cheap flight tickets have always been the essential consideration for most travelers (esspecially, backpackers) while they're deciding which airline they shall fly with. But now, traveling around the world by flight will soon become unaffordable for some people (or most people?!)
As the oil price rapidly rising, most of the airline have risen their ticket fare up to 20 to 40%. Some airline who are famous for their incredible cheap ticket have stared to cut down their cheapest seats or even stop selling them (AirAsia will suspend the Taipei--Bangkok flight by 27th this month, might be due to this reason as well?? ). Thanks to the increasing price and those travelers who didn't have much choice but spend more on the flight, the financial statement of most airline were quite positive compared with most companies' financial chart in 2010.
Under the unstable situation in middle east and north aferica, the rising oil price shall be inevitable, soon or later, traveling by flight shall be classifed in "LUXURY" category.
2.28.2011
2.22.2011
NO WONDER!! You are not worried NOW, Uncle Sam!!
「Europe appears most immediately vulnerable to the strife in Libya, which produces almost 2 percent of the world’s oil. More than 85 percent of its exports go to Europe; more than a third goes to Italy alone. Libya sends only a small fraction of its oil to the United States, but because oil is a world , Americans are not immune to the price shock waves.」
(歐洲市場最先對利比亞的動亂有所反應，全球2%的原油來自於利比亞，而其中的85%是出口給歐洲，且超過1/3是專門出口給義大利的，僅有小小的一部份是出口給美國。但是因為原油是全球性的商品，因此美國終究是會被高油價影響的)
Just for now...as the price continuing rising....I don't believe those optimistic analyst will still be "optimistic"
雖然，Saudi Arabia 仍可持續提供一定的原油量，但是基於市場對未來的不確定、原油供應區的不穩定所帶來的恐懼(panic) 對市場確實是有某一程度的影響。現在，不是原油不夠而是大量的擔憂和恐懼導致市場的波動。
related news: Oil Soars as Furor Shakes Markets
(歐洲市場最先對利比亞的動亂有所反應，全球2%的原油來自於利比亞，而其中的85%是出口給歐洲，且超過1/3是專門出口給義大利的，僅有小小的一部份是出口給美國。但是因為原油是全球性的商品，因此美國終究是會被高油價影響的)
Just for now...as the price continuing rising....I don't believe those optimistic analyst will still be "optimistic"
雖然，Saudi Arabia 仍可持續提供一定的原油量，但是基於市場對未來的不確定、原油供應區的不穩定所帶來的恐懼(panic) 對市場確實是有某一程度的影響。現在，不是原油不夠而是大量的擔憂和恐懼導致市場的波動。
related news: Oil Soars as Furor Shakes Markets
the domino effect from Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia
Libya 震盪不安的漣漪已經逐漸的影響了全球(喔，不是，是影響了歐洲的)股市。The world is flat，一國、一區的暴動、天災、糧食欠收最終都會影響到全球的經濟。從大家驕傲的說著全球化的同時，我們的經濟也走向了一個vulnerable 的態樣。Read more: 當世界是平的~~~ and 當世界是平的PART II----稀土之戰，second round
日前的埃及，現在的利比亞，蠢蠢欲動的葉門和中東及北非等回教國家。真不敢想像，這把火最終會燒到哪、燒到何時?
Libya身為北非最大原油供應國，他的震盪代表著原油供應量的短缺，供應量的短缺代表油價的攀升，油價的攀升代表著其他物價的上漲，物價的總體上漲代表著剛露出一點點復甦但仍碎弱的經濟又要受到打擊。Libya事件，首先反映在歐洲的股市，星期二Nikkei 和 Hang Seng 都下降了兩個百分點。一部分的分析家認為，這個雪球會愈滾愈大。 「Over the past few weeks, we had a domino effect, and the concern is that anything can happen,” said Justin Urquhart Stewart, co-founder of Seven Investment Management in London. “At the moment the ripple is very small, but it has the potential to turn into something bigger quickly」(在過去幾個星期，我們已經見識到了一連串的骨牌效應了， 現在這個漣漪還很小，不過他極可能迅速的成為大海浪)
雖說，即使到時利比亞停止提供原油，沙烏地阿拉伯(Saudi Arabia)仍有足夠的油產量來避免油價的急速攀升，但是在星期二的能源大會上(共有90個國家出席，包括美國) 都期盼可以找出解決油價坡動的方法。
不過還是有很樂觀的分析家覺得不用太杞人憂天 (看看美國在2011的股市走向，雖然沒有亮眼的表現，但是卻也是穩扎穩打的在向上走)。並且讚揚美國的投資人比歐洲的投資人來的冷靜，不會因為一點點動盪而恐慌。
Mr. Urquhart Stewart隨後補上一句:「The U.S. is not immune from this，If you see a significant rise in the oil price for a long period, that could easily choke off any U.S. recovery that is still weak(美國不可能永遠遠離這一切。如果油價持續不斷的攀升的話，美國剛有起色的經濟將會再度受創)
related news: Stocks Worldwide Fall and Oil Spikes on Unrest in Libya
日前的埃及，現在的利比亞，蠢蠢欲動的葉門和中東及北非等回教國家。真不敢想像，這把火最終會燒到哪、燒到何時?
Libya身為北非最大原油供應國，他的震盪代表著原油供應量的短缺，供應量的短缺代表油價的攀升，油價的攀升代表著其他物價的上漲，物價的總體上漲代表著剛露出一點點復甦但仍碎弱的經濟又要受到打擊。Libya事件，首先反映在歐洲的股市，星期二Nikkei 和 Hang Seng 都下降了兩個百分點。一部分的分析家認為，這個雪球會愈滾愈大。 「Over the past few weeks, we had a domino effect, and the concern is that anything can happen,” said Justin Urquhart Stewart, co-founder of Seven Investment Management in London. “At the moment the ripple is very small, but it has the potential to turn into something bigger quickly」(在過去幾個星期，我們已經見識到了一連串的骨牌效應了， 現在這個漣漪還很小，不過他極可能迅速的成為大海浪)
雖說，即使到時利比亞停止提供原油，沙烏地阿拉伯(Saudi Arabia)仍有足夠的油產量來避免油價的急速攀升，但是在星期二的能源大會上(共有90個國家出席，包括美國) 都期盼可以找出解決油價坡動的方法。
不過還是有很樂觀的分析家覺得不用太杞人憂天 (看看美國在2011的股市走向，雖然沒有亮眼的表現，但是卻也是穩扎穩打的在向上走)。並且讚揚美國的投資人比歐洲的投資人來的冷靜，不會因為一點點動盪而恐慌。
Mr. Urquhart Stewart隨後補上一句:「The U.S. is not immune from this，If you see a significant rise in the oil price for a long period, that could easily choke off any U.S. recovery that is still weak(美國不可能永遠遠離這一切。如果油價持續不斷的攀升的話，美國剛有起色的經濟將會再度受創)
related news: Stocks Worldwide Fall and Oil Spikes on Unrest in Libya
2.17.2011
percentage of filing unemployment benefit
話說，12月份的申請失業補助金的人數終於下降....高興不到1個月。申請失業補助金的人數又攀升到40萬以上.....看樣子，離真正要看到經濟復甦署光的日子還有一段路呢!! Obama 你的經濟政策呢?!
deflation, inflation which one is worse?
物價不斷的飆漲，米、小麥、油價，幾乎所有的民生必需品都一一看漲 (已經不是 "悄悄"在漲了)
今年的光是泡麵就漲了兩次，食用油 (因為本人不太煮菜，不是很清楚漲的次數，不過，相信食用油價錢的漲幅絕對不輸給泡麵) 奶粉、乳製品等也一同共襄盛舉的漲。物價不斷的攀升所會造成最明顯也最迅速會反映的結果就是---貨幣的流量變小，民眾花錢變保守，企業低價速銷 (最後導致售價低於成本)，這樣的情形就是一個經濟學常聽到的字「通貨緊縮」(deflation)所在形容的。如果放任不管的話，經濟最終就是變成一灘死水~~~
各國央行為了挽救經濟，均將短期利率壓低至零 (或近零) 水準，但是這樣的處理，倘若處理不當，他的結果有可能就是轉變成不可逆轉的通膨(inflation)壓力。
通膨、通縮 不管是哪一個過多時，都會對經濟帶來極大的衝擊。要如何在兩者之間取得平衡，正是現在各國政府要煩惱的難題。
今年的光是泡麵就漲了兩次，食用油 (因為本人不太煮菜，不是很清楚漲的次數，不過，相信食用油價錢的漲幅絕對不輸給泡麵) 奶粉、乳製品等也一同共襄盛舉的漲。物價不斷的攀升所會造成最明顯也最迅速會反映的結果就是---貨幣的流量變小，民眾花錢變保守，企業低價速銷 (最後導致售價低於成本)，這樣的情形就是一個經濟學常聽到的字「通貨緊縮」(deflation)所在形容的。如果放任不管的話，經濟最終就是變成一灘死水~~~
各國央行為了挽救經濟，均將短期利率壓低至零 (或近零) 水準，但是這樣的處理，倘若處理不當，他的結果有可能就是轉變成不可逆轉的通膨(inflation)壓力。
通膨、通縮 不管是哪一個過多時，都會對經濟帶來極大的衝擊。要如何在兩者之間取得平衡，正是現在各國政府要煩惱的難題。
The WORST 5 star hotel I have ever stayed----Pullman Bangkok King Power
Days before our 11-day suntan honeymoon trip, I told myself, I SO have to write something about this trip~~~ especially about the awful service attitude and inefficiency of PULLMAN, this "FIVE STAR" hotel.
We chose to spend our first 4 days holiday in 「Pullman Bangkok King Power」. You may notice 「King Power」 this name, CORRECT!! this hotel is associated company of King Power and just located next to the so-called biggest DFS in the South East Asia-- King Power!!
1, Service Attitude: Just within 10-15 mins checkin, we had 「eye wild shut」by their receptionists' 「EFFICIENT」and 「UNIQUE」 service attitude . Why would I say so?! During the 10-15 mins checkin neither of the two receptionists looked up to talk with us, they just HAD FUN with their paper form or keyboard, doing the muttering all the time, God knows whether they were talking to us or just for their own pleasure?! Also, these two receptionists always said NO to all my questions. Ex: me: may we stay in the room which can receive more sunshine in the morning? receptionist: NO!! FULLY BOOKED!! THIS IS THE ONLY ROOM WE HAVE!!; me: How much discount we will have if we have meal or drink in the restaurant/ bar inside the hotel? receptionist: NO! NO DISCOUNT!! (you may check their Restaurant Promotions it clearly stats: 10-20% discount for the in house guest, simply want to confirm this with the receptionist...however, the answer i got is always negative) Well, in some ways, always say NO to the guest should be an alternative SUPER EFFICIENT (cus they customer would stop asking more questions) and easy (cus all they need is to say NO) way for the receptionist. (well, maybe always SAYING NO TO GUEST is Pullman's SOP?!)
2. English ability: As a staff working in five star hotel, the basic english conversation shall not be an impossible or harsh request. But, based on our 4-day staying in Pullman, we found no matter you go to talk with the front desk in person, face to face or make call to the room service, most of the time, it's very unlikely you would get what exactly you ask for. Ex: one night, i called the front desk, said we would need 1 bottle of 「bath gel」 mins after...they gave us 2 bottles of 「shampoo」 (well, i bet their bath gel is out of stock )
tired of those hotel which provide "Standard" service? tired of seeing those "Standard" smile face in the front desk? Want to experience lazy and CREATIVE service which would provide you lots of unexpected surprise?! If so, Pullman Bangkok King Power shall be the BEST choice!!
one more time, Pullman Bangkok King Power link: Pullman Bangkok King Power
We chose to spend our first 4 days holiday in 「Pullman Bangkok King Power」. You may notice 「King Power」 this name, CORRECT!! this hotel is associated company of King Power and just located next to the so-called biggest DFS in the South East Asia-- King Power!!
1, Service Attitude: Just within 10-15 mins checkin, we had 「eye wild shut」by their receptionists' 「EFFICIENT」and 「UNIQUE」 service attitude . Why would I say so?! During the 10-15 mins checkin neither of the two receptionists looked up to talk with us, they just HAD FUN with their paper form or keyboard, doing the muttering all the time, God knows whether they were talking to us or just for their own pleasure?! Also, these two receptionists always said NO to all my questions. Ex: me: may we stay in the room which can receive more sunshine in the morning? receptionist: NO!! FULLY BOOKED!! THIS IS THE ONLY ROOM WE HAVE!!; me: How much discount we will have if we have meal or drink in the restaurant/ bar inside the hotel? receptionist: NO! NO DISCOUNT!! (you may check their Restaurant Promotions it clearly stats: 10-20% discount for the in house guest, simply want to confirm this with the receptionist...however, the answer i got is always negative) Well, in some ways, always say NO to the guest should be an alternative SUPER EFFICIENT (cus they customer would stop asking more questions) and easy (cus all they need is to say NO) way for the receptionist. (well, maybe always SAYING NO TO GUEST is Pullman's SOP?!)
2. English ability: As a staff working in five star hotel, the basic english conversation shall not be an impossible or harsh request. But, based on our 4-day staying in Pullman, we found no matter you go to talk with the front desk in person, face to face or make call to the room service, most of the time, it's very unlikely you would get what exactly you ask for. Ex: one night, i called the front desk, said we would need 1 bottle of 「bath gel」 mins after...they gave us 2 bottles of 「shampoo」 (well, i bet their bath gel is out of stock )
tired of those hotel which provide "Standard" service? tired of seeing those "Standard" smile face in the front desk? Want to experience lazy and CREATIVE service which would provide you lots of unexpected surprise?! If so, Pullman Bangkok King Power shall be the BEST choice!!
one more time, Pullman Bangkok King Power link: Pullman Bangkok King Power
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