An Education

An education

is a story about a 16 yr old school girl named Jenny who wants to go to oxford to read English. However, her dad really wants her to go to oxford to read law because he finds it way more practical and lucrative.


Then upon a fortuitous encounter, Jenny met a guy named david who is all about the glitz and glamour where he brought her to all the parties, great restaurants, concerts, and she even get to watch awesome french films. So basically she was enjoying the life.

As time pass, she feels that education is hard and boring and that before she dies after she graduate, she wants to live the life.



When she said die, it was just a facetious remark. In actual fact, she was talking about the nature of the lifestyle a person lead after he/she graduates, so mundane and repititious, like death.



In e end david proposed to her and she accepted it but then later on she came to find out that he is actually married and has a kid. She was beleaguered and despondent. When she went to visit David's wife, she felt even worse and then she rushed all the way home and she blamed her parents. She upbraided them for not stopping her silly 16-year old naive thinking about glitz and glamour, that her parents should know best that all these are not realistic.
 
 
 

 
Rather than putting an end to it, her parents abetted her to move on with David and even approved of their marriage.
 
 
Later, Jenny's dad went to apologise to her. He said that he was scared all his life and that he doesn't want that to happen to Jenny. That is also precisely why he wanted Jenny to go to Oxford to read Law and eventually become a renowned lawyer that can indulge in profligate living.
 
 
That's roughly what the entire movie is about.
 
 
Personally I thought that I can really relate to this. Firstly, I am really happy that I managed to squeeze my butt into Nanyang Business School. It was really an arduous endeavour altogether which really started in primary school. Then you have the secondary school and the junior college and finally at the University. It was really a vicious elimination process to come to think of it. Many have been eliminated along the way and what's ironic is that those who have passed all the stages are deciding whether to drop out. That is they do not want to go to University and that they want to start to work.
 
 
Is it because we like to take things for granted? Which is why we do not know how to appreciate the precious opportunities given to us? After all the hard work, some of us have decided to drop out of University just because we think it's boring.
 
 
Perhaps some of us think that we have survived so many trials and that we are so damn good already since we already made it to Univeristy. Thus, we can be complacent and start to wander around. But, little do these people know that those people who did not make it to University have a revival round and that they will overtake the people who gave up the opportunity previously. When that happens, it will be too late to regret.
 
 
I have a number of friends who told me that the degree qualification is no longer important today because of it is ubiquitous in this society. And that business is all about practicality and experience and not a piece of paper.
 
 
While I fully concur with the fact that business is all about the experience, I do not agree that the degree qualification is paltry. It is de facto the key to this society now. It is for the fact that everyone has it that you must not lack it. You will be a mile behind if you do not even have the basic qualification required by the society.
 
 
Instantly, there's no cushion to fall back on and naturally people will stare at you for no good reason. You might not care now but trust me, in the long run, you will be irritated by it for sure. Then, it's too late to regret.
 
 
So to my readers out there, don't worry if you are not doing as well now for you hold the key to your own fate. You still have a shot at this so long as you keep working and trying. Do not give up midway. Remember that. No matter how hard it is, you have to persist for it is for your future.
 
 
For me, the key is to have a strong resolution. When I feel that I must finish my work, I will swear upon my own surname that I will finish it.
 
 
Too radical you might feel but that's the type of discipline we need today. Acerbic and relentless.
 
 
That's education today.

AT&T Shares iPhone

Previously, the iPhone can only be operated on a GSM network but everything is going to change soon. In the future, the iPhone will be able to be operated on a CDMA network used on Verizon as well.


With the leverage provided, the prerogative of AT&T is ending. Soon, Verizon will join in the gladiator fight and we will see some fierce and intense competition between the both of them once again.

AT&T and Verizon are de facto competitors with a symbiosis relationship rather than destructive one. They help each other improve their products, their lines, their collaborators and their price policies as well.


A while back, we see AT&T lowering their price plans to encourage people to sign up for their data plans and immediately, you see Verizon following suit.


They keep up with the trend by following not just the market, but tagging close to their competitor. From this case, we can see the epitome of competitiveness, to never let your competitor lose your sight.


That is the key of business. They are a great source of benchmark for you to keep yourself updated.


Nonetheless, we should not always be dependent on them for news or we will be lagging behind and there will be little chances of our own breakthrough. Of course, we should go more into Research and Development now which is a hot field.

Look at neuromarketing, and the fact that people are improving their price plans goes to show that they are focussing on the importance of data plans


Why is data plans so important ? Well, simply put, an increasing number of people are surfing the net via their handphones and smartphones rather than on the net. We are constantly on the move now and at the same time, we need to be updated. So where do we get the news from? From our smartphones of course.


Equipped with the latest technology, iPhone has thousands of applications for you to enjoy both in terms of play and work.


Hence, AT&T might not really lose even though Verizon has gotten the rights to allow the iPhone to work on their network.


In fact, I believe that it will benefit AT&T more than ever. Afterall, being a sole distributor is insidious, for it will stultify you before you know it!



Credits -buffalothrillsbusiness, -larryfire, -cnn

Dow Jones down by 1000 points !?!?!

Investors are rattled after technical glitches in the trading of Procter & Gamble (PG, Fortune 500) stock led to a nearly 1,000-point drop on the blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average.


The plunge of 998 points was the Dow's biggest one-day point decline on an intraday basis.


The sharp and rapid drop late in the trading day Thursday triggered a wider selloff on Wall Street. However, stocks managed to pared most of those losses.


The erratic trading on Wall Street on Thursday only exacerbated nervousness among investors, who have been on edge the past few weeks amid growing concerns that debt woes in Europe will slow down the global economic recovery.


Seriously !?!? This incident just goes to show that nothing is impossible in the world today.


I mean, ludicrous incidents just tag after one another. Troubles attract more troubles and even more troubles. They just seem to be perpetual in nature.


I mean, till now, they cannot even ratify if the 39% plummet of the P&G stocks was due to a technical glitch or what because apparently the fall in prices was witnessed on the electronic displays. Hence, they trust that it is nevertheless, still accurate.


How fatuous can they get? I mean, why would P&G's stocks plummet by 39% when it is making a huge profit and having a stable revenue with no debts issues? It's just simply way too far fetch to assume that it is possible for the stock to fall by 39%.


To me, it is flagrant that the system has either been hacked or it has collapsed momentarily. Otherwise, there's simply no reason as to why P&G's stock can rebounce back to near its original price in such a short time.


Furthermore, P&G was not alone, Apple too fell by 22%. 3M fell 21.5%. And Accenture fell from $40.13 all the way to just a mere 1 cent. 1 cent !?!?!?!? I mean how is that actually possible ?


Rather than clearing it up, the authorities and the experts still refuse to pass a quick judgement that everything was just due to a technical glitch and in turn they caused a tumult in the shares market.


This resulted in a quick selloff of the Dow Jones and everyone continue to be in a panic frenzy. Typical civilians will think that the world economy is going to collapse because they are apprehensive about today's fluctuating global economy that is inevitably linked to one another.


If the Greek's economy were to refuse the saving package that is ever so relentless, it will collapse for sure and for the world to save it again, will be extremely arduous.


The situation has already been worsening day by day because of the paucity of backup plans and resource reserves.


And now, the Dow Jones plummet by 1000 points, it is no wonder the citizens are hurrying for a quick selloff.


Perhaps, this is actually a great and perfect opportunity to exploit the market for we can actually purchase the Dow Jones for an all time low price.


Well, it might be a god's gift for all we know!



Credits -cnn, -cnn

China ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

China is really coming out strong in this century.


Let me summarise what it has done thus far.


Remember 6 years ago? Where Lenovo bought over IBM's personal computer business? Then now you have Geely's latest acquisition of Volvo from Ford Motor for a whopping $1.8 billion.


It has emerged as the biggest automobile market today and it is officially the biggest exporter in the entire world right now. Even till today, it is still relentless in its trade, trying ever-so-hard to maintain its low currency in an effort to support its exports. However, due to the tremendous pressure piled upon them by the United States and heavy scrutinization from the world, China has no choice but to capitulate this time.


However, they are not going to let it float by itself, rather they will probably adopt a controlled float market approach.


Also, it is an upcoming player in the Merger and Acquisition market as well. Look at the number of mergers and acquisitions it has made thus far.



Other than that, China is also investing heavily on natural resources like oil in Africa, copper in Peru and many more. Most of their deals are apparently done in developing countries. Well that's pretty logical isn't it ? I mean the production costs in these countries are bound to be low and these are the places where the resources are present in abundance!


In terms of financial strength, they are unstoppable. They are already on the verge of overtaking Japan as the 2nd largest economy and soon  United States will be replaced by China as well.


And if you think they are awesome, wait till you wait another 10 years more. Afterall, China has only reopened the economy to the world for a mere 30 years.


Just look at the country's global clout right now! It's overwhelming and many are in awe of it. They are the Lady Gaga of the economy. Famous and unbeatable.


Things just keep going their way, their accrual growth is phenomenol and this is most likely going to be sustainable for quite some time.


The good news is, we are going to expect a lot more drama from China in the upcoming years. So stay tune and enjoy all the fun while you still can!

stylized.

i have never really been a club monaco shopper,

but whoever styled this shoot has got me interested.

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Credits -livejournal

Liar Game

Have you guys heard of this comic "Liar Game"?


It's a strategic manga that is full of surprises and mysteries and of course top-notch intelligence.


It is an impeccable manga so to speak. There are a copious amount of psychology concepts in it. So feel free to go read about it when you have the chance.


In the mean time, I will discuss about one of their concepts here, which I'm 100% sure that every single one of you out there is a victim of.


People are naturally more cautious when they are around people who they deemed to be untrustworthy.


Imagine this scenario.


A small, isolated village up the mountain will most likely treat a visiting outsider with suspicion.


Not easy to relate to right? It's okay, let me put it in simpler terms.


Imagine that you are not happy with what you wear today and that you feel sucky about it.


Then, come along a group of girls and suddenly they looked at you and they start to laugh away, and somehow you hear them talking about clothes but then again, you are not completely sure of it.


Immediately, you will start to feel uncomfortable and you will instantly feel that they are actually talking about you. You will be second-guessing yourself.


This will be especially prominent when you hear them talking about something which you are extremely sensitive to, possibly your weakness.


Let me give you another example, let say you are guilty of your body or your looks.


Then you hear people giggling at one corner and stealing looks at you randomly. I'm sure instantly you will be thinking to yourself, are they laughing at my looks or hair? Or my dressing? Or are they talking bad about me?


You get all paranoid when in actual fact, they are not even talking about you at all!


This is the power of psychology.


To mislead people and to exploit their trust and insecurity.


This is just the tip of the iceberg of psychology and Liar game.


Do go and read it if you are interested.


There are alot more mysteries in there.