Business and Economics

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2011-04-28T08:13:00.000-07:00

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New Business Idea

2009-04-26T14:52:00.000-07:00

This is some fashion laptop carry cases.Virtually all laptops/notebooks are only available with a dull, black nylon corporate carry case. People need to bring their laptop everywhere maybe for business, when they get out a fashionable laptop carry case, people may feel that they are cool. And I am sure that it will be a successful business, because it have its market, teenagers must buy them when they see it.

This is a Jelly Click Mouse.

In this 21st century, nearly everyone knows how to use a computer, and many people will have a computer at home, or even their own laptop. For example, for overseas students, they must have a computer with them, because this is a way of communication with their families and friends. Someone will use a mouse with their laptop but some won’t, if they bring their laptop, they need to carry the mouse also, and it will be heavier for them. At home, at office, you may use the computer for the whole day, and for some mouse, it’s too hard, you may also feel uncomfortable. Now this Jelly Mouse could be a winner as it feels floppy and like jelly. It so soft and so heavy, what you need to do is just blow some air inside when you want to use it. After you finish, you may just push out the air inside and become a very mini one.

Hoggard Organics' UK debut

2009-04-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

A cash-flow forecast may predict the future, whereas a cash-flow statement describes what actually happened in the past. As predicting the future is not an easy task, constructing a cash-flow forecast may be quite difficult.

Cash-flow forecasts are important to a business because they enable it to foresee times in the future when the business will be short of money. If shortages are anticipated, the business may be able to prevent it happen.

Refer to the case study, all Hoggard Oanics’ shop managers in the UK which have done a cash-flow forecast; they may identify potential cash-flow problems in advance. They may also guide the firm towards the appropriate action. Also, it may make sure that there is sufficient cash available to pay suppliers and creditors and to make other payments is an important point. It can help to borrow money in a easy way.

But there are also some problems which using cash-flow forecasts, sales if organic food grew rapidly in the USA and had exceeded 8000 million pounds per annum, so they might have the same situation in the UK, there maybe a large number of competitors, changes in the economy, because it is a niche market, so there maybe a sudden changes in consumer taste and inaccurate market research etc…

Budget is an agreed plan establishing, in numerical or financial terms, the policy to be pursued and the anticipated outcomes of that policy. Using a budget can provide direction and coordination, it may also motivate staff and improve the efficiency. Once it motivate the staffs, and they will work harder, and there maybe a increase in productivity.

But there might be some drawbacks also, for example, because it is a niche market, not much people were working for this job before, they maybe senior manager, the allocation maybe inappropriate if imposed by them, also allocations maybe incorrect because circumstances have changed from time to time.

Case study

2009-04-19T09:14:00.000-07:00

A business can use breakeven analysis to discover its breakeven output and the impact of changes in output on its profit levels.

Breakeven maybe useful to start-up businesses, because it is a simple, straight forward way of discovering whether a business plan is likely to succeed financially. Also a breakeven char can show the different levels of achieved. This means that business can predict its profit levels if it knows the number of units that is going to sell. Knowing the future profit levels can help a business to plan its future and strategies.

And for the most case, also for Nick Hess, breakeven can be used to calculate how long it will take to reach the level of output needed to make a profit, this will help the entrepreneur to assess whether or not the business is viable. New businesses often suffer from cash-flow problems, so it is useful for them to know when they can expect to reach a profit level. This information will help them to get financial support, such as a bank overdraft.

But also, there are some weaknesses of breakeven analysis. For example, the information may be unreliable; most breakeven charts are based on forecasts. It’s difficult to predict the number of customers who will buy the firm’s product, even with careful market research. Sales are unlikely to be exactly the same as output.

For Mr.Nick Hess and Foodeaze, they have their own USP, and it maybe a attractive point of their products. However, the opening of a new store nearby selling similar products its really affect their sales, so even the break-even they did before, it also can’t predict what will suddenly happen around them.

So breakeven is just a little value to an entrepreneur, the most important things they need to do is look around the location of the business, and do some research before starting up.

Using a computer in business and impact on staff

2009-03-24T14:24:00.000-07:00

Using a computer in business is really an efficent and accurate way.

Once we use computer in our business, everything like money, staff control etc…can did it automate, just done by the computer, and I am sure that the mistake must be less than doing by staff.

And you also will save time by doing it, for example, if you need to count the money that you earn today, you may do it wrong and slow if you count by an calculator, by if you have a system and just simply type in the information, it will finish in not more than one minute.

And you can employ less staff because the computer will replace some of the staffs, it will lower the cost on employing people. Once your productivity is higher and there are less cost, then you profit must increase.

Although there maybe people who loose their job, but when there are more product that need to sold out, then there will be a job for sales, it will just like a circle. So it doesn't mean that it will be more people unemployed if business using a computer.

TQM improve management and profit

2009-03-24T13:30:00.000-07:00

Total Quality Management (TQM) means the whole workforce has to be committed to quality improvements. The idea is to build quality into every department and not let quality get squeezed out.

With TQM, every employee has to try to satisfy customers- and everybody that they work for must be thought if as a customer, even fellow employees. So both external customers within the business, must receive a quality service.

Once the quality improve, they will be less cost because company don’t need to refund, and also even they use high quality, but it can keep some customers and they will come back to buy the product, it will increase sells, and so there will be more profit.

Japaness Management

2009-03-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

Japaness Management inculde:

-Just in Time (JIT)
-Total quality management (TQM)
-Circle Production
-Kaizen (Continous improvement)
-Ouchi
-Lean Production

An aspect of Japanese management is the company union, which most regular company employees are obliged to join. The workers do not have separate skill identification outside of the company. Despite federations of unions at the national level, the union does not exist as an entity separate from, or with an adversarial relationship to, the company. The linking of the company with the worker puts severe limits on independent union action, and the worker does not wish to harm the economic wellbeing of the company. Strikes are rare and usually brief.

Japanese managerial style and decision making in large companies emphasizes the flow of information and initiative from the bottom up, making top management a facilitator rather than the source of authority, while middle management is both the impetus for and the shaper of policy. Consensus is stressed as a way of arriving at decisions, and close attention is paid to workers' well-being. Rather than serve as an important decision maker, the ranking officer of a company has the responsibility of maintaining harmony so that employees can work together. A Japanese chief executive officer is a consensus builder.

EF vedio

2009-03-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFSK4J2XcaI

This is the EF promtion vedio. It promote EF Oxford.
If I were one of the parents that who wanted my children studying in EF Oxford, I think I will be attracted by the beautiful view around Oxford, the environment in Oxford is really good, the people are nice here, many students studying in Oxford, so it is good for study, there are many people and students from different countries etc…and when the agent promote them to this school, they will just mention about the good things in the school, how good is the school, the reputation, an concentrate study because it is taught in a small group, you can exchange the information of your home country to other students and learn more different culture.

But is that all true? I don’t think so. Maybe there were really a good environment in Oxford, but I don’t think so in EF, because they just show the city centre of Oxford. It should be the greatest place. But on the way to our school, we must pass through Pullens Lane, and the road no one will know that how dirty the road is, how narrow the road will be once you pass through with a car, how muddy it is when it is raining, and also if you are staying in the residence, once you got back late, how dark and dangerous will the road be. People just watch the video didn’t know any about this.

A promotion video must show all the best things to their customers, they will like to let them think that they are providing a really good services or product to you and let you to buy or join it. But before you make your decision, you must think clearly that will it all be true?

K9 Kalmer Dog Quieter

2009-03-17T12:26:00.000-07:00

I hate and afraid of dog so much, but unfortunately in Hong Kong my neighbor own a dog, even though it is just a little puppy, it’s still looks terrible for me. Alothoug it’s just only a little toy poodle, but when it barks, it’s really noisy. So I think I can introduce or buy them this dog quieter for their little dog.

This dog quieter is an irresistible, proprietary composition of music, which makes the dog hear but it’s inaudible to humans. The melody will lure attention away from anxiety producing stimuli and result in a dog’s version of tranquility.

The K9 Kalmer is completely pain free. It will reduce needless barking without painful shock, sprays, or sound. The K9 Kalmer works on your dog, or your neighbor's dog. The melody has a 100 yard range and travels through fences and over walls.

I think it’s really a good idea, because in Hong Kong, many buildings don’t allow to have any pets, but people still bring them in in secrete, but even they bring them in quietly, every dog will bark at some times, they can control it or lower their volume, so if they buy it, it may be useful. And also when people were sleeping at night, but your dog are still barking, there must be complain, but once they bark, you just get out this dog quieter, they will just simply stop barking.

But still, I think even it say it’s completely pain free, but when you use this to your dog, it will just hurt it in some way, just like stop them to bark, every dogs need to bark, if people just control they bark, it’s just the same as your mother stop you shouting and talking, it’s a bit unfair to them I think.

'Looj' Remote Control Roof Gutter Cleaning Robot

2009-03-10T16:06:00.000-07:00

The romote control Looj robot attempts to make gutter clearning-a necessary chore- safer, faster and less hassle.

The world is improving day by day, and everyday they will be some new technology invented. This time there is a new things like irobot, it helps you to clearn you house.
No one like your house to be messy, but do you really have time to clean it everyday? What if all your house memeber need to go to work or to school, who will do the cleaning?
So this maybe help a lot!
It is an electronic clearn, it can clearn all over your house by just controlling the remote, it will follow you order to do their work, help you to clearn your house, make it to be tidy.

But there are also disadvantage, I think it may help you to clearn, but not make sure that clearn every corner, because it it round and can't go insdie a little corner.

So even you buy it, you still need to clearn some place by yourself. But keeping your house clean and comfortable is your own responsibilty.

'Clocky' Evasive Alarm Clock

2009-03-08T12:44:00.000-07:00

'Clocky, a fiendish, wheel-foored alarm clock, sounds off and then scurries around your room so you have to wake up, get out of bed, find him, turn the alarm off and then kill him.'

This is a alarm that make sure the people who can't wake up every morning to work or to school. It design the alarm which are on wheels. It can move everywhere or even jump.
The patented alarm clock that jumps 3 feet from your night stand and runs away beeping to get you up. I think it was a really really good invention for the people that who can hardly get up in the morning. Because even you are awake by the lound sound, you still need to find out the alarm and then you also need to catch it, when you are catching it, it can make sure that you are awake, because you may need to jump or chase it, it helps you to do exercise in the morning too !

But it was include in the high technology machine, I though it should cost much, but the alarm just sold in 59 pounds, and it have different colours to choose.

And I am sure that many people will love the design and buy it because it is really useful.

Advertisment.

2009-03-03T13:51:00.000-08:00

If EF wants to recruit staff for a-level, I think they will find the staff for ICT, BUSINESS STUDIES, ECONOMICS, MATHS, ACCOUNTING, PHYSIS, CHEMISTRY and BIOLOGY teacher. These are the main subjects in our a-level course.

I think the advertisement can high light the main point that there are not more than 10 students in a class, the teacher who come to interview may teach in a state school before, so it may new to them. Now we are starting a new syllabus, and maybe some experience teacher will be the first choice for EF. And also I think because it is an international school, so it may recruit some international teachers.

And also can mention about the environment in our school. There are international students, and you may know about different country’s culture etc… and widen your eye sight.And in EF, we don’t just have a-level course, it also have English course, so once the teacher and not happy and satisfy in their job, they may think about to change to teach the language students. It maybe a good opportunity.

But I think working in EF may be a good choice, because the teacher doesn’t have much pressure at all.

podcast

2009-02-23T04:26:00.001-08:00

Claudia Winkleman's Arts Show
Podcast

BBC Radio 2
Programme Highlights
Typical Duration: 33 Mins.
Latest Episode: Mon, 16 Feb 2009
Available to all listeners

What can the government do?

2009-02-11T12:43:00.000-08:00

More and more people are starting to drink alcohol nowadays, even though the teenagers who are under 18. Some may think that alcohol will help you to relax, but another side, it’s harmful.

I think the government should do something that helps to reduce people who drink too much. Because once you get drunk, you will do many things that will harm yourself, the one besides you and also the things around you.

I think the government should do something because after some people were drunk, they will destroy the things on the street, for example they will throw the rubbish bin, kick the door of the shop, throw stones into some shops and also they will make a lot of noise and also rubbish, it really affect. If the government just let it happening again and again, the number of things and people who affect will just keep on increase, and they also need to pay more and more money to replace those things.

Drinking too much alcohol is really harmful to our health; for example, lung cancer. So I think people really need to stop drinking too much alcohol.

Government may do something to help,

1) advertisement

Government can have some advertisement to let people know how alcohol would affect, and the dangerous things may happen when you get drunk .

2) Legislation

It may have some strict rules that control people for drinking or buying alcohol, for example, only after 21, that may stop teenagers start drinking.

3)Increase tax

Probably, if the government increase tax on alcohol, people will still buy it, but if the government increase tax on alcohol but at the same time decrease tax on some other substitutes, it may work.
4) Have some substitutes

for example some juice but add a bit alcohol inside it, or maybe some soft drink that taste like it.

I think these are the ways that can let people to drink less, but the main point I think is that people behave themselves, don’t drink too much or even start drinking when they are young.

Podcast.

2009-02-08T06:25:00.001-08:00

Stravinsky famously described him as “a six-and-a-half-foot scowl”. After seeing him in his coffin, the conductor John Barbirolli remarked that he looked “a bloody sight more cheerful than he ever did in life”. The butt of this harsh humour was the composer Sergei Rachmaninov, whose music exudes not just the melancholy which was his own personal hallmark, but extraordinary warmth and optimism too. In this week’s edition of Composer of the Week, Donald Macleod explores the life and music of this remarkable man.

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio3/cotw/rss.xml

A WIND turbine stood wrecked yesterday with one of its giant 65ft blades torn off — after it was hit by a UFO.

2009-02-08T06:23:00.000-08:00

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/ufos/article2108149.ece

UFO hits wind turbine!

Gloucester Green Wednesday Market and Covered Market

2009-02-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

Today we went to city centre in the morning, we went to the covered market and also the wednesday market.

About Convered Market, I think that it's really better than wednesday market because it have cover on top so that it's not really so cold inside. But because we were in the morning, not many shops were open, just the shops that sells breakfast, flowers and meat that open...Many different items were selling in covered market, for example shoes, meat, cake, drinks, clothes, accessories and flowers etc...many different kinds.

The five products sold at the Gloucester Green market:

gloves (1.2 pounds)
sweets (80 p)
shoes (7 pounds)
cake (2.5 pounds)
the eye glass box (1 pound)

Overall of these two market, I think they are really a bit cheaper than the other shops in city centre, because maybe the rent of them are lower or even in the wednesday market they don't need to pay for their rent, if they really sell cheaper products, people will definently choose to buy from them, but one thing is that their quality maybe not so good or maybe their are second hand. So it will sell in a cheaper price. So before you buy anything, you must know more about the product, because i think they will not return money to you if you regret at last.

10 ways of using bricks

2009-02-03T13:18:00.000-08:00

1. BUILD BUILDINGS
2.PLAY WITH IT AS A TOY
3.HIT SOMEONE
4.PROTECT YOURSELF
5.THROW TO A SNAKE WHEN YOUR HIKING
6.TO FIX A HOLE
7.DOING EXERCISE OF HANGING UP THE BRICKS
8.KEEP ALL THE PAPER ON THE TABLE WITHOUT FLYING EVERYWHERE
9.WHEN ONE LEG OF YOUR TABLE OR CHAIR HAVE BEEN BROKEN CAN STUCK IT
10. MAKE FIRE

Podcast.

2009-02-01T06:34:00.000-08:00

BizDaily: Davos growing economies
Business Daily is in Davos in Switzerland, looking at how the great and good hob-nob at the world economic forum. They may exchange valuable views on what's caused the economic crisis - but what can they do about it? We look at how it may affect economies which had been growing fast, and had got all too used to the boom times.

An online pawnbroker for consumers in a pinch

2009-02-01T06:15:00.000-08:00

Given the current state of the economy, it’s timely to see a makeover of an age-old form of personal loans. Borro claims to be the world’s first online pawnbroker. The company, which was launched in August 2008, offers short term loans to customers who cannot borrow from banks or have maxed out their other options, giving them cash for jewellery, gold and memorabilia. After filling out an application form describing the valuables they wish to pawn, a borrower is offered a loan of up to 40% of an item’s value.
Should they take the plunge, the borrower couriers their item to Borro, receiving their loan via bank transfer or postal order. Interest on loans accrues at 6% per month (lowered to 4% for loans over GBP 1,000), and loans must be repaid within 6 months for the pawned item to be returned, unless an extension is agreed in writing. Loans of GBP 100–GBP 100,000 are available, with Borro stating that over 85% of borrowers repay their loans on time and in full.
The site brings an ancient system into the 21st century, providing a convenient form of short-term credit that could be cheaper than unauthorised bank overdrafts or payday loans. It also creates a certain degree of transparency for customers, since everyone is offered the same rate. And sending items in by courier eliminates the potential awkwardness of dealing with an offline pawnshop. Based in Oxford, Borro currently only serves the UK, though European and US expansion plans are in the cards.

The reasons are varied and include paying bills and mortgages, money for holidays, school fees, plugging the gap while waiting for a bonus or a lump-sum payment, a small business loan, a cash loan to repay debts, waiting for the time to be right to sell property, stock and shares and other assets, or waiting to start a new job. Whatever your reason, Borro.com can meet provide you with a short-term pawn cash loan instantly.

China vows to help WTO on piracy

2009-01-27T10:38:00.001-08:00

China has promised to co-operate in the global fight against counterfeit goods, in response to a highly critical ruling from the World Trade Organization.
The commerce ministry said it would "continue to promote international exchanges" on intellectual property rights, but gave no firm details.
In a US-backed case, the WTO ruled on Monday that Beijing ignored piracy of DVDs and its customs policies were lax.
US companies say Chinese piracy costs them billions of dollars every year.
In its ruling, the WTO largely supported the US claims against China and found Beijing had breached trade rules.
The WTO was particularly critical of Chinese customs for allowing seized goods to be reintroduced into the market.
And it said Beijing had turned a blind eye to piracy of DVDs and CDs.
The US has repeatedly accused China being a safe haven for product piracy, and some analysts believe the WTO decision takes Washington a step closer to seeking compensation for lost sales revenues caused by counterfeiting.
Europe has also had run-ins with Beijing on the issue.
Last year, the European Commission estimated that 60% of all counterfeit goods coming into Europe had originated in China.

Podcast.

2009-01-27T10:35:00.000-08:00

BizDaily: Japanese lessons 27 Dec 09
Can we learn a lesson from Japan's miserable 90s? That period only ended when the failing banks actually admitted how big the damage was. Should the rest of the world now follow suit? Plus the basic banking questions you want answered.

Investors put stock in feng shui

2009-01-25T07:49:00.000-08:00

According to the Chinese Lunar calender, they year of Ox begins on 26 January. There is a report reckons that former US treasury secretary will become the boss of citigroup, while iceland will challenge the phillippine and indian dominance of the call centre industry as it rebuilds its crisis-ravaged economy.
The predictions are made in a tongue-in-check that ''Feng Shui Index'' report from Hong Kong incestment firm CLSA.
Many investors and business people in Asia put great stock in advice from feng shui masters.

As a Hong Kong people, I think we really beleive on Feng Shui very much, for example when you choose you office, you house etc...they will also care about Feng Shui, they need to make sure that it is really a good place and siutable for the people who live or work in that place. So i think Feng Shui is a good investment for the incestors and business people.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7842164.stm

New Business Idea

2009-01-25T07:39:00.000-08:00

Use leather or fabrics to make pen wallets and pencil cases. Sell the wallets and cases empty. Or buy pens and pencils at trade prices and add them to the wallets and cases respectively to make the finished products.

I think this maybe a good business idea, because it sell the two things together. First it will lower the selling price, it's a good thing for the customers. And also when the seller sell the wallets or cases, the customers may also buy the pens and pencils because they are selling them on the trade prices. Leather and fabrics is the most common materials that people made for wallets, everyone need one, so maybe this will be a new business idea.

How to keep generation y motivated?

2009-01-19T13:02:00.000-08:00

Generation Y,were born between 1977 and 1994, it makes up over 20% of today’s population and they are rapidly becoming a hot commodity in the work force.Organizations of all sizes are scrambling to learn how to attract these dynamic individuals.Gen Y may bring to the table a diverse knowledge and an interesting perspective that can really make the company shine.

The studies say that there are top five for Gen Y:
1.They are looking for work/life balance
2.They want to be heard and valued
3.They need regular recognition
4.They want to work somewhere fun
5.They are motivated by challenge and a collaborative environment

There is a man that what he have been doing as CEOis right on target for his company that he want to cultivate,what he did was:

1.Creating a warm, fun, friendly environment to work in
2.Socializing with my employees
3.Rewarding them for performance
4.Providing flex time as long as the work gets done
5.Giving them a voice that is heard and valued
6.Opportunity for mentoring others
7.Sharing in the company succes

Coin-to-cash Conversion Vending Machine

2008-11-23T05:05:00.000-08:00

Coins are a nuisance for most people, because it is very heavy if you have many. But you will not throw it or ask the supermarket or shops don’t give you any coins. So now there is a good machine can help it.

The Coinstar Centre features Coinstar-branded coin counting and is fun and easy. Just follow the instructions on the screen and you are a few button pushes away from turning your coins into cash. This machine not just let you turn your Coins into Cash or Shopping, but it can also donate your Coins to Charity (UK Only). If you just have a little amount of coins, you can just donate it.

I think it is really a good idea, because it can help to needed just only everyone inserts a little amount of money. And also if you can insert an amount of money you can change back to notes or also supermarket cash. So from now on you don’t need to carry somany coins and think that how to use it everywhere. And I think their locations are also really good, they put the machine outside the supermarket or mall site. It’s good because after people shopping or buying things they must have some change, and now they can change it to notes or donate it, I think many people must like it.

Don’t Forget Your Teacher’s Christmas Present!

2008-11-18T12:09:00.000-08:00

Christmas brings along the season of gifts. It is always considered the best time of year to give something special to loved ones and show them how much you appreciate their love and support. During this time, the shops are full of beautiful, shiny and interesting gifts you can shop for or the Internet also offers countless items that can be send along with
your good wishes, to anyone anywhere in the world. Gifting a Christmas present to a teacher is something special. Other than our parents and other family members, teachers form a large part of our personalities. They not only give us education but also share their knowledge and experiences about life, which helps us become a better person. With Christmas coming around, thank your teachers for their generosity and inspiring spirit with some special Christmas gift for teachers.

A good website for remaining students that have a Christmas present for their teachers. To let the student remember that every teacher works very hard and teachers play such an important part in our lives. The most moving gifts received by teachers are those that have involved time and thought on the child's part.

http://www.christmasrants.com/dont_forget_your_teachers_christmas_present.html

HSBC

2008-11-16T15:09:00.000-08:00

There is a small business insurance provided by hsbc.
Choosing the right business insurance protection is an important decision for any business owner. For example, a break-in, fire or a flood will all have a major impact on you and your business.By law, all businesses are required to insure against certain kinds of risk, such as employers' liability insurance.You should also consider public liability insurance when dealing with your customers and the public.

If it is Wholesalers and Manufacturers Insurance, there are some optional covers:

Property - provides All Risks cover for loss or damage to:Business contentsBuildings (where insured)Glass and sanitary fittingsMoney and personal assault
Legal Expenses - provides your business with protection for legal costs relating to:Employment DisputesCompensation AwardsProperty ProtectionTax ProtectionBodily InjuryLegal Defence
-Deterioration of Stock
-Personal Accident
-Engineering Insurance
-Machinery and Plant Inspection
-Fidelity Guarantee
-Business Interruption
-Goods in Transit
-Portable Business Equipment
-Employers' Liability
-Public Liability
-Product Liability
There are also additional benefits:
-Interest Free Monthly Installments available
-24 hour glass replacement service
-Free legal advice telephone helpline 24 hours a day and all year round

Company Report

2008-11-15T12:02:00.000-08:00

The name of the company is UTV software communications. It is one of India’s leading integrated global media and entertainment conglomerate with over eighteen years of experience in the entertainment industry. UTV, its subsidiaries and joint ventures (UTV/UTV group) create, aggregate and disseminate content of various genres across varied distribution platforms. The group employs 827 going to 1500 people across various business segments.

In a world where media and entertainment consumption is characterized by increasing diversity in preferred genres and access platforms; UTV straddles the entire value chain linking content to the consumption platform and the consumer. UTV has remained focused on the media and entertainment business while broadening its capabilities and global reach through its subsidiaries around the world.

In this annual report, they have disclosed forward-looking information to enable investors to comprehend their prospects and take informed investment decisions. This report and other statements- written and oral-that they periodically make, contain forward-looking statements that set our anticipated results based on the management’s plans and assumptions.

Their profit last on 2004 was 47 million pounds, on 20005 was 164 million pounds, on 2006 was 142 million pounds, on 2007 was 470 million pounds and at this year 2008, it was 777 million pounds.

The website of this company is www.utvnet.com.

How to take someones wallet, just by asking

2008-11-11T09:44:00.000-08:00

This is a video that Derren Brown just by asking and can take someones wallet, mobile phone and watch.

Derren Victor Brown is an english magician, psychological illusionist, mentalist, painter and self-professed sceptic regarding paranormal phenomena. He is a unique force in the world of illusion - he can seemingly predict and control human behaviour.He doesn't claim to be a mind-reader, instead he describes his craft as a mixture of magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship. Whatever you choose to call it, his unparalleled performances amaze and unsettle all those who watch him. This is a powerful and provocative form of entertainment, unlikely to be imitated for a long while.

It has been suggested that many of his routines are simply standard magic tricks, and that no suggestion, hypnosis or other 'mind control' techniques are ever actually used. By his own admission, Brown uses 'magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship'. One feature of Brown's television and live shows is that he often appears to show the audience how a particular effect was used - often by placing words or pictures into a subject's mind with submliminal gestures or language. Some have suggested that it is these explanations which are at the very heart of Brown's misdirection, that, by making the audience feel it knows how the trick is being achieved, he is able to hide the true methods by which the magical effects are created.

Many magicians take the view that, regardless of how his effects are achieved, Brown is a brilliantly skilled and entertaining performer. However, the criticism persists that, Brown is not just tricking but lying to his audience. While he may not claim to have psychic powers, he does claim to be using psychological techniques rather than simple parlour tricks, stooges and judicious editing.

Understand market

2008-11-11T09:23:00.000-08:00

Cadbury's Gorilla

2008-11-11T08:56:00.000-08:00

Sun Screen Vending Machine

2008-11-11T08:18:00.000-08:00

Every summer, the most popular place must be beach and swimming pool, nearly everyone will go there to have a walk or have fun with their families and friends. A company called Sunscreen Mist, is a automated sunscreen and tanning mist vending machine/booth which situated near a popular beach. I think it is a good idea, because in the market there were just few competitors, not much competition, and also this is a new product, people will want to try many new things. And I think it put in a correct location, people who go to the beach they also want tanning mist and now have a vending machine, people can use it everytime indoor.Besides, it is easy for buyers to set-up and maintain and promote, it is customizable, so the exterior fits in variety of settings, it is extremely durable, it is quick and easy for users of all ages and also the most important thing is that it is safe and comfortable to use.

But I think there is a problem also; it needs sunshine all the time because it is a sunscreen vending machine. If it is raining, you can’t use it.

Gernating and Protecting Business Ideas

2008-11-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

Ice Cream vending machine

2008-11-09T07:21:00.000-08:00

Ice-cream is a food that I like most. During summer, buying ice-cream become my necessary things to do everyday. Not just summer, even now in winter I also will buy ice-cream to eat.

Now a firm has created ice cream vending machines capable for offering up to 12 flavours and 6 mix-ins at once. I think it is a good idea for sometimes, because sometimes I want to eat ice cream the shop near me are not selling, so if I just go to a vending machine then I can have one. And I can buy it for 24 hours, even at the midnight. And it can save the staff for selling the ice cream, the rent for a shop and also the water and electric fee. Most of the ice cream vending machines just have the maximum 4 or 5 flovours, but now there have 12 flavours and also 6 mix-ins.

But there maybe some problems also. If there were suddenly short-cut, what will happen to all the ice cream, they must throw all away. And if people want to try before buy that ice cream, they can’t do it. Not much people will buy it in the mid-night also.

In-Store Surfing Simulator

2008-11-04T11:58:00.001-08:00

Many shops provided fitting room for people who want to try the clothes, see if it suitable for you and do you really like this style. But if you want to buy a wakeboards, how can you try it?

Now, a company Adrenalina which is a shop for selling wakeboards and also other water-ski equipments. They provide an indoor surfing simulation experience with wakeboards. Originally it is just available on cruise ships and in water theme parks. I think it is a good business idea. Because first you can promote your wakeboards to someone that never get in touch with this new kind of activity, second you can let the customers to try their new wakeboards if they wanted to do so. But I think the most profit they can earn is from the people who want to play wakeboards all the time, because it is an indoor activity, so people can just play it whatever the weather is and enjoy themselves.

But I think there is a weakness is that because it is an indoor activity and also it is transparent, all people outside can see you, maybe you may feel embarrassed if everyone is looking at you in the same time. But wakeboard is not a easy activity, the people who play or try must not be a beginner, they must have some experience, so I think it may not be an important problem.

Drinking-mixing vending machines

2008-10-30T12:31:00.000-07:00

A British company has created machines capable of mixing drinks and requiring fat fewer top-ups than conventional machines through a innovative pouch system. The machine filters mains water and makes flavoured drinks using widely available bag-in-box syrups. This has created a new category of vending called PostPack.

These vending machines are capable of holding up to 2000 pouches, with capacities ranging from 200ml to 500ml, it store, transport and stock with bulky cans and bottles. I think it is a good business idea, because every people need to drink anytime, you will need a drink even when you just walking on the street. On many streets, you can see many of the vending machines of the soft drinks or water, but now there is a new idea, drink-mixing vending machines. You can mix many different kinds of drinks yourself, they provided widely available bad-in-box syrups.It also offer some of the environmental benefits, for example the reduction in the transportation of bulk product, it allows product produced through the postpack system to boast the lowest food mile rating of any vended packaged cold drink.

But one problem is that maybe some different kind of juice mix it together and will taste bad but you don’t know about it, maybe it’s bad maybe it’s good, so you must think clearly before you mix them together.

Hair Straightener Vending Machine

2008-10-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

Today is also talk about vending machine; but this is another type of vending machine, the hair straightener vending machine. Have you ever think of if you need to meet a very important client, but your hair was so untidy maybe because of the rain, wind, heat, humidity or you are in hurry, what can you do? If you just go inside with untidy outlook, what will he/she think about you?

But now there is a good idea, one UK company has released a form of vending machine that allows users to straighten unruly hair with the device. I think the business is really a good idea, many people with different reason will be late all the time, after you wake up, you must be rush, so maybe no more extra time for straighten your hair. But now, there is a straightener vending machine, you can straighten your hair at anytime and anywhere. It just only cost you a little money, so why you don’t use it? It’s so convenient.

Although this business seems prefect, but also just one of the problem you need to think of before you use it. All people may use the staightener, but what if the people who use before you are very dirty, she/he just wash her/his hair for once a week, do you feel disgusting? So I think the perfect place that set up those machines is in the shower room or toilets.

iPod Vending Machine

2008-10-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

Now a company specializing in ‘automated retailing’ offers iPods through vending machines. They also sell Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, digital cameras and other electronic products via sophisticated vending machines. But today I just want to talk about iPod vending machines.

IPod is a very popular kind of mp3, nearly every teenager must have one inside their pocket, and do you have one? This company now has vending machines for selling iPod; I think it might be a good idea.

Vending machines always have the strengths which are you can buy the product at anytime and anywhere, also the company can save their labour. But iPod vending machines maybe some different with others because this is not a machines that sells sweets or chocolate, it’s an expensive product.

People now can buy iPod 24 hours, but I think the problem was just about the security problem, some people may think that if he just broke the glass and they can take the iPod away easily, so I think they need to think about the security problem. And also if there is no staff, do the people know how to use this technical thing?

Soccer Ball Vending Machine

2008-10-23T13:44:00.001-07:00

Football is many people’s favorite; Nike is a famous brand name, just heard about this two basic information, I think many people will be interest in it already.

Nike has developed football vending machines, it perfect for special edition balls that are not available in normal retail channels. This is a good idea of buying football anytime and anywhere. These vending machines were placed in high-traffic urban spots, such as metro station in Singapore. There are some advantages about vending machine, except you can buy it anytime and anywhere, Nike is a famous brand name, it usually have a big store everywhere, but if there are a vending machine, you can save the labours, you just buy the football for self-service. And also I think that it can also help its company to advertise, because when you see the vending machine and buy the football, you maybe also go to the shop and also buy the shoes or clothes or other relative products. Also the football which sells in the vending machine is special edition, so people will buy it and sell in the second-hand market for a higher price.

But besides these advantages, they must think about the security problem, will there be enough stock before the replacements, but I think these are just a little problem, overall this will be a good business I think.

T-shirt Air Cannon

2008-10-22T14:26:00.000-07:00

Nowadays everything need packing, a best way to sell a product is that have a good packing and advertisement. How will different producers sell their products? Here maybe a good way.

There is a company that calls Air Cannons, it can fire t-shirts far into the air and their range and direction can be controlled. It is a good way for promote businesses and for company promotions. Besides about the promotion, it can also used in the concerts, racing events, special events, state fairs, sporting events, grand openings, parades etc…Once you just start it and everyone near the condition can see it and know what’s happening. And also the air cannon can fit what do you want, for example if you were in the football match, maybe can make it in a football shape etc…It’s really a good and validity way for advertising. The main point I think this business can be succeed is that it’s a new idea and not much competitors in the market.

But also I think that this product also have its weaknesses, because maybe it’s a bit dangerous.

Portable Espresso Maker

2008-10-21T11:48:00.000-07:00

Nearly all business man need a cup of coffee when they are having a meeting or an interview. So what do you think is the most important to make a cup of coffee? I think it’s the coffee bean or powder and a machine. But also nowadays people are very busy all the time, they just want everything go on very fast, they just hope that can make it by adding hot water. Here is a new invention, it may help these people.

This is a product that designed to offer you an outstanding espresso wherever you go, indoors or outdoors. And with handpresso, coffee breaks are shared and enjoyed together. You can now enjoy your coffee everywhere with the same quality all the time, and there is one attractive thing is that it is lightweight. It’s so easy that make a coffee, just adding hot water, and then it’s done.

It’s a good product for people who need to travel around all the time, it’s a useful product!

'Living' Triceratops Toy

2008-10-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

Do you remember what toy did you play when you are 5 years old? When you are 5 years old, can you imagine that you can have a toy as big as you are? But nowadays, people are inventing new product day by day, many things will turn from impossible to possible.

There is now a new toy for children call Kota Triceratops; it’s a toy for 2.5 feet tall, with realistic electronic sounds and motion, and also when you talk to Kota it will responds you with moving their tail, head, eye, mouth and horn. I think it’s also a good idea for the children who want a pet; it’s just look like an electronic pet. And also it has a hidden handle helps kids hold on once they climb onto the dinosaur’s back. It even has different kind of sound when you treat him in a different way.I think this is an interesting toy for children, some of the children just stay at home and play with their toy, they can’t have any motivation because the toy is just a plastic thing, but now there is an electronic toy, it can give you responds, and I’m sure that the child will feel happier about it.

But just one thing that I worry about, is that I think there maybe a little dangerous because the toy just have a handle to keep the child on the seat, but if it move or shake, will the children easily fall down or is it really save for a children play it alone?

Fully Retractable Umbrella

2008-10-21T10:11:00.000-07:00

I think umbrella is a thing that every people must have one at home. Some people want a fashionable umbrella, a retractable umbrella or just a very simple one etc…But I think that umbrella is just a usual daily thing, so I think I just need one as simple as possible. Now there is a good choice. An fully retractable umbrella designed by Andy Wanna.He was a young Australian; he was this year Gold winner at the 2005 Australian Design Award-Dyson Student award.

I think this product maybe succeed because it is a new idea, everyone likes to have new things. The price and the quantity are the first thing comes up from the customer's mind. About the design, it is fully retractable and its fold into a low handle. But t I think the most selling point of this umbrella is that it’s built with flexible ribs that flow with the wind, you don’t need to worry about the wind will blow away your umbrella and make you feel embraces. And also when retracted goes completely inside a durable handle, which can squeezes the water out onto the sidewalk before you enter a building or car, it’s a really great idea, you don’t need to think of bringing a bag for your wet umbrella or how can you handle your wet umbrella before you go in a shop, it’s a smart idea.

I think if the price of this umbrella is not too high, many people will buy it.

Vending Machines

2008-10-19T04:57:00.000-07:00

Vending machines, a very popular word. Everyone must know what it is. It means a machine that provides various snacks, beverages and other products to consumers. The idea is to vend products without a cashier. Vending machines generally serve the purpose of selling snacks and drinks , but now there are many new ideas, for example mobile and i-pod etc...

I think vending machine is a good idea, because consumers can buy anything at anytime. I think that company can earn more than own a shop, because the vending machine helps saving labour, it don’t need any staff to help promotion or introduce how to use the product. It can locate anywhere which just need indoor and a plug, its contribution.

Everything there will have their strengthens and weaknesses, vending machine also have its weaknesses. For example, if you sell a expensive product, then you may need to think about the security problem, also are you sure that all the consumers know how to use the product? The size of the vending machine is not enough to stock all the products, there maybe not much choice and do not stock much quantity for each time.But overall, I think it is a good business. Because it is easy for everyone to buy the product anything at anytime.

Water Purifying Drinking Straw

2008-10-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

100 years before, people just drink the water drom the rive or tap, from the natural resoures. But nowadays the pollution problem is very serious, there are many different kinds of pollution, for example, air pollution, noise pollution problem etc... But we can't stop using air-conditioner, cars. So is not so conivent that if the people who go hiking need water but the one they bought is finished. They just can't drink the river water because maybe the river is full of rubbish or bacteria.

The Vestergaard Frandsen company have invent a new idea, a water purifying drinking straw. Just bring along the little straw and it will help you to purify water, it's really a good idea. Because if you go to hiking, it's not nessessary to bring a litre of water but just drink the water from the rivier with a little straw. It's so convenient, people can drink water anytime in anywhere.

But one thing is that is it really and purify all the bacteria in the water? Will the water be 100% clean and we can well at ease to use it? I think if you want to buy it, you should ask for clear information about it.

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/lifestraw-personal-water-purifier?fromStoreDomain=waterstraws.com

Mail-To-Images Scanning & Recyling Services

2008-10-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

There maybe no more rainforest after 50 years, because of people non-stop hunting trees. Everyone need paper for daily use, but can u imagine if we continue to do this, what will happen to the tress around us, they will disappear so fast. But what can we do to help it, paper is a nessessary things for us, we need it everyday, so this company have a new idea.

The Earth Class Mail is trying to help your mail and securely e-mail it to you as images and recycle the paper. I think it's a good idea because we can save the paper and just read it in our computer, and also it is so convient because we can read it anywhere even we are not in our house or company, we just need a laptop or computer. It is a good idea for the business man who need to go to the other countries for work and also for people who go for a trip. But the mainpoint is if they just scan it and send it through e-mail, it really save a lot of paper and can just recycled it.

But i think that there is a weaknesses too, is that if we need to read our mail, we must have a computer, so what if we don't have a computer near us, that means we can't read it? However, today is already 21th century, nearly everyone have a computer or laptop, so I think this idea is quite good.

http://www.earthclassmail.com/

'Affordable' recreational submarine

2008-10-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Inside the web,it saids During the last three years, significant investments were made in the engineering, development and testing of the C-Quester concept. So the company U-Boat Worx is now invent a new line-up of submersibles available in the world. It said that its product is the safest,most reliable, and innovative 1-atmospheric submersibles that allow people to explore the underwater world.

And i think it is good becase of the speed, it have the top speed of 3.5 mph,can submerge to 50 metres and weigh around a ton, it is a good recreational way to let people enjoy it, and also the price of this submarine is $130000, i think is fare, because it is a high technology idea, and if when you just buy a submarine, the price are also just smiliar.

http://www.uboatworx.com/flash/index.html

Gold/Gemstone Prospectors Store

2008-10-12T04:35:00.000-07:00

This is a business about a specialized store for amateur/semiprofessional gold or gem prospectors. Is a business that have a store and online, is a good idea for earning more money i think. For the online services, there have many different kind of things can buy it, for example books & videos, canopies, displays, emergency supplies, gold, gps accessories, hats, magnets, magnifiers, outing/workshops, scales, used equipment and uv lights etc...These are all the things about mine for minerals, different kinds of tools and book are reference,it's useful.

I think it will be a succesful business idea because all people want to save their time, if we can finish one things by going to just one place and buy all the tools and also know all the instructions, how to do it, how long will it take etc...it will be so convenient, so it will be a good idea of it. It will also help you to be success because it will be sure that your tools and all the instuctions are correct.

Like many online services, they are all very sucessful, so i think that it will be a good help for for amateur/semiprofessional gold or gem prospectors.

http://www.uboatworx.com/flash/index.html

Old-Fashioned Barber with Cheap Men’s Haircuts

2008-10-11T09:10:00.000-07:00

Many people think that old-fashioned things is bad, but do you know these few years many teenagers think that old-fasioned things is so cool. In Hong Kong there are many old-fashioned barber shop, and most of them are owned by the ShangHai people, their customers are nearly all man around 35-75 years old. So i think this little business, old-fashioned barber with cheap men's haircuts is a good business.

This is a good idea for some men to have a hair cut in a cheap way, men is different from woman they just need to fast and tidy hair style, they don't want to seat inside the barber shop even more than a half-and an hour. The strengths of this business is that there will be more men will visit this barber shop, first because of the price,and also it is old-fasioned, the barber may know what they want and can have a suitable hair style for him.

But there are also weaknesses, maybe if there are just man, the barber will just feel dull about his/her work, their efficiency will not be high because of there are only old people, they just think that slow is better and the object is just only for man?

www.rudysbarbershop.com

$1/$2/$5/$10 Store

2008-10-11T06:59:00.000-07:00

This small business is about all the things is sell in $1,$2,$5,$10. Include Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Baby, Houusehold, Homewares, Entertainment, Clothing & Accs, Batteries, Diy, Toys, Party, Pet Care, Stationery, Hobbies etc...I think is a good business idea.
Because nowadays all the things is so expensive everywhere around the world, although many companies have many seasonal sale or final sale, but actually it is still so expensive and it haven't decreas the price a lot at all. So this business idea is quite good.

There are some strengths,for example it will be more customers to buy the products because it is in a cheap price now, it can selled the products in a more more cheaper price before it expiry, the production cost or import cost will be more cheaper if have a huge amount of production, it can decrease the incidence of the customers nowaday because of the inflation these few years.

But also there are some weaknesses, for example the product is inferior goods,it's not in a good quantity or maybe just very rude handicraft.

But overall, i think that idea is very good!

http://www.poundland.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

Gourmet Ice Cream/Frozen Yoghurt Stand/Gelato Stall/Shop

2008-10-07T11:21:00.000-07:00

Do you know how many flavor there have for ice-cream? There are more than a hundred or even thousands. Iin this websites there are many different taste that you may or may not seen it before, some of them you even never think about it.

Strengths:
-many new flavor

-is convenient to buy ice-cream online

-needen't worry about they will melt

-have a large market

-easy to find a nearest shop

Weaknesses:
-can't try it before you buy

-there are many competition in the market

-ice-cream is not a healthy food at ll

http://www.valentinesicecream.com/Index.htm

Novelty/Fancy Dress Costumes for Kids (Online/Market Stall Sales)

2008-10-07T11:07:00.000-07:00

As mentioned especially with children - are usually on to a winning entrepreneurial formula. I agree with this sentence because i think that all of the parents love their children. Whatever they want and if they can affort it,they will buy it for them. So i think the market in children is very large and easy to make a profit.This month is October, Halloween is coming, every child are ready to go out for trick or treat,they will also want a special costumes,even a adult,so i think this is a good place for people to buy their halloween costumes.

Advantages:
-many different kinds of choices

-not too expensive

-it can sent to your home directly

-include a lot of things for party and also halloween

-also have a shop

Weaknesses:
-children don't know how to buy themselves

-you must need a credit card

-not many size

http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/

Smoothie/Juice Bar Operator

2008-10-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

The Boost Partners are dynamic, inspirational people who have fresh ideas and new energy. They recruit like-minded people who share theirr enthusiasm and energy and believe that for Boost Juice to be successful, everyone involved must share the passion and the rewards.

strenghts:
-many people can eat something healty in the morning and also everyone

-will healthy after they drink or eat the freshness food

weaknesses:
-may be the cost will expensive when they buy the food from the market
-so the food may sell out more expensive than outside
-the price is the weakness.
The product is made by the labour, they will make the food when the customers order,the cusyomers can look forward when they are making to themthe product of this shop must sell the freshness food to the customers.

http://www.boostjuicebars.com/#/home/

Car Valeting/Washing in Supermarket Car Parks

2008-10-05T09:31:00.000-07:00

Waves Car Wash Limited supplies hand car wash and valeting services to supermarkets, property owners, retailers and car park operators across the UK and Ireland.

Strengths:
-Customers enjoy a premium service at affordable prices
-Clients enjoy a guaranteed revenue stream as well as the enhanced loyalty of their customers from a quality supplier
-Franchisees / managers operate a proven and successful business model

-not much competition becuase nearly all this kind of services is realted to their company

-is more convient for the people who are in a hurry

Weaknesses:
-need a large amount of labour

-some of the customers will think that better go to the large company
This is a private company,this is a company that help poeple wahsing their car when there were going to shop in the supermarket,it will save their time,it is all wash by labour,not by machines.
http://www.wavescarwash.co.uk/index.shtml

Waterless Urinal

2008-09-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

I think it is a useful new idea!
Because i think save water is needed is every country!It can save over 150000 litres of fresh water per year/per urinal.As Europe’s most economical and environmentally-friendly waterless urinal, ZeroFlush is the first choice to improve total restroom sanitation and hygiene.
There are many benefits,for example,
-Zero urinal water usage
-Lower installation costs
-Unrivalled performance
-Low maintenance
-Odour free
-Maintenance contracts
etc,.....many and many.....
I think is a useful things and also can save water,
many people may like it!

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2008-09-30T13:28:00.000-07:00

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Shark Shield

2008-09-30T13:22:00.000-07:00

I think it is a new product and it is suitable for the poeple who like bodyboarding, longboarding, snorkelling, scuba diving, free diving, spear fishing, commercial diving, kayaking, ocean swimming and boating or fishing.
It's safe for them now!
Shark Shield is a unique shark deterrent system utilising a technology advanced three dimensional electrical wave form.Shark Shield technology is available for recreational users and water sports professionals to help all people enjoy the water with a new dimension – peace of mind; for themselves, their families and employees.
I think is a interesting idea and maybe the small sharks will afriad of you because they think that there maybe big one and don't even want to get close on you.

Hair Straightener Vending Machine

2008-09-30T13:12:00.000-07:00

Strengths:
-New idea
-esasy to use
-many people will use it because of beauty
-no competition
-convinient

Weaknesses:
-easy to destroy
-easy to steal
-not clean enough because everyone use the same one

Strengths and weaknesses Free Photocopies on Advertising-Sided Paper

2008-09-29T10:19:00.000-07:00

Free Photocopies on Advertising-Sided Paper
i think it is a good idea!

Strengths:
-is good for both people(the one who need photocopy and the one who need to make a advertisment )
-there maybe more income than just photocopy a sheet
-people will think that is it interesting

Weaknesses:
-maybe someone will think that the advertisment is disturb
-not much people will accept the new idea

Strengths and weaknesses of iPod Vending Machine

2008-09-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

iPod Vending Machine
ipod is a mp3 that nearly every teenagers will have one in their pocket,do you have it?

Strengths:
-convienent
-electricity generated free
-machine can be stable or mobile
-it will carry on operating when conventional machines stop

Weaknesses:
-the security problem
-no one will teach you how to use the ipod
-don't have many different choices

Strengths and weaknesses of Nike Launches Soccer Ball Vending

2008-09-29T09:57:00.000-07:00

Many people like sports! And also many people like to choose the famous brand name.
Nike is the one which is a famous brand name of sports.
Strengths:
-increase name brand recognition for Nike’s soccer shoes, clothes, and other equipment.
-it can let people buy it 24 hours
-can move it around easily
-don't need a plug
Weaknesses:
-because it is in the public area, so maybe it is not save
-vandalism
-no one will teach you how to use the machine
-can't stock a lor in the machine

Air-Powered Car

2008-09-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

AIR-POWERED CAR
A new style of car,is a 350kg fibreglass car that runs on compressed air that can be refilled in three minutes and has no emissions. I think the idea of inventing this air is good, because the air pollution of the air is so serious and the global warming is also serious,so inventing the no emissions car maybe can help to improve the air!!!!
But continue read it,the expected sale price is around $2500,i think is not too expensive for a five seat car,is resonable,but i don't think the outlook of the car is good and also not much poeple will buy a car just for helping environment protection.
I think they should make the style become more fashion and can attrack more people to buy it!
But it is a good idea for helping the global warming prolem.

Sugar Jewellery

2008-09-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

Sugar Jewellery, a interesting topic.
Its so interesting i think, use the sugar to make a jewellery,
many woman and lady like to wear jewellery,if you are a man and your wife or girlfriend like that jewellery, will u buy it for her?I think most of the answer is yes, all people want thier wife and girlfriend be happy.But what if she don't like that style or it become old fashion next month or even next week? They will just put it a side and forget it very soon...
But now there is a jewellery call sugar jewellery,you can eat it like a candy after you wear it or don't like it anymore, do you think that it is a good idea?
I think is a good idea, because the cost to make a sugar jewellery is more cheap and the selling price will be not so high,so maybe the man will like it too : )
But i am just worrying a problem is that will it be sticky when wearing it?Because is make up of sugar,but anyway it is a new and interesting idea.

Compostable Potato Cutlery

2008-09-28T12:34:00.000-07:00

The problem of rainforest is serious nowadays, more and morea rainforest are destroying by human day by day,we use the wood to make many things,but can you think of if one day there are no more tress that means we don't have any woods for our things what will happen?
I think is so terrible and the result we can't imagine.

But now someone invent new things call cutlery made from 80% potato starch and 20% soy oil, if we finish our meal by using the fork we just can also eat it and not need to waste it. I think it is a good idea of this new product! Becuase appropriate potato is good for our health and can give us energy too, so i think many people will like it and buy it.
Also i think it is good for children, children is very naughty and they like to eat everything that can put inside the mouth, i think it is so save even the children or baby use it,and their parents no need to worry a lot because of the sharpness or what,it's a good idea!

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2008-09-28T02:08:00.000-07:00

http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/10/cutlery-madefrom-potatoes.html
the web cannot find this page!!!!

Starbucks Hot Coffee Vending Machines

2008-09-28T01:54:00.000-07:00

This is the starbucks hot coffee vending machines.
I think this machines have also the advantages and drawbacks.
About the advantages i think starbucks this company may save some money for having the staff at the shop and also the shop rent.
And also all the coffee can sell for 24 hours, is so convenient for everyone who wants to drink coffee when the shops are close. Also is can move it around easily.
But also because it is hot coffee, so it must have the centre heater and heat the coffee up all the time,so it must have a plug and it must put indoor. But overall i think this vending machines are good idea.

$100 Cups of Cat-poo Coffee

2008-09-24T12:48:00.000-07:00

£50!!!!!!£50 just buy a cup of coffee!
I think it is a crazy idea of £50 a cup of coffee!
You can spend £50 for doing many things you like,eating 2 or 3 delicious meal etc...but i don't think much people would prefer buy a cup of coffee with£50.
Although it is so special,''The bean is eaten, partly digested and then expelled by the Indonesian civet cat, before being roasted.''but i don't think that we need to spend such money on this coffee.
Maybe in a general coffee shop we just need to spend about £2 or £3 we can already have a cup of coffee, but because of the brand will you choose the one is 15 times or even more price of coffee? I think if you buy this coffee is a stupid action!
I don't think that this brand of coffee have the market in the world, because people will rather buy more food or save it.

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2008-09-24T01:12:00.001-07:00

http://www.dezeen.com/2008/03/26/edible-tableware-by-richdesign/
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Massaging Backback

2008-09-22T09:13:00.000-07:00

If you are going to travel around the world,a good backpack is very important!
Here is one of the best choice, a massaging backpack!
It have a strong mechanical hands that grip and manipulate those knottes trapezius muscles. It help you to relax when you are tired!
You should try it and give the back with a stress-busting massage.

Direct and Indirect Tax

2008-09-20T07:33:00.000-07:00

Direct tax is a tax levied on income or wealth and the tax burden cannot be shifted to others. For example salaries tax.
Indirect tax is a tax levied on goods and services and the tax burden can be shifted to others. For example rates.

Who is Nicholas Negroponte?

2008-09-19T06:47:00.000-07:00

Nicholas Negroponte (born December 1, 1943) is a Greek-American architect and computer scientist best known as the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, and also known as the founder of The One Laptop per Child association (OLPC).

Means to Deal with the Problem of Scarcity

2008-09-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Owing to the presence of the problem of scarcity, methods of allocating resources, for example, choice, price or non-price competition, are inevitable. Hence scarcity mplies the existence of competition, choices and opportunity cost.

Scarctiy

2008-09-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

Scarcity means that resources are limited in supply relative to unlimited human wants at any given time. If a good is scare, more of it is preferred, meaning that at a zero price, the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied.