Dear Friends:
I would like to share with you some of the comments posted
by myself in the WSJ Journal Community about important headlines of the Wall
Street Journal from July 30 to August 6.
The comments are about politics, economy, business, social
issues, technology and other subjects in the United
States, Europe and
the world.
As you can see for the RECOMMENDATIONS, the majority of
these comments generated a good reaction of other members of the Journal
Community.
Domingo Trassens
Analyst
World Rethink
August 6, 2015
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BLOG COMMENTS: 2015/07/30
- 2015/08/06
MY COMMENT: Before the first Republican debate, “Die
Welt” from Berlin, Germany, posted an article titled “Zeit der Clowns”
(Time of Clowns) about Donald Trump, his previous comments and the expectations
of international observers about the beginning of the debates.
It also says, if the
debates are not serious, the Democrats will gain points in the polls.
1 Recommendation 08/06/2015 11:28:57 AM
1 Recommendation 08/06/2015 11:28:57 AM
MY COMMENT: The confirmation that the part of the wing is
from Flight 370 starts a new cycle of the research.
It is normal the
families of the victims want more results soon.
Malaysian
authorities will have to cooperate with the French in an intensive research of
the sea next to Reunion
Island. 1 Recommendation 08/05/2015 03:14:01 PM
MY COMMENT: IBM and Apple have a long history of
partnership. During a period, the semiconductor unit of IBM produced the
microprocessors for the Macintosh computers of Apple. Really, they never were
direct rivals.
Last April, Apple,
IBM and Japan Post Group introduced a special package for elderly with
healthcare and other services over Apple iPad.
In the new program
announced today under the name of “Mac At Work” IBM is offering new cloud-based
IT services based on the IBM MobileFirst Managed Mobility Services to help the
companies to integrate Apple Macs with their enterprise systems and
applications of IT infrastructures.
In the current
program of integration of the Macs, it is also involved JAMF Software and its
Casper Suite solution.
MY COMMENT: The story of Niloofar Rahmani, the first
female pilot of Afghanistan remembers us the case of Malala Yousafzai in
Pakistan.
Afghanistan lived a long war where a lot of soldiers of U.S. and allies died, but all continue like
before.
The militants spread
terror in the population and stop the cultural evolution of the country, while
the Afghan government looks the events with total impotence.
Taliban is killing
the dreams of the Afghans who want to build a modern country with the models of
the free world. 2 Recommendations 08/05/2015 12:50:01 PM
MY COMMENT: The story says that migrants from Sudan, Syria, Eritrea and other countries are trying to reach U.K. looking for a new home and life. From the
French refugee camp of Calais the migrants want to cross the English Channel.
“Calais Migrant
Crisis” is only another sample of the huge humanitarian crisis that is hitting
population and business of Europe and
the free world.
Days ago, the
European press talked about the border that Hungary is building to stop the crossing of migrants
from Serbia. Also in Austria, now there are riots in the refugee camps.
Meanwhile, like in
the case of Calais, the business of exporters and transportation,
and other commercial activities are suffering the financial impact across all Europe. And the leaders don't find an effective
solution. 1 Recommendation 08/05/2015 12:03:09 PM
MY COMMENT: The news says that an outbreak of
Legionnaires’ disease has killed seven people and sickened more than 80 others
in Bronx, New York.
We have panic for
the diseases that come from Africa, but
the local Legionella pneumophila bacteria also kills people. 1 Recommendation 08/05/2015 10:52:24 AM
MY COMMENT: The news says that BMW reported its quarterly
financial results with a decline of 1.1% in net profit and a 20% rise in
revenue.
In the current
circumstances, these results are reasonable. In China, the competition is high and the economy is
in a cycle of uncertainty. And Europe is
in bad shape since more than one year. 1 Recommendation 08/04/2015 03:13:43 PM
MY COMMENT: The technology that monitors the activity of
the user and tries to send information before it is requested looks great for people
who live depending of the machines.
With its proactive
action, this kind of software is generating a dependence of the user that is
not good for people who like to act according to own brains.
The proactive
features work with psychological techniques that manage the mind and the
behavior of the people.
From my point of
view, the technology has to be our tool. In the opposite side, the
“robotization” of our decisions makes us an instrument of technology. 1
Recommendation 08/04/2015 01:35:29 PM
MY COMMENT: The statement that “Epson kills the printer
ink cartridge” impacts well as part of a “marketing campaign” to sell a new
kind of printers that are more expensive than the standard machines.
And the argument
that the new Epson printer can run for two years (or longer) without needing a
refill is good in theory.
However, two years
is a long period in the technology world. We have to test the printer during
two years working permanently before to affirm this is true or false. 1 Recommendation 08/04/2015 12:01:16 PM
MY COMMENT: The news says Australia works in the construction of a fleet of
warships as part of a more closely integration with the United States.
This decision shows
that the Australians think with the head and they are smart enough to foresee
the instability in Asian seas will grow if China continues with its navy expansion.
The important point
is Australia is assuming in a practical sense – with new warships
– its compromise of defend the interests of the free world in cooperation with
the United
States.
A strong military
position of Australia will be important “barrier” for the Chinese
ambitions. 3 Recommendations 08/04/2015 06:24:24 AM
MY COMMENT: The news says that Toyota Motor posted a
record quarterly net profit of US$ 5.21 billion and Chinese sales helped in its
growth.
These data are not
enough to determine a trend. During the last few weeks, China showed signals that its economy is walking
slower than previous expectations. The risk of negative fluctuations remains. 08/04/2015 06:05:47 AM
MY COMMENT: The MH370 debris was found in Réunion Island that is a French maritime district.
It is good that France takes the initiative of continuing the case,
trying to find the last clues about the mysterious airplane. 4 Recommendations 08/03/2015 03:11:19 PM
MY COMMENT: Australia made a great job in the searching of the debris
of MH370 despite they didn't find the debris of the airplane.
Will somebody say: “Thank you, Australia!”? 3 Recommendations 08/03/2015 02:47:09 PM
MY COMMENT: The decision of HSBC of selling its Brazilian
business to Banco Bradesco is a new warning about Brazil. The South American country is a huge market
but it is also a risky market. 08/03/2015 02:37:37 PM
MY COMMENT: Nobody likes that members of other countries
come home asking for changes in the domestic politics.
This is not the
first time that John Kerry urges Egypt to move forward with political reform. If he
continues making pressure, the Egyptians will close the doors to the U.S.
Secretary and they will look for other friends Russia, China…?) 8 Recommendations 08/02/2015 02:55:48 PM
MY COMMENT: If the U.S. government agrees with the extradition
request of Zimbabwe, the hunter who killed Cecil the lion will
end his life worse than the lion. 08/02/2015 02:43:13 PM
MY COMMENT: The massive invasion of refugees from Africa, Asia and East Europe is ending with the beauty of the European
cities and creating huge social problems.
In the beginning of
the invasion, a lot of countries tried to help the refugees in different ways.
But now, the
resources of the countries are not enough to continue receiving more people.
Nobody finds the way
to stop the social tensions among the normal inhabitants of the cities and the
invaders. Some analysts fear about the possibility of a new European war.
1 Recommendation 08/02/2015 02:15:45 PM
1 Recommendation 08/02/2015 02:15:45 PM
MY COMMENT: Since Ted Cruz started the series of
announcements, a lot of changes happened. Now, there are 17 official candidates
in the Republican side.
After the two first
debates, we can see if the current poll reflects the real trends. 08/02/2015 01:12:33 PM
MY COMMENT: This story argues that the Iran agreement includes “secret nuclear side
deals.”
A lot of agreements
related to complex issues among non-friendly parts include secret clauses.
But in the current
case, if Congress analyzes all the documentation behind the main agreement, it
will find these secret clauses. 08/01/2015 09:13:22 PM
MY COMMENT: In the current times, politics and business
have a lot of connections.
Normally, we don’t
find a lot of politicians who are patriots. The majority of the politicians in
addition to their professions – lawyers, medical doctors, engineers…- are
businessmen and businesswomen.
The argument of this
story of Joe Queenan titled “Clearly, the Donald Works for Hillary” is
possible. Donald is a businessman and Hillary is a businesswoman.
Today for the
business people, the ideological principles are in a second level.
In 2008, Donald and
Hillary had “transactions” connections that several days ago, Donald Trump
recognized in public. Also Mr. Trump said that Hillary is a very smart woman. 2
Recommendations 08/01/2015 08:44:39 PM
MY COMMENT: The case of Chey Tae is an unusual case. He
is a rich man with a lot of contacts, friends and lawyers.
Nonetheless, he went
to jail and now the SK Group Chairman manages his businesses and his thousands
of meetings in prison. His office is a Korean cell jail. 07/31/2015 03:37:01 PM
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SOURCES:
1) External Sources: Wall Street Journal, The New York Times,
Tweeter and PBS NewsHour.
2) Own Sources: My own research for previous publishing
projects like TTT of Comlab Corp, Spanish English Club online and others.
Website: http://world-rethink.blogspot.de/
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