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Google to be Investigated
Once again Google is in hot
water. This time the controversy is in Australia where police have been
ordered to investigate the online company in possible incidents of breaching
telecommunications privacy laws. (read
further)
Cool-er
E-Reader: "It's like reading on paper"
The new version of E-reader
is here. It is called Cool-er e-Reader, and is presented by Interead.
It is capable of storing between 500-800 novels, and it uses E-ink technology
to replicate the experience of reading a book. (read
further)
Gold
at a Record High
Gold is at record highs, in
terms of the euro currency. What is happening to gold in Europe is a
preview of what gold is going to soon do in terms of the U.S. dollar
as well, as the severity of the debt crisis starts to be realized around
the world. (read
further)
Arrested
for “Theft by Finding”
A few years ago I was sitting at the window high up in an office building
watching a deserted street below. I saw a man walking in the street,
he stopped when he saw something lying on the curb, he picked it up
to inspect it and I saw that it was a blue jacket. He looked around,
but there was no-one nearby, so he bundled it up under his arm and carried
on walking. His lucky day? Maybe not. There is a little-known law called
“Theft By Finding.” (read
further)
Get
Going with Online Trading
Beware the Sexy Lady Catch
the Fly in Business
Advice from Entrepreneur of the Year
There are many key benefits to Online Trading. You have the ability to
expand your personal or business funds for a relatively low cost. Online
trading has become a huge production, and the introduction of the Internet
has helped many businesses reach a high level of success. Many Internet
companies use online trading as a primary means of business and have triumphed
in doing so. (read
further)
We've had posts before about the various risks in business. China has
come out and pinpointed some key areas where they believe businessmen
and politicians are falling short and compromising their respective organizations.
China’s president has warned officials to be aware of the temptations
of beautiful women, money and power in his recent speech aimed at improving
the development of the government. (read
further)
What does an irritating, buzzing fly have to do with being successful
in Business? (read
further)
Australia to Become an Energy Superpower
About ten years ago I lived in Australia, in a small mining town in the Northern Territory. The little town, named Nhulunbuy, was a great place, a population of about only 4000, and I loved the time I spent there. The area has a rich aluminum source, and I remember how this affected the quality and colour of the soil turning it a deep red.
And now it seems Australia has uncovered another major natural resource within it’s terra firma: Gas!...(read further)
Vietnam asks Google to Fix Maps (vid)
In the continuing saga of Asian countries being mad at Google, Vietnam has now insisted that Google Inc fixes what they call “an error” on the Google Maps website.
The map actually puts part of Vietnamese territory across the border in China.
Vietnam and China have had longstanding disputes over their border; in 1979 the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam fought in a brief, but bloody border war. It was known as the Third Indochina War; the PRC launched the offensive in response to Vietnam's invasion and occupation of Cambodia, which ended the reign of the PRC...(read further)
Phishing Scam with Online Banking
Online banking scams seem to be very common these days..... The main method of this type of identity theft is phishing which is the illegal attempt to acquire personal information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by imitating a legitimate website.
...recently I received my first phishing email from some wicked, low-life foot-soldier criminal...(read further)
I have a few friends and family members staying in China, and they are often frustrated by the Nation-wide ban on Blogs and YouTube.
And now it looks as if China might lose Google as well, as it is rumoured that Google Inc might pull out from China as it continues to be in dispute with the communist government over censorship...(read further)
I've always promoted investing in property, I still believe it is one of the best methods for developing a passive income. It also doesn't take as much skill as maybe playing the stock markets wisely.
Privateproperty.co.za is the busiest property portal in Africa...(read further)
R100 000 for a Bottle of Whiskey
I am always interested in seeing what people collect as investments, as I invest in a few tangible assets myself; such as coins, gemstones and stamps. Recently, a Scottish whisky firm, Gordon and MacPhail, put up for sale the oldest malt whisky in the world...(read further)
A Good Time to Buy Property, But...
I read an article this morning claiming that “It’s a good time to be buying Property”. The article went on to show that the average property price is steadily dropping slightly, and that it is a good time to swoop in and purchase some real estate. All very true, but they did fail to mention a few things.I bought my first investment property when I was 24 years old. It is a small two-bedroom Townhouse in a new, secure complex. The whole process of buying the unit, and acquiring a loan, was relatively simple with no hiccups or delays...(read further)
Business Networking: Get Connected
Recently I was explaining to my I.T class the different types of networks there are in the pc world, and how beneficial they are to information-sharing and getting your name and/or product out to the world.
It is the same when it comes to networking with people; networking is vital to succeeding in business. It is a key element to marketing yourself and your product, but many people find this to be a stumbling block in their efforts to succeed, mainly due to a lack of confidence or a fear of rejection...(read futher)
Leadership is not Dictatorship
Leadership is about inspiring and influencing others around you to work hard and achieve either a collective main goal, or their own individual targets. Leadership is not necessarily one person commanding others, everyone on the team should have leadership qualities; you need develop and invest this asset into your team. This can be done by sending them on courses, team-building exercises, or just by giving them in-house projects on which to work...(read further)
Delivering
a Successful Presentation
If you’ve got a big presentation coming up, you might be feeling
the nerves, or you just might want some tips to ensure it runs as smoothly
as it should; take notes:
The Cover of The Book
If you are delivering the presentation in a foreign environment (i.e.
not on home turf) then try get there early to set up in peace. You don’t
want to have to be unpacking graphs and boards or setting up laptops
while your audience sits and scrutinizes you. Make sure the room is
clean. Make sure you are well-groomed, your shirt hasn’t become
untucked in your rush, you didn’t get toothpaste on your favourite
tie...(read
further)
Economic Recovery, or Sinking Ship?
More than one million jobs have been lost over the last year. This figure would not be significant if South Africa's job market had 50 million slots. But the country has scarcely that many people. After subtracting the children, elderly, housewives, incarcerated and previously unemployed it becomes apparent just how disastrous it is.
The world economy is showing signs of uptick; weak flickers of light after a dark night. The picture that comes to mind is that of the Titanic: this great big ship, unable to change direction in time to prevent a collision with an ice berg that will rip open its belly and send it to the ocean floor for the rest of time...(read further)
4
Winning Tips to Keep in Mind when Negotiating:
Don’t get too Emotional.
Be passionate about your product or service, but by becoming too emotionally
attached to it, will result in a loss of focus, and could compromise
your reasoning...(read
further)
An Ever Changing World:
It seems to me that the key to our future can be summed up in one word – adaptability. In a rapidly changing world it is often a matter of survival to change one’s mind, one’s attitude, one’s way of thinking and doing things, even when survival is not an issue. We should all know how to adjust to changed circumstances in order to capitalize on new opportunities.
~ Dudley Dowell
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