http://blog.case.edu/sung/ My Thoughts on the Discourse en-us Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:04:12 EST Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:04:12 EST sung.m.kim@case.edu sung.m.kim@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/12/08/gasoline_prices_go_higher_and_higher Recently, gasoline prices have been increasing a lot. According to article from USA Today, rise in gasoline prices will continue... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/12/08/gasoline_prices_go_higher_and_higher case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:04:12 EST Recently, gasoline prices have been increasing a lot. According to article from USA Today, rise in gasoline prices will continue until Christmas. Going back to home for the holiday will be more costly than at Thanksgiving. Since the end of October, a price of regular gasoline has risen 8 cents. What is happening to priced of gasoline? In supply, gasoline inventories have declined as refines produce other. In demand, average gasoline demand was up 1.6% from a year ago. No one expects whether gasoline prices will be down after Christmas or not.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/27/huge_shows_coming_in_las_vegas Las Vegas that many would argue is the absolute epicenter of hospitality-the nonstop service rolls around the clock. Las Vegas... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/27/huge_shows_coming_in_las_vegas case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:40:04 EST Las Vegas that many would argue is the absolute epicenter of hospitality-the nonstop service rolls around the clock.
Las Vegas is now preparing for mega event for the beverage, food and lodging industry. From bars to clubs to restaurants to hotel hospitality, if someone has a stake in the industry, there is not another place to be other than Las Vegas March 4-7, 2007.
According to Oxford Publishing Inc, the international Las Vegas Restaurant show and Las Vegas Hospitality Expo which will be located with the Nightclub, Bar Convention and Trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Oxford declared its commitment to producing the most comprehensive event for the beverage, food and lodging industry.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/24/12794 The long-rumored arrival of a hybrid mobile phone and iPod music player from Apple Computer maybe come true someday. Since... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/24/12794 case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:01:17 EST The long-rumored arrival of a hybrid mobile phone and iPod music player from Apple Computer maybe come true someday. Since Apple’s introduction of the iPod five years ago, the company has sold more than 67 million of the device. That is a huge profit for the company. The motivation to Apple Company was the ROKR phone from Motorola Inc. The phone uses slimmed-down version of the iTunes to play 100 songs. But sales were not good as users complained the phone did not hold more songs. So in recently weeks, a lot of Apple’s fans have been buzzing that the iPhone is coming.
But, analysts predict that there are a lot of things in the way that make it difficult and making iPhone are not trivial challenges. For the perfect of iPhone, Apple needs to analyze a lot of things from ROKR and introduce a real phone.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/17/long_lines_but_limited_products On early Friday even though long lines in order to purchase for PlayStation 3, it was short supplies in North... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/17/long_lines_but_limited_products case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:46:44 EST On early Friday even though long lines in order to purchase for PlayStation 3, it was short supplies in North America. With shortages resulting from production problems, many had camped out for days without knowing whether they would be going home empty-handed. At some stores, crowds got confused and stampeded for the shelves. In Wisconsin, there are injuring people and in California forcing authorities to shut down a Wal-Mart store.
After sold out limited PlayStation3, most people who camped out for days had a strong complaint against stores. However, because of limited products, most stores had no idea what to do.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/13/88400_ps3s_were_sold_in_two_days Game fans were looking forward to new game machine PlayStation 3 for one month ago. Sony released PlayStation 3 in... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/13/88400_ps3s_were_sold_in_two_days case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:34:49 EST Game fans were looking forward to new game machine PlayStation 3 for one month ago. Sony released PlayStation 3 in Japan. Sony sold 88,400 unites of its PlayStation 3 game console in the first two days after the launch in Japan. Most stores do not have any stock. Sony was able to ship one 100,000 unites for the launch after a glitch in blue laser diode production disrupted its output plans.
The PlayStation 3 is up against Microsoft’s Xbox 360, which has been on sale for the past year. Sony has a plan to start sell the product in North America on Nov.17.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/10/workers_in_delta_and_northwest_back To furloughed pilots and flight attendants, two airline companies Delta and Northwest give them good news. That is both airlines... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/10/workers_in_delta_and_northwest_back case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:14:07 EST To furloughed pilots and flight attendants, two airline companies Delta and Northwest give them good news. That is both airlines offer jobs to hundreds of furloughed pilots and flight attendants. In fact, both Delta and Northwest shrank their flying capacity after entering bankruptcy protection. For this month, Delta is flying 12% fewer seats and Northwest is flying about 8% fewer than in September 2005. To boost revenue, Delta tries to shift many long-range jets from domestic to international routes. Also both Delta and Northwest are taking on new planes in order to replace old ones and handle expansion.
Good news for both airlines is they may exit bankruptcy protection in 2007.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/08/windows_vista_coming_soon Microsoft announced that finally they has completed work on Windows Vista operating system and will be released it to consumers... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/08/windows_vista_coming_soon case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:24:02 EST Microsoft announced that finally they has completed work on Windows Vista operating system and will be released it to consumers on January 30. The Windows Vista will be the first major upgrade in more than five years to the operating system that powers most of the world’s personal computer. Also graphic things, more comfortable tools for looking for documents and pictures would be more improved. Even though Microsoft delays to release Vista, Microsoft and computer manufacturers will offer holiday shoppers coupons good for a free or discounted Vista upgrade. Better version of Windows is coming to consumers soon.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/04/new_tropicana_owners_planning Recently, the most interesting issue is a lot of rumors surrounding the Tropicana. The rumor said whether new owners will... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/04/new_tropicana_owners_planning case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:29:51 EST Recently, the most interesting issue is a lot of rumors surrounding the Tropicana. The rumor said whether new owners will tear down the resort.
However, the rumors are opposite to actual owners’ plans. The new owner, Columbia Sussex Corporation, is preparing for building up another resort with 8,000 hotel rooms.
The company is already processing their plan in order to build up another resort. However, in fact, it is unknown whether parts of the hotel will be closed during the renovation.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/01/making_hilton_hotel_family_in_china Hilton Hotels Corporation announced that full-service Doubletree hotel collection will enter in China market. The company has signed a several... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/11/01/making_hilton_hotel_family_in_china case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:46:51 EST Hilton Hotels Corporation announced that full-service Doubletree hotel collection will enter in China market. The company has signed a several year agreement with Tianjin Automobile Company which is one of the largest automobile manufacturers.
In late 2007, the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tianjin will be located in the center of business and tourism.
The strategy to contract in China is in order to integrate successful Hilton Family of Hotels brands into international growth market. The great policy in Doubletree of providing millions of travelers will be match with Tianjin’s great location for travelers.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/30/announcement_for_great_growth_and_agility Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that the company has reorganized to a brand-centric structure for great growth, agility and financial... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/30/announcement_for_great_growth_and_agility case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:34:28 EST Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that the company has reorganized to a brand-centric structure for great growth, agility and financial performance over the long term.
Company said the new organizational structure consists of several marketing and management teams.
Those specific brand structures are responsible for brand strategy, operations, sales and service. Also, they are preparing for centralized business such as global support in marketing, information technology and so on.
The reorganization will make the company more profit and reputation.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/28/fantastic_travel_but_noisy When you go to trip such as beaches or other countries, what do you expect those places? Do you expect... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/28/fantastic_travel_but_noisy case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:27:08 EST When you go to trip such as beaches or other countries,
what do you expect those places? Do you expect like only sightseeing or delicious foods?
Recently, some people try to look for cozy and quiet places for trip that they can be relax.
But in Myrtle Beach, during the trip, lots of tourists have complaint of noise, especially for some tourists who do not typically roll out of bed early while on vacation.
A problem is that tourists fed up with the construction have not flooded the complaint box at Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association.
For the relaxation and cozy trip, the association has to solve tourists’ complaint as soon as possible.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/23/banking_solutions_in_ibm_asiapacific_region One of the famous companies in computer field IBM has invested $250,000 to set up a Banking Solutions in Singapore.... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/23/banking_solutions_in_ibm_asiapacific_region case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:02:35 EST One of the famous companies in computer field IBM has invested $250,000 to set up a Banking Solutions in Singapore. Some of the solutions including cash acceptor machines, teller-assisted self-service units and so one will be seen for the first time in the Asia-Pacific region.
Customers will be able to see and try out these solutions. They could also work with consultants on industry view points such as one on one discussion. For the increase of customers, banking institutions have to respond to the demands and expectation rapidly.

]]> http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/23/12772 The financial institution is launching a major branding and marketing communications initiative to compete with the escalating marketing efforts of... http://blog.case.edu/sung/2006/10/23/12772 case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:27:08 EST The financial institution is launching a major branding and marketing communications initiative to compete with the escalating marketing efforts of the growing banking presence in the area.
The credit union is taking proactive steps to expand its base of membership and offer banking services to the small business community.
Such as public relations, advertising, Web site development this policy will be covered up a new branding strategy In order to enhance the brand of long-established credit union.

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