New Post (47) : Can we learn from---Hyundai, Samsung and LG.
1. The most significant factor in South Korea's rapid industrialization was the adoption of an outward-looking strategy in 1964. This strategy was particularly well-suited to the time because of South Korea's poor natural resource endowment, low savings rate and tiny domestic market. The strategy originally promoted growth through labor-intensive, manufactured exports in which South Korea could develop a competitive advantage. Government initiatives played a key role in this process. The inflow of foreign capital was encouraged to supplement the shortage of domestic savings. These efforts enabled South Korea to achieve rapid growth in exports and subsequent increases in income.
2. One “other” reason behind the strength and speed of economic development in South Korea is that South Korea's strong and rapid industrialization came during times of authoritarian rule. The country was ruled by military-led governments between 1961 and the mid-1980s with full democracy coming only in 1987. Particularly in the 1960s, a stick-and-carrot approach symbolized by the "no free lunch" motto – which forced discipline and pushed the population toward competition and linked government support with the performance of groups and companies – became the basis of development.
Maybe. It just maybe that ***Such policies might have been harder to implement had governments faced free elections at those times. But the payoff is undeniably there for the world to see. (...is there a moral to this ? I believe YES)
3. To my mind---The awesome success story of China is “similar”.
(i.e.…as similar as similar can be).
“China turned the burden of population into it's most potent weapon”.
Salutations to…(both)…
South Korea & China---TWO great ASIAN nations that took it upon themselves to lift themselves up by their shoe strings. Inspiring ? Indeed !
PS: I do suspect the people of these 2 countries are driven by "patriotism". No charades. That probably accounts for the "big difference". (Vs other "aspirant" nations)
Charlie Brown
Sunday, November 21, 2010
The ROMA people of Europe destined to roam ?
New Post (46) : The ROMA people of Europe destined to roam ?
1. The deportation of Roma minorities by France must be condemned as a "disgrace".
2. Most countries in Europe, has never been at ease with the Roma, …many of whom can trace their roots to the northern part of India over 1,000 years ago.
Roma in mainland Europe often speak a language that mixes Romany, a language somewhat similar to ancient Sanskrit, with the local language.
Traditionally semi-nomadic, Roma, also known as Romani and Gypsies, became more settled by the early 1900s. Over the centuries, they have divided into tribes and clans — each with its own traditions, beliefs, and practices — determined by where they settled and their occupation.
With a population in Europe estimated at eight to 12 million, they can be found everywhere from Finland to Greece and from Ireland to Russia, but they have no "homeland." The greatest number live in Central Eastern Europe: Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia.
In certain areas, they have become well integrated, living among and working with the local population, speaking the local language, and achieving higher levels of education. More often, however, they live apart from the native population, and are under-employed and poorly educated.
Indeed, although they sometimes received gracious welcomes, Roma have historically been marginalized in every European country where they have settled. Since the fall of communism, in 1989, many Roma in the former Soviet Union have become more impoverished and have faced levels of discrimination unknown to Roma in Western Europe.
The EU's eastward expansion means that many governments are being pushed to give Roma the same rights as other citizens. Enlargement also means that, once the original EU Member States' temporary migration restrictions expire, Eastern European Roma should be able to freely live and work in any EU country.
3. The public position is: “the Roma’s are welcome…”.
The private view is “…not in my backyard”.
A case of double speak ??? Without any doubt whatsoever---YES ! ! !
Charlie Brown
1. The deportation of Roma minorities by France must be condemned as a "disgrace".
2. Most countries in Europe, has never been at ease with the Roma, …many of whom can trace their roots to the northern part of India over 1,000 years ago.
Roma in mainland Europe often speak a language that mixes Romany, a language somewhat similar to ancient Sanskrit, with the local language.
Traditionally semi-nomadic, Roma, also known as Romani and Gypsies, became more settled by the early 1900s. Over the centuries, they have divided into tribes and clans — each with its own traditions, beliefs, and practices — determined by where they settled and their occupation.
With a population in Europe estimated at eight to 12 million, they can be found everywhere from Finland to Greece and from Ireland to Russia, but they have no "homeland." The greatest number live in Central Eastern Europe: Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia.
In certain areas, they have become well integrated, living among and working with the local population, speaking the local language, and achieving higher levels of education. More often, however, they live apart from the native population, and are under-employed and poorly educated.
Indeed, although they sometimes received gracious welcomes, Roma have historically been marginalized in every European country where they have settled. Since the fall of communism, in 1989, many Roma in the former Soviet Union have become more impoverished and have faced levels of discrimination unknown to Roma in Western Europe.
The EU's eastward expansion means that many governments are being pushed to give Roma the same rights as other citizens. Enlargement also means that, once the original EU Member States' temporary migration restrictions expire, Eastern European Roma should be able to freely live and work in any EU country.
3. The public position is: “the Roma’s are welcome…”.
The private view is “…not in my backyard”.
A case of double speak ??? Without any doubt whatsoever---YES ! ! !
Charlie Brown
Leo Tolstoy : Gandhi's Source of Inspiration
New Post (45) : Leo Tolstoy : Gandhi's Source of Inspiration
Leo Tolstoy Russian writer Tolstoy also spelled Tolstoi, Russian in full Lev Nikolayevich, Count (Graf) Tolstoy born Aug. 28 [Sept. 9, New Style], 1828, Yasnaya Polyana, Tula province, Russian Empire died Nov. 7 [Nov. 20], 1910, Astapovo, Ryazan province
Tolstoy is best known for his two longest works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, which are commonly regarded as among the finest novels ever written. War and Peace in particular seems virtually to define this form for many readers and critics.
Tolstoy of Russia was the only one with whom Gandhi had some prolonged correspondence. Both Tolstoy and Gandhi worshipped in the common shrine and the same heroes - i.e. Buddha's Light of Asia, Socrates, Mohammed, Upanishads, Gita. Both of them were not mere philosophers, but teachers of humanity who endeavored hard to practise what they preached. Gandhi described himself with characteristic candour as Tolstoy's disciple in his letters to Tolstoy. Tolstoy wrote to Gandhi emphasizing the almost pivotal significance of Gandhi's Satyagraha in South Africa. Finally Tolstoy's "The Kingdom of God is within you" overwhelmed Gandhi. It left an abiding impression on Gandhi. Tolstoy manifested independent thinking, profound morality and truthfulness.
Tolstoy was the prophet of the latter half of the nineteenth century and Gandhi of the first half of the twentieth century.
The spiritual closeness of these two giants, at least in part, explains to me the natural affinity that the people of Russia and India feel to each other.
Charlie Brown
Leo Tolstoy Russian writer Tolstoy also spelled Tolstoi, Russian in full Lev Nikolayevich, Count (Graf) Tolstoy born Aug. 28 [Sept. 9, New Style], 1828, Yasnaya Polyana, Tula province, Russian Empire died Nov. 7 [Nov. 20], 1910, Astapovo, Ryazan province
Tolstoy is best known for his two longest works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, which are commonly regarded as among the finest novels ever written. War and Peace in particular seems virtually to define this form for many readers and critics.
Tolstoy of Russia was the only one with whom Gandhi had some prolonged correspondence. Both Tolstoy and Gandhi worshipped in the common shrine and the same heroes - i.e. Buddha's Light of Asia, Socrates, Mohammed, Upanishads, Gita. Both of them were not mere philosophers, but teachers of humanity who endeavored hard to practise what they preached. Gandhi described himself with characteristic candour as Tolstoy's disciple in his letters to Tolstoy. Tolstoy wrote to Gandhi emphasizing the almost pivotal significance of Gandhi's Satyagraha in South Africa. Finally Tolstoy's "The Kingdom of God is within you" overwhelmed Gandhi. It left an abiding impression on Gandhi. Tolstoy manifested independent thinking, profound morality and truthfulness.
Tolstoy was the prophet of the latter half of the nineteenth century and Gandhi of the first half of the twentieth century.
The spiritual closeness of these two giants, at least in part, explains to me the natural affinity that the people of Russia and India feel to each other.
Charlie Brown
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The holocaust industry.
New Post (44) : The holocaust industry.
For an alternative perspective to popular understanding of the Palestine-Israel conflict you may want to acquaint yourself with the views of “Norman Finkelstein”.
A scholar of great conviction who is unafraid and undeterred by fierce and persistent opposition to his views.
For information on the man…(run a search on google)…(or)…
Click / See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Finkelstein
This post does not endorse his views. Equally. This post does not reject his views.
Quite honestly. He is too great a scholar for the likes of me to comment on.
Charlie Brown
For an alternative perspective to popular understanding of the Palestine-Israel conflict you may want to acquaint yourself with the views of “Norman Finkelstein”.
A scholar of great conviction who is unafraid and undeterred by fierce and persistent opposition to his views.
For information on the man…(run a search on google)…(or)…
Click / See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Finkelstein
This post does not endorse his views. Equally. This post does not reject his views.
Quite honestly. He is too great a scholar for the likes of me to comment on.
Charlie Brown
Friday, November 19, 2010
Free massage at airports
New Post (43) : Free massage at airports
Can’t avoid looking at the sunny side of full body scans ...and pat down searches.
On arrival at the airport, you get a free welcome massage.
How about a welcome drink (too) !
Not Ok with you ?
You think your rights are being violated ?
Take the train, bus or drive instead of taking a flight.
Or better still stay home.
These security measures are a dire necessity of our times.
Charlie brown
Can’t avoid looking at the sunny side of full body scans ...and pat down searches.
On arrival at the airport, you get a free welcome massage.
How about a welcome drink (too) !
Not Ok with you ?
You think your rights are being violated ?
Take the train, bus or drive instead of taking a flight.
Or better still stay home.
These security measures are a dire necessity of our times.
Charlie brown
Is the "Law of the Sea" in force ?
New Post (42) : Is the "Law of the Sea" in force ?
The Law of the Sea (LOS) is …
a comprehensive treaty covering territorial sea limits, navigational rights, the legal status of the ocean's resources, economic jurisdictions, protection of the marine environment, marine research, and other facets of ocean management. It attempted to address the existing conflicts over the oceans. After its adoption, some called it "possibly the most significant legal instrument of this (the twentieth) century."
The treaty established legal principles governing ocean space, its uses and resources. The Law of the Sea treaty also set up a binding procedure for settling disputes between nations and established the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Nations could now take other nations to court over perceived violations of international convention. The treaty also recognized the right to conduct marine scientific research. It addresses the main sources of ocean pollution: land and coastal activities, continental shelf drilling, seabed mining, ocean dumping, and vessel-source pollution.
The Law of the Sea also established the International Seabed Authority, which regulates activities in the deep seabed beyond national jurisdictions.
Question remains---Is the "Law of the Sea" in force ?
Charlie Brown
The Law of the Sea (LOS) is …
a comprehensive treaty covering territorial sea limits, navigational rights, the legal status of the ocean's resources, economic jurisdictions, protection of the marine environment, marine research, and other facets of ocean management. It attempted to address the existing conflicts over the oceans. After its adoption, some called it "possibly the most significant legal instrument of this (the twentieth) century."
The treaty established legal principles governing ocean space, its uses and resources. The Law of the Sea treaty also set up a binding procedure for settling disputes between nations and established the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Nations could now take other nations to court over perceived violations of international convention. The treaty also recognized the right to conduct marine scientific research. It addresses the main sources of ocean pollution: land and coastal activities, continental shelf drilling, seabed mining, ocean dumping, and vessel-source pollution.
The Law of the Sea also established the International Seabed Authority, which regulates activities in the deep seabed beyond national jurisdictions.
Question remains---Is the "Law of the Sea" in force ?
Charlie Brown
The Bollywood of USA ? Hollywood !
New Post (41) : The Bollywood of USA ? Hollywood !
Interesting thought. Yet far from reality. Hollywood rules by far.
Point is---The Bollywood-Hollywood gap can indeed be closed.
My 7 point mantra for business mangers at Bollywood :
1. If song and dance sequences sell then make it your USP.
Reinforce it. Get even better at it.
2. Focus distribution abroad on non-English speaking markets around the world.
Not just on pockets of emigrant population.
3. Work on developing other revenue streams i.e. from merchandising.
4. Adopt the latest available technology and upgrade technology with a vengeance.
5. Revive "experimental" cinema to run alongside the mainstream “masala” fare.
Important to stay "credible".
The tradition for it exists. But has been allowed to lay dormant.
6. Do a (much) better job of pre-selling movies. Leverage music to achieve this.
Commit budgets to it.
7. Most importantly…(avoid the commercial urge to be a "me too” glitz and glam offering)
Base the “themes” of your movies on ever lasting / eternal, universal human “values”.
(in the backdrop of ever changing societies everywhere , in a constant churn and turmoil.)
Provide a sense / reassurance, hope if you like, of “permanence”, of “stability”.
Beneath the veneer of the “song & dance” --- Be the moral & ethical standard bearer for a better world !
A movie without a message is like---POPCORN !
Now do not ask me to explain that analogy. Go figure...
Charlie Brown
Interesting thought. Yet far from reality. Hollywood rules by far.
Point is---The Bollywood-Hollywood gap can indeed be closed.
My 7 point mantra for business mangers at Bollywood :
1. If song and dance sequences sell then make it your USP.
Reinforce it. Get even better at it.
2. Focus distribution abroad on non-English speaking markets around the world.
Not just on pockets of emigrant population.
3. Work on developing other revenue streams i.e. from merchandising.
4. Adopt the latest available technology and upgrade technology with a vengeance.
5. Revive "experimental" cinema to run alongside the mainstream “masala” fare.
Important to stay "credible".
The tradition for it exists. But has been allowed to lay dormant.
6. Do a (much) better job of pre-selling movies. Leverage music to achieve this.
Commit budgets to it.
7. Most importantly…(avoid the commercial urge to be a "me too” glitz and glam offering)
Base the “themes” of your movies on ever lasting / eternal, universal human “values”.
(in the backdrop of ever changing societies everywhere , in a constant churn and turmoil.)
Provide a sense / reassurance, hope if you like, of “permanence”, of “stability”.
Beneath the veneer of the “song & dance” --- Be the moral & ethical standard bearer for a better world !
A movie without a message is like---POPCORN !
Now do not ask me to explain that analogy. Go figure...
Charlie Brown
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