Eighteen Minutes to Change the World
You apply to attend a conference but are flatly rejected, even though the tickets are US$6,000 a pop. If this sounds absurd, remember: Only the creme de la creme is accepted at TED, a set of international gatherings formed to change the world by promoting “ideas worth spreading. ” So popular are TED events that applicants for the all-inclusive passes are turned away in droves.
Taiwan's ‘Cockroach' a Marvel of Persistence
In a career of painful ups and downs, 2010 has turned out to be a highlight for baseball player Kuo Hong-chih. In July, Kuo became the first-ever Taiwanese-born player to appear in Major League Baseball's All-Star game. Kuo played for the National League team, which beat the American League 3-1.
Points of Interest 上班族大小事
SOHO 族越來越多
According to statistics quoted by the Economist, there were 12 million SOHOs (small offices, home offices) in the U.S at the end of last year. It is expected that by 2015, this number will have increased to 14 million, with a corresponding rise in related business opportunities predicted. For example, more than 200 companies have already been founded in the U.S. and in Canada to provide shared working spaces to SOHOs so that they can separate their work from family life.
Present Perfect!
Get Yourself Noticed with an Effective Presentation
It shouldn't come as a surprise. During Japan's recession-plagued 1990s, Uniqlo succeeded where others fell by the wayside, making its name by combining quality with affordable prices. It's all down to founder Tadashi Yanai's groundbreaking approach. Yanai's fortunes have mirrored those of his brand. With an estimated wealth of US$6 billion, he has been ranked Japan's richest person for 2009 and 2010. How did he achieve such remarkable success?
Uniqlo — A Unique Approach to Clothing
High-end fashion labels suffered during the recent downturn. However, some clothing companies not only weathered the storm but came up smelling of roses. The Japanese retail chain Uniqlo is a case in point. Sales for Japan's top brand were up by nearly 17 percent for the last fiscal year, and Uniqlo's owner, the Fast Retailing Co., posted a 23 percent profit for the same period.
It shouldn't come as a surprise. During Japan's recession-plagued 1990s, Uniqlo succeeded where others fell by the wayside, making its name by combining quality with affordable prices. It's all down to founder Tadashi Yanai's groundbreaking approach. Yanai's fortunes have mirrored those of his brand. With an estimated wealth of US$6 billion, he has been ranked Japan's richest person for 2009 and 2010. How did he achieve such remarkable success?
The Bikini: Explosive Beachwear!
With their popularity today, it's hard to believe bikinis actually struggled to leave the drawing board.
In 1946, Frenchman Louis Reard created a two-piece garment “smaller than the world's smallest bathing suit.” To imply his design would be an explosive hit, Reard named it “bikini,” after the Bikini Atoll, where nuclear bombs were tested.
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