The Internet - The first Worldwide Tool of Unification ("The End of History")

" ... Now I give you something that few think about: What do you think the Internet is all about, historically? Citizens of all the countries on Earth can talk to one another without electronic borders. The young people of those nations can all see each other, talk to each other, and express opinions. No matter what the country does to suppress it, they're doing it anyway. They are putting together a network of consciousness, of oneness, a multicultural consciousness. It's here to stay. It's part of the new energy. The young people know it and are leading the way.... "

" ... I gave you a prophecy more than 10 years ago. I told you there would come a day when everyone could talk to everyone and, therefore, there could be no conspiracy. For conspiracy depends on separation and secrecy - something hiding in the dark that only a few know about. Seen the news lately? What is happening? Could it be that there is a new paradigm happening that seems to go against history?... " Read More …. "The End of History"- Nov 20, 2010 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll)

"Recalibration of Free Choice"– Mar 3, 2012 (Kryon Channelling by Lee Carroll) - (Subjects: (Old) Souls, Midpoint on 21-12-2012, Shift of Human Consciousness, Black & White vs. Color, 1 - Spirituality (Religions) shifting, Loose a Pope “soon”, 2 - Humans will change react to drama, 3 - Civilizations/Population on Earth, 4 - Alternate energy sources (Geothermal, Tidal (Paddle wheels), Wind), 5 – Financials Institutes/concepts will change (Integrity – Ethical) , 6 - News/Media/TV to change, 7 – Big Pharmaceutical company will collapse “soon”, (Keep people sick), (Integrity – Ethical) 8 – Wars will be over on Earth, Global Unity, … etc.) - (Text version)

“…5 - Integrity That May Surprise…

Have you seen innovation and invention in the past decade that required thinking out of the box of an old reality? Indeed, you have. I can't tell you what's coming, because you haven't thought of it yet! But the potentials of it are looming large. Let me give you an example, Let us say that 20 years ago, you predicted that there would be something called the Internet on a device you don't really have yet using technology that you can't imagine. You will have full libraries, buildings filled with books, in your hand - a worldwide encyclopedia of everything knowable, with the ability to look it up instantly! Not only that, but that look-up service isn't going to cost a penny! You can call friends and see them on a video screen, and it won't cost a penny! No matter how long you use this service and to what depth you use it, the service itself will be free.

Now, anyone listening to you back then would perhaps have said, "Even if we can believe the technological part, which we think is impossible, everything costs something. There has to be a charge for it! Otherwise, how would they stay in business?" The answer is this: With new invention comes new paradigms of business. You don't know what you don't know, so don't decide in advance what you think is coming based on an old energy world. ..."
(Subjects: Who/What is Kryon ?, Egypt Uprising, Iran/Persia Uprising, Peace in Middle East without Israel actively involved, Muhammad, "Conceptual" Youth Revolution, "Conceptual" Managed Business, Internet, Social Media, News Media, Google, Bankers, Global Unity,..... etc.)


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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Alibaba's Zhang prepares to step from Jack Ma's shadow

Yahoo – AFP, Albee ZHANG, 10 September 2018

Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang, 46, is often credited with turning Jack Ma's
Chinese e-commerce company into a "Boeing 747"

Both in personality and skillset, Alibaba's Daniel Zhang will herald a new era for the Chinese e-commerce giant when he takes over full leadership from charismatic founder Jack Ma.

Ma announced Monday that in exactly one year he will hand the executive chairmanship of Alibaba's board to Zhang, CEO since 2015.

Outwardly at least, their differences could not be more stark.

Former English teacher Ma, 54, has become a globally recognised figure through his constant travel and playful antics such as impersonating Michael Jackson at a company event last year.

Zhang, 46, on the other hand, is a mild-mannered accountant with a calm, collected demeanour.

But Zhang is routinely referred to by Chinese media as the man who transformed Ma's sturdy little "tractor" into a "Boeing 747", and analysts say he is more than up to the task.

Hailing from the commercial hub of Shanghai, Zhang studied finance at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

He was a senior manager at global auditor Price Waterhouse Coopers and chief financial officer of a Chinese online games company before joining Alibaba in 2007 as CFO of its main online marketplace Taobao.

Zhang is credited with building Alibaba's Tmall business-to-consumer platform into one the group's most successful arms, and creating the annual November 11 "Singles' Day" online shopping bonanza, China's biggest retail day of the year.

Launched in 2009 as China's answer to the US "Black Friday", "Singles' Day" last year saw more than $25 billion worth of goods snapped up on Alibaba platforms, up nearly 40 percent year-on-year.

Billions of dollars more were boughts via Alibaba's e-commerce rivals, who have joined in.

'Wicked smart'

In many ways Zhang has been in charge since becoming chief operating officer in 2013 and CEO in 2015, with Ma stepping back and acting as more of a figurehead.

Former English teacher Jack Ma, 54, has become a globally recognised figure 
through his constant travel and playful antics

Under Zhang's tenure Alibaba has moved from PC-based transactions to mobile-based, which now account for nearly 80 percent of total gross merchandise volume.

With revenues surging, Alibaba's stock has soared nearly 90 percent. It is now one of the world's most valuable companies with a market capitalisation of about $420 billion.

Within Alibaba's tight-knit culture, staff each take on nicknames based on Chinese martial arts figures thought to represent their skills and methods.

Zhang's is a character known for staying out of battles, but training unbeatable proteges.

"Jack Ma is incredibly charismatic. Daniel Zhang is not. He's super smart, but when he gives a press conference -– it's not really his thing," said Jeffrey Towson, author, investor and business professor at Peking University.

"But they (the management team) are all wicked smart. This is a top-tier management team."

Zhang is a professed fan of basketball and football. Chinese media say he is a devoted follower of English club Arsenal.

Under Zhang, Alibaba has poured investment into various new initiatives including bricks-and-mortar retail, cloud computing, digital media, the grocery sector, meal delivery and advertising.

In August, it teamed with Starbucks to capitalise on China's growing coffee addiction and in April completed the acquisition of Chinese food-delivery leader Ele.me, among other deals.

"In the world of business, the excitement never ends, the competition never ends," Zhang said in an interview earlier this year.

"You must keep awake every minute; you need to keep your eyes open in your sleep. You must keep learning and innovating."

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