Saturday, June 26, 2010

Heart Touching Photos

Heart Touching Photos

Role of Stock Exchange:

Role of Stock Exchange:

Raising capital for businesses

The Stock Exchange provides companies with the facility to raise capital for expansion through selling shares to the investing public.

Mobilizing savings for investment

When people draw their savings and invest in shares, it leads to a more rational allocation of resources because funds, which could have been consumed, or kept in idle deposits with banks, are mobilized and redirected to promote business activity with benefits for several economic sectors such as agriculture, commerce and industry, resulting in a stronger economic growth and higher productivity levels.

Facilitate company growth

Companies view acquisitions as an opportunity to expand product lines, increase distribution channels, hedge against volatility, increase its market share, or acquire other necessary business assets. A takeover bid or a merger agreement through the stock market is one of the simplest and most common ways to company growing by acquisition or fusion.



Redistribution of wealth

By giving a wide spectrum of people a chance to buy shares and therefore become part-owners (shareholders) of profitable enterprises, the stock market helps to reduce large income inequalities. Both casual and professional stock investors through stock price rise and dividends get a chance to share in the profits of promising business that were set up by other people.

Corporate governance

By having a wide and varied scope of owners, companies generally tend to improve on their management standards and efficiency in order to satisfy the demands of these shareholders and the more stringent rules for public corporations by public stock exchanges and the government. Consequently, it is alleged that public companies (companies that are owned by shareholders who are members of the general public and trade shares on public exchanges) tend to have better management records than privately-held companies (those companies where shares are not publicly traded, often owned by the company founders and/or their families and heirs, or otherwise by a small group of investors). However, some well-documented cases are known where it is alleged that there has been considerable slippage in corporate governance on the part of some public companies (e.g. Enron Corporation, MCI WorldCom, Pets.com, Webvan, or Parmalat).

Creates investment opportunities for small investors

As opposed to other businesses that require huge capital outlay, investing in shares is open to both the large and small stock investors because a person buys the number of shares they can afford. Therefore the Stock Exchange provides an extra source of income to small savers.

Government raises capital for development projects

Governments at various levels may decide to borrow money in order to finance infrastructure projects such as sewage and water treatment works or housing estates by selling another category of securities known as bonds. These bonds can be raised through the Stock Exchange whereby members of the public buy them, thus loaning money to the government. The issuance of such municipal bonds can obviate the need to directly tax the citizens in order to finance development, although by securing such bonds with the full faith and credit of the government instead of with collateral, the result is that the government must tax the citizens or otherwise raise additional funds to make any regular coupon payments and refund the principal when the bonds mature.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Katrina Kaif Family Pictures

Not many know that the hottest reigning lady in tinselville Katrina Kaif comes from a huge family. She was born to a Kashmiri father and British mother and is one of the eight siblings. Modelling and an acting career in Bollywood has kept Kats away from home for sometime now but come December and the Kaif girl will be all ready to unite with her loved ones in London to bring in Christmas and New Year.

katrina kaif family
katrina kaif family
katrina kaif family
katrina kaif family
katrina kaif family

Katrina Kaif A pain in the neck

Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dubara, already behind schedule because of six days of rains, could face more delay because Katrina Kaif has strained her neck.

Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dubara, already behind schedule because of six days of rains, could face more delay because Katrina Kaif has strained her neck. Photo Credit: Sawf News

June 23, 2010, (Sawf News) - Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dubara, already behind schedule because of six days of rains, could face more delay because Katrina Kaif has strained her neck.

The film is being shot in a single 2 1/2 month schedule from June through August 2010.

Delays are worrying the film's producers who don't want the crew's work visas to expire before the shoot ends.

The film features an ensemble case comprising Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin and Spanish actress Ariadna Cabrol; so it's likely the director could shuffle shoots to give Katrina adequate time to recover.

Luckily for Katrina, she is filming just two hours away from London where some of her siblings are based. Her sister Melissa has been giving her company in Spain and we are sure Melissa will oblige with a neck rub the next time she drops by.

Katrina, who is paired opposite Farhan in the film, reportedly features in a lot of stunts, including deep sea diving, for which she took lessons along with Abhay Deol. She has also been taking lessons in riding a dirt bike.

The film is being produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Films. The duo earlier produced the 2001 runaway success about three close friends - Dil Chahta Hai.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Katrina Kaif Sister Isabella Kaif

Isabella Kaif or sometimes called Isabel Kaif has been seen accompanying Katrina Kaif at several Bollywood events, prompting speculation that Katrina is grooming and promoting her sister for a career in Bollywood. Here are some of the photos of the sisters Isabel Kaif and Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif Sister Isabella Kaif
Katrina Kaif Sister Isabella Kaif
Katrina Kaif Sister Isabella Kaif
Katrina Kaif Sister Isabella Kaif
Katrina Kaif Sister Isabella Kaif

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Now, Katrina Kaif to play double role 2010 (imk)



KatrinaThe gorgeous actress who has proved her mettle in Prakash Jha's Raajneeti is all set to portray a double role for the first time in the remake of Seeta aur Geeta.

The actress, who'll be stepping in the shoes of iconic Hema Malini, is bound to face comparisons with yesteryears' dream girl.

According to reports, Zoya Akhtar is writing the script of the movie and has been asked to enhance Katrina's role.

It seems success has empowered Katrina to choose the director of her film. If rumour mills are to be believed Anees Bazmee has been roped in at Kat's behest.

Way to go Katrina!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Deepika Padukone is the World’s Sexiest Woman: FHM Magazine

Men’s Magazine FHM has rated Deepika Padukone as the world’s sexiest and the most beautiful woman. In the survey, Deepika left behind sultry beauties like Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Bipasha Basu.

"It's cool, I love it", said thrilled Deepika, after knowing the poll results.

In this edition of FHM magazine, cover page is looking awesome with Deepika, who is adorning a black and white sequined backless dress.

Earlier, a badminton player, Deepika was always appreciated for her work, whether it was her debut Om Shanti Om or Imtiaz Ali directed- Love Aaj Kal. She looked sensational in Housefull and Karthik calling Karthik both and always captivated eye balls with her dusky beauty.

Deepika has replaced Katrina Kaif for this crown of 'Sexiest woman of the world'. Katrina Kaif was the reigning beauty for the last two years. Last year, Deepika Padukone was at the number six spot.

Deepika’s sensuous style has always received enthusiastic reviews from the designers and her co-stars.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Coke Studio 3 - Musical Wallpapers

The first episode of Coke Studio 3 (The Reason) premiered on Pakistani television channels with six exemplary artists on the bill: Abida Parveen, Arieb Azhar, Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi, Karavan and Zeb and Haniya. Reason features a total of five performances: three Sufic pieces, each rendered in a different style, and two melodious pop-funk numbers.



Earth Seen during the Night

You’ll see different continents and how they look at night. You’ll also see the difference of illumination.


Sunday, June 13, 2010

Coke Man made with 2,500 used Coca-Cola crates

Developed for Coca-Cola by Porky Hefer of Animal Farm, the “Fan Man” is an innovative sculpture that is made entirely with 2,500 used Coca-Cola crates. Looking like a Lego statue, this massive Coke Man weighs 25 tones and stands 16.5 meter tall. Placed in the Fan Park, Johannesburg, the sculpture apart from being a creative piece of art also helps in sustaining the environment by recycling old Coke crates.


Factors that contribute to stress

There are a number of factors that contribute to stress... Mental, Physical, Emotional (and perhaps Spiritual).

As mentioned above, exercise can increase endorphins and 'burn up' or convert chemicals and hormones that are part of the chemical cascade of Stress. These 'Stress Chemicals' are designed to increase our ability to survive, primarily through movement (think: run, fight).

Our current lifestyle generally does not often include much physical exertion but it does includes a lot of stimulation that triggers the Stress Response. Therefore we are building up the 'I need to Move to Survive Hormones and Chemicals' but not moving much to utilize them properly.

Movement does more than 'burn up' stress hormones... When we walk we stimulate a 'cross crawl' patterning in our brain which tends to balance the electrical activity which helps change our perception and therefore help us feel better. It is possible with brain wave training to 'unstress' in a few minutes. An accomplished meditator can do this.

When we are stressed our attention is on problems (past, future) and therefore feel the emotions and feelings of worry, fear, anxiety, grief, anger and frustration.

When we exercise there is a good possibility that our attention is on the present moment which allows feelings like joy, appreciation, happiness and being 'connected to something greater than ourselves' to be present. This in itself changes the chemicals that our bodies make which then affects how we feel.

In Chinese Medicine there is a lot of understanding and practice of balancing the 'Chi' or energy in the body. When we move we change the blood flow and the 'Chi' flow which directly affects how we feel. An acupuncture treatment can often quickly affect how you feel without the movement of exercise.

Part of the stress response is a contraction of various muscles... unconscious and instinctive. When you exercise often it will disrupt the unconscious contractions you are doing and then you will feel more relaxed, unburdened and more free.

On another level, it is possible to measure various kinds of electrical activity of the body (like brain, heart, muscles) using various BioFeedback techniques. Exercise changes these electrical patterns, usually for the better!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

How to Play MP3 Files In Ubuntu Linux 10.04

Problem:
I installed Ubuntu Linux 10.04 but I am unable to play Mp3 files in that Platform. From where can I download the Mp3 Codec ?

Solution:
Why must MP3/DVD codecs be downloaded separately?

By default, ubuntu does not come with this enabled.The reason is,the name "software patent" is a bit misleading, as it does not cover programs, but technologies (programs are covered by copyright, which is a different thing).

To take the example of DVD, libdvdcss, while being Free Software, violates the software patents on the CSS algorithm. Basically, the DVD Copy Control Association (which holds the patents on the CSS algorithm) said: "whoever wants to use CSS must buy a license from us." Same goes for MP3: it is the format that is patented, not the codecs.

Steps To Install Mp3 Codec For Ubuntu Linux 10.04:
1. Open the Ubuntu Software Center, found in the Applications menu.



2. Type “restricted extras” into the search box at the top-right. Find the Ubuntu restricted extras package and click Install.



3.
Enter your password when prompted.



Ubuntu Restricted Extras
It Contains:
mp3,avi,mpeg,TrueType,Java,Flash,Codecs
Installing this Pacakage supports for Mp3 playback and decoding,support for various other audio formats (Gstreamer plugins),Microsfot fonts, Java runtime envitonment,Flash plugin,Lame (to create compressed audio files), and DVD playback.

4. Once the install is complete, close out of Ubuntu Software Center, and you’ll be able to play MP3 files !

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Katrina Kaif's night out in Singapore( ‎Imk 2010)

Katrina Kaif
If there was one thing that had the gorgeous Katrina Kaif cherished about her Singapore holiday, it was the adventurous Night Safari which involves walking a trail in pitch dark in order to discover over a hundred exotic specifies of wildlife.

Katrina Kaif, being the adrenaline junkie that she is, took time out of her busy schedule to attend the world renowned Night Safari. Known as the home to over 1,200 animals including the dangerous one-horned rhinoceros and hyenas, the Singapore Night Safari isn’t for the faint-hearted.


Reveals a source close to the star, “The first place she wanted to visit in Singapore was the Night Safari which involves walking in the dark. Katrina isn’t the damsel in distress kind at all.”

Taking this even further, Katrina has thrown herself into dirt bike riding and deep sea diving classes for her role in Zoya Akhtar’s next film. “Be it riding bikes, sea diving, trekking or going on a wildlife safari, Katrina is always game for a good adventure,”

Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif