http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2011/11/financial-markets

Response to External Blog “No Such Thing as Risk Free”

No such thing as risk free

After reading the blog post by A.C.S | NEW YORK on the economist, I fully agree with the written opinion that there is no such thing as a risk free investing environment. As stated within the blog, people tend to assume things, like having a lower interest rate in banks creates a higher rate of return, yet they fail to take into account that there might be inflation rates, as well as default risks.

Bonds, pensions, funds are common items that create a delusion among people giving them a confidence feeling that there are no risk involved within these investments. I believe these low or no risk options of investments actually hold a greater threat, as people don’t know the consequences. They fail to assume that at critical times, even the government doesn’t have the money to fill the gap caused by a miscalculation of an investment; this event is being reflected upon an event that is happening in Europe at the moment. Many fail to see pass things such as nominal returns, which still includes tax and investment fees. Due to the complexity of the low risk investments, various factors are usually overlooked causing a misconception of true probability.

https://blogs.ubc.ca/claudrcommerce101/2011/10/09/apples-future-with-gay-ceo/

http://gawker.com/5834158/tim-cook-apples-new-ceo-and-the-most-powerful-gay-man-in-america

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/203853/20110825/tim-cook-gay.htm

http://www.gallup.com/poll/147662/first-time-majority-americans-favor-legal-gay-marriage.aspx

Apples future with gay CEO?

Upon reading Claud’s post, I refused to agree with his decision where he expressed Apple should not hire Tim Cook as a CEO simply based on his sexuality. Tim Cook is the most powerful gay man in America due to his change of position in replacing Steve Jobs as CEO in Apple Inc. As Claud stated, the Apple Team would support Tim Cook, if he announced his sexuality publically.

It is fact that some parts of society is still having problem with the sexuality mindset, however, we can tell that the world is now shifting away from that sector of extremeness. American’s have been highly against the spread of this sexuality trait, however new research proves that for the first time Americans has a majority that favors gay marriage. Not only will Apple not be critique in the future for having a gay CEO, but it might be placed on a stage for first being equal and fair among all people; can be similarity compared with technology, you might not know what the affect might be, but it does not mean the method or solution should not be tried. Talents are replaceable; brand images can be changed, being the first to employ equity is forever.

Should the Pipeline be built?

Response to David Yu’s Blog https://blogs.ubc.ca/davidyu/

 Unlike David, who believes that the pipeline should not be built, I on the other hand fully support the construction of this pipeline. After consideration I believe that the pros outweigh the “chance cons”, because they only happen under the condition when a disaster submerges. Building a pipeline has many advantages tied to it; the employment rate created by the pipeline is immense which in turns will create more rotation inside the economy. The oil industry will be bumped to an even higher level of efficiency as the “Keystone Pipeline Project” is completed, with its new ways of transportation the support cities that it runs through. Alberta, through Nebraska towards Houston, will gain an economic boost, because of the increased ease flow of oil lowering the price.

With any certain amount positives, behind will always follow a trail of negatives on a certain percentage of happening. The nearby communities, will only be affected if the construction is processed through without any thoughtful planning; projects are usually ran through a series of tests and percentages weighed against each other before proposal thus proving that the pros usually out the cons in ceteris paribus (with all other things constant).