Category Archives: Bits and pieces

Pysanka, Easter egg

Posted on April 7, 2007 by bengt

I got a link to the PYSANKY SHOWCASE in a maillinglist. Ukrainian Pysanky (Easter eggs) is an ancient form of Ukrainian folk art. There are some very beautiful eggs at that site. Wikipedia has an interesting article about Pysanka where … Continue reading →

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Beautiful wallpapers

Posted on April 6, 2007 by bengt

Beautiful Free Wallpapers has a collection of beautiful and free nature wallpapers.

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Molinari Sambuca Extra

Posted on March 30, 2007 by bengt

Today I got some Molinari Sambuca Extra. Sambuca is an anise-flavoured, usually colourless liqueur. The classic way to drink Sambuca is “con la mosca”: Served straight up with 3 coffee beans. Those three coffee beans represent health, wealth, and happiness. … Continue reading →

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Midzone and Artzone

Posted on March 17, 2007 by bengt

March 14 I was at Midzone for the opening of an art exhibition. It was also the launch of Konstzonen (Artzone) which is a gallery in the office. The artist is Anders Adèrn from Malmö. I like this concept, mixing … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh and Amsterdam

Posted on March 9, 2007 by bengt

When in Amsterdam we went to the Van Gogh Museum. This museum has the world´s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh: more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters as well as van Gogh´s own collection of Japanese prints. … Continue reading →

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Rembrandt and Amsterdam

Posted on March 8, 2007 by bengt

I have been in Amsterdam and while there we went to Rijksmuseum – National Museum of Art and History. While the restoration of the main building is underway, the Rijksmuseum displays the crème de la crème of its permanent collection … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Plethora of Tests

Posted on March 8, 2007 by bengt

Are you keen on doing tests, for fun or more serious ones? Then go to A Virtual Plethora of Tests where there are links to tests related to Personality, Intelligence, Knowledge, Emotional, Games, Exams and Psychology.

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Amsterdam

Posted on March 5, 2007 by bengt

Last week I was in Amsterdam for an SAP event. It was the 6th SAP International Utilities Conference 2007, around 1500 attending. The conference was Wednesday to Friday at the RAI Exhibition and Congress Center. Thursday it was Celebration Night … Continue reading →

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Balboa Park

Posted on February 19, 2007 by bengt

Balboa Park was mentioned in a discussion at Yahoo! Groups. On their website it says: Balboa Park – the nation’s largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on February 18, 2007 by bengt

The Chinese New Year starts on February 18 this year. It is the year of the Boar. The boar brings a year of goodwill to all with an excellent climate for business. Learn more about the Chinese New Year at … Continue reading →

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