Entrepreneurs also have their dreams. In 2007, while promoted to a well-paid executive position in advertising, I turned a long-suffered dream into reality. Thanks to some savings and a small personal loan from a bank that trusted my employment continuity, I bought a new small motor cabin boat from a Finnish boat builder (Flipper Baots,Continue reading “From Maiplou to Milos”
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Own posts and articles published on this blog or other places.
Eufòria’s audience polling: a fool’s game?
The popular musical contest Eufòria on Catalonia’s TV3 channel recently crowned its season winner after its final episode relied exclusively on audience votes. The program amassed an extraordinary 300,000 votes, outweighing viewership for a Barça-Madrid match. The significant points of concern are the allegations of plagiarism against the show and potential issues with the voting system’s security measures that may enable tech-savvy watchful viewers to cast multiple votes.
La votación de los espectadores de Eufòria: ¿un tongo?
La segunda temporada del programa musical Eufòria de TV3 ha terminado, designando a Jim Gómez como la favorita de la audiencia. El concurso logró un récord de 300,000 votos y una audiencia de 410,000 espectadores, gracias a un sistema de votación en línea. Sin embargo, el sistema provocó ciertas críticas ya que permitía la emisión de votos múltiples desde diferentes navegadores.
Competencia desleal
La competencia desleal implica sembrar dudas y engaños para obtener una ventaja. Tim Berry, del Palo Alto Software, describe la venta como el proceso de pasar el dinero del comprador al vendedor, pero no considera a los competidores deshonestos. Esta táctica es ruin y su uso es señal de incompetencia. El marketing responsable rechaza el engaño. Finalmente, es importante recordar “Caveat emptor”, que subraya la responsabilidad del comprador en la transacción.
Why I still believe in Coinbase
Cryptocurrency volatility is mirrored in companies like Coinbase, whose shares plummeted over 80% since its 2021 launch. Unfortunately, cryptos like Cardano have lost 70% value, highlighting crypto’s risk. However, despite these pitfalls, the author maintains a hopeful perspective. He highlights that Coinbase simplifies crypto management and believes a future where cryptocurrencies are commonly used may not be too far off.
Philipp Fürst 