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Rumour: Google to buy Skype: After Google’s latest announcement of voice calls through its services, comes another surprise, it’s intention to buy Skype. This could well be a defining moment as Google then would have a strong hold on the market. eBay which bought Skype for a whooping $2.5Bn in 2005 seems to be keen on off-loading this cash-cow amidst reports of cash crunch with its latest fin reports showing a drop of profit by 7%. How much Google would be ready to offer and how much would be it’s share in the market is still a guess but one thing is certain, companies like Cisco need to move in fast to ensure that they consolidate their positions. Read More »
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No action is the best option sometimes and this might well be the strategy of the PCB. After allegations of match-fixing surfaced in which it was alleged that key members of the Pakistan team were involved, the PCB now has a no-action stand on the entire proceeding. Not Guilty Unless Proved is what they seems to convey in the press conferences and all mentioned players may well play international cricket till investigations are completed. There is also the unmistakable air of denial. The surprising part in the entire episode is the aloof attitude of the ICC. ICC seems like does not want to handle the hot potato and has not commented strongly on the matter. Read More »
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The financial markets across the world reacted to the US Economy numbers. Fear seems to have gripped the markets as all slide southwards. Does it mean that we have round 2 of the financial crunch? It would be too early to push the panic-button but it would be un-wise to remain complacent. But maybe the time to consolidate has not yet passed. Read More »
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OK. I am dumbstruk. What more should I say. He says ‘Spot-fixers should be fined, not banned’. He. Saying that. Wow. May be he had an extra drink or something. Anyways, lets give him the benefit of doubt of not being involved in the game for some time now. Mr. I, for your information any decision to act in a manner that might change the outcome of the match is called ‘MATCH FIXING’. Period. Read More » VGW8ZX34HT3P
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