most web pages readable on your handset, where your phone's built-in browser would probably struggle.
Who would use it?
The pub-quiz cheat furtively connecting to Wikipedia; the commuter trying to check disruption on public transport; even a bit of emergency online banking can be completed without much trouble.
Best feature
A neat interface, combined with handy search boxes for online dictionaries, eBay, Technorati and other online destinations.
You're never going to be able to condense a web page down to the size of a mobile phone screen without compromises; some pages take some deciphering.
How can I get started?
Free download by visiting www.operamini.com. It works on most phones that can run Java mobile applications - that's most phones made in the last five years.
Is anything similar coming our way?
Apple's new Safari-style browser (for S60 phones) is supposed to come bundled with some new models within the next six weeks.
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Rua Oscar Freire, 1948
Sao Paulo, 05409-011
Phone: (55) 11 21374700
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»A Queijaria
A Queijaria is a testament to Minas Gerais' cheese making tradition. This store features over 70 fine varieties of cheese that are hand-selected by owner Fernando Oliveira on his travels across Brazil. Some of the specialties include the queijo from the Canastra region. Pick up a regional cheese to pair with your wine, or as a unique souvenir to take back home.
»Maria Brigadeiro
Dedicated wholly to the Brazilian dessert, brigadeiro, Maria Brigadeiro is located in Pinheiros neighborhood of São Paulo. Established in 2007 by gourmet baker Juliana Motter, the store takes large and small orders for many different varieties of the confection. Ranging from classics like dark chocolate, milk chocolate to the nuttier pistachio or almonds, from the fruitier orange or mango to the more exotic sesame flavor and even the Indian masala flavor, you can take your pick from over forty different versions of brigadeiros. All products are hand-made, using the best ingredients available which reflects in every bite of the favorite Brazilian bonbon from Maria Brigadeiro.
»Livraria da Vila
The Livraria de Vila was designed on the site of a two-story home by Brazilian architect, Isay Weinfeld who has also designed wonders like The Fasano Hotel. A book store that has become a landmark in "form follows function" style of architecture, the design helped the bookshop to accommodate more books than it would have otherwise. Completed in 2007, the highlight of the store is its revolving door that is made up entirely of bookcases. Fascinating to look at, the Livraria de Vila is frequented by not only avid readers but also architecture enthusiasts.
»Galeria Arte Brasileria
Established in 1924, Galeria Arte Brasileria is probably older than most such establishments in the city and is still going strong. The delightful store has put its heart into arts and crafts that come only from Brazil. From hammocks and sculptures to paintings and folk art, you'll find everything to be uniquely Brazilian. Reflective of the number of years they've been around, you're most likely to find exquisite and rare pieces here.
Cavalera recently opened its outlet at the Oscar Freire. This quaint store of designer accessories, shoes, clothes and bags is a must-visit for all the shopaholics. The store is spacious with enticing collections for both men and women.
»Amir Slama
In Brazil, the place to be is the beach. Stroll the sands in style with bikinis from famed designer Amir Slama, whose work has been featured in such prestigious events as New York Fashion Week. The versatile styles are crafted using a number a different fabrics to fit a variety of people and styles. Slama designs beachwear for both men and women.
Brazilian native and fashion stylist, Tufi Duek, extends his passion for style by way of Forum. With the brand's logo coined by Mauricio de Oliveira, its flagship store was launched in 1987. The trendy boutique ups Rue Oscar Freire's trend quotient by matching addresses with international powerhouses like Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Marc Jacobs, and Salvatore Ferragamo. The unrivaled collection features a plethora of stylish bags, shoes, belts, sunglasses, eye-gear, lingerie and perfume. With outlets across the country, the label is a popular favorite among celebrities and trendsetting global icons.
»Clube Chocolate
Clube Chocolate is a glitzy multi-storeyed building that is a tourist attraction in itself. The structure is a mélange of concrete, wood, steel and stone, with haute couture displays. Inside, a collection of street denims, chic party dresses, knee-high boots, home decor, pottery, sculptures, toys and accessories greets you. The architecture of Clube Chocolate is noteworthy for its innovatively designed windows and play of colors. Local and international designers are well represented here.
»Lita Mortari
Lita Mortari is known for classy and elegant partywear for women. Located in Rua Bela Cintra in Jardins, which is lined with niche, upscale brands, the store features gorgeous dresses made from finest fabrics that will dazzle any soiree. Having four stores across the city, Lita Mortari is easily one of the best designer clothing brand for cocktail dresses.
»Juliana Benfatti
With a collection of antiques that date as far back as the 18th Century, Juliana Benfatti is an antique collector's delight. A family-run store, it is known for its rare and eccentric pieces from many parts of the world. Artistic bronze bowls, elegant wall brackets, colorful table lamps and sophisticated crystal boxes all form a part of the collection at this store.
»Mercadinho Chic
Marcedinho Chic is one part craft fair and one part boutique at the retail-heavy intersection of Rua Oscar Freire and Rua Haddock Lobo. The twenty four stalls inside the market space brim with an assortment of accessories, clothing, jewelry and more, some stands representing more established independent brands while others simply showcase the work of a local craft maker. The selection frequently shifts at Mercadinho, so guests who are on the fence about a purchase ought to think long and hard about it before returning to find the item, if not the whole stall, replaced by something new. Created by Jair Mercanzini, Mercadinho Chic is a top-notch spot to stock up on one-of-a-kind local souvenirs and crafts.
»Livraria da Vila
Livaria da Vila at Alameda Lorena is one of the multiple outlets across Brazil. It houses an extensive collection of books, ranging from fiction, culture and theory titles (mostly in Portuguese) which are sure to please every reader. The bookstore is designed by the architect Isay Weinfeld, and he has been successful in creating a monument for literature. The store is divided into various sections depending on the genres. It also features a auditorium for lectures and readings. If you are a book lover, you are sure to have a great time.


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TravelPod Member ReviewsPark Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam
Stayed here two nights before heading home from our honeymoon. Friendly and courteous staff (and very helpful). Nice looking decor, ELEVATORS, clean lovely rooms. Right off of Tram 2 line on the edge of Vondelpark.
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I lovin it!!!
Perfect location and great staff!!!. I'd stayed here for three nights and I had a superb stay. The hotel is situated in the chique neighbourhood 'Oud Zuid' and you can find the famous Vondelpark on the backside of the hotel. With tram 2, you will be within 10 minutes at the 'Leidseplein'. I found a room for 69 euro at the internet and it was worth. The rooms are nice and well decorated. The best thing of the hotel is the staff. They are very friendly and speak great english. I will stay here again!!!
Could be better
Well where do I start - firstly with the positives I suppose. Hotel was nicely situated out of town but with excellent trams into town regularly (no 2).
The nearby and surrounding area's lovely and very classy and Vondelpark is on your doorstep.
Staff in the hotel were great and the bar area very cosy and comfortable.
The 2nd building on the right looked nice and we did think about upgrading but it was an extra �50 and we were only staying 3 nights so decided not to, in hindsight I wish we had.
On the negative - our rooms were an eyesore, purple walls and Orange cupboards with formica tops and the most hideous and bizarre Black leopard spotted carpets, all very dated and not at all relaxing. the bathrooms, although adequate, were also hideous Orange, I have stayed in FAR better 3 stars than this.
The worst thing of all by far was the constant smell of what I can only describe as sewerage, not in our room but in all the corridors.
We also had no iron, minibar, room service or decent hairdryer just some ancient useless thing in the bathroom that took you 3 hours to dry your hair !
All in all not terrible but is seriously let down by the older side of the building, if you want to stay in a good area out of town but on a budget maybe this is the hotel for you but be sure you don't get one of the old rooms on the left side.
Don't think we'll be back.
An Ideal Hotel for your stay in Amsterdam
Me and 12 mates booked into this hotel in February 2004 and can say we made the right choice.
The staff are really friendly and can speak great English.
It is a bit far from the town centre but the number 2 tram and taxi's r reasonably price.
The rooms are clean and spacious and the onsite bar is perfect to start your night out.
We loved it so much we r going back her on 10th Feb 2005
Absolutely wonderful, great value for money!!! Read review trust me!
Having booked a trip to Amsterdam with my friend through Thomas Cook me and my friend thought we had arranged all needed for our new years trip to Amsterdam the sex and ganga capital of the world. Well two weeks before leaving a call from Thomas Cook told us we had to change hotel and stay in the Ramada Hotel & Suites. After reading reviews about the hotel i rang them back complaining saying it was based to far from the Central Dam Square and other attractions. Well Thomas Cook couldnt do anything (apparently) so that was that.
On arrival to hotel we couldnt check in until 2 o'clock although they locked away our luggage in a safe room while we went and did some sight seeing until two. Using public transport was great and convienient with the #2 tram/strippenkart stop 100 metres away named Emmastraat. A tram day rider is a bargain at 6 euro's a piece containing 24 hours use ! This hotel is close to the Ryksmuseum (exuse spellings) and Leidsepleine being only a few stops away. This tram carries on to Dam square (close to the redlight district) the stop after the one called Spui. Trams start running early and stop late 1 am.
Anyway more about the hotel its based near the Vondelpark and once found very easy to remember where situated. Staff were wonderfully pleasent and helpful. They serve a free breakfast in the mornings from 8 am to 10 am. i cant comment on that as i wasnt up in time so the local BK and Maccy D's was a fair shout. Rooms are kept very warm and cleaned daily by Chambermaids. Kept wonderfully tidy and clean. This hotel was a pleasure to stay at with the Hoffbar (on site bar) where you can get a drink next to a open fireplace. Would reccommend very strongly this hotel to all maybe expecially couples. Absolutely delightful and lovely overview of this great value for money 3 star hotel.
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Couple of weeks ago i checked their own web and found a room for 52 Euros, so i sent a fax and e-mail from my office requesting this price for 5 nights = they never replied!!! Ten days later i check their own web again, the price was now 65 Euros!!! wow!!! I say to myself ok, still a good deal! I call the hotel and first of all I explain that I sent them a fax and an e-mail requesting info for reservation = the woman said they were experiencing problems with their fax and internet!!! wow again!!! So I tell her I want 5 nights and she tells me its 80 Euros/night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not 52 ten days ago, not 65 today according to their own web, but yes sir, 80 Euros and she confirmed to me that's the best offer they have! I thanked her and said goodbye!
These cheats are not for me, they should be ashamed, they are racists and money-lovers!
They have two buildings at the Ramada suites and we were also upgraded to the AMS Hofpark next door which is a 4 star (comfortable 3 star I would say). We arrived at about 6pm and the ramada part of the hotel was full. We were happy with that - the room was large and comfortable with big windows and the bathroom had a large bath and good shower. It is about 10mins walk from the museums but the tram (no.2) was extremely convenient. There were some nice restaurants around the hotel - ask at reception - they have a breakfast room and some snacks but no restaurant although we did see some pizzas arrive for guests.
Recommend if you want comfort, quiet and to be a bit out of the centre.
Highly satisfied
On arrival we were upgraded from an ordinary double room to a large business class room with A/C in adjacent building without asking for it and without any extra charges. Regularly it would've been an extra 25 euros. Very satisfactory!
10-15 minutes easy walking to the art museums, alternatively a few minutes by tram (stops right by the hotel). We had no problem finding parking space on the street right outside the hotel at about 10 euros a day. Strangely it costs about 18 euros a day to park in a nearby back street. The hotel breakfast is rather expensive, but with a coffee/tea making kit in the room and a catering shop just across the street, we had all we needed in the morning for just a few euros.
Very good Hotel !
We spend 4 days in Amsterdam and 3 nights at the Ramada Hotel and Suites. This hotel was very nice: the room was very cosy and clean and the location quite practical: the center was not far (10 min with tram every 10/15min), the near Vondelpark is nice for a walk and the neighbourhood is quiet and good . To sum up, an excellent place to sleep and to enjoy Amsterdam and its attractions.
I loved it
I was at this hotel over New Years. The staff was extremely nice, except for one sarcastic man that asked if I knew how to use the phone to call the front desk. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. I was in the second building (the one without the reception area) and in what appeared to be the basement. My room was extremely contemporary and very cozy. I had a wonderful bathroom. Glassed in shower, huge tub, very spacious. I recommend that if you stay at this hotel, ask for the old Hofpark Residence side. It is much better than the original hotel itself. It was not centrally located, but it sufficed for a good nights sleep because it is very quiet. There was easy access to the number 2 tram that takes you to Leidesplein (great starting point for exploring the city). I was in Amsterdam for 5 days and enjoyed every minute of it. When I return I am definitely going to return to this hotel. A must for your visit is to go to the Dam and red light district. Great discos and wonderfully nice people.
Friendly staff but slightly out of the way
My friend and I stayed at the AMS Hofpark and Residence Hotel from 12-14 March 2004. There are actually 2 seperate buildings to this hotel - we stayed in the one on the right hand side. The hotel is situated in a residential area, so is fairly quiet and is ideal if you want to get away from the crowd. The staff on reception were polite and spoke great English - very impressed. If using public transport, you will need to catch the number 2 tram from outside Centraal train station, which is a 15-20 minute journey. We found it really useful purchasing a 24 hr ticket, which allows you to use both buses and trams. The room that we stayed in was clean and spacious. We had asked for a room with a double bed and found that we had 2 single beds that were simply pushed together. The shower in the bathroom was a little fiddly and there wasn't a shower curtain so be careful, or else the whole place could get flooded (There was a bath, but I personally don't like having baths when I stay in hotels). The trouser press was a bit of a joke as it would merely warm up the trousers as appose to press them (great if your legs were feeling cold!). When visiting Amsterdam, make sure to visit Leidesplein and Dam Square. Here you will find all you need such as coffee shops, souvenior shops, restaurants and a great nightlife.
Amsterdam is a beautiful city and since we only stayed for a weekend, found it impossible to explore more. The one thing I found hard getting used to, were the large amount of cyclists and trams. They all had a habit of creeping up on you from behind without warning - so beware!
All in all, the hotel I stayed at was ok, but I doubt I would stop here again, as would prefer to stay somewhere more centrally located, nearer to Centraal train station.
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