A family restaurant's 'sorry' after diner finds finger slice
A diner found a piece of human flesh on his hamburger shortly after a restaurant worker
accidentally cut his finger, and a spokeswoman said the company was "very, very sorry."
A kitchen manager at the TGI Friday's injured himself and no one immediately realized he
had lost part of his finger while others rushed to help him.
"The manager was oblivious to the accident until he got to the hospital,"
the spokeswoman said. Another staff member served the plate to a customer,
who immediately spotted the piece of flesh. She said that the restaurant has been
in contact with the customer.
2 Have you experienced this kind of thing in a restaurant or other big place?
왜 이름은 오행 수리로만 짓는가?
사람이 태어날 때 가지고 있는 자리는 즉 사주는 하늘도 바꾸지 못합니다.
혹 종교인들이 하나님은 바꿀 수 있다고 착각을 하는데 바꿀 수 없는 우주 자체의 법이
곧 원칙이기 때문에 하나님도 마음대로 고칠 수가 없습니다.
제가 깨달은 자리로 말씀 드린다면 우주에는 불간섭의 원칙이 존재하는데
한 인간의 바꿀 수 없는 자리를 운명, 숙명 또는 사주라 하는데 그 자체의 자리를 100으로
볼 때 하늘에서 가지고 온 사주가 50%를 선천 운이라 하고 50%는 내가 이 땅에서 선택할 수
있는 극복할 수 있는 자리가 됩니다.
이 50%의 범위를 종교의 힘, 또는 이성분별력의 힘, 지식, 또는 스승이나 친구의 덕으로
인한 많은 운명개척의 힘을 기르고 또한 찾을 수가 있는 30%가 있고, 나머지 20%가 이름입니다.
절대 바꾸지 못한다면 속된말로 성인의 말씀이나 종교의 자리 도 소용이 없고 인간이 노력할
필요도 없는 것입니다.
그러기에 사주가(서교 : 천주교, 기독교에서는 예정론이라 하고 불가에서는 윤회라 하며
유교에서는 사필귀정이라 하고 속언에는 콩 심은데 콩 나고 팥 심은데 팥 난다하고 한문의
뜻글자로는 갈거(去)에 올래(來)이므로 거래라 하는 것입니다.
그래서 비중이 큰 사주가 첫째요.
둘째는 이름에 자리에 우주 본체의 기가
즉 요즘 과학에서 말하는 음파의 파동이 지배를 하기에
(양적으로는 소리에 파동이라 하고 음적으로는 기에 적용 이라고 함)
서교에서는 아멘, 할렐루야 불교에서는 나무아미타불, 옴마니반메훔 도교에서는 훔니함니사바하
등등이 모두 우주 본체의 자리에서 태동하는 소리에 기와 파동을 일으켜 우주의 사이클에 일체가
되는 작용을 하는 것입니다.
그것이 잘 맞을 때 우주와 나는 하나 즉 성경으로 표현하자면 하나님의 형상대로 만든 인간의
일체가 되는 것이고 불가로는 관세음보살 즉 [볼관]자, [인간세]자, [소리음]자 세상의 소리를
보아야만 부처의 자리에 가는 것입니다.
유교로 볼 때는 근치저신 원치 저물 즉 먼데 있는 것 볼 생각 하지 말고 가까운 네 몸이나 잘
보라는 뜻인데 우주는 오운육기이고 땅은 오대양육대주이고 사람은 오장육부 이니 삼위일체
동을 말합니다.
그러므로 성인들께서는 이름의 필요성에 대해 분명히 말씀 하셨고 민족종교 경전에도 이름에
대한 중요성을 누누이 강조 하셨으며 속언에도 말이 씨요, 이름값 한다는 말이 있습니다.
이름에 작용이 혹자는 1% 정도라 하고 또는 20%라 하고 구구한 학설이 있지만 제가 수많은
분들의 이름을 감명하고 작명, 개명하였는바 상황에 따라서는 8~90%의 엄청난 작용을 합니다.
설령 1% 작용만 한다 해도 우리에 인생의 여정에서 0.1초가 2등이 되고, 0.1점이 모자라서
낭패하는 일은 부지기수인바 그것도 꼭 아주 중요한 상황에서 그런 일이 일어납니다.
그럼 그 1%가 얼마나 중요한지 짐작이 가리라 믿습니다.
이름 그것 다 허구이고 1%의 덕만 본다고 하여도 연구할 가치가 있는 것입니다.
같은 이름이라도 년 운에 따라 가치가 달라지므로 오행 수리만 맞추는 이름은 때에 따라서는
아주 흉명이 되기도 합니다. 그래서 시대가 영웅을 만든 다는 얘기가 있는 가 봅니다.
이름 절대로 오행 수리가 전부가 아닙니다.
연구소(http://www.ildoname.com다.
Obsessed With 'Lucky' Words
By Choe Yong-shik
Contributing Writer
Korea’s two largest conglomerates Samsung and LG seem to have instituted a golden rule when it comes to developing new brand names. That is, all of their products have to start with the words _ ``any’’ or ``hi.’’ This concept has been widely used throughout the companies’ English branding activities for several years now. Industry insiders point out top management is often so attached to these iconic words as to strategically require certain brand
names to include such words.
Since the success of its laundry detergent known as ``Hi-Ti’’ since the 1960s, LG began applying the ``Hi’’ prefix to its other products. ``Hi’’ is now a household name at LG. ``Hi-Plaza’’ refers to the sales outlet for LG’s home electronics and household products. Window frames produced by LG Chem is known as ``Hi Chassis,’’ while its line of artificial marble tiles is known as ``Hi Macs.’’
LG Card recently introduced the ``Hi Pass’’ card which contains smart computer chips that allows drivers to pass the highway tollgate without stopping or slowing down. In the mid 1990s, LG put forth ``Hi-Media LG’’ as a brand slogan for its electronics products. It telephone and video players were, for example, branded ``HiPhone’’ and ``HiVideo,’’ respectively. The logistics arm of LG Electronics was recently spun off as LG HiLogistics.
The logic is that the ``hi’’ prefix is to imply high technology. This is similar to the logic behind the American beverage Hi-C, which is high in Vitamin C. However, there have been few usages of the prefix ``hi’’ to denote high-tech, except for maybe the term ``hi-fi’’ with regard to audio equipment. ``Hi’’ is more likely to be associated with the greeting or salutation, conveying a friendly _ but awkward _ message.
Since the success of its Anycall mobile telephone, the ``any’’ prefix has become a symbolic icon of Samsung subsidiaries. Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance offers ``Anycar’’ service while Samsung Credit Card has the ``Anypass’’ card for the settlement of public transportation fares for bus and subway.
Samsung Electronics’ service arm for its mobile phone users is known as the ``Anyclub.’’
``Anytime’’ is the name of Samsung Life Insurance’s package designed specifically for physical injuries, and the ``Anycare’’ health plan provides nursing assistance.
In addition, during the Winter Olympics in Turin last February, Samsung showcased ``Anyfilm,’’ a short cinematic production shot with its mobile phones, on the Internet.
Mutation of ``hi’’ and ``any’’ brands
``Hi’’ serves as little more than a simple greeting. ``Any’’ is simply an indefinite adjective that underscores ambiguity. The fact that these two words serve as the basis for some of LG and Samsung’s brand names is truly surprising.
Granted, the majority of the market for these products is domestic, and ``Koreanized English’’ is arguably more effective in Korea than correct English. Nevertheless, the companies should exercise more caution that the application of such a simple two-or-three word principle does not give rise to misunderstanding.
As a result of their success, the use of ``hi’’ and ``any’’ as product prefixes has mutated into a national social trend.
Today, LG’s dominant ``hi’’ position has been eroded by Hyundai which has fallen on the greeting format. Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance company’s best-selling automobile insurance package is named ``HiCar’’ while ``HiLife’’ is for a new life insurance instrument.
In addition, ``Hi-Mart’’ is one of the nation’s most successful purveyors of electronics; ``Hi-Living’’ is a consumer group second to Amway; ``Hi-Store’’ is a convenient store chain operating in train stations. ``Hi Seoul’’ is the slogan for the capital city.
“Any” Is Another Source of Inspiration
The Korean sportswear company ``LeCaf’’ is running an advertising series on television for its ``Anytime Sports’’ program. Lotte Confectionary unveiled the candy version of its immensely popular Xylitol gum called ``Anytime’’ candy. The fact that ``anytime’’ can never be an adjective makes its usage in product names even more awkward.
A private institute in my neighborhood devoted to nurturing successful candidates of the government civil service exam is called ``Anypass.’’
LG and Samsung both have marketing plans that include benefiting from the halo effect from the consistent usage of the prefixes ``hi’’ and ``any.’’ The practice itself stems from the Korean naming system in which siblings of the same gender often share part of the first name.
Aligning brand names along certain words is not unusual in the corporate world as seen in the case of the fast food giant McDonald’s with BigMac, McFlurry and McWing, but such is largely limited to when products are correlated.
Names like the iMac, iPod and iTunes of Apple Computer concisely reveal the vision and traits of the products and services and offer much insight in this regard.
Hence, while the etymological roots of the practice are not difficult to understand, Korean companies need to make better use of the prefix concept so that the name reveals more than just a family affiliation. In other words, there is no magic word that works a miracle anytime, anywhere and for anybody.
Choe is the author of the book, ``What’s Wrong With Korea’s Global Marketing?’’ and lectures on mass media at Sejong University in Seoul. _ ED.
04-03-2006 16:44
What's in a name anyway?
Associated Press
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Move over, Sin City. Someone in this town wants to build a community called Sinnerville.
The Campbell County Commission was scheduled to consider the final plan Tuesday for the 42-acre subdivision, named for its planner, Jason Sinner. The subdivision's name, not favored by a few, is expected to be a topic.
"I expect there would be some discussion on that," said Marilyn Mackey, commission chairwoman, who added she probably wouldn't choose to live in a place called Sinnerville. "However, the county really does not regulate the naming of subdivisions unless there's a conflict with another subdivision."
Public Works Director Mike Coleman said in November that commissioners were opposed to the name. But Sinner told the planning commission he's proud of his name and of his family, which includes George A. Sinner, who served as governor of North Dakota from 1985 to 1992.
Barb Doyle of Doyle Land Surveying, who worked with Sinner on Sinnerville, said she would fight any attempt at Tuesday's commission meeting to change the subdivision's name, pointing out that other subdivisions have taken on family names.
What's in a name?
Wednesday, 3 May 2006
What's in a name?
Well, when it comes to the age of Internet marketing, everything.
And Barrington Tops Tourism has been given three domain names for use on-line by Riverwood Downs to assist in the continued growth and expansion of the Barrington Tops as a tourist destination.
The gift includes the suite of names www.barringtontopstourism.com.au , www.barringtontopstourism.com and www.barringtontopstourism.net .
Gloucester Tourism Manager and Secretary to Barrington Tops Tourism Wendy Hughes said this very generous contribution from Riverwood Downs is really exciting and the new names will be used in marketing activities to increase traffic to the existing Barrington Tops site for the benefit of all local area operators.
Chief Executive Officer of Hunter Tourism, Andrew Fletcher said it is crucial that destinations provide consumers with access to a single comprehensive online resource for planning their visit. The team at Riverwood Downs, through this gesture, has made this all the more easy.
When Chris and Val Hall commenced the development of Riverwood Downs in 1980 they recognised the value of the Barrington Tops as a destination brand and set out to buy a property in this region.
One of their first initiatives was to negotiate with the NRMA to include Barrington Tops as a destination in their Accommodation Guides and also worked very closely with Midac Technologies to develop and promote the original Barrington Tops web site.
As part of the Barrington Tops brand building strategy, Riverwood Downs has demonstrated their commitment by active involvement with local government and other tourism operators, and has actively participated in all the local and regional Tourism Boards and Committees over a 20 year period. This culminated in Chris Hall, who is the former Chair of Barrington Tops Tourism, being recognised for his outstanding contribution to regional tourism with the prestigious award for Major Contribution to Regional Tourism by an Individual at the Hunter Region Tourism Operators Awards in 2004.
Part of Riverwood Downs success over the past 25 years has been tracking and evaluating its marketing activities and changing them in line with trends and developments in technology.
With the rise of the internet as a major marketing medium, Riverwood Downs continues to assess and register a stable of relevant web addresses including many variations on the Barrington Tops theme.
As part of its ongoing vision for the growth and expansion of the Barrington Tops as a tourism destination, at the monthly meeting on April 27, Riverwood Downs made a gift of three domain names to Barrington Tops Tourism
After 25 years of operation, in July 2005 Riverwood Downs changed hands when Chris and Val's daughters, Toni Hinshelwood and Rachael Carroll together with manager Amanda Howton, bought the resort.
New owners, Toni, Rachael and Amanda said they were very happy to donate the domain names to the local tourism network.
"Riverwood Downs will continue its long history of working closely with Barrington Tops Tourism in the promotion of the pristine Barrington Tops as a premier tourism destination."
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