In the next few weeks we will be hearing a lot about sovereign debt crisis for Greece. Debt crisis is derivatives crisis. Derivatives are Greek – a lot of Greek! I found this simple chart at Zero-Hedge and it explains the ramifications in a decision tree, and in simple English.
I took these pictures in Delhi in March 2009. Big animals in big city. I thought it will give you a kick. This is for all the kids and the kids in you. Enjoy! 🙂 [Too bad my camera battery was dead, or I could have take more pics!] [nggallery id=3]
[Via – Lifehacker] If you’ve got a spare wall somewhere in your home that you’re not sure how to decorate, grab a bucket of glow-in-the-dark paint and slap some on. Lower the lights, grab some UV-LED flashlights and start drawing. PaulBo over at Fangletronics came up with the idea as a way to entertain his […]
Until I arrived in US, I had no clear idea on what “four seasons” really meant. Well, it took one full year for me realize the beauty of four seasons, which we never experience in India. Here is how a trail in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, where I regularly walk, jog or bike. These are […]
[Via – Lifehacker] Whether you have good health insurance or none at all, the costs of medications can be astronomical. Here’s a tip for stretching your dollars at the pharmacy. First of all, to take advantage of this great tip, the first thing you need to do is run the idea past your doctor. Here’s […]
Those who have been following US financial markets for a long time know one thing for sure: markets are manipulated by the money interests. Many savvy investors I know and follow have suspected collusion and conspiracy between the banks and the powers that be. If you are among them, you would be right. Geithner and […]
Two more Indian students have been assaulted in Melbourne, Australia. This is the latest in a series of attacks there targeting people from India. A group of attackers allegedly made racist comments before kicking and punching the students on Monday. One victim was taken to hospital and underwent surgery. Police have charged five men over […]
Photo from ReadyMade [Via – Lifehacker] Pegboard is pretty awesome when it comes to organizing things but you can’t deny that it makes most people think of garages and workshops. If you want the versatility of pegboard without the garage-vibe, use grids. Gridwalls are often seen in retail shops as a way of hanging a […]
Now that Bernanke is confirmed for another term at the helm of the Fed, some pundits will have you believe that the stocks are safe. It doesn’t matter if he shares a major portion of the blame for current deflationary environment. Anyway, as a market contrarian I look for extreme sentiments on markets. Back in […]
[Via – New York Times] It’s Fujitsu’s iPad from 2002. Sold mainly in the United States, the multifunctional device from the Tokyo technology company helps shop clerks verify prices, check real-time inventory data and close sales on the go. Fujitsu, which applied for an iPad trademark in 2003, is claiming first dibs, setting up a […]
A typical Desi’s choice of primary car in US is a Japanese model. Accord is at believed to be at the top of the list of most owned cars by Desis in US. Toyota Camry is perhaps a close second. You heard the news. Toyota is not only recalling 2.3 million vehicles, but entirely stopped […]
Have you seen this kind of music album before? We all know about the song, it is about lord Krishna. Nothing special, but the photography is really good. The beauty of kerala you can see here. I thought, i should share it with you.. Please comment Watch this video on YouTube
As we prioritize the things that are important to us, you’d think the things we spend the most money on would get the bulk of our attention. That’s often not the case, and recognizing this is a step toward serious savings. Trent, the personal finance blogger over at The Simple Dollar, says one way to […]
Apple’s iPad is here. తెలుగోళ్ళకి పండగే పండగ. iPod వచ్చినప్పుడు తెగ జోకులేసేవాడిని. “ఐ పాడా? అదేం పేరు, అయ్యో పాడు లాగ?” అని అడిగినట్లు, ఆపైన “పాడు అంటే పాడుద్ది అందుకే పెట్టారేమో ఆ పేరు…’ అని సరిపెట్టుకున్నట్లు. ఇప్పుడేమో iPad. I can imagine Telugu parents’ conversations with their kids. “ఏంటది? ఎయ్ పేడా?” Haa haa. haaa. BTW, please take the following poll. I created […]
“మన నాన్న” గా మనందరికీ ఆత్మీయుడు అయిన శ్రీ గుమ్మడి వెంకటేశ్వర రావు గారు మనకిక లేరు. Sri Gummadi Venkateswara Rao is no more. Many of us remember him as an endearing father figure. I met Sri Gummadi garu in person and hosted him at TANA 2007. Not only that, I had the honor of being a part of […]
