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Nov 30, 2011
Allowing Retail FDI in India: lies, lies and damn lies
56 comments:
- Indian said...
sir you r dead right, hope that politicos will understand this or they may understand but a fog of big money is subsiding it
- November 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM
- Ashwini said...
Devendraji.. i cannot agree more on the arguments you have provided. I understand that one can only bring in comparisons from the countries which have multi brand retail format and on that count I find each aspect getting crucified easily. I would urge you to also to superimpose the existence of big players as a result of opening of Retail sector and gauge the possible behaviour and impact on the stakeholders including farmers, kirana stores and consumers.
Thanks a lot for your insights...
- November 30, 2011 at 5:19 PM
I request u to also comment on what government is claiming about FDI will be helpful in increasing the value of rupee or it's useful when rupee is losing it's worth?
- November 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM
- Vandit M said...
No links or references to support the facts. Lame post. Seems like reading assumptions or believes.
- November 30, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Hey Mr. Vandit M aka mr @sshole, before asking for links kindly take a look at the authors profile. He has more relevant experience in the field than what your dad can even conceive.
- November 30, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Hey Mr. Vandit M, before asking for links kindly take a look at the authors profile. He has more relevant experience in the field than what your dad can even conceive.
Do or Die
- November 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM
If you can get hold of a copy of a DVD by Robert Greenwald called 'WAL*MART the high cost of low price' it will tell you so much of what you need to know about this company. It includes interviews with current and former employees, owners of small businesses squeezed out by Walmart and reveals the terrible working conditions of people around the world where Walmart outsource much of their production.
Believe Devinder Sharma - he knows what the results will be for Indian citizens. Say NO to Walmart.
- November 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Yatin Dhareshwar said...
I have a contrarian view. The truth as they say lies somewhere in between.
The assumption here is that Walmart is going to move its model lock, stock and barrel. It is simply not possible for that model to be applied in the Indian context.
Hence any comparison and analysis that stems from that model would lead to misleading conclusions.
So, the numbers touted for jobs likely to be created are grossly exaggerated. That said, it is true that existing players in the market such as Big Bazaar, Reliance Fresh and others have indeed created new jobs. Further, with introduction of logistics and infrastructure, that too will create new jobs. As I have said, the truth is somewhere in between.
It is unlikely farmers may get more for their produce, but it is also true that improvements in cold chains will ensure more of their produce actually finding the market. This will surely benefit the nation as a whole and indirectly benefit the producers as well.
I agree that middle-men will not be eliminated. In my view they are never removed, just replaced. So on point #3, I fully agree.
On #4, why should we be afraid of competition? This should force our manufacturers towards move innovation and efficient ways to produce, and govt. can always provide incentive and tax benefits to protect their interests.
I also feel that the flip side has not been taken into account. Will this have no benefit at all for the Indian consumer?
For my detailed point of view, specifically related to impact on kiranas, and response to #5, would like to point you to my article http://ydessays.blogspot.com/2011/11/why-fdi-in-retail-is-good-for-india.html
Would like to conclude by stating that it is not rosy as some sections would make it appear, however, in my view the ultimate cost benefit analysis would suggest FDI in retail is a welcome move.
- November 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Mr. Amit
Yes. FDI will improve value of rupee.
FDI will allow $ to flow in india increasing forex.
- December 1, 2011 at 12:24 AM
- Ash Okas said...
Well it is wallmart coming in India ok!
What about the reverse, are Indian cos entering world market?
Any one any idea?
As far as FDI issue is concerned, i would like to say that why $ going strong day by day?
Any one care?
- December 1, 2011 at 1:57 AM
Please read this as well.
- December 1, 2011 at 2:15 AM
This is all so true.. We all should say a BIG NO to these retail FDIs..
- December 1, 2011 at 3:05 AM
- Li Bin said...
Assuming that all your assumptions are correct, then you are effectively shutting the door for all big box retailers, Indian and Foreign, to open or expand in India. Vishal Retail or Big Bazaars dont follow a vastly different pattern to what a Walmart might do. And they eat into as many jobs as does any other big retailer. I am not saying lets open Walmarts everywhere, but I believe as a rapidly progressing society we will move faster towards big box retail. And consumers will prefer it cos it would be affordable and of better quality. Its just that I feel that a Walmart, Tesco or Target might provide a developed platform and medium for retail in India to make that jump. And as to the last point you make, very true - but I dont think its true cause and effect. Walmart is well known to target the lower income groups, so there will be more Walmarts where income is low. More affluential people tend to shop at a Costco or Target.
- December 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM
- sanjay punjabi said...
Wonderful Devinder, kudos. If whatever you are saying is true, then we have got a storm brewing. I shudder anarchy following suit. Just as a devil's advocate, have there been any tangible positives of FDI in retail in other countries?
- December 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM
- Devinder Sharma said...
This is not a scholarly article but a popular newspaper article. And it is not proper to provide source for every sentence you write.
I am also amazed that those who want sources to be given never question the facts when the Prime Minister/Anand Sharma/Business leaders/Banks make a statement. I have no problems with providing sources, but why do we accept blindly what other say. The answer is simple. Actually, we want to run down every thing that does not gel with our thinking.
Read this article about how supermarkets have wiped out small shops in UK. http://bit.ly/kFq3Kt
- December 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM
- prasad said...
Devender Sharma is 100% correct. Congress is adamant in bringing FDI in retail sector for its own political expenditure. Congress used to get money through corporates. But after the scams are exposed their source of income got curtailed. If govt. wants to improve our economy why doesn't it work hard on bringing back the BLACK MONEY within the country. Entry of Walmart,Tesco will spoil Indian economy. The gap between rich and poor will widen more. The consumers of these multinational companies will be rich people so if Walmart sells at cheap rate the rich people will be benefited who go for shopping in cars. The govt. is telling lies and it is preparing for its death. People will reply during the coming elections what they really want.
- December 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM
- Devinder Sharma said...
A British parliamentary committee had called for stopping the spread of big supermarket chains. http://bit.ly/vMlb8S
- December 1, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Devinderji and others...India is becoming a consumer centric company. When PVNR opened the economy way back in 90s...these were bound to happen. We have have gone way ahead and now getting conservative is of no use. My biggest frustration is that all the politicians do things without thinking and with no stats and estimates. Central Govt had enough time to product agriculture in this country..what have they done? nothing....If FDI in retails might have multifaceted effect...creating jobs in transportation, real estate, security etc...
- December 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- Kashyap said...
Devendra Sharma ji,
Well written article...there re some people in india who see the world through the lens of the corrupt & sold media who never shows the ground relaities & problems faced by our farmers.
- December 1, 2011 at 12:14 PM
@ annonimous, the grouth of this sector is 15% per annum approx. there are already 44 million work force engaged in this sector, this means chances of employement generation is quite high. if you consider only 5% growth in employement against 15% growth of whole sector, then 2.2 million jobs it will create in one year, that is more than the workforce of WALLMART worldwide(2.1 milion). Now you may argue that these 2.2 million people will get less than 10,000 per month(on average). I agree, but it will be much better than few people getting million per annum and rest are jobless. (Atleast for country like BHARAT, where 2/3 of population is young and have working hands,welcoming WALMARTS is suicidal)
- December 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Why is your blog not talking about the impact to consumers?
Bcoz of presence of WalMart and chains in us,most. Of the items are cheap and allows consumer to eat better.
The customer service by these companies are exemplary.you cannot compare the service or quality with the local kirana store.
stop acting as cpi
- December 1, 2011 at 1:21 PM
- Omya said...
I would like to know more. Would it be right to say, that in the current situation of economic slowdown, the government is trying to create a investment opportunity, which in return kick starts spending, and all this by not investing Indian money?
- December 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Agree with you. I would have agreed with nonsense of PM, if I had not stayed in US, worked there for many years... If I would be the PM now and have to take a decision in favor of my country, I will definitely not allow FDI at this time, where there are hardly any laws in India to protect common man's interest, and where corruption prevails, politicians (law makers) are in market to be bought. These big corporations give a damn about the society and people. In US it still works to some extent because there are good enough laws to protect societies and many unions and law makers keep fighting the bullshit of these big corporations, but in India there is not even a proper minimum wage law which is applied in spirit. These corporations won't mind spending millions of dollars to buy politicians and get the laws all in favor of them, and then start to suck even last penny from even the below poverty line people here... Look at the healthcare sector in US it is completely hijacked by the big corporations... and the wallmarts in US are full of Chinese cheap and really bad quality items. I myself and many of my friends had stopped going to wallmart and instead preferred costco or local retailers who had good quality and a little more in price. The most of the money paid to the wallmart goes to the middle chain in the supply and not to the producers... its a fact, anyone can search a more on this on google and will find lot of authentic reports.
So how can wallmart entry in India would help India, when the local Indian corporations such as reliance and govt. owned firms are looting the country.
This is the time to introduce proper law in India such as Jan Lokpal. Govt. is trying to deviate the issue of lokpal by using FDI (from my sources who have good contact in congress)...
- December 1, 2011 at 3:53 PM
- surendra said...
Absolutely true, I donot know what is the logic or motivation to push such a controversial idea? Who is the real beneficiary ? What about the "Lao Bai Xing"the common man?I hope we see the light at the end of the tunnel and this decision goes where it deserves to be , TRASHED.
- December 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM
- Laila said...
Lets learn from the Mistakes made in the USA and make sure that we don't make the same for FDI. Instead of negating the whole Idea Lets regulate it. We Can give them Restrictions as they need us and not us needing them as much. With a Economic environment that is going into double dip in the next few months. Why does it have to be all or nothing a regulated compromise can be achieved where both parties can WIN.
- December 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Your article is a real eye-opener.You have rightly pointed out that the farmers have to depend on middlemen. In india, no farmer is big enough to supply to Wal-mart. In effect, the small farmer will be driven out by rich and bigger farmer with their money power, who will buy small farms and will do mechanical farming to produce more. So most of the farmers will have to sell their farm land and move away from agriculture.
- December 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM
- Unknown said...
Couldn't agree more with Yatin Dhareshwar. We have to take a middle ground here.
All will claims of the govt would not come true, however things worth considering are:
- It would be great for indian consumers, in general.
- FDI would definitely bring in improvements in supply chain and reatailing best practices thereby making the industry more efficient in general. This has been seen in almost all sectors where FDI has been opened - telecom, airlines, banking etc.
- Unlike US, UK etc, Indian market is growing and there seems to be enough space for both big retailers and kirana stores to co-exist.
My take is the kirana stores are going nowhere for the foreseeable future. Unlike west, a large chunk of population in India buys groceries on a daily basis. No one is going to hypermarkets daily. Eventually, middle class will do monthly / fortnightly shopping from hypermarts and on-demand shopping at neighbourhood store. Kirana walas also have the options like collective bargaining etc.
To conclude FDI is not a bad idea per se, its how it is implemented and how SMEs interests are protected in the short & medium term, which is of paramount importance.
- December 2, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- Devinder Sharma said...
Seeking a middle ground means you allow the camel to eat up the tent in the years to come !
Tsunami is a reality. Should we allow it to happen, and try to find a middle ground? The argument to allow FDI in retail is equally flawed, and in my understanding is a very clever strategy to invite Retail FDI to find its foot.
Devinder Sharma
- December 2, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Unknown said...
One more comment. I am surprised I haven't seen / read anywhere this:
What about the fact that with FDI coming in, the organized retail will grow. This would mean that larger tax collection for the government.
- December 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- Yatin Dhareshwar said...
The internet, tablets and book readers such as Kindle are driving newspapers and book publishers out of business. Gmail and other electronic mail are driving postal office workers out of their jobs. These are just two areas that modern technology advances are driving people out of work. So how come, there are no protests? Is it because they are too small a group to organize themselves and create pressure groups? That they are so small in numbers that they do not constitute a vote bank? But is their job not a job and their livelihood not a concern for the rest of us? The march of commerce and technology cannot be stopped, it can be delayed, it can be controlled and manipulated but not stopped.
Instead of worrying about what Walmart and Tesco will do to us, this nation of 1 billion plus should be thinking of how we can use them to our advantage, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.
And that mode of thinking is exactly the difference between the Chinese and we Indians.
- December 2, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Sir ,
I am a common man and what I understand is simple. Coming of another, EAST INDIA COMPANY…….Get ready. We may get another Father Of Nation.
Common Man
- December 2, 2011 at 12:06 PM
I think people like Mr Sharma are a perfect example of a weak minded and a meek Indian. These are the people who we exactly do not need in this country. People like him should be shot in public!
- December 2, 2011 at 5:25 PM
- December 2, 2011 at 8:09 PM
- Ramesh Dubey said...
आदरणीय देवेंद्र जी रिटेल में एफडीआई की कड़वी हकीकत बयान करने के लिए हार्दिक धन्यवाद । महंगाई से लड़ने व किसानों को लाभकारी कीमत देने का यह मॉडल भले ही लुभावना लगता हो लेकिन जमीनी सच्चाई इसके उलट है । जहां-जहां इस मॉडल को लागू किया गया वहां-वहां किसानों और उपभोक्ताओं का शोषण बढ़ा है । उदाहरण के लिए अमेरिका में संगठित रिटेल के पहले अर्थात 1950 में उपभोक्ता से वसूले जा रहे प्रति डॉलर में से करीब 40 सेंट किसान को मिलते थे लेकिन इस समय यह राशि घटकर औसतन 19 सेंट रह गई है । दूध की 3.3 डॉलर प्रति गैलन की कीमत में से किसानों को डेढ़ डॉलर प्रति गैलन ही मिल रहा है । ताजा फल और सब्जियों के मामले में किसानों के हिस्से 17 से 18 फीसदी राशि आती है जबकि बेकरी उत्पादों के मामले में यह अनुपात महज आठ फीसदी ही है । अमेरिका में मात्र 22 लाख किसान हैं जबकि भारत में इनकी संख्या 12 करोड़ है । ऐसे में रिटेल कंपनियां किसानों की इतनी बड़ी संख्या से तालमेल नहीं रख पाएंगी और करोड़ों की पगार लेने वाले बड़े बिचौलियों को खड़ा करेंगी।
रमेश दुबे
- December 2, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- new york stock exchange said...
stock exchange is one of the very difficult term who doesn't have knowledge on thhis. To conclude FDI is not a bad idea per se, its how it is implemented and how SMEs interests are protected in the short & medium term, which is of paramount importance. stock market investing
- December 3, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Kuntal said...
Please realize the difference between US, UK and India. US/UK and India are on different point of growth path. Indian consumer is different from US/UK consumer. You are raising why we should not allow Retail FDI in India by giving numbers and studies from US/UK but fact is India is following its own path to growth and so those studies are not applicable.
Your arguments and many other reader's argument seems like that we should keep india as it. But if India would have remained as it is you would not be writing your article on blogspot and get feedback from so many people. Whenever there is any technological and other advancement some people lose jobs and some people gain. That is how the world progresses.
What is necessary is orchastrated path to progress by ensuring that transition causes as few problems as problems so there is no social unrest. Government needs to put proper policy and framework to ensure that investment envisaged in backend supply chain actually happens.
Instead of always finding problems and trying to stop the progress, please think about how to mitigate this problems so India can be what it deserves.
- December 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- Devinder Sharma said...
I am permanently belong to the Mlihabad (the known for world class mango varieties like desehari , lengra, lucknow safeda, chausa and more than 3000 verieties . Padm Shree Kalimullah got Padmshree for invention in the field of mango research . Malihabad is situated west side of Lucknow city on Hardoi Road. In the time of summer which called "mango season" by local people in local language , more than one dozen companies came here for direct purchasing mangoes to the farmers . Mother Dairy, Reliance, R.K. etc. are the main players . But the attraction of farmers to these companies is no satisfactorily . Some major problems are following:-
1 There are three shapes and type of a variety Top class (200 or more than 200 gms. Weight ), Medium class(100 to 195 gms. ) & lower class(less than 100 gms. Weight ) produce in a mango farm. These companies purchase only Top class mangoes .After we sold the top class, the value of medium and lower class mangoes go down . But in the open market (mandi) we sell all of the type of mangoes. In the total profit in this matter the open market is better than these companies.
2. The relation and communication between farmers and companies is no good. Small and medium farmers are not in touch of their. Only high class farmers sells their goods to these companies.
3. The officers are these companies are toy of local market's sells agent and mango buyers and farmers are toy all of these.
4. If the harvest is not so good or destroyed by any reason, then what will be the condition of farmers? These companies not interested in this. But the Local markets sells agent supports to the farmers in odd circumstances too. Keep remind the agents are not a well wisher of farmers. They give us support for next seasons as debt. But the farmers understanding are in favor of these agents.
5. When the rate of open market goes down then company officers buy the goods to the open markets agents and mango transporters.
Your sincerely Banjara Ganwar
- December 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Sorry to say, but this post is completely based on circumstantial evidence.
Comparisons are made to countries with different dynamics of economy than that of India or for that matter developing countries.
The basic reason for agricultural subsidies in western countries (which were implemented in the 1920s) is not researched.
A controversial and criticized paper "Walmart and Poverty" is cited which showed statistics that were faulty.
The first point taken up shows a basic flaw in statistics: There was no analysis of the potential growth rate of the Indian economy without retail and with retail FDI and subsequent employment opportunities.
Such articles create biases in an ordinary person who is not privy to all information and spark controversies that are counter- productive to the implementation of what could be a policy for inclusive development.
- December 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Very very informative piece-brings out so many facts which everyone should know-and know about the politics behind the FDI retail.
- December 4, 2011 at 6:29 AM
- Just like that... said...
I sincere appreciate your rationally strong opinion, but i would beg to differ. And surely differ a lot. To begin with comparing US and India is not an apple to apple comparison. The countries are not only at different stages of development cycle but also vastly different in terms of business opertion models as well. First and formost, INternational retailer will not be able to kill the existing kiranas. There is enough space and market for them all to survive. Similar discusison was on in 2006 when FDI of 51% was discussed in single brand retailing. Besides we all understand the enarinng of any kirana employee and a similar worker in a structured retail outlet. I strongly support the FDI movement and the drive towards it...Lets not be koop mandooks..
- December 4, 2011 at 6:05 PM
1. Why not allow FDI in logistics, cold storage, etc.?
2. Also India should promote cooperative movement. It is beneficial to all stakeholders.
- December 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM
The first thing which foreign retailers will do is, they will buy at higher price from our farmers. That means farmers will be more than happy to give them their produce(though 25% will be bought by govt). this means killing local competition there itself. Once they have done this foreign retailer will sell at low margin for initial years in Indian market, ensuring they have booted out all the competitors from market and established monopoly. Once they have estd monopoly...now they can buy at higher price n sell with higher margins. This have been wal-marts entry strategy across the world. So its better if govt reduce the fdi from 51% to 24/26%. we are lagging behind in operations, we can mimic the technology, but to handle them we need expertise so by allowing fdi to lim extend we can gain expertise in cold-chains and distribution network.
- December 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM
I hope that you had seen the new Indian express 5th Dec 2011 column entitled Market economy? Or, market society? where Mr.Gurumurthy discussed the phenomenon of sharing and trading in the rural India.. By comparing 'marketing masses' with 'mass market giants' Mr. Murthy brought out the human aspect of marketing.
While he talking about retail market intervention by FDI Mr. Murthy, could have also discussed market intervention by Indian business giants. The modus operandii of these mass marketers is to reach out to the farmer or producer and buy his products in time, can reduce wastage to a great extend. They not only support farmer with funds to grow crops and provide know how, but also pay him cash promptly or supply him consumer goods on credit,
In good Marketing iit is important to optimize of resources at. each stage ie. production, processing, packing, warehousing, transport & communication, retailing, sale etc. Success depends on Planning, infrastructure development and information Communication technology (ICT).
A scientific study integrates information on production and marketing with factors like money flow, climate and calamities.
Free market may help strengthen the survival skill of the entrepreneurs in organised sector, provide a wider choice to the consumers, reduce monopoly and even bring down the price. In the organised sector there is tussle between FDI's (Foreign Direct Investors) and FII's (Financial Institutions of India). But unorganised sector, specially where the small holder is involved, need a regulated market where producer can sell at will and is not exploited.
In India it will be more pertinent to call unorganized sector as un-recognised sectors as these are traditionally organised and had stood the test of time. Whether the community approves or not the middleman has a vital role in rural food market.
India's small holder knows how to manage their production relevant to his locality and environment prevalent around him. The real force multiplier for them is market information. The busines giants base their operations on micro-economic study of the region, conducted by IIM's research projects or study done on their own. But there is always the fear of monopoly and elimination of the small time trader. If govt. is serious they too can adopt such tested method to assure , justice.
The "grameen bank" of Bengla Desh or Kudumba shree of Kerala are pro-active market management in unorganized sector. National Dairy development Board (NDDB) through operation flood successfully organised logistic support, product handling, processing and sale through a chain of outlets. They provided specialised support to dairy owners on demand. But despite this, 80-85% of milk market continues in unorganised (unrecognised) sector. Producers' co-operatives that succeeded in Gujarat are not uniformly successful elsewhere.
Many of our admiinistrators may not think with the society. Prof Rogers a visiting professor at Univ. Reading and Surrey made the following observation about our extension experts.
`the training …. is based on knowledge transfer systems which is authoritative expecting farmers to accept what they say/ advice, because they… are specialists. They try to control the learning process, than encouraging farmers to control themselves. When they find their authority challenged, they tend to insist by speaking more loudly and assertively or by referring to authorities that stand behind them.' [PARTICIPATORY TRAINING' A. Rogers, Dir. Education for Development and]
Dr Murthy termed our plans as "top down", as planners make us feel that they are the 'ultimate in planning development'
Yours truly
Rama kumar
- December 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Sir, I think there are flaws in your arguments too. I am not completely supporting 51% FDI here but I am trying counter your arguments where I feel your logic is falling apart.
First: Regarding the job creation, WAL-MART is the wordls largest employer after Indian Railway, If you don't consider chinese giants. And it may be true that wal-mart or sainsbury is not creating extra jobs in US or UK but they have created a huge employment base already. This means, if we allow wal-mart in India at this point of time, it will create lot of jobs initially and this is for sure.Creating jobs is different from creating extra jobs. My point is wal-mart is not creating jobs is US owing to the fact that e-consummers are growing exponetially in countries like US and it has a bearing on retail chains as a whole. I don't think you can bring this point to support your argument.
Second: I feel you are just creating an opnion by a question for which you didn't answer. Why is the subsidy for farmers may have many different answers. And it is completely based on American economy. If we consider India any common man know how the business of agri products are done. There is a chain of 7 links on an average, for reaching any agri product from farmer to the plates of consumers. Every one has their own margin ann by common sense we can say that farmers will get more price if this links are cut down.
Third: In this arguments also you are not stating any facts which support your stand.You are just leaving for a benefit of doubt. There may be many other factors like huge increase in production due to high technological advancement may be a reason low price in Scotland or US. Mega retailers may be the reason for atleast getting 4% price on their output.There is a huge curtural economic and technological change from early 20th century to 21st century. There are 2 world wars and economic ideas have drastically changed. Even if we ignore that, farmers in India are not getting fair price and by investment in retail with proper policying, farmers are definitley benefactors.
Fourth: I really could not comment on this. But to my knowledge multi brand retailer will have a bad impact.
Fifth: Again you are not proving that wallmart has caused poverty. You are simply stating the coincedence. I am not denying or afforing the fact that wal-mart increased poverty. I am just stating there is not logical base for the argument that wal-mart increased poverty. And again US is different from India.
There is as mush as 40% wastage in perishable goods India. Indian Agricultural market is full of middlemen who don't have proper storage facilities and they are covering up the loss of goods lost with increased comission. This scenario will change if there is a proper organisational retailing which can be realized by supermarkets. In this both consumers and farmers will be happy. There will a slow down in zooming inflation, which is good for both you and me.
- December 12, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Well, what writer is saying about indian retail employment there are 14 ml shops and 44 mil employees; but all of them will not be affected by FDI as they will be opening retails in 53 cities only .. not in rural areas..here is another fact they don't want only people to be worked on sales floor but there will be jobs in Logistic, IT, infrastructure, finance and so on,,,
- December 14, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Saptadeep said...
I disagree with few points put up
1. If organised retail was an issue, then why Indian organised retail is allowed to flourish without any competition? Why should end consumers be devoid of choices.
2. FDI cap being put to 51%, will need these foreign investors an Indian arm, which will benefit home grown business.
3. An organised retail sector will be a big boost for tax collection & lower defecit. We are anyways doling farm subsidies, atleast it will increase revenue collection.
4. With organised retail, we can have farming & distribution sector reforms. We can create better regulation than just avoiding the growth prospect. Even industrial revolution had put scores out of jobs, so should be avoid industrial development too?
5. The tonnes of food produce wasted can have better utilisation, which we are unable to provide today. Moreover, the quality of the produce too can be regulated.
6. Any industry requires skilled manpower, so while it will cut off unskilled concepts of mandi, skilled jobs will be created in various sectors. As such govt can take this as an oppurtunity between creating skilled labour across d nation.
7. When FDI was allowed in banking, fashion, we had similar thoughts. If today we wear ADIDAS or park funds in RBS, its because the local industry was devoid of competition to improve itself. Today SBI is more proffesional than ever & so is Indian fashion industry.
I can continue for ever on this, but I strongly feel, we should not avoid development only because we presume we cannot regulate it.
- December 17, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- Druv said...
Walmart Manipulation in India
WalMart has taken its monstrosity to a whole new level by buying out the politicians and using our Tax money to Establish UID system to tap into the information of all the people of India.
This system would have given them access into the lives of all the people of India so they can feed off their lives to sustain themselves for a long time.
This monster has to be put down soon!
- December 19, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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The opening up the retail sector to foreign investment will be beneficial for creating millions of jobs in India and also boost its trade relations with the US. This statement has come on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting from Mr Timothy Roemer.
Mr Timothy Roemer, who resigned as US Ambassador to India last year, is now an International Advisory Council Member of leading American public affairs firm APCO Worldwide.
The five-day meeting, which had concluded yesterday, witnessed a number of global economic leaders requesting India to go ahead with economic reforms, consisting of FDI in retail. After facing strong political opposition, India had placed the decision of permitting foreign direct investment in the multi-brand retail business on hold.
- January 30, 2012 at 4:31 PM
- Retail training said...
Wonderful Blog, thanks for putting this together! This is obviously one great post. Thanks for the valuable information and insights you have so provided here...
- February 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM
- SME News said...
Although the proposed foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail sector announced by the government has been welcomed by the small and medium enterprises' (SME) fraternity, but it still remains a matter of concern for a sizeable section of SMEs. The small businessmen are in dilemma and hold contrastive opinions on FDI in retail sector and possible contribution in poverty alleviation i.e., employment generation.
- March 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM
- Durga Warangal said...
Those who appreciate FDI blindly wish for a better infrastruture and copy the western world dumbly. India is different and real development of India will be being self reliant and with the fertility of land, agriculture sector should rise up than any other industry. Why cant India be a global hub for all food products, not just mango/rice? These companies can invest as FDI in such sectors which will benefits every Indian.
Proud to be an Indian and strive for its excellence..
- March 5, 2012 at 9:57 AM
- Walmart India said...
Walmart India is spreading its dark reign in this country by every means of manipulation they have at their disposal. They have hacked my blog when i only wrote 5 blogs against them. This has shown me that they will do any thing to hide their evil, and destroy our lives for their personal profit. The people are awakning to the evil mind that runs the show from behind, and these monsters will not last forever. They will face the wraith of justice, and it will be a swift end for them.
- April 22, 2012 at 6:09 PM
- Country Research Report said...
Retailing in Indian market is one of the pillars of its market (economy) & financial records for 14 to 15 percent of its GDP. The Indian retail industry market is estimated to be US$ 450 billion dollars and one of the top five store markets on the globe by economic value. India is one of the quickest growing retail industries on the globe, with 1.2 billion peoples.
- August 7, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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nice blog and the information is very useful and helped me a lot.
Thanks for sharing the post....
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- August 8, 2012 at 2:41 PM
- Aninda Kundu said...
Thank you for your post. I found it informative. I would like to make a couple of pointers.
a. Indian industry is labor intensive. You cannot imagine the extent to which supply chain is automated in the USA. Big retail is going to create many jobs, because cost of labour will trump automation cost. we also stand to benefit from the opportunity cost, of modernization as and when we reach that point on the belll curve.
b. My observation has been : As a rule of thumb, 12 million shops employ 12 million shop owners and the other employees work with little or no benefits. They cannot easily access education, healthcare or housing. Gainful employment perhaps is better poised to change that? Will it not also provide more uniform direct and indirect taxation?
c. I am concerned about competing with chinese goods in the market. But I feel that competition also nurtures growth. A protectionist economy only defers the problem. I am no economist though.
That's my two cents. Thank you.
- September 15, 2012 at 3:51 AM
Great Information. Defiantly, FDI will improve value of rupee. Its just that I feel that a Walmart, focus on might provide a designed foundation and method for retail store in Indian to make that leap. Main Government had enough time to product farming in this nation. If FDI in sells might have complex effect, creating tasks in transport, property, security etc. In India, hardly any regulations to secure common person's interest and where corruption prevails, political figures are in market to be purchased.
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The Trading Nation's Dilemma: The Functions of the Law of International Trade
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The public law of international trade acts to restrain national governments from interfering in private trade transactions. It is based upon treaties and other international agreements made, administered and enforced by the national governments to which it applies. Why do governments agree to limit their freedom of action by rules of law? This article presents a fresh explanation of the underlying functions of the international trade law regime, using a simple game theory framework to organize the analysis.
This article argues that the law of international trade functions to help the governments of trading nations reach a satisfactory resolution of a complex dilemma. In the context of domestic decision-making, public officials deciding whether to grant protection to import-competing industries are faced with an unpleasant trade-off. There are short-run political gains for granting protection, with corresponding losses for refusing. However, granting protection may conflict with principles or values connected with the national interest or the interests of consumers.
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Despite decades in the restaurant business, Maura Crawford has long been a "reticent fish eater."
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But at Coco, where the menu reflects some of Crawford's favorite restaurant offerings, it includes one swimmer not often seen around here: whole rainbow trout. "It doesn't really taste like something that swims in the ocean," she said. "I've always liked trout."
This is a 10-ounce Idaho trout, mostly deboned, but still sporting head and tail. The fish is given a couple of cuts to help it cook evenly, seasoned and stuffed with sprigs of fresh herbs and lemon slices. It's seared in a hot cast-iron pan, then run through Coco's pizza oven for a lightly crispy exterior while remaining moist inside.
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Restore state funding for spinal cord research
I read with great sadness of the passing of Buffalo Police Officer Patricia A. "Patty" Parete, undoubtedly of complications related to the paralysis she lived with after her line-of-duty shooting in 2006.
In 1998, the New York State Legislature passed landmark legislation creating a program that invests in spinal cord injury research. The bill was brought to the Legislature by former New York State Police Zone Sergeant Paul A. Richter who, like Patty, was shot and paralyzed on the job near Lake Placid on Sept. 30, 1973. The bill, signed into law by Gov. George E. Pataki on July 14, 1998, imposed a small surcharge on speeding tickets, a portion of which went to a trust fund that awarded research grants toward a cure for paralysis.
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In recent years, New York's fiscal and political problems have caused successive governors and the Legislature to divert SCIRP's share of the revenue generated by the surcharge to pay the state's ordinary and mounting bills.
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Religion and Violence: Gandhi's Reflections on Our Angry World
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Religion and Violence: Gandhi's Reflections on Our Angry World
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Westminster College is the only private comprehensive liberal arts college in Utah and one of the very few institutions of its kind in the Intermountain West. Our curricula integrate liberal and professional studies and our pedagogies blend theory and practice. At the very heart of the college is a deep concern for students and their learning.
We developed Westminster Matters in an effort to share some of the wonderfully rich conversations that so often occur on our campus. We believe that many of the ideas we discuss are of interest to people far removed from our campus. We do gravitate toward topics that are both important and complex. Thus they are often controversial. We believe, however, that we would be doing our students a great disservice if we were to keep our conversations focused on ideas that are familiar or comfortable. We want to take every opportunity to help our students stretch their thinking and thus enrich and expand their points of view.
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There is only a small difference in elevation along this trail. It leads from the Grimmialp winter sports centre to Schwenden village via Senggiweid. After a short ascent to the Schwenden chapel and the former Grimmialp spa building, you return to Grimmialp centre. The distance is 3.5 km, walking time is 90 minutes. Every season we organize a raffle with attractive prizes. It's fun and worthwhile to participate. In winter, this circular trail is especially prepared as a winter walking path and is situated in a sunny aspect.
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In the following pages, we present a cache of new works from budding (or already there) shooters who attended Rock and Ice's third annual photo camp. This summer, we climbed, ate barbecued pork ribs, and prowled a little-known area dubbed The Narrows, just south of our headquarters in Carbondale, Colorado, to capture the climbing lifestyle on digital film. Great fun, but no surprises there. The shocker came later when the students presented their top photos of the day at our nightly round-table critique. It was then that their gob-smacking images caused our jaws to gape. Dig in! (For even more images from the camp, visit www.rockandice.com/photocamp)
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An East Aurora man whose car smashed into a telephone pole late Monday night in Elma has been charged with driving while intoxicated, Erie County sheriff's officials reported.
While on patrol at about 10:15 p.m., Deputy Eric Szkatulski responded to the Seneca Street crash site and arrested Jie Jiang, 39, accusing him of DWI and several traffic infractions, according to police reports. Jiang, who was not injured, refused to submit to a chemical test to determine his blood-alcohol content, sheriff's officials said.
The arrest marked the 85th DWI arrest by sheriff's road patrols this year.


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PHILIPSBURG - Jay Prentice's 6-4 win over Chad Caprio at 160 pounds secured Philipsburg-Osceola's 32-30 win over Central Mountain in high school wrestling Thursday.
Dennis Lumadue (182), Chris Thompson (106) and Brian Evans (126) had pins for the Mounties, who held a 29-24 lead going into Prentice's bout. CM recorded a pin in the final bout.
182-Lumadue, PO, pinned Miller, :37; 195-Buckwalter, CM, won by forfeit; 220-Porter, CM, dec. Gray, 3-1; 285-Stover, CM, dec. Kephart, 2-1; 106-Thompson, PO, pinned Moore, 1:07; 113-Bottorf, CM, pinned Quick, :13; 120-Descavish, PO, maj. dec. King, 12-2.
126-Evans, PO, pinned Confer, :31; 132-Hanley, CM, dec. Yarger, 6-5; 138-Shively, PO, dec. Watt, 9-3; 145-Millard, PO, maj. dec. Knepp, 19-10; 152-Reese, CM, dec. Greenawalt, 3-2; 160-Prentice, PO, dec. Caprio, 6-4; 170-Stacey, CM, pinned Hunsaker, :35.
Records: Central Mountain (0-1); Philipsburg-Osceola (1-2).
BELLWOOD - Claysburg-Kimmel recorded five pins in a win over Bellwood-Antis.
Josh Brown (126), Cole Hypes (138), Dakota Walter (170), Cameron Strayer (195) and Joel Hammel (285) had pins for C-K. Justin Grassmyer (113), Jeremy Wilson (152), Nick Torsell (160) and Keith Shawley (220) had pins for B-A.
106-J. Musselman, CK, won by forfeit; 113-Grassmyer, BA, pinned Lafferty, 1:12; 120-Ritchey, CK, won by forfeit; 126-J. Brown, CK, pinned Dicken, 4:58; 132-Claar, CK, maj. dec. Jo.Wilson, 16-3; 138-Hypes, CK, pinned Waite, 1:29; 145-Wyandt, CK, maj. dec. C. Knisley, 10-0.
152-Je.Wilson, BA, pinned C. Brown, 1:59; 160-Torsell, BA, pinned Ju. Hammel, 4:55; 170-Walter, CK, pinned Decker, 1:58; 182-Elder, CK, dec. B. Knisley, 8-7; 195-Strayer, CK, pinned Hunter, 3:03; 220-Shawley, BA, pinned O.Musselman, 1:04; 285-Jo.Hammel, CK, pinned Boslough, 1:43.
Records: Bellwood-Antis (1-1); Claysburg-Kimmel (7-1).
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Forest Hills33
CRESSON - Jake Driskel (152), John Wilkinson (220) and Henry Schlosser (285) each won by pin to lead Penn Cambria past Forest Hills.
113-Keiper, FH, dec. Stevens, 9-6; 120-Law, FH, pinned Bider, 1:10; 126-A.Farabaugh, PC, dec. Gold, 13-6; 132-D.Farabaugh, PC, dec. Bopp, 4-2; 138-Eckenrode, PC, won by forfeit; 145-Templeton, FH, dec. Hogue, 5-2; 152-Driskel, PC, pinned Knott, 4:30.
160-Shugars, FH, dec. Hurley, 11-5; 170-Law, FH, won by forfeit; 182-Pinkas, FH, pinned Wyland, :56; 195-Smith, PC, won by forfeit; 220-Wilkinson, PC, pinned Bowen, 2:43; 285-Schlosser, PC, pinned Marra, 5:27; 106-McCall, FH, won by forfeit.
Records: Forest Hills (2-2); Penn Cambria (6-3).
Juniata Valley36
FLINTON - Glendale received pins from John Rojas, Brandon Johns, Kyle Stewart and Ray Carlheim in its win over Juniata Valley.
Nathan Feagley, Brent Troutman and Caleb Wagner picked up victories for Juniata Valley.
106-Kovach, G, won by forfeit; 113-Sacolic, G, won by forfeit; 120-Feagley, JV, pinned Johnson, 4:45; 126-Rojas, G, pinned Claar, 4:23; 132-Troutman, JV, pinned Jenkins, 3:31; 138-Wagner, JV, pinned Martz, 4:42; 145-Hommer, G, won by forfeit.
152-Gates, G, dec. Singer, 5-2; 160-Stewart, G, pinned Houck, :37; 170-Johns, G, pinned Fisher, 5:30; 182-Hess, JV, pinned Hamilton, 2:44; 195-Dunkle, JV, pinned Foster, 4:39; 220-Carlheim, G, pinned Brumbaugh, 3:52; 285-Culp, JV, won by forfeit.
Records: Juniata Valley (1-2); Glendale (7-3).
Cambria Heights42
SOMERSET - Cambria Heights recorded three pins and three forfeit wins in a win over Somerset.
Brad Thomas (126), Joe Davis (132), Levi Niebauer (152) and Dalton Waksmunski (170) had pins for Heights.
106-Ma. Zabinski, CH, won by forfeit; 113-Foster, S, pinned Dautlick, 1:04; 120-Walker, S, won by forfeit; 126-Thomas, CH, pinned Wagner, 5:39; 132-Davis, CH, pinned Phillips, 1:32; 138-Fabian, S, maj. dec. Mi. Zabinski, 14-0; 145-Laue, S, maj. dec. Au. Gill, 10-0.
152-Niebauer, CH, pinned Talley, 1:45; 160-Lohr, S, pinned Yahner, 1:18; 170-Waksmunski, CH, pinned Hocket, 3:04; 182-Eller, S, pinned Hoover, 1:33; 195-Crawford, CH, won by forfeit; 220-Nickelson, S, pinned Mezzelo, :24; 285-Aa. Gill, CH, won by forfeit.
Records: Cambria Heights (2-1); Somerset (0-4).
Northern Bedford63
EVERETT - Chase Ott (185), Damian Corle (138), Ty Bechtel (152), Justin Brunner (182), Derrick Eichelberger (195) and Eric Grace (220) each had pins as Northern Bedford beat Everett.
For Everett, Mahlon Akers (106) had a technical fall, and Dalton Klotz (106) picked up a pin.
Northern Bedford is now 6-1.
185 - Ott, NB, pinned Dittinger, 1:11. 106 - Klotz, E, pinned Defibaugh, 3:02. 113 - Childers, NB, dec. Stover, 8-3. 120 - Akers, E, tech. fall Ebersol, 15-0. 126 - Helsley, NB, won by forfeit. 132 - Replogle, NB, won by forfeit. 138 - Corle, NB, pinned Hall, 2:58.
145 - Gartland, NB, won by forfeit. 152 - Bechtel, NB, pinned Rininger, 4:28. 160 - Rock, E, dec. Over, 7-2. 170 - Shipley, NB, pinned Donner, 1:22. 182 - Brunner, NB, pinned Sheeder, 3:49. 195 - Eichelberger, NB, pinned Z. Claycomb, 2:31. 220 - Grace, NB, pinned E. Claycomb, 1:18.
Records: Northern Bedford (6-1).
Tussey Mountain18
MARTINSBURG - Jared Ponder, Isaac Little, Kale Burket, Collin Ulery and Nick Hoenstine recorded pins for Central in a victory over Tussey Mountain.
Shad Brumbaugh, Mitchell Hall and Tyler Husick pinned their opponents for the Titans.
Clearfield defeated Central Tuesday, 42-33, in a match not reported to the Mirror.
182-Ponder, C, pinned Corbin, 3:51; 195-Little, C, pinned S. Brumbaugh, :17; 220-Sh. Brumbaugh, TM, pinned Whitsel, 2:21; 285-Hall, TM, pinned Heuston, 1:04; 106-Joseph, C, won by forfeit; 113-K. Burket, C, pinned Metz, 1:32; 120-Ulery, C, pinned Park, 3:42.
126-Quarello, C, won by forfeit; 132-Albright, C, dec. Weimert, 9-2; 138-Hoenstine, C, pinned Rodgers, :13; 145-Shirey, C, dec. Duvall, 5-0; 152-Mock, C, dec. Barnett, 8-4; 160-Husick, TM, pinned Krieder, 3:18; 170-B. Burket, C, won by forfeit.
Records: Central (4-5).
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EBENSBURG - Cordale Kline (160) had Central Cambria's only fall in a loss to United, which had six pins.
160-Kline, CC, pinned Young, 1:02; 170-Michaels, U, dec. Bowser, 5-3; 182-Stahl, U, pinned Wirfel, 4:48; 195-Oliver, U, pinned Croft, 5:59; 220-Deltman, U, pinned Rickard, 1:49; 285-Mountain, U, pinned Branick, 5:39; 106-No bout.
113-Lazeration, CC, won by forfeit; 120-Opdenhoff, CC, won by forfeit; 126-Lowther, U, dec. Taylor, 4-3; 132-Makin, CC, won by forfeit; 138-Pennington, CC, dec. Ingalls, 3-2; 145-T. Mack, U, pinned Seymour, 2:28; 152-B. Mack, U, pinned Karlinsey, 3:07.
Records: United (1-6); Central Cambria (3-5).


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Celebrity Central / Top 25 Celebs
Taylor Swift
- circa 2003
Country's Determined Darling
At 13, Taylor Swift, who began writing songs at age 5, signs with RCA Records. A year later, she gets out of the contract because she doesn't want to sing other writer's songs. Around that time, she becomes the youngest songwriter to sign a publishing deal with Sony – but doesn't want her songs sung by other artists. "She has a real inner vision, a real inner directedness," says Scott Borchetta, who eventually urges Swift to write and sing under a recording contract with his indie label, Big Machine Records.
- 2006
Swift's "Tim McGraw"
Swift's breakout single, "Tim McGraw," which she began writing in her freshman math class, hits country radio airwaves. The song is about hoping her love thinks of her when he hears Tim McGraw's music. It peaks at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. While performing her hit at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2007, Swift finally meets McGraw when she walks into the audience to serenade McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill (right).
Taylor's Self-Titled Debut
Big Machine Records releases the 16-year-old's self-titled debut album. "I didn't come in to this to be baby-sat," Swift tells the AP about having creative control. She also says she isn't afraid of the tough country music industry: "Not by any measure. I'm intimidated by the fear of being average." Her debut eventually sells more than 2.5 million copies.
- 2007
On CMA's Horizon
At the Country Music Association Awards, 17-year-old Swift performs her latest hit, "Our Song," before winning the coveted Horizon Award. "I can't even believe that this is real," she says during her acceptance speech. "I want to thank God and my family for moving to Nashville so I could do this. The fans – you have changed my life. This is definitely the highlight of my senior year!" Past winners include Garth Brooks, The Dixie Chicks and Carrie Underwood.
Grammy Acclaim for Miss Swift
Called upon to help announce the Grammy nominations, Swift is ecstatic when she hears her own name in the category of Best New Artist. An ecstatic Swift rushes over to fellow announcers, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl (left) and Taylor Hawkins, and hugs them. "Don't worry, Taylor," Grohl says, "you got it in the bag." At the ceremony, another talented singer-songwriter, the troubled Amy Winehouse, nabs the trophy.
Taylor Turns 18!
To ring in her milestone 18th birthday, Swift's parents, Andrea and Scott, throw her a pink party in Nashville. The birthday girl parties with some 200 guests, including Kellie Pickler. "This party is our birthday gift to her," her mother tells PEOPLE. "She knows the real gifts in life are relationships." But the best part about turning 18? "I wanted a No. 1 record, and I got that," Swift says of her chart-topper "Our Song." "And I got something I didn't even ask for: a Grammy nomination. It's been a great year."
- 2008
Taylor Covers Blender
Swift appears on the cover of Blender, where she discusses her love life – or lack thereof. "I just don't have the time," Swift says of dating, revealing that she hasn't kissed a boy in almost two years. When asked about her dream prom date, she says, "Perez Hilton! Your prom date is supposed to be fun and hilarious, and I think I'd have more fun with Perez than with anyone else." The country music darling also lands on PEOPLE's Most Beautiful list.
Taylor Tops CMT Awards
At the fan-driven Country Music Television Awards, Swift – barefoot for most of the show – nabs two major prizes, including Video of the Year. "Are you sure? Are you serious?" Swift says in disbelief as she accepts her first award for Female Video of the Year. Of her lack of footwear, she later tells PEOPLE, "I walked by Faith Hill and I was like, 'This hurts so bad.' And she was like, 'Take them off,' Faith Hill told me to. So I did it."
This One's For Mama!
"Mom, thank you so much. I love you. This is for you!" Swift tells the crowd as she tearfully accepts the award for Top New Female Vocalist at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. She also gives a dripping wet performance of "Should've Said No," during which water pours on her from the ceiling.
Taylor Dates A Jonas Brother
Although Swift says Joe Jonas, 19, is just a friend, the Jonas Brothers cutie fuels rumors when he turns up at her concert. Through her rep, Swift says of Jonas, "He's an amazing guy and anybody would be lucky to be dating him." While Jonas recently said, "She's a great girl...I think anybody would love to go on a date with her." In October, they call it quits, and Swift writes a track, "Forever and Always," inspired by their breakup.
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): Courtesy Taylor Swift; Frank Micelotta/Getty; amazon.com; Mark Humphrey/AP; Jordan Strauss/WireImage; Eric Fancher; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Ethan Miller/Getty; Chris Polk/FilmMagic
- Name
- Taylor Swift
- Real Name
- Taylor Alison Swift
- Date of Birth
- December 13, 1989
- Birth Place
- Wyomissing, Pa.
- Relationships
Harry Styles (dated briefly in 2012)
Conor Kennedy (dated briefly in 2012)
Jake Gyllenhaal (dated briefly in 2010)
Taylor Lautner (dated briefly in 2009)
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quote: But buried even in this single public statement is the clue we need to explain Windows 8's slow start.It's the netbook.I've written—and spoken about, on podcasts—about how Windows 7, somewhat miraculously and/or suspiciously, was able to maintain a steady selling rate of approximately 20 million units per month over its three year lifespan. And I've furthered that Windows 8 needs to reach that figure, at a minimum, because it targets two markets, that for PCs and that for tablets. To be truly successful, Windows 8 needs to sell far more than 20 million licenses a month.The funny thing is, we've held up Windows 7 as the gold standard when it comes to Windows versions. It was non-controversial, lauded for cleaning up the Windows Vista "mess" (whether real or perceived), and is still generally regarded as a high-water mark of sorts. Those who pan Windows 8 invariably compare it, unfavorably, to Windows 7, and wonder why Microsoft simply couldn't have made another Windows 7 instead. But it's simple.Windows 7 was a lie.See, that 20 million figure—which I believe to have been massaged from a bookkeeping standpoint—was unfairly bolstered by sales of low-cost PCs, primarily netbooks....It's not pat to say that the Windows PC market went for volume over quality, because it did: Many of those 20 million Windows 7 licenses each month—too many, I think—went to machines that are basically throwaway, plastic crap. Netbooks didn't just rejuvenate the market just as Windows 7 appeared, they also destroyed it from within: Now consumers expect to pay next to nothing for a Windows PC. Most of them simply refuse to pay for more expensive Windows PCs.
quote: Getting people to pay more for a product they were previously getting inexpensively is a tough one.
quote: Taking the above into account, your post above appears to be a classic troll post, written to provoke an emotional reaction, on a separate topic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29
quote: expensive touchscreen devices is what they're supposed to be pushing
quote: The few available ones I've found have been Acer's at $650 with the keyboard dock and HP's Envy x2 for $850, $300 more than most tablets or low-end notebooks
quote: the same customers Microsoft and OEMs have targeted for years are used to paying less
quote: If someone has a choice between a Clover Trail tablet or a 15" laptop that only costs $500, both running Windows 8, what do you think most are going to buy?
quote: Tablet sales won't improve until prices for touchscreen and mobile components are driven down over time
quote: These customers defect to Google en masse, why chase them? Let Google have the poor non-paying customers who will watch ads, while MS has a slice of rich customers formerly belonging to Apple. More profit to MS this way.
quote: Big heavy laptop with 3 hours of battery life of small light tablet with 9 hour of battery life? That's a tough choice LOL. Of course most people would go for a tablet, since it's just as good for office/mail/web/video/casual gaming as a heavier laptop.
quote: Same for iPad which started to sell better when they made crappier/cheaper mini version.
quote: while providing better HD video viewing experience due to proper aspect ratio, especially on Surface.
quote: have prices that start at around $650.


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Santa Claus: How does he do it?
Ever wonder how Santa Claus (or Kris Kringle or St. Nicholas) manages to deliver all those gifts to children around the world in just one night?
Well, a new science and technology research study from North Carolina State University provides some hints.
Mechanical and aerospace engineering professor Dr. Larry Silverberg explains the principles that allow that red-suited white-bearded fellow to manage this amazing feat every year.
Where did Silverberg learn these secrets?
He was team leader on the first-of-its kind visiting scholars program at Santa's Workshop/North Pole Labs (NPL) last year:
Children shouldn't put too much credence in the opinions of those who say it's not possible to deliver presents all over the world in one night," Silverberg says.


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