The MASTERPLAN Part 5: Capitalism, Nationalization & Executive Pay Limits (with podcast)

The MASTERPLAN Part 5: Capitalism, Nationalization & Executive Pay Limits (with podcast)

The philosophical debate needs to be had in the US and when economic models of other countries are considered (especially the countries that end up getting through the crisis with the least downside). The US must look at what it has done, is doing and plans to do, and must be smart enough to shift to an economic model which is far more understanding. The true capitalist model is incapable of covering all of the needs of the population.

A Grand Lady Comes to Town: The Queen Mary 2 in Sydney Harbour (with podcast)

A Grand Lady Comes to Town: The Queen Mary 2 in Sydney Harbour (with podcast)

Sydney Harbour is always a spectacular site and today its majesty is even greater.    Whilst I was sleeping in the early hours of this morning (5am), the Cunard liner Queen Mary 2 slipped graciously into the harbour.    What an opportunity, my morning walk around Sydney foreshores was even more enjoyable than usual.

The MASTERPLAN Part 4: Banking, Company Regulation and Limiting the Size of Corporations (with podcast)

The MASTERPLAN Part 4: Banking, Company Regulation and Limiting the Size of Corporations (with podcast)

Even if those loans which are currently recognized as “toxic” are isolated and bought by the US Government or other institutions or States, there are still so many variables which could cause chaos – the banking system has so much to still be exposed.

…Summary Thoughts With only 25% of the worlds finance coming from banks and the three largest US Banks close to insolvent, the world has to deal with some enormous issues and this will require a united regulatory framework for the future and a limiting of the size of corporations as an international security measure.

Viral Marketing to the Rescue for Bushfire Housing

Viral Marketing to the Rescue for Bushfire Housing

Bushfire Housing has been created to match the thousands of people left homeless and in need of emergency accommodation following the bushfire disasters in Victoria and New South Wales.   Bushfire Housing was created as an amazingly quick response by marketing group Sputnik Agency, to allow for local residents with room to share to list their offerings on the site, which then allows fire victims to browse for potential places to stay.

The “Boeing 727 Jet Lounge”: The Emergency Exits are Both Here!

The “Boeing 727 Jet Lounge”: The Emergency Exits are Both Here!

Designer Facundo Poj  is making aviation waves with the “727 Jet Lounge” comprised of two Boeing 727 emergency exit doors. The shape of the door remains unchanged, simply the aluminum is polished to reveal every minute details of the construction. Steel legs are attached to the existing safety brackets on the doors and the doors are positioned so that the curve is smooth and natural.

The MASTERPLAN Part 3 – Government Debt (with podcast)

The MASTERPLAN Part 3 – Government Debt (with podcast)

It is a staggering amount of money, almost incomprehensible but currently the United States Government is running a General Fund debt of approximately $11 trillion. I find it too hard to fathom but they really are – what are they thinking? The US Debt is spiraling out of control. On October 18, 2005 the outstanding US Public Debt past $8 trillion and is increasing by approximately $1 trillion each year. Put another way the US Public Debt increases by approximately $3.6 billion US each day.

The MASTERPLAN Part 2: Credit Cards, Consumer Credit & Endless Economic Growth (with podcast)

The MASTERPLAN Part 2: Credit Cards, Consumer Credit & Endless Economic Growth (with podcast)

Australians owe approximately $45 billion AUD on credit cards and is ranked as the third most indebted nation in the world when comparing total household debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), behind the UK and the US. … Who hasn’t seen a television commercial offering credit cards with low introductory interest rates on balance transfers (except for cash withdrawals which instantly are charged at the top rate) to entice people to further increase their personal debts?

Marquette Turner Meet Britney (with podcast)

Marquette Turner Meet Britney (with podcast)

I have had a lot of fun over the last few months with Facebook and Twitter when I have met up with Britney. Simply writing – “Michael is having lunch with Britney” has caused a huge stir, with friends asking if it was Britney Spears? I have been as tongue in cheek as possible when answering and have usually just said that “Britney has made me lose control” – in reference to a song by Britney Spears. The reality is that I received an email from a very special young lady in September 2008. She happened to be Canadian and wanted to pre-empt her move to Australia and wanted to work with Marquette Turner Luxury Homes – she had admired our work from afar and I was touched by her email.

A Canadian Down Under Part 1: Two Toonies & A Loonie

A Canadian Down Under Part 1: Two Toonies & A Loonie

Brittany West, Marquette Turner’s first international broker, after much negotiations and extensive frequent flyer points clocked up for us all between Canada, the United States and Australia, has arrived on Australian shores. After twenty-two hours of flights, luggage checks and customs her best friend and she arrived in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia from Canada.  

Sydney Property is Selling, but Mostly at the Lower End of the Market

Sydney Property is Selling, but Mostly at the Lower End of the Market

Sales results are slowly starting to trickle in for the year and it seems that the lower end of the market is leading the way. Very few Luxury Homes have sold in the last 7-14 days, although first homebuyers are continuing to take advantage of the $14,000 government grant and the stamp duty concessions.

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