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    CFO.com "It's like The Elements of Style of finance." Book Description Understanding the Financials—and What Lies Behind Them Managers in every business are expected to use financial data to make decisions, allocate resources, and budget expenses. But the truth is, many are uncomfortable applying the most basic financial tools in their day-to-day work. Even managers who consider themselves financially savvy may not understand what goes into a financial statement, and so may take the numbers as gospel when they should be questioning them. In Financial Intelligence, Karen Berman and Joe Knight present the essentials of finance, but with an extra dimension. Succinct, easy-to-read chapters teach the fundamentals in a way that everyone can understand and put to work right away. But the authors also take you behind the scenes, to show where the numbers come from. Since nobody can quantify everything, accountants and finance executives always rely on estimates, assumptions, and judgment calls, which can skew the numbers in one direction or another. This book helps you recognize and understand those biases, challenge or correct for them when necessary, and use this information to be a better manager. Based on their work training tens of thousands of managers and employees at many leading organizations, Berman and Knight provide readers with a deep understanding of: The basics of financial measurement: reading income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and moreThe art of finance: separating hard data from assumptions and estimatesThe mechanics of analysis: calculating ratios, return on investment, and working capitalCash and profit: knowing the difference between them, and why cash is suddenly the "hot" number in corporate boardrooms and on Wall StreetFinancial literacy and transparency: recognizing how they can boost performance Accessible, jargon-free, and filled with entertaining stories from real companies, Financial Intelligence will help nonfinancial managers add substantially more to their companies’—and their own—success. If you have ever wanted to "talk numbers" confidently with your colleagues, this is the book for you. (*****)
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Friday, December 30, 2005

Cyril Takayama

Have you ever wondered about black magic as oppose to the use of personal force?

Most of us would have already been used to the likes of David Blain and all time legend David Copperfield. People say its all an illusion. The naked eye can see what is real. Who creates the illusion? Is it ouselves or is it the magician?

The following link shows an up and coming magician, Cyril Takayama. See for youself.

http://www.youtube.com/results.php?related=cyril

Having said this, love is like an illusion too. The difference is you can't see IT.

DZ.

Posted by MZZ on Friday, December 30, 2005 at 12:17 AM in Current Affairs | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Coldplay

There are very few good albums these days on the music market. X&Y have been voted best album of 2005. Bought this in August of this year. Now its played over the air around the globe continously.

I have also discovoured that I can upload music files on this site.

So here you go lovely people of the world.

Please right click the mouse and choose 'save as' to download the following files. Thanx.

1. Download PXHD.m4a (Fix You)

2. Download QGTB.m4a (Speed Of Sound)

These files are in mpeg4. Should be able to open them in realplayer or other apps that support mpeg4 music files. Perfect for Ipods. Data is imbedded.

Joke of the day: What do you call and english speaking person in eastern europe?

Answer:Eurobabe! also pronounced " you're a babe "

DZ.

Posted by MZZ on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 09:21 PM in Current Affairs | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Childhood thoughts

2005 is coming to an end. Hello 2006.

Its pretty amazing how you realise 26 years in effect. The past few weeks have kept me thinking on how wonderful life really is. Most of this is due to my brilliant childhood. No matter what day it is today. The 1980's rock.

Back then, simplicity was of essence. Playing with my neighbours whom are now all adults were enough to keep me going on a day to day basis. Names that come to mind are Johan, Adam, Boboy and 20 other kids whom are crystal in my mind.

Most evenings were spent messing about the neighbourhood, which my friends and I managed to wreck. Whenever we did The A-Team sequences, Adam would be Hannibal, another friend Faceman and Murdock whilst me BA Baracus. I wonder who played Amy?

Growing up with all of you is the best gift ever.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all my friends from childhood to date.

DZ.

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Posted by MZZ on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 02:47 AM in Current Affairs | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Monday, December 12, 2005

Staying on Track

At this point last year, things seemed very uncertain with regards to careers.

I remember having a colleague that went over to Whistler for skiing. I thought to myself, keep on working and get that position you've always wanted. Part of the reason why I could not move was because of the job.

Now things seems much more clearer. The amount of work you put in will always determine your success.

Arguably I am in a better position, nevertheless this remains to be seen.

Thank You to all of those whom have helped me to achieve my dreams.

Love,

DZ.

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Posted by MZZ on Monday, December 12, 2005 at 12:30 PM in Current Affairs | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Happy Family.

On a quiet night like this, the best views are from the top.

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I'd hate to get into a marriage and find out my other half was a spy, unless of course it was all preordained.

http://www.mrandmrssmithmovie.com/

DZ.

Posted by MZZ on Saturday, December 03, 2005 at 08:31 PM in Facts | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)