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Roberto DolciChief Information Officer & Director Customer CareSYSTEM SPA

From Davos on the strengths of the Scandinavian model economy

January 29, 2011

Analysis of:The strongest girls in the world | www.economist.com

This neat and witty article points to a recent study presented at Davos: one that does justice of the Scandinavian way of doing business, one that has apparently allowed a number of countries to go through the economic crisis with very little problem.The central idea of the study, also available in full athttp://www.globalutmaning.se/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Davos-The-nordic-way-final.pdfis that Scandinavian are individualists who see their main relationship with the State.

John OltesvigPresidentOEM SERVCO

Navistar: Solid American Investment?

January 25, 2011

Navistar market share has been down in recent reports. Why is there a significant move in the truck market away from Internationals to the competition recently? CEO Ustian is looking for a 2011 truck market up 25% over 2010. The military market has been the silver lining for Navistar keeping profit and cash flow in good stead throughout the deepest and lengthiest truck business down cycle in history. Is Navistar a solid American Investment?

Jack LiftonCo-founder and DirectorTechnology Metals Research, LLC

Access to the Limited Global Supply of Tellurium is Critically Important

December 5, 2010

Analysis of:First Solar to Acquire 5N Plus to Access Tellurium? Is global tellurium supply really an issue? | www.greentechmedia.com

Even though the supply of all chemical elements in the universe is infinite with regards to the needs or uses for them known by the human race, nonetheless the limited supply of tellurium present at or near the earth's surface, that part of the world in which we do and can mine and recover it , is very limited.The amount of tellurium that can be obtained, not the total amount produced, by any one user, such as First Solar (FSLR), is the limiting factor to their production rate.

James "Jim" RippyFormer Senior Vice President of OperationsCONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC.

Tire Industry needs a "Quartz" movement!

November 26, 2010

The tire industry has made many incremental improvements since the radial tire replaced the bias tire many years ago. Improvements in design, materials, chemistry etc. The last true breakthrough was the radial tire.

Roberto DolciChief Information Officer & Director Customer CareSYSTEM SPA

3D LCD technology is much required also for 3D CAD

November 23, 2010

Analysis of:Why 3D Camera Technology Will Be The Future | benchmarkreviews.com

The article correctly points out a number of considerations from the consumer market, and more importantly from the game sector, suggesting 3D cameras, 3D videos and 3D photos are just around the corner.I would argue that also latest developments in 3D CAD products, such as recently launched Creo from PTC (NYSE: PTC) will substantially increase business demand for high performance 3D LCD technology.

Ken HeitCruise and Travel ExpertAdventure Travel / Signature Travel Network

Cruise Lines versus Travel Agencies and "New Rules"

November 23, 2010

Analysis of:Carnival to Unveil Strict New Final Payment Policy | www.cruiselinefans.com

Through the years travel agencies have been the major source of bookings for cruise lines. Why put handcuffs on us now with "New Rules"?

Roberto DolciChief Information Officer & Director Customer CareSYSTEM SPA

Go for the mirrors

November 22, 2010

Analysis of:‘World's biggest' solar power plant planned | www.thehindu.com

This project can benefit from the Desertec initiative that has already attracted many Universities' research centers and several corporations, from First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), to Siemens (NYSE: SI) and a host of other companies.Not only would this project support the degree of eco-sustainability of SA energy sources, it would also push much required technological innovation, and the economy at large.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Panera Bread's Expansion Plans

November 6, 2010

St. Louis-based Panera Bread Co. reportedly has revealed plans to expand the chain throughout the New England area, according to The Boston Globe. The fast-casual restaurant chain hopes to open approximately 100 new restaurants nationwide, including 28 in New England and 12 in Massachusetts between now and the end of 2011, according to the company. At the start of 2010, the company operated 33 Panera restaurants in the Boston area.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Chili's May Make '2 for 20' Permanent

November 5, 2010

Chilis probably will put their infamous 2 for 20 deal on their new menus in the near future.While the company says that this is their way to compete with the "Fast Casual" segment, I on the other hand have my own thoughts.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Ruby Tuesdays Testing The Waters?

November 5, 2010

Ruby Tuesday has developed a "seafood" restaurant concept that they plan on testing sometime in 2011.They are still in the development phase of a name and a menu at this present time.

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