WEEKLY BLOG COMMENTS No. 72
DATES:
2013/07/07 – 2013/07/14
ANALYST:
Domingo Trassens
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Dear
Friends:
During
the last week, one of the key questions was: “What is Justice?” Different
events gave elements to ask more than one time what happen when “Justice” is
mixed with political and religious factors and what kind of punishment deserves
who kills innocent people for extremist ideologies and making “terrorism” as
revenge of other wars and political conflicts.
The week
began with the news about the accident of the Korean airplane in San Francisco Airport and the Egypt’s events after the fall of
President Morsi, but in the domestic side, the press and a lot of politicians
were pending of the verdict of trial against George Zimmerman in Florida.
Nobody knows about the possible violent attitude of Trayvon
Martin against Mr. Zimmerman the night of his tragic death, but more than one
wanted the jury should say: “Guilty!” The jury said: "Not guilty!"
and big explosion came from both sides.
Other
case related with “What is Justice?” was the start of the trial against the
suspect of the Boston bombing attack was captured by
the police. According to his own words, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wanted to make justice for himself when with his
brother detonated two bombs in the end of the Boston Marathon.
The other trial that
started during the week was the Cleveland case against Ariel Castro - a
kidnapper – who had in captivity three women for approximately 10 years and has
being accused of rape, sexual abuse and killing (977 charges).
In
parallel with all these trials, the immigration reform was also headline during
the last few days due to the bill approved by the Senate entered to the House.
And again the “border security” and the amnesty to 11 million illegal
immigrants became the main issues of the debate.
Meanwhile,
Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security Secretary announced her resignation,
leaving the President Obama’s cabinet to be the president of the University of California system.
Outside
the country, in Moscow Airport, Mr. Snowden – the NSA’s leaker
- received offers of asylum from Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua, but now he is seeking a
temporary asylum in Russia because he doesn’t have valid
passport to travel to any of these Latin American countries.
In Europe, Germany stopped a proposal of resolution
of the EU banking authorities that wanted to have the “power” to close any
distressed bank across the euro-zone without agreement with national
regulators.
In the
United Nations, Malala (Malala Yousafzai) - the Pakistani schoolgirl who was
attacked by Taliban a year ago - addressed a speech to members of this
organization and a crowd of youngsters of different countries of world. She
claimed education rights for everybody. And she asserted: “the extremists are
afraid of book and pens” after Taliban had closed or destroyed 600 schools.
(Sources: 1.6)
In the
technology arena, two important analysts of the market – IDC and Gartner – commented
that the shipment of personal computers continues declining across the world.
They also informed that the Chinese Lenovo surpassed HP as leader of the world
PC market in the last quarter. (According to IDC in the second 2013 quarter the
world PC market declined 11.4% compared with a year ago. From the other side,
Gartner said the fall was 10.9% also compared with the second quarter 2012).
IDC
figures about the PC market share: (See Sources 1.4)
-
Lenovo: 16.7%.
- HP:
16.4%.
- Dell:
12.2%.
- Acer:
8.2%.
- ASUS:
6.1%.
- And
the Gartner numbers: (See Sources 1.5)
-
Lenovo: 16.7%
- HP:
16.3%
- Dell:
11.8%
- Acer:
8.3%.
- ASUS:
6.0%.
In other
news of technology industry, Microsoft announced a very important plan to
refocus its business under a new common strategy.
Now I
would like to share with you a series of comments posted by myself in the WSJ
Journal Community and PBS through Twitter during the last seven days about the
top news of the week.
The
comments are organized in the following sections:
- United States
- Europe
- The
World (Asia, Africa, Middle East…)
- Latin America
-
Education
-
Economy, Business, Technology.
DAT
July 14, 2013
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UNITED STATES
Subject: Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty of the murder of
Trayvon Martin in the city of Sanford a year ago.
During the last weeks, this case
became a political headline of the news due to some comments President Obama made when the black
young boy died fighting with Mr. Zimmerman due to a gunshot in 2012.
My Comment: A police
case with strong political connotations was closed on Saturday July 13 after
long deliberations. In Sanford, Florida,
a jury acquitted George Zimmerman of all charges in the death of Trayvon
Martin.
Now, we have to observe if all will be calm during the next
days, weeks and months. (After
we published this comment, across the country different groups showed
disappointment for the verdict.)
Meanwhile, will somebody with political stature make a
statement about the verdict? (2013/07/14) 6 Recommendations
Subject: The United States is seeking direct nuclear talks with Iran after a moderate clergyman leader won the presidential
elections weeks ago.
My Comment: After
decades of hostility, it is not prudent to go too fast to the negotiation
table. We have to observe the reactions of the new Iranian leader before we
assume compromises. (2013/07/13)
REPORT -
AIR DATE: July 12, 2013 - News Wrap: In Cleveland, Kidnapping Suspect Castro Faces 977 Charges
Subject: The trial against Ariel Castro started in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Castro faces 977 charges.
My Comment: The story says that Ariel Castro who
is accused of holding three women captive for 10 years is indicted of 977
charges.
In a world that
looks for justice, it has to be enough guilt in 4 main crimes:
1) Kidnapping,
2) Rape,
3) Sexual abuse,
4) Killing.
(By TWITTER)
(2013/07/13)
Subject:
Homeland Security Secretary
Janet Napolitano is leaving the federal government.
My
Comment: The departure of
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano takes place exactly at a key
moment.
The immigration bill is entering in the House where the discussion about border security and other issues related to immigration will be the target of hot disputes.
Probably Ms. Napolitano
doesn’t want to be in the center of the debate or President Obama prefers to
change the “pieces” on the board to avoid a domestic war with the opposition.
Meanwhile the former two terms Arizona Governor will enjoy her new academic mission. (2013/07/12)
Meanwhile the former two terms Arizona Governor will enjoy her new academic mission. (2013/07/12)
Subject:
Swiss banks are
dealing with the United States for tax information of American
citizens.
My
Comment: Approximately a
year ago, after a series of negotiations, the Swiss banks agreed to give
details of the transactions of German customers to Berlin with the purpose of detecting cases of tax evasion.
This case opened the door to other claims….
Why they will not
share the same kind of information with Washington?
In a short time,
nothing will be secret in this world. (2013/07/12)
PBS -
UPDATE AIR DATE: July 11, 2013 - Jury Hears Closing Arguments From
Prosecution in Trayvon Martin Murder Case
Subject:
(This story was
before the verdict). It talked about some political and racial organizations
pushed for the punishment of the murder of Trayvon Martin.
My Comment: From the beginning, this “police case” was
handled as a “political case” with racial connotations at a national level.
Now, it is impossible to change the direction.
The only element on
the table is that Trayvon Martin – a young black boy - is dead. It is
impossible to resuscitate him and learn if he really was a bad or good guy. But
he was killed by a white man with a gun.
For this reason,
George Zimmerman will be punished independently even if he is innocent or
guilty. (By TWITTER) (2013/07/12) 2 Recommendations
PBS -
CONVERSATION AIR DATE: July 11, 2013 - Rep. Raúl Grijalva: Strict Focus on Secure
Border Fences Is 'Naive Thinking'
Subject: When the immigration bill entered to the
House, Rep. Raúl Grijalva made comments against a strict border security.
My Comment: The new immigration reform is not only about
“secure border” but without an efficient “secure border” every 5 or 10 years we
will have 11 or more million of illegal immigrants asking for amnesty. (By
TWITTER) (2013/07/12) 12 Recommendations
Subject:
The U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hugel traveled
to Egypt after the military coup brought down the
government of President Morsi.
My
Comment: The visit of the
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hugel to Egypt and his meeting with General Abdel Fattah Al
Sisi several days after the coup was a risky movement.
If the new “process”
doesn't work properly, the eyes of the world will accuse the U.S. as co-responsible for the failure.
(2013/07/11)
PBS - ANALYSIS -
AIR DATE: July 10, 2013 - Alleged Boston Marathon Bomber Pleads Not Guilty to 30 Criminal
Charges
Subject: The trial against the Boston Marathon bomber
started in Boston.
My Comment: The news says that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev -
alleged Boston Marathon Bomber – pleaded: “Not Guilty”.
From the other side,
before he was captured, the young ethnic Chechen and Muslim – also according to
the news – wrote the following message: "The U.S. Government is killing
our innocent civilians. I can't stand to see such evil go unpunished. We
Muslims are one body. You hurt one, you hurt us all. Stop killing our innocent
people and we will stop."
When we compare the
“Not Guilty” statement with the previous statement, we immediately see the
inconsistency of the way of thinking and acting of Mr. Tsarnaev.
If Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
believes that he has the right to kill innocence people in revenge of others,
he has to say in front the court: “Yes, I am guilty of the Boston’s massacre. I accept the charges…”
Cowardice is not an
attribute of heroes. It is an attitude of criminals. (By TWITTER) (2013/07/11)
1 Recommendation
PBS - ANALYSIS
- AIR DATE: July 9, 2013 - Could Texas Turn Blue? Democrats and Republicans Both
See Lone Star Opportunity
Subject: Texan Governor Ricky Perry announced he will
not pursue reelection.
My Comment: Till now Texas is a “red state”. What can Democrats offer
to change the color in a short term? It doesn’t look like an easy change now.
They have to work looking ahead. (By TWITTER) (2013/07/10)
PBS -
POLITICS -- July 9, 2013 at 8:55 AM EDT - Rick Perry's Exit Unleashes
Texas-Sized Political Ambition - By: Christina Bellantoni
My Comment: The statement from Ricky Perry: “I remain
excited about the future and the challenges ahead…” shows that the Texas
Governor is thinking about new challenges (The White House?). (By TWITTER)
(2013/07/10)
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EUROPE
Subject:
Vatican freezes assets from a monsignor
who faces charges for money smuggling.
My
Comment: A signal that under
Pope Francis, the Vatican is changing.
During decades we read different news and comments about the corruption of members of the Vatican bank and other Catholic institutions who managed funds of the church and donors for humanitarian projects.
Now Monsignor Nunzio Scarano is in jail and the Vatican’s chief prosecutor froze his accounts at the Vatican bank after he was accused of participating in money smuggling activities. (2013/07/13)
During decades we read different news and comments about the corruption of members of the Vatican bank and other Catholic institutions who managed funds of the church and donors for humanitarian projects.
Now Monsignor Nunzio Scarano is in jail and the Vatican’s chief prosecutor froze his accounts at the Vatican bank after he was accused of participating in money smuggling activities. (2013/07/13)
Subject:
The Luxembourg
Prime Minister resigned for a corruption case but he plans to come back.
My
Comment: According to the
news, Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker is
resigning for a case of corruption, but he has the intention to return soon.
In the political
arena, the ambition of power is more important than ethics. Nobody wants to
take a step down when they make mistakes. (2013/07/10) 1 Recommendation
Subject:
Germany shot down a proposal of the EU
for distressed banks.
My
Comment: It is very
important that Germany stopped the European Commission’s proposal
for a single authority to close the euro-zone banks with problems.
The euro-zone authorities have to find a point of balance among their goals and the sovereign rights of the members of the community.
The euro-zone authorities have to find a point of balance among their goals and the sovereign rights of the members of the community.
Always the
mega-structures with a complete centralized power are like "Titanics"
without the flexibility of maneuvering in front the "icebergs" hidden
in the world of economy and finance. (2013/07/10) 2 Recommendations
Subject:
The European
Union regulators are suing Russia on automotive imports.
My
Comment: It is the first
time that we hear that the European Union sues Russia.
Frequently, the EU regulators take legal actions against American companies like Microsoft, Google and others. (2013/07/09)
Frequently, the EU regulators take legal actions against American companies like Microsoft, Google and others. (2013/07/09)
Subject:
A Russian leader
of the opposition is facing a possible jail sentence with courage after he
criticized hardly the politics of President Putin.
My
Comment: The Russian
opposition leader Alexei Navalny testifying in court is a good example of what
is “courage” in Russia.
If we compare Alexei Navalny with Edward Snowden, immediately we see the differences:
If we compare Alexei Navalny with Edward Snowden, immediately we see the differences:
- The Russian
opposition leader said: “I cannot run away”. He will face jail in his own
country for his ideals.
- Edward Snowden also talks about his ideals and conviction but hidden in another country and trying to escape from American justice. Mr. Snowden never showed the resolution to return to his country and testify in court. (2013/07/09)
- Edward Snowden also talks about his ideals and conviction but hidden in another country and trying to escape from American justice. Mr. Snowden never showed the resolution to return to his country and testify in court. (2013/07/09)
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THE WORLD (Asia, Africa,
Middle East…)
Subject:
In Egypt, since the Morsi’s government
crashed against the opposition and powerful institutions of the country, the
“deep state” rose like when President Hosni Murabak was forced to resign.
My
Comment: The “deep state” is
a good framework to generate revolutions and coups, but it cannot help to
deploy democratic systems because the “underground” movement doesn’t work in
public. They meet in secrecy assuming they have the right to decide what is
good or bad for everybody. (2013/07/13) 1 Recommendation
PBS - REPORT -
AIR DATE: July 11, 2013 - In Tahrir Square, Recent Protests Have Been Scene of Rampant
Sexual Assault – Part 1
My Comment: During violent riots, the Arab women cannot
expect “good manners” from men who grew up in the culture of “machismo” and the
subordination of woman. (By TWITTER) (2013/07/12) 1 Recommendation
PBS - REPORT - AIR DATE: July 11, 2013 - In Tahrir
Square, Recent Protests Have Been Scene of
Rampant Sexual Assault – Part 2
My Answer another member who doesn’t understand the
differences between the Muslim and western countries: The younger
generations are changing but slowly. Till now in Muslim countries, the Islamic
women are dominated by men.
Also in Europe, you can see how the
Arab and Turkish men treat the women.
We know about a series of testimonies of women raped by
their own husbands or attacked for "mafias" when they don't follow
the behavior of their countries. The sexual harassment is normal for these kinds
of people. (By TWITTER) (2013/07/12)
PBS - REPORT -
AIR DATE: July 9, 2013 - News Wrap: Toronto Hit With Flash Flooding, Widespread Power
Outages
Subject: During the last weeks, the bad weather
created serious problems in the east of Canada.
My Comment: This summer, flooding is epidemic. First,
the floods hit important historic cities of Germany and also the water generated serious
problems across Central and East Europe.
After that, the
famous French city of Lourdes and other locations of France were affected by floods.
Next, the flooding
hit some areas of the United States. Now Toronto suffers similar problems.
But water is not the
only problem related with the climate during this season. California, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona were hit by wildfires due to high
temperature and droughts. (By TWITTER) (2013/07/10)
Subject:
After the coup,
a provisional government began to rule Egypt.
My
Comment: According to the
news, the new Egyptian government is acting in a way to put the country in
order.
First, they must include the Muslim Brotherhood in the negotiations despite this group doesn’t want to cooperate.
First, they must include the Muslim Brotherhood in the negotiations despite this group doesn’t want to cooperate.
A national conciliation demands that all the political parties sit around the same table. It is a difficult effort, but the only path to rebuild the political foundation of the country.
From the other side,
they have to block all possible infiltration of terrorist groups like al Qaeda.
If they don't act in this way, Egypt will be the new Syria of the Middle East. (2013/07/09)
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LATIN AMERICA
Subject: Brazilian police fights hard against the crime. Frequently,
they kill suspects of crime in the crime scene or before the intervention of
justice.
My Comment: The
story “As Crime Rattles Brazil, Killings by Police Turn Routine” says the
Police in São Paulo state killed
one suspect for every 229 they arrested last year, more than anywhere across
the world.
We don’t have statistics to confirm the figures provided in this story, but we know that São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are dangerous cities because the bad neighborhoods are located in the middle of residential areas.
Also it is not new that in areas of high criminality, the police don’t have compassion for the suspects of crimes. They know that if they don’t kill first, later will be too late.
In general, the population supports this aggressive behavior of the police because everyone is tired of robberies, rapes and other crimes.
Today due to the drugs and poverty, other big cities in Latin America suffer similar sickness. And always when the policemen don’t react hard, the criminals rule the neighborhoods. (2013/07/13) 2 Recommendations
We don’t have statistics to confirm the figures provided in this story, but we know that São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are dangerous cities because the bad neighborhoods are located in the middle of residential areas.
Also it is not new that in areas of high criminality, the police don’t have compassion for the suspects of crimes. They know that if they don’t kill first, later will be too late.
In general, the population supports this aggressive behavior of the police because everyone is tired of robberies, rapes and other crimes.
Today due to the drugs and poverty, other big cities in Latin America suffer similar sickness. And always when the policemen don’t react hard, the criminals rule the neighborhoods. (2013/07/13) 2 Recommendations
PBS -
REPORT: AIR DATE: July 8, 2013 - News Wrap: Countries Offer Asylum to
Snowden.
Subject: Different Latin American countries offered
asylum to Edward Snowden.
My Comment: The news says that Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua have offered asylum to Mr. Snowden.
But nobody explains
how the NSA’s leaker can leave the Moscow airport in the direction to one of these countries.
Will they send special airplanes and diplomatic personnel to Moscow? The asylum operation will be not easy.
According to the
news, the former U.S. government contractor Edward Snowden is seeking political asylum in Russia for now.
In his first press conference in the Moscow
Airport, Mr. Snowden participated
of a panel with members of the human rights organizations and speaking to a
crowd of journalists from the entire world. By TWITTER) (2013/07/09)
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EDUCATION
Subject:
The Pakistani
schoolgirl that was attacked for members of Taliban a year ago came to the
United Nations.
My
Comment: The Malala’s
statement: “the extremists are afraid of book and pens” has a lot of meanings:
- It reflects the
cruel reality of countries that still live in the medieval times. Countries
where the women don’t have rights and the children are used as slaves. It is
not only a Taliban’s problem. We see also this behavior in a lot of places
across the world, in particular in the African countries where the children are
used as gold miners or soldiers.
- The Malala’s words also reflect that books and pens are strong “guns” in the fight against the oppression, abuse and injustice. Everybody who can read and write, they can fight for justice.
- The “book and pens” (education) are the only way to demolish the “walls” of discrimination. (2013/07/13) 1 Recommendation
- The Malala’s words also reflect that books and pens are strong “guns” in the fight against the oppression, abuse and injustice. Everybody who can read and write, they can fight for justice.
- The “book and pens” (education) are the only way to demolish the “walls” of discrimination. (2013/07/13) 1 Recommendation
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ECONOMY, BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY
Subject: After a long investigation, a new Boeing 787 was damaged
for internal fire.
My Comment: British
investigators said that the batteries didn't cause the fire that damaged the
Ethiopian Airlines 787. Could it be sabotage against Boeing? (2013/07/14) 1
Recommendation
Subject: RadioShack has serious financial problems and its CEO looks
for new alternatives.
My Comment: RadioShack
is an electronic retail chain with a long History and good and bad moments.
In the 80s and 90s, the explosion of the personal computing industry helped it grow as provider of information technology for consumers, commercial users and professionals.
Recently, the smart-phones gave it another business opportunity with devices that include new technical features and special plans of services.
Now we read the company has again financial problems, and the new CEO plans to remodel its stores and offer franchises in colleges and other institutions.
Personally, we think that Joseph Magnacca - the new RadioShack’s CEO - has to remodel the “brains” of his employees and managers.
When anybody visits an electronic store that frequently has new devices, components and tools, he or she expects to receive a good advice about the differences between a product and another and how to use or install it. The people, who don’t need a contact with a skilled salesman, buy through the Internet.
By the way, during the last few years, we visited a series of RadioShack stores in different locations across the country and really we felt disappointed by the poor skill and the non-professional attitude of the employees. (2013/07/13) 6 Recommendations
In the 80s and 90s, the explosion of the personal computing industry helped it grow as provider of information technology for consumers, commercial users and professionals.
Recently, the smart-phones gave it another business opportunity with devices that include new technical features and special plans of services.
Now we read the company has again financial problems, and the new CEO plans to remodel its stores and offer franchises in colleges and other institutions.
Personally, we think that Joseph Magnacca - the new RadioShack’s CEO - has to remodel the “brains” of his employees and managers.
When anybody visits an electronic store that frequently has new devices, components and tools, he or she expects to receive a good advice about the differences between a product and another and how to use or install it. The people, who don’t need a contact with a skilled salesman, buy through the Internet.
By the way, during the last few years, we visited a series of RadioShack stores in different locations across the country and really we felt disappointed by the poor skill and the non-professional attitude of the employees. (2013/07/13) 6 Recommendations
Subject:
United Kingdom recalls drugs made by Indian
laboratories of medicaments.
My
Comment: This is a serious
warning. Nobody has to play with the health of others. If you are sick, you
need a medicine or drug that helps to heal.
A medical laboratory that adulterates drugs has to be closed and its owner has to be punished severely. (2013/07/11)
A medical laboratory that adulterates drugs has to be closed and its owner has to be punished severely. (2013/07/11)
Subject:
Microsoft
unveiled an extensive plan to realign its business operations and product
units.
My
Comment: Microsoft CEO -
Steve Ballmer - in an internal communication to the employees of the technology
company announced an important reorganization under the motto: “One Strategy,
One Microsoft”. He said: “We will see our product line holistically, not as a
set of islands.”
The initiative is
good, but we have to expect that for now we can see Microsoft as a unique and
flexible technology solution and not as a bunch of problems and mystery.
(2013/07/11) 1 Recommendation
Subject:
Lenovo – Chinese
maker of technology products - took the PC sales crown from Hewlett-Packard.
My
Comment: During the last few
years, HP and Dell didn’t make a big effort to continue as leaders of the PC
market despite they knew Lenovo was pushing to be the No. 1.
HP made a lot of mistakes buying companies and products from different segments of the technology without a clear plan (Autonomy, Palm, 3Com…).
Dell never had the capability to jump higher in the technology sphere. It bought also a series of companies but till now it continues working like when Michael Dell started to assembly PCs in a dormitory of the university.
While the two American heroes of the PC industry were “dancing” in different ballrooms, in 2005 the Chinese maker bought the IBM PC unit and since that moment it began to deploy a solid plan of gradual steps.
Till now, we remember when we met Yang Yuanqing - Lenovo Chairman and CEO - in the meeting the Chinese company introduced itself to the IT analysts of United States. Mr. Yang was very clear in his goals: No.1 of the PC industry.
HP made a lot of mistakes buying companies and products from different segments of the technology without a clear plan (Autonomy, Palm, 3Com…).
Dell never had the capability to jump higher in the technology sphere. It bought also a series of companies but till now it continues working like when Michael Dell started to assembly PCs in a dormitory of the university.
While the two American heroes of the PC industry were “dancing” in different ballrooms, in 2005 the Chinese maker bought the IBM PC unit and since that moment it began to deploy a solid plan of gradual steps.
Till now, we remember when we met Yang Yuanqing - Lenovo Chairman and CEO - in the meeting the Chinese company introduced itself to the IT analysts of United States. Mr. Yang was very clear in his goals: No.1 of the PC industry.
Lenovo started its
“race” in the 4 rank after HP, Dell and Acer in 2005. Now in 2013, it has
achieved the top of the market. (2013/07/11) 3 Recommendations
Story:
Suit Against Google's Scans Loses Class-Action Status
Subject:
A suit against
Google for the scanning of books is close to a settlement.
My
Comment: Since the moment
that Google began the massive scanning of books, the work of writers has lost
value dramatically.
For the same work that six years ago a normal writer received a payment of $200 or $300 today receives $20, $30 and sometimes less than $10.
All the intellectual
work in the creation of content is losing economic value including translation,
proofreading, editing.
Due to this situation, the quality of writing material is also declining dramatically. Now some writers have to produce hundreds of pages per month without a serious process of analysis and creation for make their living. (2013/07/10)
Due to this situation, the quality of writing material is also declining dramatically. Now some writers have to produce hundreds of pages per month without a serious process of analysis and creation for make their living. (2013/07/10)
Subject:
Kroger is in the
process to acquire the chain of Harris Teeter supermarkets.
My
Comment: The story says:
“Not everybody can be a winner” but the reality is that who has money and power
enjoys devouring the smaller competitors.
The good point in
this Kroger-Harris Teeter acquisition is that buyer is not Chinese.
(2013/07/10)
Subject:
Due to the
accident of the Korean airplane landing in San Francisco Airport, some people criticized the
passengers who tried to carry personal stuff in the evacuation.
My
Comment: Today nobody who
carries a laptop computer or valuable documents wants to lose it.
For this reason, it is a good idea to travel with a backpack easy to put over the shoulders.
For this reason, it is a good idea to travel with a backpack easy to put over the shoulders.
If everybody tries
to carry in their hands all their stuff, they create problems for others.
The handling of a
backpack depends of the experience of the passenger. Of course, some people
need time for moving their own body fast.
In cases of accidents, nobody acts similar to others, but the hands of everybody have to be free. (2013/07/09) 2 Recommendations
Subject:
Microsoft tries
to buy other companies because they think their products need more horsepower.
My
Comment: The story talks
about the "lame horses" that Microsoft is observing. This attitude is
not new. Steve Ballmer always looks for bargains.
However, Microsoft has to redefine its business model and its goals in the technology arena before looking for acquisitions of “lame horses” (companies with problems).
After a clear redefinition of what the company wants, probably it can try to acquire other companies that plug with these goals.
However, Microsoft has to redefine its business model and its goals in the technology arena before looking for acquisitions of “lame horses” (companies with problems).
After a clear redefinition of what the company wants, probably it can try to acquire other companies that plug with these goals.
It doesn’t make
sense to deal to buy “lame horses” (companies with problems) like Barnes &
Noble, Nokia, Yahoo or Dell only because it can buy them at a bargain.
During the last decades, we saw different cases of mergers among companies that don't fit for culture problems or other reasons that ended in a complete disaster.
During the last decades, we saw different cases of mergers among companies that don't fit for culture problems or other reasons that ended in a complete disaster.
From the other side,
the acquisition of a series of bargains doesn’t guarantee more “horsepower” for
the own technologies and products of Microsoft. (2013/07/08) 2
Recommendations
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SOURCES:
1)
External Sources:
1.1) Wall
Street Journal: different articles and issues.
1.2) The
New York Times: different articles and issues.
1.3) PBS
NewsHour: different programs and pages.
1.4) IDC press: “Lenovo Overtakes HP as the Top PC Vendor
While U.S. Shipments Stabilize in the Second Quarter of 2013, According to IDC.”
10 Jul 2013 - FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
1.5) “Gartner Press: Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments in
the Second Quarter of 2013 Declined 10.9 Percent” - STAMFORD,
Conn., July 10, 2013
1.6) United Nations: Office of Gordon and Sarah Brown: “Gordon
Brown appoints Ziauddin Yousafzai as his special adviser on global education”
Note: Ziaddin Yousafzai is the father of Malala and a
Pakistani educator.
2)
Own Sources: My
own research for previous publishing projects: TTT of Comlab Corp, Spanish
English Club online.
Website: http://world-rethink.blogspot.de/
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