Tuesday, August 21, 2012

How to become a billionaire on Facebook: the secret leader of U2


Lead singer of U2 Bono joins the ranks of billionaires after the company on Facebook IPO this spring.
Боно вовремя приобрел акции Facebook
An investment company owned by Bono, Elevation Partners acquired the shares of Internet giant in the amount of $ 210 million two years ago.
This week, Facebook was valued at $ 65 billion, which means that the share of Bono and his company has grown to 975 million.
At the moment, U2 is one of the most high-earning groups. The recent world tour "360" collected cash in 736 million dollars.
Recall that in today's richest rock musician says Paul McCartney, whose fortune is estimated at 600-750 million dollars.

A village in Europe can be rented for $ 60,000


A great way to earn extra money invented European village. They rent yourself out to large companies for corporate events or similar events for $ 60,000 a day.
Деревню Альпбах можно снять за $60 000
"Plan to hold a conference or corporate event? Or find an excellent area for privacy How about if instead of a five star hotel to rent a village in central Europe, to rename a street in honor of your top managers to put the logo on the snow and hire people for fun?" - Reads the advertisement of Liechtenstein Xnet, which manages the site rentavillage.com.
Xnet representative Carl Shvartsler assures that its proposals have already taken advantage of such conglomerates as Agip, AEG, Hyundai, Siemens and Wyeth Pharma.
AEG, for example, arranged in a rented village of Alpbach in Austria themed dinner in the 20's. At the time of rent in the streets of the town were set ice sculptures in the form of a company logo.
During the celebration of the golden jubilee of the company Agip houses in the village were repainted in yellow - the corporate color of the company. A Swiss village Englberg and did at the time was renamed Regentvil (Regentville) - in honor of the company engaged in lighting.
Currently Xnet offers dozens of villages that can be rented at a reasonable $ 60,000 per day. Among them - Alpbach in Austria (135 km from Munich), which previously won the prize as the most beautiful village in Austria.
Incidentally, the proposal is considered to be the founder of the Austrian village of Brand, located in the eastern part of the Austrian Alps, 270 km from Munich. "Now she's one of the most popular in the rental market," - have assured Xnet.
Rentals include a German spa village Braunlage in 253 km from Berlin, sunny resort Deidesheim 110 km from Frankfurt, or Englberg - it is located at an altitude of 1050 m above sea level 105 km from Zurich. Its main attraction is the Benedictine Monastery. In addition, you can rent the Austrian towns Godegg, Pertisau and Mariazell.
You can rent and Mondsee (35 km from Salzburg) - at one time there was filmed The Sound of Music.
Each of the proposed settlements tenant can change the name of streets, with the logo of your company or even impose its own currency.
At one time, the company offered to rent Xnet is not just a location, but the whole country - Liechtenstein. But now the offer withdrawn. "We stopped to take Liechtenstein ridicule because the press on this issue," - admitted Carl Shvartsler.

Identify countries that are bathed in gold


Gold is mined in more than 80 countries, but more than two-thirds of production from only ten of them.
2700 тонн золота было добыто в мире в 2011 году
China has become the world leader in dobychezolota in 2011. According to the China Gold Association, the year the country was able to increase production by 2.9%.
China pushed South Africa to the rankings major world producer of gold in 2007. To date, the country has about 6,328 tons of the precious metal deposits.
Gold mining in the second leading region - Australia - for the year increased by 3.45%, to 270 tons. U.S. production increased by 2.6% to 237 tonnes.
Top 10 countries of gold miners:
Country
Production in 2011, tonnes
Production in 2010, tonnes
China
355
345
Australia
270
261
USA
237
231
Russia
200
192
South Africa
190
189
Peru
150
164
Canada
110
91
Ghana
100
82
Indonesia
100
120
Uzbekistan
90
90

Top 10 items that most often counterfeited


Most often in the world of counterfeit electronics, shoes and medicine - are estimates of U.S. Customs.
Отличить контрафактный iPhone от оригинального непросто
Most enormous consumer market in the world - the U.S. - have counted for fakes. According to the U.S. Customs Service, leads in the number of counterfeit electronics.
We can only guess what is happening in Ukraine. According to some estimates, up to 90% of the products in our domestic market - is a fake. Such data in May 2011, experts have voiced Derzhspozhivstandart.
Here is a list of the world's most faked goods - and how to calculate:
Electronics
Among the most faked gadgets appear on smartphones, tablets and music players. Distinguish a fake sometimes not so easy. Often it shows the location of the button on / off, or body color. The surest way not to buy a fake - is to go to a specialty store selling electronics.
Shoes
The volume of counterfeit shoes are not inferior fake iPhones. How to distinguish the real from the Chinese Louboutin? After all, they not only have identical shape, firm red soles, and even packaging. This woman of fashion will feel the difference, just an example of them, experts say.
Medications
The most counterfeited drug in the world - Viagra. The composition of counterfeit tablets included flour, plaster, even brick dust.
CD and DVD
Not to buy a fake, do not rush to put out the money for wheels with new releases. If the movie just came out in the car, then drive to 100% - a fake.
Clothing
To distinguish real from fake goods, pay attention to the quality of the material, zippers and writing the brand name on the buttons.
Perfumery
Fake perfume copy only the top notes of expensive fragrances. So over time so cheap counterparts begin stink. Help distinguish the fake only good nose, as packaging often completely identical to the original.
Watch
Counterfeit watches are usually weigh less than the original. However, sometimes you can tell a fake, just check the serial number on the package.
Cigarettes
High demand for tobacco products in the world made them a tasty morsel for forgers. Do not buy cigarettes in questionable areas and at low prices - they contain hazardous chemicals.
Computer Parts
Counterfeit parts for computers to calculate the common man also is not easy. Pay attention to the packaging and accessories to buy only in stores that are certified by the manufacturers.
Toys
Counterfeit toys are very dangerous to the health of children. Therefore, parents should pay attention to product packaging, flavor and price. Cheap Barbie and Lego - is Chinese fakes.

Where to invest money this year: Warren Buffett's advice


One of the richest men on the planet, whose fortune is estimated at $ 50 billion, told where to direct their investment costs.
Баффет советует не инвестировать в  золота и ипотеку
Legendary investor Warren Buffett published his annual address to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, in which he shared his opinion with respect to the attractiveness of financial instruments, reports Lenta.ru
Buffett advises investors to avoid bonds, mortgages, and gold. Low interest rates and inflation have to convince investors to buy the bonds, however, in the opinion of Buffett, it would be a serious mistake.
"Bonds are among the most risky assets. During the last century the papers destroyed the purchasing power of investors in many countries, even if the owners continue to receive timely payment of principal and interest," - said the billionaire.
However, he noted that the high level of interest rates may offset the inflationary losses to buyers when they are faced with currency investments, but the current rates are too low, so at this stage of bonds better round.
Buffett also said that risky investments can be considered as the financial market, mortgages and bank deposits. At the same time, Buffett has been accused of that one of its specific investment strategies were buying decliners after the negative forecasts of assets.

Top 10 countries where housing is not worth the money


The most overpriced real estate - in Belgium, Canada and Norway 
Топ 10 стран 
In most developed countries, the peak price nanedvizhimost observed in the period 2001-2006. However, in some countries, the price bubble does not burst yet. 
Experts Deutsche Bank published a study on real estate markets in the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in Ukraine it is not included.) 
Financial experts have calculated the ratio of housing prices to the cost of its lease - and the price to the level of income of the population, and also in comparison with the average historical performance. 
As it turned out, the most inflated prices - in Belgium, Canada and Norway. In general, the European property prices are too high at 14%, the report said. 
At the same time, according to experts, there are some markets where prices are even understated. In Japan housing undervalued by 37%, in Germany - 26%, in Korea - 14% in the U.S. - by 9%. 
Top 10 countries where the real estate is not worth the money (overvalued by ...%): 
1. Belgium, 56% 
2. Canada, 54% 
3. Norway, 48% 
4. New Zealand, 44% 
5. France, 42% 
6. Australia, 39% 
7. Netherlands, 36% 
8. United Kingdom, 34% 
9. Spain, 33% 
10. Sweden, 25%

How do you know that you will soon leave the company

Как понять, что ваши дни в компании сочтены


Experts told how to guess about the future, and that the dismissal could serve his cause.
The phrase "You're fired!" for many people it sounds like a death sentence.
Psychologists say that the sudden loss of a job causes serious injury to a person, which is comparable with the stress due to divorce or bereavement. But is it really sounded unexpectedly fateful words?
Experts argue that the dismissal of an impending often possible to guess in advance.
However, unfortunately, most people do not pay attention to the many hints and harbingers of impending disaster, writes Komsomolskaya Pravda.
Complete ignore
If you suddenly stopped inviting to business meetings, negotiations, meetings within the company, this is certainly a reason to think. Also troubling, if in respect of employees of the company - as bosses and colleagues - are increasingly noticeable chill, and the staff that used to greet you in the smoking room cheers, now by your appearance in a hurry to separate.
Even more frustrating if your supervisor all the criticism of your work now sends exclusively in writing, with all the negative duplicated also the address of the CEO.
Bad premise is also the fact that people who have always been on your side and in which case would stand up for you and to support, for various reasons have left the company.
Hostile attitude
Another possible scenario is when the bosses are not ignoring you, but, on the contrary, in every way demonstrates hostility. You are given an unrealistic task, requiring a detailed account of what you did during the day, find fault with every word and step, and all offers are questioning, criticism and even ridicule? You can practically no doubt that the authorities dreaming as get rid of you, but he wants to present it in a "nice wrapper" - as if he would fire you for objective reasons.
Gossip
If the rumors and gossip about what you are going to dismiss, reach you with consistently, you can safely start to look for another job. Smoke without fire! You can, of course, assume that such rumors spread your active enemies, but the likelihood of such a development is quite low.
Most likely, the thought of resignation is ripe in the mind of the chief.
What could be the reason
Abnormal behavior
Often the reason for the dismissal is improper or even defiant employee. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant developments should learn the most common reasons why management would want you to say goodbye.
So, what should pay attention to:
Corporate Culture
Here it comes to all - from the time of arrival of a job to respect the dress code. If punctuality - this is the main feature of the corporate culture, if the company is investing heavily to install turnstiles and fixing the time of arrival and departure times of staff, the systematic delays will look defiantly.
Ability to prioritize
To the question, why did not meet the deadline, the employee is always a thousand reasons: assorted mail, conducted telephone calls, a colleague helped develop a new project plan. Of course, all this is very necessary to do, but that's just the overall picture suggests that the employee does not know how to prioritize. And sank a couple of deadlines, such employee may well look for a new job.
Modesty
Yes, yes, I like the heroine of the movie phrase "Look for the Woman" that modesty adorns when no other jewelry. Nevertheless, many employees would not hurt to behave in the workplace more modest. If a person is constantly emphasizes his personal merits, hold cheap work of the team, if he regularly "pulls the blanket over himself" and requires greater attention, sooner or later it becomes annoying guide. And often, the boss may be easier to say goodbye to one person, rather than endure the collective discontent.
Bluster
Some employees, imagines himself indispensable at times threatened boss fired. Do not worth it. It is possible that the head once or twice, endure, and then in response to the phrase "If so - write a statement!" followed by a concise "Write".
Excessive frankness
I will not dissuade those who are always and everywhere believe that the bitter truth is better than sweet lies. The question is, how willing to accept around this truth in general, and in particular it from you? Practice shows that the work should not always and all say what you think, especially if you do not ask about it.
Ably
"Ukraine has to fire can be made as quickly as possible!"
- Dismissal - no less important process than hiring, - said a leading expert Ukrainian labor market Sergei Marchenko. - It would seem that the employee will not be - what the ceremony? The answer is simple: the other employees see what happens and try on the situation in itself, so it is very important for the company to layoff seemed logical and well deserved. That's why objectionable to start publicly expose obstruction. This may be the spacing from the head to the planning meeting, a reprimand for failing job, loss of bonuses and other penalties provided by law. A key marker of possible dismissal is public. The fact that a public reprimand rarely gives lasting positive effect - after a brief improve inevitably comes demotivation caused resentment employee. Therefore, public separation often demonstrates a desire to justify the impending dismissal of management.
In the U.S., some European countries and in South-East Asia practice instant dismissal without notice. The employee is given 15 minutes to get it under the supervision of someone from the administration brought in a box their belongings and left the office. This rigidity can best protect the business from the disloyal dismiss employees. Domestic legislation does not instantly dismiss an employee, but has a number of domestic management controls to carry out the procedure as quickly as possible. The first is blackmail unpaid informal part of the salary, which many companies are much more formal. In addition, management often has to write an application to dismiss "at will" - or threaten to dismiss "on paper" and give bad advice.

In order to be sure in the future, simply follow two simple rules. The first - professional and responsible in their work. In this case, find an adequate substitute for the employee will not be easy and the chief think a hundred times before he was dismissed. Second - not a roadblock for the manager. Delay, disruption of work deadlines, poor quality of its execution, conflicts with colleagues and partners - all of this takes the bosses of their comfort zone. But any boss - a real person, and how the employee had not been valuable as a specialist, your personal comfort for the administrator will always be more important. Therefore the person on whom you can rely, and because of which never troubles, automatically becomes the ideal subordinate, even if not the best in the profession. Head closes his eyes to many things, if he is pleased to work with this person.