Archive | 21. Mar, 2010

Isn’t it Time for the Metric System to Stop Goiing Around in Circles?


by Philip Yaffe

 

Growing up in the United States in the 1950s, I was used to such things as inches, feet, yards; ounces (liquid and solid), pints, pounds, etc. Then I entered my first physics class and was bowled over by the metric system.

 

 

“My God, this is so much better! Why don’t we use this?” I [...]

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Understand another one of the 5Es: Energy is no longer cheap


We all use Energy for transportation, heating/cooling, and perhaps recreation.   And, at times there is much conversation about Peak Oil and high energy prices.  So we should all be dialed in to the issues and investment themes associated with energy.
 
Steve Forbes likes to say “ more financial education, and the resulting financial literacy and empowerment, [...]

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From Gold to Dust in South American mining


Last month, citing the need to exercise greater control over national mineral resources, Ecuador suspended exploration and revoked a series of mining concessions. Late this week, Venezuela banned open-pit mining, and halted all activity in the vast Imataca reserve, which includes the town of El Dorado in the remote south-eastern part of the country.

Equity [...]

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Your Dream Home in Belize!


By Shawn Slater
Belize(VACATION HOMES)is no longer hidden; it’s now out in the open, so to speak. When Mother Nature was making the world she didn’t outsource Belize(VACATION HOMES)- she made it herself. All manner of people have been captivated by Belize(VACATION HOMES); from newlywed couples on their honeymoon to whole families on vacation, from adventure [...]

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Why Pursue Investing in Barbados?


Does investing in Barbados sound like something you would like to do? If you like the idea of investing in a place where the political and societal infrastructure is very stable, a functional high tech telecom infrastructure, low tax system and business-like suitable place, then Barbados is a best option for you.

Examples of existing [...]

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In vitro propagation and antibacterial activity test of Ipomoea turpehum


Introduction:
Operculina turpethum (syn. Ipomoea turpethum, convulvulaceae) is large evergreen perennial climber blooms with fragrant showy flowers. The plant is native to Indian subcontinent although it can also be found in the Pacific Islands, China and Australia . In Bangladesh, found in the north-westtern districts and Chittagong homestead shrubberies. A resinous substance (turpethin) obtained form root [...]

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Indian Architecture Firm Ajit Bhuta and Associates Goes Global


AJIT BHUTA AND ASSOCIATES operating from Dubai , Muscat and Mumbai has found tremendous growth and opportunity within last 3 years resulting from emerging and booming market of Gulf and Indian continent.

Master Planning, Architecture ,Interior and Landscape Design are the integrated services catered with 32 years Vast experience and expertise in fields like Residential, Commercial, [...]

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Why you should stay at Bahama Bay Resort when you visit Central Florida!


Why you should stay at Bahama Bay Resort when you visit Central Florida!
 
A Stay at Bahama Bay Resort is ALL About Location, Location, Location!
 
Bahama Bay is a superb Orlando resort venue suitable for a whole family get away. Situated on the picturesque banks of Lake Davenport, the resort is laid out over 70 acres of [...]

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Property in Hungary


At best, Hungary is a paradox and hard to understand from the investment point of view! This landlocked country has some of the best tourist spots, yet tourism has not attained the peak it should have. Hungary is one of the fastest growing economies in the EU, yet the property stock in real estate has [...]

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Home away from home: Buenos Aires Apartments


Buenos Aires is also known as “Paris of South America” and it is the largest city and port in the country and above all capital of Argentina. Not only has it had strong European culture on the Argentineans, but also because of its mixture of old and new architectural fames. It is also the city [...]

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