July 9th, 2014 | 
Author: Loot more Pakistan..!
On the one side the government is advising public, to give more and more financial sacrifices; and on the other hand, it is obliging favourites, as if milk and honey has started flowing in Pakistan, under PMLN : Loot more Pakistan..!
Baber Ayaz appointed media consultant at CAA (Jang Report).
As they say eat more sugarcane. I will say LOOT more Pakistan.
This man will get Rs.5 lac+perks and govt wants us to pay more, every now and then, on utilities and every second item.
Mr. Ishaq Dar told us Rs. 22 crore BMW was for those Arab friends who gave us Rs.150billion. Please also tell us what this man gave to the nation for which he deserves Rs.60 lac/annum + perks???
Loud Thinking July 08, 2014 at 10:19PM
Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity.
It is an act of justice.
It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.
While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.
The steps that are needed from the developed nations are clear.
The first is ensuring trade justice.
I have said before that trade justice is a truly meaningful way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.
The second is an end to the debt crisis for the poor countries.
The third is to deliver much more aid and make sure it is of the highest quality. …
Nelson Mandela, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2 July 2005
Loud Thinking July 08, 2014 at 01:33PM
July 08, 2014
Before You Sign on the Dotted Line, Know What You’re Committing To
When negotiating, be very careful about the commitments you make. Never agree to something just to avoid walking away empty-handed. But if you do have some good options on the table, assess each one thoroughly. Are these options operational and sufficient? The timeline, terms, and conditions need to be realistic and detailed enough that the agreement can actually be implemented. Do you have the authority to commit to these options? Think through whether you can sign on the dotted line — or if you need someone else’s approval. Finally, ask if you’ll be able to sell these options internally to key stakeholders. You should test the solutions with the right people — your boss, upper management, your team — before making any promises. Leave committing to anything until the very end.
Adapted from the HBR Guide to Negotiating by Jeff Weiss.
Loud Thinking July 08, 2014 at 12:49PM
LAST FIFA World Cup winning record of the 4 semi-finalists of the 2014 World Cup.
Argentina, led by Diego Maradona won last time in 1986, a 3–2 victory over West Germany. Their most recent World Cup final was in 1990, which they lost, 1–0, to Germany by a much disputed penalty. Now they have a chance after 28 years.
Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002. In the final hosted in Japan, Brazil beat Germany by a 2-0 margin to win the coveted trophy. Now they have a chance after 14 years.
Germany has won the World cup three times. The first time in 1954 against Uruguay, then in 1974 against the Netherlands and finally in 1990 to beat Argentina. Now they have a chance after 24 years.
The Dutch hold the record for playing the most World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament.
They finished second in the1974, 1978, and 2010 World Cups, losing to West Germany,Argentina, and Spain respectively. Now they can make another try to win the World Cup after 14 years.
