D01 | 地產要聞 | 樓論 | By 唐榮
經濟日報 - 3月31日
唐榮在此來個假設，某一天在本欄寫了一宗交易，披露唐榮炒賣豪宅單位，如何三次反價後，讓一位疑似用家以高於市價一成購入單位，唐榮因此獲得暴利兼爽翻天，在本欄大書特書誇耀個人的「威水」史，是否會招致一眾讀友口誅筆伐？
唐榮憂慮的是，香港正向某一個價值觀前進——賺錢是萬惡的，這是不是導致大家都要說不賺錢？前日房協公布天水圍一個老人綜合發展項目時，主席楊家聲表示：「房協需投放約2億元在112區B地皮，但並非要賺錢，而是為社區提供服務，同時帶動區內經濟及就業。」
港人核心價值 勿變「憎人富」
更早之時，市建局主席張震遠聲稱，馬頭圍道塌樓重建項目一方面要配合政府供應小型單位、又要穩定樓價，估計要「蝕賣」！
同一時間，港鐵表示南昌站將改為興建小型單位，配合政府政策。理論上港鐵（00066）是放棄了興建中、大型單位，爭取更高利潤的機會，連上市公司亦如此。懂得賺錢、賺錢有法，多多少少應該是香港人其中一種核心價值（內在價值），何時變成憎人富貴嫌人窮了？
敲門拜訪屋主 揭致富5啟示
似乎市建局、房協至港鐵，追本溯源，他們的第一注錢，應該都是廣大的香港納稅人結集而成，何時變調成為註冊非牟利機構了？
唐榮再次慎重的建議，盡快供應充足的私人住宅土地、銀行審慎處理按揭貸款及銀行、貸款人作定期嚴格的壓力測試、回復過去的預售樓花限制，然後一切回歸到市場調節。
香港，從來不缺一段又一段奮鬥歷程，買樓賣樓不是一個乞求、施予的過程，唐榮這幾天跑到台灣，到誠品打書釘，發現當眼處剛好有一本名為《我在豪宅學到的人生功課》（Rich Like Them︰ My Door-to-door Search for the Secrets of Wealth in America's Richest Neighborhoods）的書，作者是Ryan D'Agostino，大塊文化出版；作者到豪宅區敲門拜訪，跟屋主談致富之道，和數十個豪宅主人深談後，作者歸納出五項成功啟示：
一、張大眼睛：具有商機的創新構想足以致富。只要保持敏銳的觀察力，你也能想出絕妙點子。
二、沒有運氣這回事：好運並非從天而降，而是以充足的準備掌握偶然的機運。
三、熱情經濟學：對工作抱持熱情，才會找到強大的動力和樂趣，也更有機會獲得滿意的報酬。
四、風險迷思：風險意味可能性和不確定性。審慎評估、善加判斷，才是精明的冒險。
五、謙遜，低調，謹慎：謙遜才能常保學習的心態和和求進步的衝勁；這是追求財富和維持財富的一大秘訣。
豪宅主人 敢行不好走的路
作者又提到豪宅主人到底和一般人有何不同？他們和你我一樣，希望能從事自己熱愛的工作，並且獲得豐厚的報酬；差別在於，他們勇於嘗試不好走的路，願與一眾讀友共勉。
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8 Jan 2008
Al-Qaeda video now on cell phones!
Now their videos also come with cell phone version!
Last week, the jihadi media group - the Al-Sahab - proudly presents the first batch of 8 previously recorded videos downloadable to your cell phone.
Size of videos ranges from 17 megabytes to 120 megabytes. Al-Sahab promised in their announcement that more of its previous video messages will be released in cell-phone quality formats.
Further reading:
Report by the Associated Press on Jan 6 2008
Last week, the jihadi media group - the Al-Sahab - proudly presents the first batch of 8 previously recorded videos downloadable to your cell phone.
Size of videos ranges from 17 megabytes to 120 megabytes. Al-Sahab promised in their announcement that more of its previous video messages will be released in cell-phone quality formats.
Further reading:
Report by the Associated Press on Jan 6 2008
7 Jan 2008
Fight back!
Is the removal of information from the terrorist websites an efficient step in combating terrorism?
In my view, banning of terrorists' websites might be quite futile attempts to restrict terrorists' exposure since terrorists could just register another domain name and re-appear in the virtual world only seconds afterthey are removed. Seems they are even more difficult to track and tackle than virus!
Many governments have sought ways to limit or minimize terrorists' influence. These have inspired fears among civil libertarian activists.
On the digital war front, the first victim maybe our civil liberties.
Some argue we must surrender some freedoms in order to enjoy the ones we cherish most, others emphasize the price in freedom we pay for this war. Many in the Western World and especially in the United States worry about the abuse of civil liberties in the name of fighting terrorism. What do you think?
In my view, banning of terrorists' websites might be quite futile attempts to restrict terrorists' exposure since terrorists could just register another domain name and re-appear in the virtual world only seconds afterthey are removed. Seems they are even more difficult to track and tackle than virus!
Many governments have sought ways to limit or minimize terrorists' influence. These have inspired fears among civil libertarian activists.
On the digital war front, the first victim maybe our civil liberties.
Some argue we must surrender some freedoms in order to enjoy the ones we cherish most, others emphasize the price in freedom we pay for this war. Many in the Western World and especially in the United States worry about the abuse of civil liberties in the name of fighting terrorism. What do you think?
6 Jan 2008
Press relations of media-savvy Al-Qaeda
In December 2007, al-Qaeda invited journalists to send questions to al-Zawahri, al-Qaeda's No. 2 figure.
The invitation was the first time al-Qaeda offered outsiders to "interview" one of its leaders since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
I am still searching which wired network finally respond to this invitation.
The invitation was the first time al-Qaeda offered outsiders to "interview" one of its leaders since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
I am still searching which wired network finally respond to this invitation.
As Sahab - Al Qaeda’s media wing
How is their video production quality?
Their earlier videos are of poor quality, well below what is considered the professional broadcast standard in Western countries.
Now, their videos demonstrated a standard comparing favorably with the production quality obtained by major television networks some 10 years ago.
Subtitles have fewer grammatical and spelling errors and sometimes explain Islam-specific concepts.
A study in August 2007 showed that As-Sahab may be using a technology similar to greenscreen (chromakey) to accomplish back-drop effects.
Their earlier videos are of poor quality, well below what is considered the professional broadcast standard in Western countries.
Now, their videos demonstrated a standard comparing favorably with the production quality obtained by major television networks some 10 years ago.
Subtitles have fewer grammatical and spelling errors and sometimes explain Islam-specific concepts.
A study in August 2007 showed that As-Sahab may be using a technology similar to greenscreen (chromakey) to accomplish back-drop effects.
Who are the terrorists' target audience?
One question to ponder: Am I their target audience?
The answer is probably yes.
I guess they appeal to current and potential supporters, to the international community, or to their enemies (namely the public who is part of the opposing community in conflict, i.e probably you and me!)
The answer is probably yes.
I guess they appeal to current and potential supporters, to the international community, or to their enemies (namely the public who is part of the opposing community in conflict, i.e probably you and me!)
4 Jan 2008
Al-Qaeda uses Web 2.0 marketing, do you?
Terrorists ride on the power of the internet and have clearly exploited it to its fullest use. Videos of suicide bombings will be edited and available for download just hours later. Are you amazed by their speed and efficiency?
This documentary is on how terrorists publcise their messages through the jihad TV and how it pervert the minds of young Muslims. Videos of smiling suicide bombers could be more destructive.
Documentary on 'Jihad TV'
When planning September 11th, Al-Qaeda filmed the wills of the hijackers against an easily replaceable background, allowing them to edit in shots of the World Trade Centre in flames later. For them, 9/11 was as much about creating iconic images as killing their enemies. It was the internet that "turned the trickle of propaganda into a torrent".
I really like this quote from this documentary : "The sad fact is that a whole generation of young Muslims is growing up with their view of the world shaped by images of war in the Islamic world. They don’t need to watch jihadi videos to be radicalised. They just have to watch the news. "
This documentary is on how terrorists publcise their messages through the jihad TV and how it pervert the minds of young Muslims. Videos of smiling suicide bombers could be more destructive.
Documentary on 'Jihad TV'
When planning September 11th, Al-Qaeda filmed the wills of the hijackers against an easily replaceable background, allowing them to edit in shots of the World Trade Centre in flames later. For them, 9/11 was as much about creating iconic images as killing their enemies. It was the internet that "turned the trickle of propaganda into a torrent".
I really like this quote from this documentary : "The sad fact is that a whole generation of young Muslims is growing up with their view of the world shaped by images of war in the Islamic world. They don’t need to watch jihadi videos to be radicalised. They just have to watch the news. "
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