BLOGGING

WIM’s DESK
This weekend I’ll be sending E-mail’s to my customers giving them a link to this BLOG. Thanks to those who have clicked on the link.

I really think that BLOGGING is going to become a useful tool for business and private use. A diary, photo album, catalogue whatever. Web sites have their place but most are stagnant pages. BLOGS are alive and easy to use and the bonus is they’re FREE! I’m hoping that in time, I’ll know exactly what my customers want and that I’ll be able to supply that information.
Click the heading to get your own BLOG

My LEXICON section is a poor excuse for humour. The original plan was to post a daily cartoon strip but unfortunately even my matchstick men are expressionless squiggles without character.

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KNOW YOUR STAINLESS
What is "passivation"?
When the amount of chromium (in an iron matrix) exceeds 10 ½%, a complex chrome oxide forms instantaneously that prevents the further diffusion of oxygen into the surface and results in the "passive" nature of stainless steel and its resistance to oxidation (or corrosion). A chemical "dip" into 10% nitric acid plus 2% hydrofluoric acid bath will enhance the development of this "passive" oxide.

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SELF IMPROVEMENT
Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
We all have people with whom we have to work to get things done. Our ability to communicate with clients, customers, subordinates, peers, and superiors can enhance our effectiveness or sabotage us. Many times, our verbal skills make the difference. Here are 10 ways to increase your verbal efficacy at work: (One per day)
2. Slow down – People will perceive you as nervous and unsure of yourself if you talk fast. However, be careful not to slow down to the point where people begin to finish your sentences just to help you finish.

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NICKEL PRICE
LME Official Prices (US$/tonne) for 07 July 2005
CASH BUYER - $ 14625
CASH SELLER & SETTLEMENT - $ 14675
3 MONTHS BUYER - $ 14450
3 MONTHS SELLER - $ 14470
LME Official Opening Stock (in tonnes) NICKEL = 6594

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COMPUTER TIPS
Protect your files by using a screen saver password
Click Start, click Control Panel, double click Display
Selecting the On Resume, password protect will lock your computer when the screen saver is activated. When you begin working again, you will be prompted to type your password to unlock it.
Your screen saver password is the same as your logon password. If you do not use a password to log on, you cannot set a screensaver password.

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THE ASTUTE JAMMY LEXICON EXPLICATED
Avoid colloquial stuff.
Explained: Circumvent your informal Email.