06 Jan 09 Minglebox gets Venture Capital Funding
Leading Indian social networking website minglebox has received venture capital funding of $7 million from venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. Minglebox will use the funds for technology innovation, extensive product development and expansion of market reach.
22 Dec 08 How long will the Recession Last?
Before we start debating on when this economic recession is likely to end, we need to understand that historically an economic recession follows a period of 6 to 10 years of economic boom. Economic recessions usually last anywhere between 1 to 3 years. Keeping this in mind, it seems likely that we are only in the early stages yet and hence we can expect at least 6 to 12 more months of economic recession in India. Though, it is impossible to accurately estimate when the current recession in India will come to an end, certain indicators are likely to indicate the end of the recession a month or two before it happens. The main indicator to look for would be the performance of the US economy. History stands testimony to the fact that, during a global economic recession, economic superpowers such as the US and the UK are likely to come out of the recession at least a quarter or two before developing countries such as India and China do.
11 Nov 08 Sundaram BNP Paribas Security Services
In an announcement made with the stock exchanges in the recent past, Sundaram Finance has said that a subsidiary of the company, Sundaram Business Services Ltd has signed an agreement to join hands with BNP Paribas Securities Services of France, in a bid to jointly provide top class security services in India. Sundaram BNP Paribas Security Services, the new company will start operations, by the next financial year.
18 Oct 08 Good Time to Buy?
The kind of fall that the Indian stock markets have witnessed over the past few months has been unprecedented. I’m sure that there are a lot of investors at the moment wondering if this is the right time to start buying quality stocks. In my opinion, it is better to wait until the market bottoms out completely, which in my opinion will happen around December. As they say, never catch a falling knife. I think the stock markets around the world are nearing the bottom and individual stocks have already started bottoming out. Hence those investing on a long term perspective can start buying small quantities of shares in blue chip companies which are available in pretty good valuations at the moment.
21 Sep 08 NSE Currency Derivatives – FX Market Tracker
NSE had launched Currency Derivatives a few years back and it has taken off it a big manner in the recent past. It has now come out with the FX Market Tracker which would help traders trading in the rupee dollar forex market to keep themselves updated with the price and other details of the various derivative contract for the rupee dollar underlying contract. This is a welcome move from NSE and traders are likely to benefit from this move.
28 Aug 08 Liver enzymes
Liver is one of the most important organs in our body. The main enzymes produced by the liver are Transaminases and Cholestatic Liver Enzymes. Generally high level of any of these enzymes continuously for a long period of time indicates an illness. If the Transaminases is found in higher proportions then it could be viral hepatitis, heart failure, genetic liver disease etc. Sometimes even strenuous exercise can cause this.
On the other hand higher levels of Cholestatic Liver Enzymes could indicate alcoholic liver disease, gall stones, liver tumors, drug induced liver disease and so on. Consuming excessive alcohol is very harmful to the liver. It causes enzyme imbalance in addition to spoiling the liver. So the overall health of the person starts deteriorating. That is why doctors advise alcohol avoidance in case of liver or heart problems.
Taking an enzyme supplement like Medizym will definitely be helpful to people having such problems. In general it is a very good habit to have healthy eating habits. Reducing alcohol intake and avoiding smoking can go a long way in keeping you healthy. As it is said prevention is always better than cure as the cure comes in only after suffering the disease for some time.
15 Aug 08 Heavy Lift Gantry Cranes from Shuttle Lift
Earlier in the day, while browisng the internet, I stumbled upon the website of this cool company which sells Gantry Heavy Lift cranes. I particularly like this site becasue they offer quite a few models for customers to chose from. I particularly like the SL series as opposed to the ISL model. With the absence of a traversing hook, the SL model, unlike the ISL model, is compact and at the same time is able to maintain a consistent load stability. To buy a SL model Gantry crane or to buy other models of heavy lift cranes, do check out the product offerings at shuttlelift.com
13 Aug 08 Resurgere Mines and Minerals IPO Subscription Details
These are the final Resurgere Mines and Minerals IPO Subscription Details. The IPO managed to full subscribe and notched up an overall subscription of 1.15 times on the final day of subscription. Till the last hour, there were doubts as to whether this IPO will manage to fully subscribe. Buit with the hel of the late applications coming in from retail investors, the IPO managed to full subscribe. However, since the subscription is not heavy, the listing gains will be minimal.
30 Jul 08 Good Quality Laser Etching Machines
I was searching for good quality laser etching machines which I could use for etching my company logo on my laptop, when I found a video of a guy using a laser etching machine to etch a tattoo in his arm. I was initially shocked but on doing some research on this topic, I found that this process might not be as harmful or as painful as I initially thought it would be. For starters, here’s what a laser etching machine does. A laser etching machine typically uses a very highly concentrated beam of laser which is focused to such a degree that it will remove small bits of the material, on which the laser beam is focused, using heat. This leaves a precise mark or hole on the material. Sound’s scary doesn’t it! But then, it seems today’s laser etching machines and laser engraving machines are so precise and accurate that they can burn an image on a tissue without going through it.
If you have ever used such a high quality laser etching machine, to etch an image or text on your laptop, do let me know the specifications of the laser etching machine which you used for this purpose.
29 Jul 08 Information on Cell Tower Leases
Interested in leasing your vacant parcels of land for construction of cell towers? If so, this article is for you. Typically, when a landlord is approached by a wireless carrier or a tower company, some of the common questions that arise are usually related to the disruption of 802.11, VHF radio, complaints from neighbors. Apart from this, aesthetic issues might also arise. However, if you ask any expert in this field you will find that interference is usually a non issue. When it comes to aesthetic issues and complaints from neighbors, it really depends on the location where the tower is installed. Personally, I feel that a cell tower doesn’t look too bad – definitely not as bad as the hanging overhead power lines. Unless you live in a residential community which has rules clearly stating that installation of cell towers is not permitted, you are unlikely to receive any complaints from your neighbors.
You don’t have to take my word on this. There are organizations which specialize in providing consultancy, advisory and appraisal services for cell tower leases. Many of these organizations also provide services related to site promotion and rent continuation for landowners looking for cell tower leases.
28 Jul 08 Free Cell Tower Bluebook
A cell tower bluebook which is also known as the wireless bluebook, is a document which provides complete details on the actual value of cell tower leases in many areas in the USA. The cell tower bluebook (wireless bluebook) has been released by one of the leading players in the wireless leasing space, which has been managing wireless and telecom assets and helping organizations turn them into capital which could be used right away. Manging over 15,000 cellular sites, at the moment, across the country, this company that is providing the wireless bluebook is definitely one of the largest private holders of wireless leases in the United States.
The best part of this deal is that the cell tower bluebook is provided absolutely free of cost. All one has to do to get a copy of this informative and one of a kind bluebook, which documents the actual value of cell tower leases in many areas in the USA, is call 877-887-1777 and request for a free copy of the cell tower bluebook. Since this number is a toll free number, you will not be charged for the call as well. Get your free copy of the cell tower bluebook right away.
27 Jul 08 Phoenix Air Conditioner Installation Service
The air conditioning system in my office has been malfunctioning for quite some time now. I guess its high time that I get it fixed and repaired. I called the manufacturer only to find out that the rates they quote are too expensive for my liking. Infact, their charges are so damn expensive that I’d rather buy a new air conditioning system for my office than get the existing one repaired by them. Hence, I started looking for a Phoenix air conditioner installation service. I was able to find a few businesses which offered this service in Phoenix, Arizona. I have enquired, either online or over the phone, about the cost of the service. I was surprised to find that these smaller independent players charge less than a quarter of what the manufacturer of the air conditioning systems quoted.
I’ve received a few quotes (3 to be precise) and I’m waiting for a few more. I’ll probably give it a couple of days more to check out the quotes offered by the other service providers before taking a call on which service to go for. If you’ve used any such air conditioner installation service previously, do let me know. I’ll keep you guys posted as to how this goes.
26 Jul 08 Mountain Homes For Sale
I have always wanted to own a home amidst mountains, boasting graceful ponds and trees. Nowadays, I find that more and more families are moving to peaceful, secluded areas in an attempt to avoid the chaos and pollution filled cities and large towns. Due to the sub-prime crisis, the real estate market in the country and also across the globe has taken a hit. After a few months of bearish trend, the market now seems to be stabilizing and hence this is probably the best time to buy a new house, either for self occupation, second home, holiday home or plainly for the purpose of investment. I looked around for the best mountain home neighbourhood in the USA and was surprised to find quite a few mountain homes for sale.
Out of the popular mountain destinations, the ones I like the most are the Arizona white mountain real estate community which is in Northern Arizona and the Asheville and Black Mountain ones in North Carolina. I would shortlist one of these two, sometime next month. If you live in one of these mountain communities, I would appreciate it if you could share your opinion. This would certainly go a long way in helping me choose the best location to buy a mountain home.
23 Jul 08 Cool New Indian Finance Site
While browsing finance blogs and sites, I came across a new site which provides information on Indian credit cards. With so many credit cards in the market these days, it is important that individuals applying for new credit cards read reviews on the cards they are interested in applying for, from quality sites. Financial India which is a reputed site provides such quality reviews which I’m sure will help a person in selecting the right credit card based on his needs and requirements.
Financial India also offers information on getting various types of loans such as car loans, personal loans, home loans and so on. You can check out the offers from leading Indian lenders and compare them on the basis of parameters like interest rates offered, period of the loan, method used in calculating the interest.
22 Jul 08 Toronto Movers Moving Company
Trans-Moving is a Toronto based moving company which provides top quality moving and loading services. It makes life much easier for families moving from one part of Toronto to the other or from Toronto to other parts of Ontario. A friend of mine who stays in Toronto made use of this service and the other day he told me how efficient the system is in Canada. None of his goods were broken – not even damaged, he says. Compare this to the service offered by any Indian moving company and you will find that the reviews you get from people who have recently moved to a new residence, is well, not so good. If any of your friends In Toronto are looking for Mississauga movers or a moving company toronto
, make sure you refer them to Trans-Moving.
