This holiday season instead of lining the pockets of billionaires by buying gifts on Amazon "because it's convenient", support small businesses, artisans and artists near you. Many of them are struggling in this challenging economy to keep their doors open. YOU can help.
Ich weine! Mein absoluter Lieblingsbäcker geht in Ruhestand. Einer der ganz wenigen lokalen Einzel-Bäckereien macht zu. #Wuppertal Natürlich nach den Jahren - von denen ich immerhin gute 20 Kunde sein durfte - zu verstehen, aber ich werde sie vermissen. #ölberg#MirkerQuartier#buylocal
Ein Foto zeigt ein weißes Blatt Papier, das an einer Wand hängt. Das Papier hat eine Reihe von Löchern entlang der oberen Kante, die darauf hindeuten, dass es aufgehängt wurde. Auf dem Papier steht in schwarzer Schrift folgender Text: „Liebe Kundinnen und Kunden, nach fast 35 Jahren schließen wir am 31.10.2025 unsere Bäckerei, um uns in den wohlverdienten Ruhestand zu verabschieden. Wir danken Ihnen für Ihre Treue und für die schöne Zeit, die wir mit Ihnen verbringen durften. Ihre Bäckerei Stollenwerk Hans Dieter u. Ute Stollenwerk u. unsere geschätzte Frau Gaby Önder“. Der Hintergrund ist verschwommen und zeigt einen dunklen Bereich.
Let’s back our own EU Tech industry. At & The Big Fish, we’re exploring a move to European IT solutions, like; • TUXEDO OS (instead of Windows) • ONLYOFFICE (instead of Microsoft Office) • Nextcloud Hub, EU-hosted (instead of Google Drive) Admittedly a bit opportunistic and I know large organizations can’t pivot like ...
Just had the loveliest experience while getting my watch strap resized at Silver Phoenix in Bray. They’re a tiny, independent two-person jewellers – Jolita and Martin – and they took such care (Martin resized it three times and did a micro-adjustment and then undid it until we found the perfect fit).
In a world of faceless corporations you forget sometimes how lovely people can be.
So if you’re looking for jewellery, a watch, wallet or pen (or repairs/sizing/etc.), give them a shout and support a tiny local business that’s been going for five years now.
Today’s "economic blackout" in the U.S. began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger.
@CNN reports: "Experts on consumer boycotts and corporate strategy are dubious that it will make a dent in the bottom lines of the massive companies it targets, let alone the vast U.S. economy."
Day 17 of 30 Days of Local Food: The Craft Gin Trail
I couldn’t decide which of local gin distiller to highlight for my 30 days, so I’m lumping them all in today. Distilling is one of this part of the world’s oldest industries, and this area is home to some historically significant ones (Seagram’s). Regulation changes brought in a new crop of craft distillers. I visited many of them this summer. Each has their own takes on my favourite spirit, and most have other spirits on the go (whisky, rum, voddy, etc) as well as premixes.
Silver Fox Distillery - 7999 Wellington Rd 109, Arthur
Elora Distilling Company - 102 Metcalfe St, Unit 4, Elora,
Dixon's Distilled Spirits - 355 Elmira Road north, Unit 106, Guelph
John Sleeman and Sons/Spring Mill Distillery - 43 Arthur Street S, Unit A, Guelph
Junction 56 - 45 Cambria Street Stratford
Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery - 1271 Reidsville Rd., Ayr
Mann's Distillery - 581 West Street, Brantford
European CEOs are starting to publish their intentions to use EU products ( www.linkedin.com )
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European CEOs are starting to publish their intentions to use EU products ( www.linkedin.com )
cross-posted from: ...
European CEOs are starting to publish their intentions to use EU products ( www.linkedin.com )
Let’s back our own EU Tech industry. At & The Big Fish, we’re exploring a move to European IT solutions, like; • TUXEDO OS (instead of Windows) • ONLYOFFICE (instead of Microsoft Office) • Nextcloud Hub, EU-hosted (instead of Google Drive) Admittedly a bit opportunistic and I know large organizations can’t pivot like ...