Jim Collins explains Level 5 Leadership:
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, December 14, 2009
Check The Blog out on YouTube!
You can Now follow the infamous blog that is capturing everything to do with E-Business on YouTube!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Pimpin’ and the Internet! A Sick Combination!
‘Pimping’
The term pimping can be defined in many different ways. For instance, to ‘pimp’ something out, like a car, means to add many accessories to it. However, most people associate the word pimp with prostitution and profiting from sexual deeds.
Who would have thought of people trying to establish a pimpin business online? Not me. But it seems to be quite common when you enter internet pimpin into google. Websites such as craiglist.com and kijiji.com are some websites where people are able to post ads and messages wanting sexual encounters. There was even a case in Halifax where two people were charged with living off the profits of soliciting prostitution over the internet (Article Link). Many have also said that internet pimpin has helped individuals lure women and young girls, by saying that they will live a better life (Article Link).
This is one of the downfalls to E-business. It does provide a well foundation for a business to continue and grow internationally. However, when individuals are utilizing the internet for purposes such as these, it only hinders the motives of e-business. I am all for the use of technology to increase the profitability of businesses, but in cases such as these it should never be accepted or practiced. It will always be a hard life for a pimp!
The term pimping can be defined in many different ways. For instance, to ‘pimp’ something out, like a car, means to add many accessories to it. However, most people associate the word pimp with prostitution and profiting from sexual deeds.
Who would have thought of people trying to establish a pimpin business online? Not me. But it seems to be quite common when you enter internet pimpin into google. Websites such as craiglist.com and kijiji.com are some websites where people are able to post ads and messages wanting sexual encounters. There was even a case in Halifax where two people were charged with living off the profits of soliciting prostitution over the internet (Article Link). Many have also said that internet pimpin has helped individuals lure women and young girls, by saying that they will live a better life (Article Link).
This is one of the downfalls to E-business. It does provide a well foundation for a business to continue and grow internationally. However, when individuals are utilizing the internet for purposes such as these, it only hinders the motives of e-business. I am all for the use of technology to increase the profitability of businesses, but in cases such as these it should never be accepted or practiced. It will always be a hard life for a pimp!
A Microwave, with Video! What’s Next?
You can now watch YouTube on your Microwave. This honestly blew my mind when I first saw this. Who in their right mind would want to watch a viral video when they are microwaving popcorn or some other type of food? Although the concept is entertaining, I don’t think it will be on many people’s wish lists this Christmas. It was, however, good for a laugh!
He’s making a list, and checking it twice!
Since it is the Christmas season, Santa Claus will be coming to each one of our houses on Christmas Eve to deliver presents. However, for those who have been bad, they will be getting a lump of coal this year. How will Santa Claus determine this? It’s simple. He makes his list and checks it twice. In the past, he would have had to go to extreme lengths to look up information on people to see if they have been good or bad.
This is not the case anymore. Technology has made it possible to find information on virtually anyone on the internet. If you simply type in your name into Google, it will search through many different websites and potentially come back with information that pertains to you. I was with a friend the other day, and it was surprising at how much information we found about her; old profiles, myspace and twitter accounts, as well as her facebook page.
Date Check, an iphone application, can allow people to find information about where they live and how much money they make. This application is powered by Intelius, a company that is ‘helping’ businesses and consumers find information about people. The information can be anything from a criminal record check to a credit report. Furthermore, on the iphone application if you input a home phone number it will come back with the person’s address and residing location. If this isn’t a breach of privacy I don’t know what is.
I guess these applications help Santa Claus determine just who has been good and who has been bad. I know that I have been good this year, but for others, they will have to hope that Santa Claus doesn’t dig too deep to get personal information on them. Also, consumers should try and Google themselves sometime and see what type of information comes up about. You’d be surprised at what you would find. Trust me!
Holiday Shopping Advice!
It is the Christmas Season once again and that means that each one of us will be looking for that special gift for our significant other. With the current global recession, many people are finding themselves strapped for cash this holiday season. This will push consumers to find other means of buying presents, and one trend that has stayed relatively popular and constant is the action of buying your gifts online. Consumers are turning to discounting sites such as CyberShopping.ca and auction sites such as Amazon.com and Ebay.ca, to purchase their Christmas presents. These methods provide consumers with cost-effective ways to reduce the hassle of going to the local malls and taking advantage of online sales. However, consumers have to be weary of what they buy online, because there are many con-artists that like to take advantage of the average consumer this time of the year. The Federal Trade Commission has outlined the following as precautions that consumers should be aware of:
Make a list and set a budget. List the people you plan to buy gifts for, the type of gifts you plan to buy, and how much you plan to spend. Include the cost of cash gifts, holiday travel, extra food, wrappings, decorations, greeting cards, and postage. If it relates to the holiday season and it costs money, add it to your budget.
Shop around. A “sale” price isn’t always the “best” price. Some merchants may offer a sale price on the item you want for a limited time; other merchants may offer items at a discount everyday.
Look for price-matching policies. Some merchants will match, or even beat, a competitor’s prices.
Go online. Check out websites that compare prices. If you decide to buy from an online merchant, keep shipping costs and delivery time in mind.
Carefully consider bargain offers that are based on purchases of additional merchandise. For example, “Buy One, Get One Free” or “Free Gift with Purchase.” If you don’t really want or need the item, it’s not a deal.
Clip coupons. Coupons are useful when they save you money on what you’re already planning to buy. Check coupons for any restrictions. For example, do expiration dates apply, or do you have to spend a certain amount before you can use the coupon? Some retailers will accept expired coupons, and even coupons from their competitors. Check with the retailer before you leave home to learn their policy.
Ask about sale adjustments. If you buy an item at regular price and it goes on sale the next week, can you get a credit or refund for the discounted amount?
Consider layaway. Layaway purchase plans are designed for people who want to buy merchandise without using credit or paying the full price immediately. When you use layaway, you typically make a deposit – usually a percentage of the purchase price – and pay over time until you have paid for the item in full. In exchange, the retailer holds the merchandise for you. To avoid problems, get the store’s layaway policy in writing.
Keep an eye on your wallet. Don’t flash cash. Keep an eye on your credit or debit card during transactions, and get them back as quickly as possible. If your cards are lost or stolen, report the loss or theft immediately to the card issuers.
Use credit and debit cards with care. Save your receipts. You need them for returns and exchanges. Check credit and debit card sales and return receipts against your monthly bills and statements, and report any problems to the credit card issuer promptly.
Ask about refund and return policies. Many merchants may have different refund and return policies for sale items. For example, clearance merchandise may be on final sale, meaning no refunds or exchanges.
Keep good records. Whether you’re ordering by mail, phone, or online, it’s important to keep detailed information about the transaction, including your order number, shipping costs and dates, warranties, and refund and return policies.
Ship early. If you’re sending gifts to out-of-towners, factor in extra time for shipping. If you wait until the last minute, you may pay a hefty price for express or overnight shipping.
Keep these helpful hints in mind when you are out shopping, whether on your PC or out in the mall. Have a good holidays!
Source: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt082.shtm
Make a list and set a budget. List the people you plan to buy gifts for, the type of gifts you plan to buy, and how much you plan to spend. Include the cost of cash gifts, holiday travel, extra food, wrappings, decorations, greeting cards, and postage. If it relates to the holiday season and it costs money, add it to your budget.
Shop around. A “sale” price isn’t always the “best” price. Some merchants may offer a sale price on the item you want for a limited time; other merchants may offer items at a discount everyday.
Look for price-matching policies. Some merchants will match, or even beat, a competitor’s prices.
Go online. Check out websites that compare prices. If you decide to buy from an online merchant, keep shipping costs and delivery time in mind.
Carefully consider bargain offers that are based on purchases of additional merchandise. For example, “Buy One, Get One Free” or “Free Gift with Purchase.” If you don’t really want or need the item, it’s not a deal.
Clip coupons. Coupons are useful when they save you money on what you’re already planning to buy. Check coupons for any restrictions. For example, do expiration dates apply, or do you have to spend a certain amount before you can use the coupon? Some retailers will accept expired coupons, and even coupons from their competitors. Check with the retailer before you leave home to learn their policy.
Ask about sale adjustments. If you buy an item at regular price and it goes on sale the next week, can you get a credit or refund for the discounted amount?
Consider layaway. Layaway purchase plans are designed for people who want to buy merchandise without using credit or paying the full price immediately. When you use layaway, you typically make a deposit – usually a percentage of the purchase price – and pay over time until you have paid for the item in full. In exchange, the retailer holds the merchandise for you. To avoid problems, get the store’s layaway policy in writing.
Keep an eye on your wallet. Don’t flash cash. Keep an eye on your credit or debit card during transactions, and get them back as quickly as possible. If your cards are lost or stolen, report the loss or theft immediately to the card issuers.
Use credit and debit cards with care. Save your receipts. You need them for returns and exchanges. Check credit and debit card sales and return receipts against your monthly bills and statements, and report any problems to the credit card issuer promptly.
Ask about refund and return policies. Many merchants may have different refund and return policies for sale items. For example, clearance merchandise may be on final sale, meaning no refunds or exchanges.
Keep good records. Whether you’re ordering by mail, phone, or online, it’s important to keep detailed information about the transaction, including your order number, shipping costs and dates, warranties, and refund and return policies.
Ship early. If you’re sending gifts to out-of-towners, factor in extra time for shipping. If you wait until the last minute, you may pay a hefty price for express or overnight shipping.
Keep these helpful hints in mind when you are out shopping, whether on your PC or out in the mall. Have a good holidays!
Source: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt082.shtm
My Perspective on the iPhone 3G S
iPhone 3GS
I just recently bought my iPhone 3GS from Bell, because now it’s available on every Canadian carrier. But after fiddling around with it for a while, I was realizing how out of touch with technology I was. Some of my classmates were showing me how to use my iphone and some of the interesting features that it has. The one appealing feature that I enjoy is the ability to download over 90,000 apple applications. This could be anything from games, to utility applications, to applications that help with your finances. To say the least, the iPhone 3G S has fully exceeded my expectations in a cell phone.
Here is a list of some of the most popular applications available on Apple.com:
Facebook – Connect with your friends on Facebook, everywhere with 3G connection
FedEx Mobile for iPhone – FedEx Mobile for iPhone provides up-to-date shipment tracking information. Simply input your FedEx tracking number, and you can quickly retrieve the status of your shipment. You can also personalize your view by nicknaming shipments, adding notes or creating a watch list for monitoring important shipments.
Video Downloader iWoopie Lit – iWoopie Lite can search global video portals (Youtube/DailyMotion and match more), watch and download videos to your iPhone.
Twitteriffic – It is a twitter client. I keep myself up-to-date with latest news and updates on Silverlight. I also follow updates from Kevin Rudd our PM and opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull.
Shazam – This application allows a user point his or her iphone at a stereo, and this application will tell you the song title and artist of the current song that is playing on the radio.
Its applications like these that Apple is making to help simplify your life. Quite frequently, I use the facebook application to change my status and check my notifications via my cell phone. This allows me to be able to access my profile and check my email virtually everywhere. It is advances such as these that will continue to bring a greater access to convenience into the lives of many consumers.
I just recently bought my iPhone 3GS from Bell, because now it’s available on every Canadian carrier. But after fiddling around with it for a while, I was realizing how out of touch with technology I was. Some of my classmates were showing me how to use my iphone and some of the interesting features that it has. The one appealing feature that I enjoy is the ability to download over 90,000 apple applications. This could be anything from games, to utility applications, to applications that help with your finances. To say the least, the iPhone 3G S has fully exceeded my expectations in a cell phone.
Here is a list of some of the most popular applications available on Apple.com:
Facebook – Connect with your friends on Facebook, everywhere with 3G connection
FedEx Mobile for iPhone – FedEx Mobile for iPhone provides up-to-date shipment tracking information. Simply input your FedEx tracking number, and you can quickly retrieve the status of your shipment. You can also personalize your view by nicknaming shipments, adding notes or creating a watch list for monitoring important shipments.
Video Downloader iWoopie Lit – iWoopie Lite can search global video portals (Youtube/DailyMotion and match more), watch and download videos to your iPhone.
Twitteriffic – It is a twitter client. I keep myself up-to-date with latest news and updates on Silverlight. I also follow updates from Kevin Rudd our PM and opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull.
Shazam – This application allows a user point his or her iphone at a stereo, and this application will tell you the song title and artist of the current song that is playing on the radio.
Its applications like these that Apple is making to help simplify your life. Quite frequently, I use the facebook application to change my status and check my notifications via my cell phone. This allows me to be able to access my profile and check my email virtually everywhere. It is advances such as these that will continue to bring a greater access to convenience into the lives of many consumers.
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