http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/world/29cables.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1;_r=1;hp?src=ISMR_AP_LI_LST_FB
The U.S. is having some serious public relations issues right now. Mistakenly Wikileaks let out hundreds of pieces of information that are not looking so good. Countries are becoming overwhelmingly upset with the United States behavior recently and a mistake like this is going to hurt the country big time. The United States relations with it's citizens and it's allies are not looking good right now.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Unlikely Jobs Will Increase
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/business/economy/16exports.html?ref=us
In the past when currencies weaken it often correlates with an increase in exports and indirectly creates jobs. The economic policy the federal government has implemented is artificially doing this in hopes to create more jobs. According a post in the NY Times it's not looking so well. Unemployment is at 9.6% and with Obama going to other countries explaining how are goal right now is to fix it, he better figure out if this policy is going to backfire and soon. Countries are becoming uneasy with the United States and with the large amount of debt we already owe, it would be a good decision to avoid conflict.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
US Making Some Questionable Decisions
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/business/07currency.html?_r=1&ref=business
This past week it was announced the fed will buy 600billion in debt. The philosophy behind this is that buying the debt will drive down long term interest rates and increase borrowing and economic growth.
Many of our foreign partners are becoming overwhelmingly concerned with these tactics. Take for instance China, who the US has been criticizing for improperly keeping the value of their currency down. How can we expect to not receive negative remarks when we are doing something so similar?
In my own opinion the US needs to pay attention to the economic transformation Britain is undergoing with it's new prim minister David Cameron. Following economic theories of Margaret Thatcher, Mr. Cameron is doing what Britain needs most. That is to stop governmental spending, stop government run jobs and to lower taxes. This directly effects the people but gives them the resources to build an economy off of true democracy. The will to build small businesses and reduce the sanctioning of the country.
This past week it was announced the fed will buy 600billion in debt. The philosophy behind this is that buying the debt will drive down long term interest rates and increase borrowing and economic growth.
Many of our foreign partners are becoming overwhelmingly concerned with these tactics. Take for instance China, who the US has been criticizing for improperly keeping the value of their currency down. How can we expect to not receive negative remarks when we are doing something so similar?
In my own opinion the US needs to pay attention to the economic transformation Britain is undergoing with it's new prim minister David Cameron. Following economic theories of Margaret Thatcher, Mr. Cameron is doing what Britain needs most. That is to stop governmental spending, stop government run jobs and to lower taxes. This directly effects the people but gives them the resources to build an economy off of true democracy. The will to build small businesses and reduce the sanctioning of the country.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Nokia Takes Risks
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/02/technology/02nokia.html?_r=1&ref=global
As most cell phone providers are marketing towards wealthier countries, Nokie is taking a different approach. The rounound cell phone company plans to expand it's new program "Life Tools" to, believe it or not, Nigeria. Nigeria is nore heavily populated than any other place in Africa however the article states only 20% of the country has cell phones.
As most cell phone providers are marketing towards wealthier countries, Nokie is taking a different approach. The rounound cell phone company plans to expand it's new program "Life Tools" to, believe it or not, Nigeria. Nigeria is nore heavily populated than any other place in Africa however the article states only 20% of the country has cell phones.
Apple Expands It's Marketing
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-25/apple-enlists-unisys-to-help-with-corporate-customers.html
Apple has decided to expand in the business sector. A new contract with Unisy is now going to targer businesses, by offering tech support and reliability with Apples products. Most companies are still PC dependent, and Apple believes with recent technological innovations it will only benefit companies.
Apple has decided to expand in the business sector. A new contract with Unisy is now going to targer businesses, by offering tech support and reliability with Apples products. Most companies are still PC dependent, and Apple believes with recent technological innovations it will only benefit companies.
Russia Catching on
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/05/technology/05iht-vimpel.html?_r=1&ref=global
Increasingly, over the past few years, companies are finding opportunities in the global market. It is clear consumption is becoming globalized and even countries like Russia are catching on. Russia is most definitely not a leader in technological trends, in fact it often is one of the worlds slowest to adopt. Recently a major cell phone company, VimpelCom, entered the Russian market. A new deal will set VimpelCom up to distribute sales in over 20 different countries and hopefully doubling it's users.
Increasingly, over the past few years, companies are finding opportunities in the global market. It is clear consumption is becoming globalized and even countries like Russia are catching on. Russia is most definitely not a leader in technological trends, in fact it often is one of the worlds slowest to adopt. Recently a major cell phone company, VimpelCom, entered the Russian market. A new deal will set VimpelCom up to distribute sales in over 20 different countries and hopefully doubling it's users.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
"Mardi Gras: Made in China"
Recently I viewed the documentary "Mardi Gras: Made in China." The film shows how culturaly and economically the world is changing because of globalization. Unfortunately ,all though globalization may benafit many, it's negative side effects can take tremendous tolls on people, companies, and even towns. Below is the link to the teaser for the 2005 documentary;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kCxvbBsv00
Globalization has created an unequal distribution of wealth. The documentary clearly indicates that factory workers in China clearly are not recieving the pay or benifits they should be. In turn millions of Amercans use their products at leasure and without care to the devistating conditions the workers endure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kCxvbBsv00
Globalization has created an unequal distribution of wealth. The documentary clearly indicates that factory workers in China clearly are not recieving the pay or benifits they should be. In turn millions of Amercans use their products at leasure and without care to the devistating conditions the workers endure.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Job Stimulus Packages are Running out!
Next week the job stimulus package that has provided thousands with jobs is going to run out. Many are worried but are hopeful that an extension on the package will keep these jobs for a while longer.
The link below is to the NY Times article speaking about this issue. The extension of the bill will keep government employees working but will it be too much of a debt on the country? It asks for over a billion dollars to be spent on keeping these people employed. With an already enormous deficit on the country it seems this would be only putting us further into a hole.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/us/26stimulus.html?_r=1&ref=business
The link below is to the NY Times article speaking about this issue. The extension of the bill will keep government employees working but will it be too much of a debt on the country? It asks for over a billion dollars to be spent on keeping these people employed. With an already enormous deficit on the country it seems this would be only putting us further into a hole.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/us/26stimulus.html?_r=1&ref=business
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Illegal Immigrant Students Working Hard to Stay in the country.
The United We Dream coalition is taking action all over the country. They are made up of Illegal Immigrants who have attended school for years and are currently faced with the possibility of having to leave are not ready to go without a fight.
Students in Florida demonstrated their support for a local politician attempting to keep these students here. The students went down to the beach and formed messages in the sand with their bodies. The picture from the article below shows the students in the formation "Dream."
It's not only Florida faced with issues of illegal immigration it's happening all over the country. Student's right here in Boston are fighting to stay in the country. My personal belief is that at this point these student's should have the ability to gain citizenship; on the basis that they get absolutely no government help and must prosper on their own. It's no ones job to ensure a good life for these people, and if they want to enter the country improperly then it is up to them to work hard and expect nothing in return.
Students in Florida demonstrated their support for a local politician attempting to keep these students here. The students went down to the beach and formed messages in the sand with their bodies. The picture from the article below shows the students in the formation "Dream."
It's not only Florida faced with issues of illegal immigration it's happening all over the country. Student's right here in Boston are fighting to stay in the country. My personal belief is that at this point these student's should have the ability to gain citizenship; on the basis that they get absolutely no government help and must prosper on their own. It's no ones job to ensure a good life for these people, and if they want to enter the country improperly then it is up to them to work hard and expect nothing in return.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Culture
Marijuana is winning over California and it's not helping our neighbors. The recent article in the NY Times talking about California's union in support of the legalization of marijuana is going to pose some big problems with our neighbor Mexico.
What many do not understand is in this modern society every day becomes more and more globalized. Actions on the home front often result in major problems for other countries. Mexico is currently struggling with a domestic war on drugs, and the actions of Americans are giving reason for the drug lords to fight back.
In my opinion legalizing marijuana is something that should have been done years ago. It would offer more jobs, less money lost in black market transactions, and would significantly decrease crime. Prohibition has got to stop. Unfortunately we must take into consideration that our actions have direct effects to the rest of the world and we must pay attention to Mexico and it's war on drugs.
Article- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/us/14marijuana.html?ref=us
What many do not understand is in this modern society every day becomes more and more globalized. Actions on the home front often result in major problems for other countries. Mexico is currently struggling with a domestic war on drugs, and the actions of Americans are giving reason for the drug lords to fight back.
In my opinion legalizing marijuana is something that should have been done years ago. It would offer more jobs, less money lost in black market transactions, and would significantly decrease crime. Prohibition has got to stop. Unfortunately we must take into consideration that our actions have direct effects to the rest of the world and we must pay attention to Mexico and it's war on drugs.
Article- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/us/14marijuana.html?ref=us
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