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Apple to Open 50 More Stores - Let's Be Careful, Steve

Perhaps what Gates has in mind is pulling a one-horse real estate recovery.
wereport.com


On Nov 16 08:07 AM jmmx wrote:

> The revenue per square foot data brings up an interesting point re
> the Microsoft stores.
>
> Since most of what the Apple stores sell are Apple products, virtually
> all of that $4000 goes to Apple. At the MS stores, this is not true.
> All they sell to the average consumer, is the OS and a few programs
> such as Office. Therefore the best they can hope for is a profit
> along the lines of Best Buy. So it seems that what we see here is
> a really an expensive advertising campaign,

Rupert Murdoch: Stupid Like a Fox?

So Murdoch is going rogue and some can't stand it? Don't believe it. Newspapers all over the place support him.
And now that he has managed to garner the support of the mainstream media for his movement, how's he going explain that to Gov. Palin?
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The Future of Business Is in Ecosystems

I once read a freebie online
Too bad that it started not mine
But I downloaded links
and worked out the kinks
Until some thought my story was fine.
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own it, sell it, move on. But if you can't monetize it when it's hot, you ain't gonna do it when it's not.
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Apple Remains Overvalued, Despite Its Gadget Glory

Yeah, Apple must be overvalued because their products are easy to use and upgrade. At least here in So. Calif. there is a third-party vendor (in whom I have NO interest other than curiosity and admiration) who for 25 bucks (US)* will help you with the 'easy' upgrade to W7.
www.makeitwork.com/con...
*Offer expires November 6, 2009 at 11:59pm. Cannot be combined with any other offer(s).
Where do they get these notions? I have legacy apps running XP and have no choice, but I have two Macs for that purpose, a Mac in the Box and a PowerBook. Say what you will, for Apple, like Ford,
Quality is; Jobs won!
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Entrepreneurs Are the Future of Journalism

The professor makes good points. All he left out is the need for a central site for online readers to be directed to online choices.
Ideas?
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Citigroup Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android

It's the Halo effect, stupid. You pick up the phone, and you say,
"Halo, who's there?
"It's Apple calling.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Irresistible.
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Top 10 Portal Frontpages: September 2009

Does it get better for a new portal than wereport.com? Maybe we-report.com, but that

Penn West Energy Trust: An Underappreciated Gem

Jack, I just realized I neglected to thank you for your inciteful and generously complete reply of a few days ago. So thanks.
Is there a way, other than by another posting here, to have done so?

Is Cablevision Overpaying for Newsday?

the start of a newspaper empire is always met with scepticism, but with the proper consolidating brand the synergies can be compelling. critical mass, scale economies . . . these are a few of my favourite things

Zuckerman Relieved as Murdoch Gives Up on 'Newsday'

Chuck Dolan's a smart guy, and three to five years seems about right with the right consolidating brand for his news outlets. Seems reasonable, but you decide.

Penn West Energy Trust: An Underappreciated Gem

what are the implications of a stronger dollar and/or increasing interest rates?

Will Anyone Try To Curb Rupert Murdoch?

What Rupert needs to do is identify a consolidating banner under which he can consolidate all his brands, perhaps a suitable website, say.
Suggestions?