PS3 bested by older brother

According to official April figures released by the NPD Group, the Playstation 3 found itself beaten out for fifth place by an unusual competitor: its predecessor, the Playstation 2. A 50% leap in Playstation 2 sales accounts for the surprising change, an increase likely prompted by the system’s price cut on April 1, a move which apparently electrified interest in the nine-year old platform. The PS2’s success was probably the only nugget of April sales news to put smiles on the faces of Sony execs. Nintendo platforms continued their lockdown of the top spots, with the Wii coming second and … Continue reading PS3 bested by older brother

The Royal Wii

The Nintendo Wii has positioned itself as the gaming console for everybody. As it turns out, that includes the Queen of England. Well, sort of. It’s not like Her Royal Highness went down to Wal-Mart and bought one with her summer job savings. Rather, she was given a special version by gaming company THQ. What makes the Queen’s “Royal Wii” different? It’s gold-plated, sucka! None of that lame white plastic for Buckingham Palace — the Queen needs her bling! Gaming blog Joystiq reports that the gaming company is hopeful that the PR stunt “will amuse Queen Elizabeth.” Meanwhile, Geek.com writes … Continue reading The Royal Wii

Borrowing to buy overseas … this is what you have to know

Nowhere in the world has it ever been as easy to borrow money to buy real estate as it has been in the United States of America over the past decade. You could borrow more than the cost of the property you were buying, even, with a fixed rate of interest and a nice, long repayment term. During this time, as a result, the easiest way for an American to source capital to purchase real estate anywhere in the world has been to borrow it at home. Pull equity out of his U.S. property. Or simply find some U.S.-based outfit … Continue reading Borrowing to buy overseas … this is what you have to know

Your Passport To 2009’s Land of Opportunity

Panama is the world’s #1 retirement haven…the world’s top offshore haven…and an international banking center. Its pensionado program of special benefits for foreign retirees is the Gold Standard. As a foreign resident, you can pay zero local tax. Panama is one of the best places in the world right now to start a business and one of the easiest places to obtain foreign residency. Plus, outside Panama City, this beautiful country hides the smartest beach, river, and mountain property buys anywhere on the planet today. Panama is a land where the cost of living is low…the standard of health care … Continue reading Your Passport To 2009’s Land of Opportunity

CEDER conference | 4th of June – Novotel | SPEAKERS

ROBERTS PUBLISHING is pleased to introduce the speakers for this year’s CEDER real estate conference. The venue for the event taking place on the 4th of June will be the Novotel City Center.   With around 100 attendances, CEDER promises to offer a fascinating mix of property professionals. We would like to take this opportunity therefor to thank our partners – Jones Lang LaSalle & Eurohypo – and our media partners – Wall-Street, Money Express, Business Standard, European Real Estate Academy & Seminar Conference Consulting – for making the conference a popular gathering.   The cost to attend CEDER  is only 99 EUR +vat. For booking your seat … Continue reading CEDER conference | 4th of June – Novotel | SPEAKERS

Landmark Forum and Education

 Just recently I added to my training sessions to attend a sets of modules from Landmark Education. The Basics of all sessions is The Landmark Forum. How The Landmark Forum Works? After you know the benefits of The Landmark Forum, most people want to know the specifics. So here are the answers to our most often asked questions: what, where, when, and how much will it cost. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact a Landmark Education office near you. What: “One of life’s most rewarding experiences.” That’s how graduates describe The Landmark Forum. In fact, more than … Continue reading Landmark Forum and Education

Curaj, concentrare si angajament

Am primit acest articol pe Linkedin de la grupul ZileleBiz, publicat de Valentin Ionescu, Project Manager at LEADERS Romania. Mi-a placut! Liderii de success dau dovada de curaj, concentrare si angajament “ Leadership Matters: Appreciate GE’s Immelt” a lui Todd Thomas aduce in prim-plan observatii relevante rezultate din studierea comportamentului unor leaderi precum Jeffrey Immelt, CEO, General Electric, John Stumpf, CEO, Wells Fargo si Jeff Bezos, CEO, Amazon. Curajul: Fiecare dintre acesti lideri si cei din jurul lor, demonstreaza curaj in ceea ce priveste luare deciziilor fara a tine cont de reactiile pietei, a mediei sau a publicului. Ei actioneaza … Continue reading Curaj, concentrare si angajament

Ion Tiriac: Nici Forbes, nici nimeni nu stie ce avere am si cat valoreaza

Omul de afaceri afirma ca cel mai greu moment pentru economie va fi in toamna. In primul interviu acordat presei economice din Romania in ultimii trei ani, Ion Tiriac spune ca nu il intereseaza ce avere are, ca nu intentioneaza sa vanda niciun pachet de actiuni din afacerile sale si ca cel mai puternic val al crizei economice va lovi in toamna. Ion Tiriac spune ca se vorbeste mult si degeaba pe tema averii sale, dar ca prefera sa nu isi numere banii: “Nimeni nu stie ce avere am eu si cat valoreaza, nici Forbes, nici cei care ma insulta … Continue reading Ion Tiriac: Nici Forbes, nici nimeni nu stie ce avere am si cat valoreaza

On Murkey Beach…Just Off Swamp Lagoon…

While we’ve been fully occupied with our conference these past two weeks, the Mailbag has filled to overflowing. Let’s dive right in… “Kathleen, I so appreciate your newsletter. We found it when looking up global real-estate investments. You are giving a wonderful educational service to many Baby Boomers. Thank you.” — Carolyn and Larry B., Canada *** “I agree with you regarding the downsides to living in Panama, and it’s the same thing in most all Central and South American countries, as well. In the States, if you call for some type of service, and you don’t like it, there … Continue reading On Murkey Beach…Just Off Swamp Lagoon…

Cora isi pregatese pe bani europeni managerii pentru noul magazin din cartierul Berceni din Capitala

Retailerul Cora, care va deschide in luna octombrie a acestui an un hipermarket in mallul Sun Plaza din cartierul bucurestean Berceni, a inceput un program de formare profesionala pentru angajatii sai in valoare de circa 200.000 de euro, finantat din fonduri PHARE pentru investitiile in resurse umane. Aproximativ 90 de angajati care lucreaza in prezent in cadrul magazinului Cora din Pantelimon vor beneficia de cursuri de management si vanzari pentru a prelua ulterior pozitii de management in noul magazin din Berceni. Intregul articol pe zf.ro. Continue reading Cora isi pregatese pe bani europeni managerii pentru noul magazin din cartierul Berceni din Capitala

De ce a deschis Zara magazin la Unirea

Am gasit in Business Magazin un articol excelent despre deschiderea noului magazin Zara in Unirea Shopping Center. Mai multi muncitori portughezi si spanioli lucrau de zor miercurea trecuta in locul unde pana nu de mult fusese magazinul Media Galaxy din centrul comercial Unirea din Bucuresti. A doua zi era dezvelita intrarea in noul magazin Zara de la parterul cladirii, spatiu care a trecut in ultimele doua luni printr-o remodelare radicala, dupa investitii de zece milioane de euro. Cei doi angajati ai personalului de paza aflati in fata intrarii au oprit in decurs de un sfert de ora peste 50 de … Continue reading De ce a deschis Zara magazin la Unirea