"One problem is that executives really be getting paid through equity. That is, they earn money when the value of the company increases. I believe there are a lot of people who could run Apple as well or better than Tim Cook. Steve Jobs was unique in his ability to transform and grow Apple, but Cook seems very pedestrian"
Who would you replace him with that wouldn't look "pedestrian" next to Jobs? Pay through equity is an excellent incentive for executives to improve the value of the company for their shareholders. It's been around, longer than anyone reading this. If you think you can improve upon it, please give it a try.
Why isn't the worker assembling the phones also as valuable? Because he didn't design the phone? Neither did Cook. So where does this "value" come from?
Simple: there is no value. It's simply human theater with personalities and egos rewarding each other for having manipulated and lied their way into a position to receive that kind of money.
Should their pay be cut as well? Or, should Apple just lay off some of them since the phones are selling so well?
You might want to at least make a reference as to how other currencies are doing against the dollar, as well as state what time period the 18% drop was over...a day...a month...a year???
If you live in an area that gets below freezing, and don't have a plan B for when the power or your normal source of home heating goes out, then you're doing it wrong.
Public utilities are regulated...some more highly than others, depending upon your local government. Since I've owned stock in a couple of electric utilities (Detroit Edison & American Electric Power) over the years, I've seen rate hikes denied by the regulators (as it should be) when they can't be justified. If the company has lower expenses, and the regulators are doing their jobs, it should be to everyone's benefit.
So, if the UK implements it anyway, and the EU takes them to court, how long before the trial/conviction? And, how do they go about punishing the UK? Not that I agree with the law, but seriously, why should the UK give a fuck?
I'm going to preface this by stating flat out that I don't like the idea of the new UK law. That said...
1. Incorrect. Initial reports stated there was no internet at the compound. Subsequent released showed that there was indeed a fiber cable.
2. You don't always hear what's been stopped, and obviously, you do hear about what slips through. "It Doesn't Work" is only your assumption.
3. The operational failure to snag these two is anecdotal, and only an indication that in the US, the standard for picking someone up is more stringent than in other nations. The Feds had been tipped off by the Russians...they certainly would have been grabbed in Russia. http://www.reuters.com/article...
4. Does the UK have that?...IDK...I know we do in the US, but Apples v. Oranges.
So, the CEO of Exxon has developed a relationship with Putin. That makes good business sense for Exxon. Does that mean he agrees with Putin on a political level? Are they BFFs?...any evidence that there's more to it than doing the best he can for Exxon? I've yet to see any.
"Which, of course, explains why he's hired complete lap dogs like General "Mad Dog" Mattis. Mattis is well-known for his soft-spoken manner, desire to "go along to get along" and his political finesse. The troops hate him and his military record is a joke."
Please cite some sources, because I've had several Marines tell me how great his is.
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"One problem is that executives really be getting paid through equity. That is, they earn money when the value of the company increases. I believe there are a lot of people who could run Apple as well or better than Tim Cook. Steve Jobs was unique in his ability to transform and grow Apple, but Cook seems very pedestrian"
Who would you replace him with that wouldn't look "pedestrian" next to Jobs? Pay through equity is an excellent incentive for executives to improve the value of the company for their shareholders. It's been around, longer than anyone reading this. If you think you can improve upon it, please give it a try.
Why isn't the worker assembling the phones also as valuable? Because he didn't design the phone? Neither did Cook. So where does this "value" come from?
Simple: there is no value. It's simply human theater with personalities and egos rewarding each other for having manipulated and lied their way into a position to receive that kind of money.
Should their pay be cut as well? Or, should Apple just lay off some of them since the phones are selling so well?
A subtle distinction, but you're paid what you're worth to the person paying you.
FIFY: You're paid as little as the person paying you can get with paying you.
Then you're not worth any more. Unless you can find another person to shell out a higher figure.
Why would Samsung (team B) want him when hes doing poorly at team A? He should be flipping burgers like the rest of the board.
Don't assume that Samsung is the only team B that would be interested. Many C-levels switch. Remember John Scully coming to Apple from Pepsi?
You might want to at least make a reference as to how other currencies are doing against the dollar, as well as state what time period the 18% drop was over...a day...a month...a year???
my lawn.
You win the first Over Your Head award for 2017.
If you live in an area that gets below freezing, and don't have a plan B for when the power or your normal source of home heating goes out, then you're doing it wrong.
https://www.greentechmedia.com...
Public utilities are regulated...some more highly than others, depending upon your local government. Since I've owned stock in a couple of electric utilities (Detroit Edison & American Electric Power) over the years, I've seen rate hikes denied by the regulators (as it should be) when they can't be justified. If the company has lower expenses, and the regulators are doing their jobs, it should be to everyone's benefit.
"Finally, they start talking about at least one feature us technically literate folks can appreciate...."
GTFO
Taking offense to something that wasn't intended to be offensive makes you the asshole.
Then you're off-topic.
"...even though Internet Explorer is long dead"
Huh? At my company (60k+ employees), it's the only browser that's allowed.
Thank you, thank you!
Did the first fork execute as quickly as the subsequent forks? Maybe I'm wrong, but I suspect not.
So was I! The 90's, 00's, 10's...three decades ;-)
That's like claiming you've been doing it for two millennium. It's misleading and inaccurate.
"You're wrong. I've been doing this for three decades now. "
You had the web back in '86? Doh!
It's a sad day for defense. Unfortunately, the people who control the budgets have no clue when it comes to reliability, and mission readiness.
"Nothing can be foisted on Britain that it didn't agree with."
Isn't that exactly what this ruling is doing?
So, if the UK implements it anyway, and the EU takes them to court, how long before the trial/conviction? And, how do they go about punishing the UK? Not that I agree with the law, but seriously, why should the UK give a fuck?
I'm going to preface this by stating flat out that I don't like the idea of the new UK law. That said...
1. Incorrect. Initial reports stated there was no internet at the compound. Subsequent released showed that there was indeed a fiber cable.
2. You don't always hear what's been stopped, and obviously, you do hear about what slips through. "It Doesn't Work" is only your assumption.
3. The operational failure to snag these two is anecdotal, and only an indication that in the US, the standard for picking someone up is more stringent than in other nations. The Feds had been tipped off by the Russians...they certainly would have been grabbed in Russia.
http://www.reuters.com/article...
4. Does the UK have that?...IDK...I know we do in the US, but Apples v. Oranges.
5. Agreed
6. Should merge w/4.
So, the CEO of Exxon has developed a relationship with Putin. That makes good business sense for Exxon. Does that mean he agrees with Putin on a political level? Are they BFFs?...any evidence that there's more to it than doing the best he can for Exxon? I've yet to see any.
"Which, of course, explains why he's hired complete lap dogs like General "Mad Dog" Mattis. Mattis is well-known for his soft-spoken manner, desire to "go along to get along" and his political finesse. The troops hate him and his military record is a joke."
Please cite some sources, because I've had several Marines tell me how great his is.
Please go read a history book, and cram your Godwin commentary.