Archive for: April, 2012

FC Barcelona: A model of successful enterprise and a devout club – Part 1

FC Barcelona, the reigning UEFA Champions League title holders, are running a hot streak both in the football arena and in the boardrooms. The Spanish club, known for their traditions and fan following, are the best football club in the world, and its not just me saying. In addition to millions, of not billions, of […]

FC Barcelona: A model of successful enterprise and a devout club – Part 2

However, Faus is the man responsible for keeping Barca healthy in the debit column of the balance sheets, but the Socios, the club’s member who elect the top management of the outfit, call Barça a més que un club—more than a club and a sociedad civil (like a nonprofit) that has grown to become the […]

FC Barcelona: A model of successful enterprise and a devout club – Part 3

Moreover, Faus and company signed a jersey sponsorship deal with the Qatar Foundation, which was the most controversial decision dissented by majority of the Socios. In addition, the management is trying to reschedule the timing of the matches at Camp Nou for the Asian markets. This was however, immensely disapproved by the Barca faithful. In […]

The best inexpensive tablets in the market

Amazon introduced the first tablet to the world in 2007 with a slate-like structure. However, in the beginning its sole purpose was to facilitate in reading books and journals. Apple followed the suit in quick succession and rolled out their first colourful tablet in 2010 called the iPad. Now-a-days, tablets are not only the best […]

The best inexpensive tablets as e-Readers

Barnes and Noble introduced their latest edition of Nook series in fall 2011. However, despite being one of the cheapest tablets in the world, it could not cope with the unprecedented success of Kindle Fire. The same is expected to happen with Samsung’s latest release of Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, which was released in April, […]

The best inexpensive tablets as media devices – Part 1

  Although the current tablet culture started as an e-reader when Amazon released its first Kindle in 2007, these devices have now become more than that, thanks to Apple’s iPad. The Cupertino-based company released the first iPad in 2010 and in addition to being an e-reader, the slate was a perfect replacement of laptops in […]

The best inexpensive tablets as media devices – Part 2

On the other hand, a Kindle user can stream a video and can also download it on the device for no extra charges. Non-Kindle users have to pay extra to purchase the movies and TV shows on their tablets. Moreover, Prime membership holders all this is for free. Though every Kindle user can rent a […]

Karin Prinsloo and Chad Le Clos outshine in swimming events – South African LC Nationals

Karin Prinsloo and Chad Le Clos outshine in swimming events – South African LC Nationals Karin Prinsloo and Chad le Clos dominated the semi-finals of Women’s 100m backstroke and Men’s 200m freestyle on second day of the 2012 South African Long Course Nationals in Durban. The 22-year-old Prinsloo showed no leniency to her challengers and […]

Giliani’s lawyer presents the UN report on immunity for Heads of States

Giliani’s lawyer presents the UN report on immunity for Heads of States Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s lawyer on Thursday presented the UN report on immunity for Heads of States before the Supreme Court.  The report, titled "Preliminary report on immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction", was tabled during 60th session of […]

Over 50 ministries; performance zero (Part two)

In quite an unprecedented style, some new portfolios have been created to accommodate the lawmakers, belonging to Punjab province. Former law minister Maula Bux Chandio has also been accommodated and has been made the Minister of Political Affairs. The newly created portfolios have no offices or secretariat as well as the required staff. Surprisingly, Nazar […]

Over 50 ministries; performance zero (Part one)

Following a detailed discussion over the allocation of portfolios to newly-inducted ministers, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani cited Qamar Zaman Kaira as the Minister for Information and Broadcasting by replacing Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan. Despite her severe efforts, she lost her-favorite portfolio, and has been given the charge of the Ministry of National Regulation […]

Amir Khan: Lamont Peterson can’t hurt me

Former WBA (Super) & IBF Light Welterweight Champion, Amir Khan, will lock horns with the current titlist Lamont Peterson in their much-anticipated rematch, which will take place on May 19 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and Khan believes it is going to his night this time. The 25-year-old, who […]

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