Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 25th, 2011 No Comments »
With more and more people using smart phones, QR codes (Quick Response Codes) became a new opportunity for businesses to build their brand. These codes are similar to UPC codes but have a much stronger function. Customers simply need to download a free QR codes reader onto their smart-phone and they can instantly receive more […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 18th, 2011 2 Comments »
According to Linda’s article, Denmark decided to put a tax on products with more than 2.3% saturated fat. This decision was meant to alert customers on buying fatty products and motivates customers to make healthier choices. Nowadays, fatty food is very common at home or restaurants. However, milk, which is also one product that would […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 9th, 2011 No Comments »
Delta Cable will become the first to provide 3D capability for its video customers. When Delta Cable first enter the market, it broad casted movies and live sports 3D programming. In late last year, they confirmed that the company’s system is prepared to provide 3D movies and TV programs: “As our customers have been investing […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 9th, 2011 2 Comments »
iPhone 4S SWOT Analysis Although the dream for iPhone 5 had shattered, iPhone 4S entered the market with significant changes and improvements over the previous generation. The pre-ordered for iPhone 4S 64GB version had reached a price of $20 000 HKD. Some advantages for iPhone 4S are: Voice-activated personal assistant Image stabilization Improved lens Improved […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 8th, 2011 No Comments »
Increasing Gas Tax to Pay for Transit The Evergreen Line and other transit projects in Surrey and Langley was introduced to public to provide more convenient transit services. However, seven Metro Vancouver mayors will vote for a two-cents-a-litre increase in gas tax to raise the budget for these projects. Although Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver and […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 25th, 2011 1 Comment »
The Fight of Apple and Samsung Last month, Apple has claimed that Samsung Galaxy Tab is too identical to its iPad and Samsung Galaxy S2 is almost the same as its iPhone.As a result,Apple has banned all Samsung Tab 7.7 in a huge tech fair in Germany. In return, Samsung has taken the step to […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 16th, 2011 No Comments »
Kweku Adoboli, a 31 years old worker for UBS’s global synthetic equities division, was charged with fraud due to unauthorised trading between January and September this year. He had caused tremendous losses of $2 billion for UBS and exposed to UBS to risks. Last month, UBS had already announced 3,500 jobs cuts and Adoboli’s actions […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 8th, 2011 1 Comment »
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