It's become commonplace to say that globalization has changed business, but the tectonic shifts run deeper than most businesses understand. These changes are permanent rather than cyclical; the fundamentals of how a business makes money have been altered by worldwide supply chains, instant communications and a surplus of readily available capital. More troubling to managers is the speed with which these factors can render products and processes obsolete, even endangering a business's survival.
As a practical matter, virtually every business is now a player on the global stage. But it's still hard for most people to see the specific ways global forces affect their businesses. People tend to look at them in piecemeal or linear fashion, failing to see emerging patterns. What they see often looks bewildering: a chaos of volatile exchange rates, competitive dynamics that are hard to define and understand, and uncertainty about a host of other complexities. The result is that more and more business leaders are getting blindsided, with a speed that was almost unthinkable in the past.... (Quoted from an article in CIO (Nov. 15, 2004) by Larry Bossidy, the retired chairman and CEO of Honeywell International, and Ram Charan, acclaimed business guru and author)
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The changes are becoming obvious.
Not the growth of Los Cabos as one of the hemispheres most upscale resort markets. I am not referring to our dramatic growth itself. Clearly, we are booming. I am referring to the symptoms. I am talking about what the family therapist might refer to as the elephant in the living room. Everyone notices, but no one feels comfortable talking about it or acting in way which will cause a disturbance to the order of things. It will not go away by itself. It is necessary to recognize that action may be required before the house fills up with dung.
Healthy communities with a strong sense of social values address the problems which result as change happens and growth occurs. Realtor members of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), defend the private ownership of property, and the protection of individual property rights.
Not the growth of Los Cabos as one of the hemispheres most upscale resort markets. I am not referring to our dramatic growth itself. Clearly, we are booming. I am referring to the symptoms. I am talking about what the family therapist might refer to as the elephant in the living room. Everyone notices, but no one feels comfortable talking about it or acting in way which will cause a disturbance to the order of things. It will not go away by itself. It is necessary to recognize that action may be required before the house fills up with dung.
Healthy communities with a strong sense of social values address the problems which result as change happens and growth occurs. Realtor members of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), defend the private ownership of property, and the protection of individual property rights.
Art comes of Age in Cabo
Times without number, we've been asked in our gallery, "what brought you to Cabo, what keeps you here and do you like living here?" If we lived in New York, or Los Angeles or San Francisco or anywhere else for that matter, no one would think to ask such questions. What is it about Cabo that elicits such questions from people from all over the world? Maybe they're trying to figure out why they themselves are so attracted to life here, trying to find out if they could live here as well. Of course it takes more than mild curiosity to uproot and move to a new country.
Artists are by nature curious and generally quite fearless. True artists are not afraid to expose hemselves via their work to the public and if necessary starve to fulfill themselves in their work. Most of the artists I know lived many years of their artistic life in what most people would term poverty conditions, especially the early years of studying, practicing and perfecting their craft. Many talented people don't pursue this life for those very reasons; fear not only of failure, but fear of the insecurity that comes with a life devoted to art alone. Art is not only a passion, it is a calling for the truly dedicated not unlike other professions such as medicine or writing or music.
Artists are by nature curious and generally quite fearless. True artists are not afraid to expose hemselves via their work to the public and if necessary starve to fulfill themselves in their work. Most of the artists I know lived many years of their artistic life in what most people would term poverty conditions, especially the early years of studying, practicing and perfecting their craft. Many talented people don't pursue this life for those very reasons; fear not only of failure, but fear of the insecurity that comes with a life devoted to art alone. Art is not only a passion, it is a calling for the truly dedicated not unlike other professions such as medicine or writing or music.
About Los Cabos
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Picturesque and historic San José del Cabo still looks like the 18th Century mission town it once was; Cabo San Lucas, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortés (home to world-class Marlin fishing) at a natural stone arch, jumps around the clock with shops, restaurants and nightclubs, the Marina and the mariachis. In both towns, and all along the highway between them, are places to stay that suit any style and fit most budgets.
International Artist Day
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Picasso's birthday, every year has been selected as International Artist Day.
This worldwide tribute to one of history's greatest artists will honor and bring recognition to the contributions artists have made to civilization.
Everyone around the world can do something special on that day to enhance the visual arts: take an artist to lunch, host an exhibition, buy a piece of art, attend a gallery show, visit a studio of your favorite artist.
If you would like to help promote this important day please put our link on your web site. As artists we need to network together.
Chris MacClure
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Fascinated by the subtleties of nature, Chris’ paintings are an expression of his romantic view of life and usually reflect the environment he is in. From scenes of the Hotel California, in Todos Santos, Baja, a monk arranging flowers in a monastery in Hong Kong, a classical pianist or a vintage clothing shop, Chris’ engaging style is evident in his perfected usage of the illusive color changes and natural compositions. Using landscapes as a language, Chris incorporates imagery and symbolism in his art to reflect his own unique expression.