North Korea - Part 1
Why ?
I`ve decided to write just a little bit about North Korea. In fact, I want to ask some Why's ? Firstly, I want to ask: Why does North Korea Government is so concerned about to become a Power, Ultra, Mega, Nuclear Military Potence ? You can see below some facts about the price of the North Korea Nuclear Program and take your own judgement about it.

Human rights
Main article: Human rights in North Korea
Amnesty International and other human rights organizations, including the North American Free Speech Association, accuse North Korea of having one of the worst human rights records of any nation, severely restricting most freedoms, including freedom of speech and freedom of movement, both inside the country and abroad.
North Korean exiles have testified as to the existence of detention camps with an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 inmates, and have reported torture, starvation, rape, murder and forced labour. [18] [19] Japanese television aired what it said was footage of a prison camp [20]. In some of the camps, US officials and former inmates say the annual mortality rate approaches 20% to 25% [21]. An estimated two million civilians have been killed by the government[11] A former prison guard and army intelligence officer said that in one camp, chemical weapons were tested on prisoners in a gas chamber [22]. According to a former prisoner, pregnant women inside the camps are often forced to have abortions or the newborn child is killed [23]. A recent TIME magazine article documents a young woman's forced abortion in a prison camp and subsequent escape from North Korea. The government of North Korea refuses to admit independent human rights observers to the state.
You can see further details in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea#Politics_and_government

N Korea: Sanctions 'are war'
North Korea has described United Nations sanctions imposed after its nuclear bomb as "a declaration of war".
17 Oct 2006

For my BRAZILIAN FRIENDS you can hear Arnaldo Jabor's comments in :

Coréia do Norte é um pesadelo ridículo que só mesmo o velho Stalinismo foi capaz de produzir

Why to Learn Mandarin ?

The economy of the People's Republic of China is the 4th largest in 2005 with approximately US $2.22 trillion which is approximately 18% of the US economy. It is the second largest in the world when measured by Purchasing Power Parity, with a GDP (PPP) of US $9.412 trillion in 2005. It is the world's fastest growing major economy, and its continued growth is critical to the overall health of the world economy and to the welfare of its population of 1.3 billion (most of whom have yet to enjoy western style affluence). Its per capita GDP in 2005 was approximately US $1,529 (US $7,204 with PPP), still low by world standards, but rising rapidly. As of 2005, 70% of China's GDP is in the private sector. The smaller public sector is dominated by about 200 large state enterprises concentrated mostly in utilities, heavy industries, and energy resources. [1].

I am looking forward to get an international opportunity in some country abroad, or even though Brazil, working with this interesting and intelligent people, then I've started today have some mandarin classes. It is really exciting. Do you want to try ? Be my guest.

XiéXie

Free amazing on line classes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/

Me and my friend Welton in a graduation of the Extension course Business for International Professionals at The University of California - Irvine - USA, July 2006. It was a short course, in order to complement the MBA course in Marketing of Fundacao Getulio Vargas - Brazil.

I've met a lot of intelligent and extraordinary people in there. Some of them I will never forget and the classes were too much meaningful for me.

further details: www.uci.edu or www.eadstrong.com.br

NEWS! NEWS ! GOOD NEWS !

Now I am a student ambassador ! Yes ! I`ve been choosen to promote the university for pupils and visitors during events into the University. This position is a mix of several activities, such as advisor for pupils, instructor, guide, etcetera.

I am extremelly happy, because I am in UK just two weeks and I have some kind of payed job. The salary is quite low and the days working is not in a regular basis, but who cares ? In fact, it is more one experience to include in my CV and in my life. Moreover, I will learn much better about the English people and the Educational system. Wish me, good luck ! Cheers !

Trying to surfing in Malibu, California,USA. July,2006. Some nice time with my cousin and her wife...Thanks for everything bro.

One of the most important thing in our lives is to get some time for ourselves. To think about our goals, needs and desires...What you should do better, what you've already made better...

The University the Hertfordshire has three campuses in the city of Hatfield. With more than 22.000 students, this UH provides the most outstanding Learning Resource Centre and the Sports Centre of the UK. The Business School was considered top ten by the Guardian this year.

I am studying a MSc Strategic Marketing. This is a newly launched programme which will appeal to recent graduates who wish to improve their skills and qualifications before entering the job market, as well as marketing professionals who wish to gain additional qualifications and update their knowledge.

For me, the challenge is developing a 15.000 words dissertation at the end of the master degree, in order to be awarded as Master in science of Strategic Marketing.

I am a marketing and sales professional. At moment, I am completing my Master's degree in MSc Strategic Marketing at The University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, England.

I would like to share informations and knowledges about marketing, sales, leadership and business administration with professionals and students.

Fábio Gonçalves de Oliveira

Address:23 Lark Rise Street Date of Birth: 24th February,1974
Hatfield
Herts – AL10 8RN Nationality: Brazilian
E.mail: fabiogoliveira@hotmail.com Tel: 44 1707 895294

Profile:
Bachelor in Business Administration, post graduated in Marketing and studying MSc Strategic Marketing. I have built a relevant experience working during 10 years in marketing and sales.

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Leader and Team working

Sales and Marketing team hiring, training and coordination.
Experience of working and leading groups during five years in managerial positions, including marketing and promotional campaigns, events organizations and channels sales analysis.

Effective Communication

Strong selling and negotiation skills developed through close customer contact in retail and hole sales negotiations with constructors, building administrators and public organizations in Brazil.
Presentations skills and confidence achieved during one year training sales teams in daily basis. Have presented to groups of 10 and 100 and enjoy public speaking.
During two years I was a Host volunteer of a cable Tv show in Brazil called Cena Musicall.

Self Motivation and Initiative

Working during 09 years in a Cable Tv company I achieved four consecutives promotions, reaching positions as marketing supervisor, marketing manager and sales manager.
Developed more than 50 marketing campaigns, the relationship web site project, the company web site and control software to stakeholders such as delivers and graphic companies.

Producer

Strategic definition for the launching of new products indicating methods and means of communication to used step.
Company policy implementation, work methods and programs.
20% marketing cost reduction in the last 03 years.
Market penetration rise by 22% in the Internet product in the last two years.
10 % sales increase in 08 months – Door to Door Team.
Expanding more than 60 buildings increasing more than 600 news sales of
Broadband and Cable Tv Packages.

Technical Skills

Fully competent with all Microsoft Office package and Suite Corel Draw. Basic knowledge of Flash, dream weaver and photo shop.

Languages
Portuguese – native
Spanish – basic spoken.
English – proficient.

Driving licence full clean for 14 years.

EDUCATION

MSc Strategic Marketing
The University of Hertfordshire – Hatfield - UK
Started: September 2006.

Extension for International Business Professionals.
University of California – Irvine – USA

MBA International – Marketing
Strong – Faculdade Getulio Vargas – SP - Brazil

B.A in Business Administration
Instituto de Ensino Superior Santo André – SP - Brazil
Completed: 2003

Technical Background in Data Processing
Eniac Santa Inês – SBC - Brazil
Completed: 1990

Short Courses:

Emotional Inteligence in Team Leadership – Catho
Commercial Team Management - Sebrae
Marketing – Senac
Event Organization – ABRP
Web Designer – Senac
World Fórum for Marketing and Sales 2003 – HSM
Expo Management 2003 – HSM

EMPLOYMENT:

Company: Canbras TVA Cabo Ltda – VIVAX – www.vivax.com.br

Industry: Cable Tv and Internet.

Position:
Commercial Manager
06/2004 to 08/2005
- Marketing Manager
06/2002 to 2004;
- Marketing Events Supervisor
03/1999 to 06/2001;
- Marketing Assistant
06/1996 to 03/1999;
- Trainee
01/1996 to 06/1996;

INTERESTS

Enjoy outdoor activities including regular walking in London and surround areas of Hatfield.
Play guitar, read books and listen music.
Go to the GYM at least 02 times a week.


Fabio, Oliveira

October 2006.

This is a kind of handbook for leaders and self employed professionals or BA students. Easy reading for begginers or just for revival some concepts.

I`ve summarised in a power point for presentations. If you would like to receive the slides, please email me.

O RELATORIO DA CIA delinea as forcas que irao moldar e construir o futuro. Superpotencias se defrontarao nao com a guerra convencional, mas sim em batalhas ferrenhas por tecnologia, mercado, armas de destruicao em massa, corrida espacial e biotecnologia em busca de supremacia. Conferencias nos cinco continentes foram realizadas pelo National Intelligence Council dos EUA - mobilizando peritos em todo mundo para elaboracao do livro.

Tenho os slides com o resumo do que é mais importante no livro. Uma grande ferramenta para professores de estratégia de negócios, marketing ou administradores de empresa.

Sites
www.herts.ac.uk
www.strong.com.br
www.uci.com
www.guardian.co.uk
www.englishtown.com.br
www.cifras.com.br
www.britishcouncil.org/br/brasil-educationuk.htm
www.britishcouncil.org.br
www.bbc.co.uk
news.google.com.br