The BJ Opinion of AIG

We have all heard the stories of AIG and Obama’s reaction toward the events. AIG, in essence, wanted to give more money to the employees that put the company in detriment to start with. They planned to give bonuses to the executives after getting aid from the government. The question is: Is this action justified? The corporate executives seem to agree that it would increase consumer demand for products because they would spend the money in stores. The reality is that this may be true but it would be tax payers money going in the pockets of the individual and not the company overall. I feel that what Obama is doing is the correct action and is setting the right precedent for the future of corporations.

What is at stake now? Will AIG be in more detriment and fail to pull out of the recession that America is currently in? Will AIG fail without the support? The answer lies, atleast I believe, in the federal reserve. Consumers will come spend money and companies will reinvest in employees but it will take time.

 

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Buying a phone = What to look for?

I no longer have my phone because it was either lost or stolen at Planet Fitness. I’m planning to purchase a new phone but what elements do people look at when choosing to purchase a new phone?

I have been looking at the Iphone as a possible option lately but the cost has made me think twice. Is the Iphone 3G worth the price? I think so because you can tap the phone to answer a call, it has a unique gaming system and flip screen options, a very unique internet that is available to you through wifi connection. You are able to get GPS, HTML, and email. If you are looking to use the phone for the internet then you should purchase the iphone. If your looking to purchase a phone for document access, then you should consider the Blackberry.

The blackberry allows access to a variety of files, such as powerpoint, microsoft word, ect. This option is not available on the Iphone and allows students or business professionals to access their documents, including mail, on the go. It’s less compatable when it comes to the internet but plays a key role in document access.

New Laptop

I just got a new HP Laptop yesterday and i’m really excited to use all the features on it. I’ve always wanted a laptop and finally invested in one. I plan on getting a lot of things done in the next month that’s related to my projects.

The Art of Professional Gaming

The articles references professional gaming. It has been posted by Brian Janket, but the true author is Eric Kawaguchi. Brian Janket takes no credibility for the quality of the content.

Gaming is no longer just a hobby but now a sport. eSport as they call it now is recognized globally. Taking ordinary people and making them recognized by the Online and Real World community not by their physical talents but by how they play a game. These “gamers” are now not only your sons or daughters who stay on their computer all the time just playing with friends from around the world, but now some very talented and exceptional people who make a living off of a simple game. Up to date there are many leagues and tournaments that ordinary people like me and you can go to. One such tournament is the CPL. The Cyberathlete Professional League was creatd June 26, 1997 by Angel Munoz who happened to have high hopes for this event. His high hopes soon became a multi-million dollar industry with sponsors such as Intel and nVidia which are recognized world wide. The CPL is an event where gamers with high hopes and big dreams go, with enough “bank” of course, to to show how good they are and see others play as well. This event is also a great way to talk with others from different parts of the globe. Of course with an event such as the CPL there must BE some professionals right? Right you are. Teams such as 3D and the Complexity Syndicate are professional teams that were once just a bunch of people with high hopes. These people are extremely talented and are recognized world wide. They compete in tournaments such as CAL and WCG. eSports is a widely growing community and I myself is happy to be a part of it.

Building your winning resume

What you need in a resume:

Full Name

Address

Phone #

Career Objectives: This is the area where you voice what your looking for in a position, and possible what your looking to do if you got hired.

General Background: This section determines your qualification for a specific job.  If your good at coding and website creation, you may post that in your resume for a position as a website developer.This can also be labeled as Relevant Skills and Experience.

Employment Experience: This is the section related to the work experience that you have.

Here is my old resume for reference:

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Objective: Correlate business practices in marketing and business development to produce increased accruals.

Skills and Abilities:

• Evaluated target markets and proposed marketing campaigns.
• Conducted market research
• Analyzed the business practices of Syracuse University and proposed a institutional marketing campaign for the sports department.

Education and Training:

School: Name of High School or College

Address:

Phone:

Dates:

Degree:

(With this section, make sure you list the most recent degree on top)

Employment:

Employer:

Address:

Phone:

Supervisor:

Date:

Job Title:

Employer:

Address:

Phone:

Supervisor:

Date:

Job Title:

References:

Name:

Relationship:

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Name:

Relationship:

Phone:

Name:

Relationship:

Phone:

Building a Company

    “Success is inevitable when failure is not an option.”  This rather simplistic qoute directs the idea that if someone is invested in a company and has the right tools for success, then failure won’t occur.  There are millions of companies and they all have unique characteristics about them.  It’s vital to convey the message of the company to investors or atleast have a foundation to build from for the future.

Business Plan

    In order to be successful, companies must draft some sort of business plan that will outline the key aspects of the company. Many people that want to start companies never complete them, because they confused about how to start. A solid business plan will build the very foundation that is needed and provide a successful start to the company. The business plan acts as a outline or guide to decision making.  It’s also a means of communication to investors, partners, and other individuals that will help you progress the success of your company.

    -Research

    Market research is an essential element to drafting a business plan.  Look at what is successful, what hasn’t been successful, market trends, demographics, and key elements that you believe sets your business apart from the competition. You must analyze and interpret the financial status of your business, and plan to fund accordingly.  Most people, although not all, don’t make realistic projections.  This causes a complete incorrect assumption and can leave the company in extreme detriment.  You must do the research to find out profit margin of other companies or atleast where certain companies stand.

    Develope goals that must be reached and look at specific marketing that the company will use to be successful.  Without marketing, a company is unable to be successful. You must identify the target market, demographics, analyze competition, and look to market trends to dictate the path of the company.  Look to excel in customer service, and utilize marketing tools that are available to you.

    Develope a target market that you feel would be the best customer base.  You can’t fully market to everyone, although we would like to think that this is the case.  You must direct your attention to a specific age group or a specific direction to a customer base.  

     “The internet is a wealth of information,” says Fortini-Campbell. “Search on any topic and you will find websites, blogs and discussion rooms on everything imaginable.” (www.entrepreneur.com)  The idea that one can utilize the resources available to them is key to success. Use them or allow your competition to use them. It’s your choice.

    One of the things that i’ve learned about running a business is to be objective.  Don’t allow people to tell you that you can’t be successful, and don’t allow a market to dictate your decisions.  You must be responsible for your actions and actually get things done.  Although it’s nice to come up with a multi-million dollar idea, it’s much harder to actually put the committment forth to complete it. 

    You are able to visit http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/FX100595491033.aspx?pid=CL100632981033 for templates.  These templates are available for you to use if you’re not sure how to start.

Increase Traffic and Revenue Growth

    The internet has evolved from a growing market.  In todays’ society, people are consumed by social networking websites, and websites that contain pertinent information related to their interests.  It’s a growing market, and the trends dictate the success of online websites.  How can you expand the user base or traffic to your website? It’s should be your objective to utilize the resources available to you.  You don’t have to spend money to expand the user base.

    Starting a website may require you to spend money on a website developer, hosting, or other elements that are needed to keep the website maintained. If your not looking for a top looking website, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to launch a website.  You can check out the following links that will allow you to set up a website for yourself, without any major costs:

www.blogger.com

www.wordpress.com

 

This is one of the most efficient methods of driving traffic and launch a website that the user can post information pertaining to their interest.

 

http://members.freewebs.com/

http://www.freewebsitetemplates.com/

 

Before you jump to wanting to make money, you must have a direct plan on what you would like the website to be about. Is it a website that provides a service that people will use. When you plan the website out, you must direct your attention to the marketing aspects of the company.  Is there a need for the website or a desire for people to view the website? What does the website offer users? If you didn’t own the website, would you be someone that would find the website interesting or useful?  You must also be sure that there is no copyright, trademark, or legal infringement from making the website.  If there is, this must be addressed to protect you from legal obligations. 

 

    One method is to use meta-tags. Use http://www.spotrunner.com/search101/?mcid=vbm003 (Search Engine Optimization) to find key words.

 

Banner programs

http://www.websponsors.com/ : This website has one of the highest payout rates for a pay-per-click program.  www.google.com/adsense

 

Best of luck and i’ll be posting a lot more information pertaining to internet marketing and tips on how to start a successful company.

Quote of the day

Never place a period, where god has placed a period

My Take on the War and The Situation

Theodore Roosevelt once stated, “In any Situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Statistically wise, surely, this is not the case for President George W. Bush, as 75% of Americans are opposed to President Bush’s Iraq policy. The majority of Americans remember where they were as they observed the kindled hatred derived from terrorism and the reality of the conflict. Society had experienced a wave of racism that consumed the conflict; citizens raging that action be taken.  The President’s rationale for invading Iraq was evident: to “fight the war on terrorism” through the intervention of American forces. The only question is: Is the current situation justifiable and did President Bush make the right decision that will be successful for the entire world.      

            We live in a society where human neglect runs rapid. Often times, news stations promote bios messages that dictate public views.  People’s assumptions and ignorance, often times, induce hatred and separation among society.  Sediment in society is that oil is the basis for the war.  Illogical theories are developed to merely alter the public view. 

            As Americans, we’re exposed to ample freedom by which has defined our country for so many years, freedom that we so often taken advantage of. Human neglect has faced society for centuries and resulted in atrocities that have defined our very history textbooks.  After Nine-Eleven, the public was demanding revenge on the people responsible, pointing fingers in every direction.  The revenge consumed a large portion of American citizens, as they decided to take deliberate action against alleged terrorists, based merely on assumption.  President Bush, in order to combat the problem, designed programs that would secure protection of American citizens. Unlike America, the Middle East is exposed to abhorrence and suicide bombings everyday. It was nine-eleven that induced a shift in public view.  It was merely America that drove the escalation of the problem, but that escalation will, in tern, provide a basis for a reformed government in Iraq. 

            It is evident that the United States allocates excessive amounts of money to fund the “War on Terror.” It is estimated that the war costs about three-hundred-fifty billion dollars. It’s essential that the United States allocate funds for the right purposes, such as Environmental conservation, government subsidies, and other system. Instead of human neglect, it’s vital that advancement occurs before it’s too late. President Bush said, “Our administration is concerned about deficits, and the way they deal with deficits is you want to control spending. And I hope Congress lives up to their words. When they talk about deficits, they can join us in making sure we don’t overspend. They can join us and make sure that the appropriations process is focused on those issues that — those items that are absolutely necessary to the American people. I’m pleased that members of the Congress are talking about deficits. It means they understand their obligations not to overspend the people’s money.” It’s important to secure democracy, but there must be other alternative ways that would remain sufficient. The new election will be a cornerstone for the war. The next president will determine the destiny of so many soldiers that are currently at war. Who will you choose?