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reviewed Singapore Airlines. March 09, 2010
posted in UP UP & Away!
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines is undoubtedly one of the top & best airlines in the world. It is very much coveted by expats all over the world for its on time & safety record. Not only does it has the best …
reviewed Monkeys with Internet Access: Sharing.... March 14, 2010
posted in SXSW on Lunch
Clay Shirky Presentation
Biggest Takeaway      SO enjoyed this!  Super compelling -- Clay asks that we consider how much value we can get out of civic sharing, taking into account the feelings and responses …
reviewed Monkeys with Internet Access: Sharing.... March 14, 2010
posted in SXSW on Lunch
Clay Shirky Presentation
Biggest Takeaway:  We now have the tools to get beyond intrinsic motivation for sharing as a private actor to make sharing public.  Public sharing goes beyond mere social sharing to the point …
reviewed Google. March 24, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Google
Google is one of the best companies in the world. No doubt about that. Otherwise, it wouldn't have gotten where it is today. Its products: Google Chrome, Google Buzz, Google Wave, Google Maps, Google …
reviewed 2010 Health Care Reform Bill. March 28, 2010
posted in Business Matters
2010 Health Care Reform Bill
Helping others is morally good. However, when a government which is broke or on the verge of bankruptcy goes beyond and put every part of its country deeper into debt, that's totally insanity and …
reviewed The Ascent of Money. March 28, 2010
posted in Business Matters
The Ascent of Money
"Money is only worth what other people will give in exchange for it."   "Money is trust inscribed."    "Money is portable power."      …
reviewed Bank Crisis. March 29, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Bank Crisis
I wrote about the huge sovereign debt the United States is blessed with. These are people who are supposed to be economists and the experts who know the root of the problem and how to deal with it. Well, …
reviewed Gold. March 31, 2010
posted in All That Glitters
Gold
Ok, I'm not trying to be vain or anything, but I grew up with gold as my play toys. Or rather, I love to slip them into my bedroom and sleep with them. Necklaces, bracelets, rings... jewelries of …
reviewed Taxes. April 02, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Taxes
I don't think anyone like taxes other than the legislative bodies that impose this form of payment :-)   Having said that, taxes are essential for a government to balance its budget. A lousy …
reviewed Goldman Sachs. April 18, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Goldman Sachs
My former colleague used to aspire to be a member of Goldman Sachs, be it an employee, shareholder, or in whatever capacity. Goldman Sach is like the Lord of the Ring in the financial world. It was THE …
reviewed Wall Street. April 24, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Wall Street
This review was inspired by Paul Krugman’s article on NY Times titled: “Don’t Cry for Wall Street”.        As the Nobel prize winner economist Paul Krugman …
reviewed 2009 Series U.S. $100 Bill. April 25, 2010
posted in Business Matters
2009 Series US$100 bill
Money matters seem to be the call of the day this week. First, it was Goldman Sachs in trouble, then an article (Don’t Cry for Wall Street) by Paul Krugman calling for downsizing of the Finance …
reviewed 2010 iPhone 4G Gizmodo Saga. April 28, 2010
posted in Business Matters
2010 iPhone 4G Gizmodo Saga
So, the iPhone 4G leak saga is raging full speed now. Gizmodo.com has its fair share of publicity much to the chagrin of Steve Jobs. Life is full of ups and downs, isn’t it? If you haven’t …
reviewed Apple Inc.. May 30, 2010
posted in iPad Buzz
Apple Inc.
We all know Apple produces innovative products like iPod, iPhone & now iPad. But do you know the story behind the scenes? As recently as just a month ago, we had an employee at Apple losing the prototype …
reviewed Leadership. June 13, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Leadership
Stopping the world in its tracks: 1.3 million gallon a day!   The world is so into capitalism these days that even in the midst of a major catastrophe, all reporters could focus on is the loss …
reviewed Agenda for a new economy: From Phanto.... August 12, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Agenda for a new economy. From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth.
This is a book which I thought warrants a second reading. It is however,  a book which may only pave the way for a new way of thinking rather than a new way of life. Having said that, everything …
reviewed QE 2 (Quantitative Easing Round 2). November 06, 2010
posted in Business Matters
QE 2 (Quantitative Easing Round 2)
When it comes to innovation, America is a winner. Big time!    When it comes to solving problems, America is a loser. Long Term!      Wall Street, the Feds, the U.S. …
reviewed Japanese Yen (JPY). November 11, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Japanese Yen (JPY)
+4 is probably the highest ranking I'm going to give to any foreign currencies. Japanese Yen (JPY) is at the forefront of these ratings. It is not because I made a lot of money from investing or speculating …
reviewed Australian Dollar (AUD). November 12, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Is Australia Asian or Western? Good question, isn't it? Ahem, I've no idea either. But, Australia begins to prosper when it proclaims some years back as being in the Asia part of the continent. …
reviewed Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). November 17, 2010
posted in Business Matters
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Hong Kong was a special entity for a 100 year. Until July 1, 1997, it was leased to the British. The Chinese lost it during the Opium Wars. If we were to discuss that, it'd be a very long review. …
reviewed North Korea Bombing of South Korea 2010. December 05, 2010
posted in Business Matters
North Korea Bombing of South Korea 2010
When it comes to tensions between countries, I do not care who's right or wrong or for whatever reasons the attacks were initiated for. As far as I'm concerned, both parties are in the wrong or …
reviewed 2010 Health Care Reform Bill. December 13, 2010
posted in Big Government
2010 Health Care Reform Bill
There has been a lot of false advertising about this bill.  This is an attempt to cut through a lot of this and give to the best of my ability a fair review of the changes of law.      …
reviewed Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. December 16, 2010
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials)
I first read "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," by Dr. Robert B. Cialdini, when I was in college at SDSU (Go Aztecs!). Reading this book gave me a new appreciation and for sales, marketing …
reviewed 2010. December 21, 2010
posted in Awesomeness
What's in store for the year 2010?
2009 was not a very good year for me.  Without revealing too much, let's just say that I always felt like I was taking one step forward and two steps back as the year plodded along.  Thankfully, …
reviewed GroupOn. February 05, 2011
posted in Business Matters
GroupOn
There’s a saying in Chinese, 团结是力量 (unity is strength). This is the concept behind the business model of the billion dollar company GROUPON. The site is now valued at some $6 billion after …
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