Bill Gates Asks Congress for More Tech-Worker Visas

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates urged Congress to allow more H-1B immigration visas for high-tech workers educated in the U.S. at taxpayer expense. Gates said if foreign workers can't get H-1B visas, Microsoft will hire in their countries. Gates told the Northern Virginia Technology Council that the white space between TV signals should be for Wi-Fi.

High-Tech Visas

"It makes no sense to educate people in our universities, often subsidized by U.S. taxpayers, and then insist they return home," Gates told the House Science and Technology Committee at a hearing Wednesday. Gates has been a leading proponent of dramatically increasing the number of H-1B temporary visas issued to foreign computer scientists, allowing them to work in the United States.

During Gates' testimony, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) pushed back, saying those foreign experts will take jobs away from Americans. "If we bring [in] more people from the outside, will it not also depress the wages in our own country that people like yourself would have to pay your employees?"

"No," said Gates firmly. "These top people are going to be hired. It's just a question of what country they are hired in. When we bring in these world-class engineers, we create jobs around them. The B and C students are the ones who get those jobs around these top engineers. And if these top engineers are forced to work in India, we will hire the B and C students from India to work around them."

Push for White Space

Then it was off to the Northern Virginia Technology Council, where Gates and Microsoft Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie made a push for adoption of technology to deliver wireless Internet over white space -- the vacant frequencies that provide buffers between television broadcasts.

"White-space activity today is sort of our last hope to get some good spectrum," Mundie said. "The only way to do it is to use the unused TV channels and very smart radios. Ultimately the public will pay the tab, either because we fall behind as a society or we have to make extraordinary adjustments to catch up."

Gates said the white-space spectrum offers a good solution for rural areas in the U.S. "We're hopeful that [white space] will be made available so that Wi-Fi can explode in terms of its usage, even out into some of these less-dense areas, where distance has been a big problem for Wi-Fi," Gates said.

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Australia postpone Pakistan tour

• Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland said they had been "left with no alternative" but to postpone the tour, which was due to begin on 29 March.Australia have pulled out of their tour of Pakistan because of security fears.Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson said it was "very disappointing" but added "it is better that the series has been postponed rather than cancelled". The decision comes in the wake of a wave of violence in Pakistan surrounding last month's elections.

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Musharraf party 'lagging in poll'

Supporters of opposition parties including Nawaz Sharif's PML-N and the PPP of the late Benazir Bhutto have been celebrating in the streets.Opposition parties in Pakistan have strong leads in elections, a spokesman for a party close to President Pervez Musharraf has conceded.He is not standing in the parliamentary election himself, but a clear defeat of his supporters could herald struggles over his presidency, analysts suggest."If the results are confirmed we will play the part of the opposition as effectively as we can," he said."The result will be the voice of the nation and whosoever wins we should accept it - that includes myself," said Mr Musharraf.

Machines 'to match man by 2029'

Humanity is on the brink of advances that will see tiny robots implanted in people's brains to make them more intelligent.The engineer believes machines and humans will eventually merge through devices implanted in the body to boost intelligence and health."But that's not going to be an alien invasion of intelligent machines to displace us." Machines were already doing hundreds of things humans used to do, at human levels of intelligence or better, in many different areas, he said.
Man versus machine
"I've made the case that we will have both the hardware and the software to achieve human level artificial intelligence with the broad suppleness of human intelligence including our emotional intelligence by 2029," he said."We're already a human machine civilisation; we use our technology to expand our physical and mental horizons and this will be a further extension of that."Humans and machines would eventually merge, by means of devices embedded in people's bodies to keep them healthy and improve their intelligence."We'll have intelligent nanobots go into our brains through the capillaries and interact directly with our biological neurons." The nanobots, he said, would "make us smarter, remember things better and automatically go into full emergent virtual reality environments through the nervous system".

Yahoo Board Divided Amid Talks with News Corp.

Despite its bold rejection of Microsoft $44.6 billion buyout offer, there is not peace around the Yahoo board table.The Bostock group is concerned that Yang's strong emotional resistance to the Microsoft deal is trumping his fiduciary duty to look out for shareholders' interests. All corporate directors face personal liability for actions that violate the "duty of care" and the "duty of loyalty" to shareholders."The emotional part of Yang would rather do anything but sell to Microsoft, but he doesn't have the cards to come up with a value-creating, competitive alternative for shareholders," an unidentified source told the newspaper. Aligned with Yang are Eric Hippeau of Softbank and Robert Kotick, CEO of Activision, said the Post's source, who appears to be closely aligned with the Bostock faction. "They're just as emotional as Jerry and as biased against selling to Microsoft as he is."

AOL 'contemplates Yahoo approach'

Microsoft has offered to buy Yahoo for more than $40bn (£20.5bn).But AOL is thought to be keen on being the firm that helps Yahoo avoid falling into Microsoft's clutches.Yahoo has dismissed Microsoft's $31-a-share offer as undervaluing its brand, audience, investments in advertising platforms and future growth prospects, free cash flow and earnings potential.An influential Microsoft investor has called on the software giant to walk away from the Yahoo offer.He, like many other investors, believes that buying Yahoo would prove a distraction to Microsoft.Microsoft shares have fallen by about 10% since it made the Yahoo offer - wiping almost $35bn from its share value.Microsoft wants to merge with Yahoo to increase its online presence and enable it to better compete with industry leader Google.

China suffers first defeat at WTO

Upholding a complaint from the European Union, Canada and US, the preliminary WTO finding agrees that current Chinese practice is protectionist.China has had its first defeat at the World Trade Organization (WTO), in a case centred on restrictions on the importation of foreign-made car parts."We can confirm that, in all major respects, the panel has agreed with the United States that China has acted inconsistently with its WTO commitments." China first joined the organisation in 2001, pledging to open up its domestic market to overseas firms and abide by WTO rules for international trade.The US announced last year that it was seeking a WTO inquiry over whether Chinese limits on imports of copyrighted US goods broke trade rules.Separately, the EU said earlier this month that it was considering launching WTO action against Chinese restrictions on foreign financial news groups.

Yahoo 'to reject Microsoft offer'

Microsoft's $31 a share offer was 62% above the level at which Yahoo's shares were trading.Yahoo's shares closed at $29.20, suggesting doubt among traders that the offer would be successful or that a higher price would be offered.A source quoted by the Wall Street Journal said that Yahoo's board would be unlikely to consider anything below $40 per share.A $40 a share offer would be a 109% premium to the $19.18 closing price of Yahoo's shares the day before the original offer was announced.Yahoo's shares have not traded above $40 for two years.Yahoo's share price falls have come as it has struggled to compete with Google, which has also been a big competitor for Microsoft.Microsoft's shares have fallen 12% since it made its offer, which may reflect concerns that it has already offered too much or that such a large deal would distract its management away from its core software business.Yahoo has reportedly decided to reject Microsoft's unsolicited takeover offer.

Apple Cuts iPhone, iPod Touch Production

Meanwhile, Net Applications released new numbers on its operating-system statistics, which revealed that Macs accounted for the largest percentage of Internet traffic ever -- 7.57 percent. iPhone-based traffic nudged up from 0.12 percent in December to 0.13 percent in January. More importantly, Net Applications' numbers show that iPhone traffic is coming from many more countries than have official wireless carriers for the phones, indicating substantial gray-market sales."We've heard the rumours that many iPhones are being used outside the officially sanctioned countries. So he has decided to check it out and surprise, surprise, it's true. The iPhone has a presence in almost every country on Earth," Net Applications wrote in its report.Mac sales appear to be rising, but Craig Berger of FBR Research says Apple, Inc. has reduced orders for iPhones and iPods for the second time in two months. Apple's iPod Touch may have the weakest sales since it is less than an Apple iPhone. Another report finds that Apple iPhone calls are coming from countries without Apple contracts.

UK police say blast killed Bhutto

Detectives from Scotland Yard were asked by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to examine the circumstances surrounding Bhutto's death in December.British detectives investigating the death of ex-Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto say she died from the effect of a bomb blast, not gunfire.But Bhutto's party has insisted she was shot by an assassin, and has accused the government of a cover-up.Ms Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has suggested that if sophisticated weaponry were used it could indicate the involvement of elements of the security establishment.TV pictures that emerged after Bhutto's death on 27 December appeared to show a gunman aiming a weapon at the Pakistani opposition leader as she stood through the escape hatch of a vehicle during a rally in Rawalpindi.The UK police reportconfirmed that shots were fired - but said they were not the cause of death.

It said after discharging his firearm the attacker had detonated explosives, blowing himself up.The report said the evidence suggested there was only one attacker, not two, as had been speculated.

Microsoft tinkering with scary-smart ad spots

Microsoft showed off a handful of early-stage advertising projects at its headquarters that may or may not turn up as part of Microsoft's Web advertising platform.The demonstrations come just days after Microsoft's $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo Inc., which, if successful, will boost the software maker's Web traffic and online ad revenue.With its 2006 acquisition of aQuantive, the software maker gained a broader network of Web sites on which to sell ads, and tools to help marketers buy them.A few of Microsoft's projects were aimed at helping advertisers get better at reaching their ideal customers online, particularly using search keywords.The company showed a dashboard advertisers could use to forecast the success of certain keyword advertising campaigns and a system it says will make it easier for advertisers think about key ideas, rather than hundreds of individual keywords.
But most of the adCenter Labs prototypes had little to do with search

Oil prices fall further in Asian trade

World oil prices fell further in Asian trade after the US government reported another rise in crude oil inventories against the backdrop of a possible US recession.New York's main oil futures contract, light sweet crude for delivery in March, was 22 cents lower at $86.92 a barrel. The contract closed down $1.27 at $ 87.14 per barrel in the wake of the weekly US inventory report.
Brent North Sea crude for March delivery was 13 cents lower at $87.65 a barrel after settling $1.04 lower at $87.78 in London.Prices slumped after the US Department of Energy said American crude oil inventories had jumped by 7.0 million barrels in the week ending February 1, the fourth straight rise in crude stocks.The increase was much higher than analysts' consensus forecast, which had predicted a gain of 2.2 million barrels.US gasoline, or petrol, stockpiles increased by 3.6 million barrels, which also beat market expectations calling for a 1.7-million-barrel rise.
"Our belief is the US won't actually go into a recession," but the oil market thinks it will, he said, and that has put downward pressure on prices.The United States is the world's biggest oil consumer, so slowing US growth can have a knock-on effect on global crude prices.

US economy concerns knock shares

It's worst share losses in almost a year, after data showed that activity in the key US service sector unexpectedly shrunk in January.World stock markets renewed fears about the health of the US, the world's largest economy.Fears that the worst US housing slump in 25 years is crippling the wider economy sent the Dow Jones index down almost 3% and hit European shares.Economists had forecast a milder decrease to 53.0.The sell-off was broad based, hitting banking giants, technology firms and energy stocks.A reduction in their credit ranking would lead to banks, already reeling from losses centred on US mortgages taken out by individuals on low incomes or with poor credit, having to make further write-downs.

Microsoft-Yahoo Fuss May Let Google Grab Mobile Ads

Among the benefits Microsoft could get from acquiring Yahoo for $44.6 billion is a chance to compete in the emerging mobile advertising market. But while Microsoft struggles to take over Yahoo, both Microsoft and Yahoo could be distracted while Google becomes dominant in still another market. He said,"The real race today" Scoble wrote, "is for ownership of your mobile phone." He noted that six million cell-phone users are added every month in China. "So every month that Microsoft and Yahoo will be stuck in some courtroom arguing out why this is a good deal means money in the bank for Google as they close mobile-phone deal after mobile-phone deal."

House prices unchanged in January

However, the country's biggest mortgage lender said that house prices were rising at an annual rate of 4.5%.House prices were unchanged in January compared to December, according to the Halifax bank.The gain in annual house price growth pushed the value of the average UK home to £197,244 - a rise of £7,628.Problems in global financial markets, weakening consumer demand, higher interest rates and increases in petrol and food costs have all combined to rein in growth.The Financial Services Authority (FSA) also warned that a million homeowners could struggle to repay their home loans over the next 12 months.

Rupee remains stable against dollar at 39.43

The rupee remained in a tight range on lack of any major trigger and was quoted slightly better at 39.43/44 against the US dollar in late morning deals on the back of stability in equity markets.At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the domestic unit opened at 39.45/46 per dollar from Monday’s close of Rs 39.4450/4550 a dollar.Later, it edged up and was quoted at 39.43/44 per dollar.Dealers attributed the modest recovery in the rupee to stability in equity markets and fresh buying by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who pumped in over Rs 163.00 crore.The BSE benchmark Sensex moved up by 29 points to 18,689.41 at 10.30 am. Expectations of fresh capital inflows helped the rupee to remain steady at higher levels.Weak dollar overseas also helped the rupee, while anticipations of central bank intervention at higher levels capped the rupee's surge, they added.

Google troubled by Microsoft move

Google said the tie-up could unfairly limit the ability of consumers to freely access competitors' email and instant messaging services.It said Microsoft had previously sought "to establish proprietary monopolies".Microsoft made an unsolicited offer for Yahoo , and Yahoo has said it is considering the proposal.The two companies would create more competition."This is about more than simply a financial transaction, one company taking over another. It's about preserving the underlying principles of the internet: openness and innovation." "While the internet rewards competitive innovation, Microsoft has frequently sought to establish proprietary monopolies - and then leverage its dominance into new, adjacent markets." This is clearly Google's opening move in a complex game of chess that will encompass ordinary users, politicians, regulators and businessmen.

Ryanair warns of profits 'storm'

The warning came as the budget airline reported that net profit dropped 27% to 35m euros ($52m; £26m) during the October to December quarter.The drop was its first quarterly decline in a more than a year."The European airline sector is presently facing one of these cyclical downturns, with the possibility of a 'perfect storm' of higher oil prices, poor consumer demand, weaker sterling and higher costs.""The whole system got very frothy over the last couple of years and we can't keep bailing ourselves out with these artificial interest rate cuts," "We need to tighten the belt and focus on reducing costs."The two firms have fought to increase market share by slashing air fares, but aim to boost earnings by expanding their routes, adding planes and charging for any service above the basic cost of the flight, including baggage check-in.But he warned that if oil prices remained above $85 a barrel, and if consumer sentiment and the UK pound stayed weak, then the airline's earnings for 2008 could fall by up to 50% to 235m euros.The gloomy outlook is likely to weigh on Ryanair's share price, which has already slipped 18% this year."There is no visibility, it's just guesswork what they are doing at this stage."

SocGen controls 'failed to work'

She made the comments as she delivered a report on the bank's trading losses to the French government.The bank blames junior trader Jerome Kerviel, 31, for a 4.9bn-euro ($7bn; £3.7bn) loss, though he has reportedly said it knew the risks he was taking."Very clearly, certain mechanisms of internal controls of Societe Generale did not function, and those that functioned were not always followed by appropriate modifications.""Inspections by the banking commission carried out in 2006-7 had led to recommendations seeking to strengthen the security of operations."The report into the scandal also called for clearer divisions between the roles of government and regulators, and it recommended the banking commission be able to impose tougher penalties.t also proposed talks with major trading partners on the scandal to ensure that international standards apply.

Hyundai opens second car plant in India

Korean car maker Hyundai opened its $750 million second manufacturing plant in India that will double production capacity to 600,000 units and act as a global hub for all of the company's small cars.The new plant, which would primarily be used for producing Hyundai's 'i10', would double the capacity of cars manufactured by the company in the country to 600,000 by 2009. Hyundai new plant will be the platform for future growth. He said surely Hyundai Motor India will play its role perfectly as a global manufacturing gun for all of Hyundai's small models.Hyundai Motor India Ltd is targeting a production of 530,000 cars by the end of this year.Besides the $1 billion investment by Hyundai, its vendors would be investing $562 million.HMIL will also be separately setting up an R&D centre in Hyderabad at a cost of $40 million and the centre will focus on creating suitable designs for cars for Indian conditions.

Chad capital hit by new fighting

Fresh fighting has broken out between government and rebel forces in Chad's capital.Heavy weapons fire was heard near the palace where President Idriss Deby is said to be holding out.Rebels seized large parts of the city on Saturday, but military action subsided overnight as both sides claimed to be in control.Nearly 400 French and other foreign citizens were evacuated overnight to the Gabonese capital Libreville. The arriving evacuees appeared "harassed but happy".Several hundred others are gathered in designated areas in N'Djamena guarded by French troops.

Deadly blast hits Sri Lanka bus

At least 20 people died after an explosion hit a civilian bus in the central Sri Lankan town of Dambulla. Srilankan Police said that at least 50 people had also been injured in the blast, which occurred at a bus station.The bus had stopped on its way from the central town of Kandy to the north-central town of Anuradhapura.The attack comes amid increased security ahead of celebrations on Monday to mark the 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence from Britain. The Tigers have been fighting for an independent state in the north and east of Sri Lanka since 1983.The civil war there has intensified since last month, when the government pulled out of a ceasefire with the rebels.At the weekend 18 people, many of them children, were killed in a bomb attack on a bus in the north-west of the island. The Tigers blamed the bombing on a clandestine army unit operating behind their lines, but the military denied responsibility.

Microsoft wants to purchase Yahoo

Microsoft has offered to buy the search engine company Yahoo for $44.6bn (£22.4bn) in cash and shares. Yahoo has been struggling in recent years to compete with Google, which has also been a competitor to Microsoft.In a conference call, Microsoft's Kevin Johnson said that the combination of the two companies would create an entity that could better compete with Google.Today the market [for online search and advertising] is increasingly dominated by one player," he said."It is a shotgun marriage, but the person holding the shotgun is Google".Yahoo confirmed that it has received an unsolicited offer and said that its board would evaluate the proposal, "carefully and promptly in the context of Yahoo's strategic plans and pursue the best course of action to maximize long-term value for shareholders."If Yahoo accepted the offer, competition authorities both in the US and the European Union would be likely to investigate the tie-up.Yahoo shares have fallen 46% since reaching a year-high of $34.08 in October. On Friday they closed almost 48% higher.

Google profits disappoint market

Hi viewers,There were signs of a slowdown at Google after it reported disappointing profits in its most recent quarter.

Google's profits were up 17% to $1.21bn (£608m) for the three months to the end of December.
Some analysts had been hoping for stronger profit growth and its shares fell sharply in after hours trading.
Google's shares have fallen more than 18% so far this year on concerns that the slowing US economy will cause advertisers to cut back on spending.

"Disappointing"
Investors have become used to Google reporting extremely strong profit growth.Analysts say the latest quarter shows that even Google is not immune to an economic slowdown in the US."I think its essentially an in-line quarter for Google which, given the history of beating expectations is disappointing Wall Street.
"There was a slight softness in revenue which perhaps portends softness going forward due to the US economy," said Clayton Moran, senior vice president of the Stanford Group.

Google's sales for the quarter were $3.39bn, up 52% but not as much as analysts were hoping.

Democratic pair hold key debate

Hi viewers, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are facing each other in a televised debate as they strive to become the Democratic Party's presidential candidate.The two are debating head-to-head after John Edwards withdrew from the Democratic race on Wednesday.In the Republican race, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger added his support to John McCain's bid.Rudy Giuliani, who pulled out of the Republican contest this week, has also said he is backing Mr McCain. The endorsements could give Mr McCain extra momentum ahead of "Super Tuesday", when 24 states will vote.The Democratic race is also getting more tense ahead of the potentially decisive series of contests.Both candidates paid tribute to Mr Edwards in opening statements at Thursday evening's debate in Los Angeles.Mr Obama said the US was facing a "defining moment"."What is at stake right now is whether we are looking backwards or forwards," he said.Mrs Clinton said that the Republican administration of President George W Bush had created a "stack of problems".

"It is imperative that we have a president who can begin to solve these problems," she said.

Dating Violence

Hi viewers, Teenagers often experience violence in dating relationships. Statistics show that one in three teenagers has experienced violence in a dating relationship. In dating violence, one partner tries to maintain power and control over the other through abuse. Dating violence crosses all racial, economic and social lines. Most victims are young women, who are also at greater risk for serious injury. Young women need a dating safetyplan.

Teen dating violence often is hidden because teenagers typically:

• are inexperienced with dating relationships.
• are pressured by peers to act violently.
• want independence from parents.
• have "romantic" views of love.

Teen dating violence is influenced by how teenagers look at themselves and others.

Young men may believe:

• they have the right to "control" their female partners in any way necessary.
• "masculinity" is physical aggressiveness
• they "possess" their partner.
• they should demand intimacy.
• they may lose respect if they are attentive and supportive toward their girlfriends.
  
• Young women may believe:

• they are responsible for solving problems in their relationships
• their boyfriend's jealousy, possessiveness and even physical abuse, is "romantic."
• abuse is "normal" because their friends are also being abused.
• there is no one to ask for help.

Teenagers can choose better relationships when they learn to identify the early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understand that they have choices, and believe they are valuable people who deserve to be treated with respect.

Help is available for teenagers
If you are a teenager involved in an abusive relationship, you need to remember that no one deserves to be abused or threatened. Remember you cannot change your batterer, and in time the violence will get worse. You need to take care of yourself. Talk to a trusted adult or locate a shelter or agency serving victims of domestic abuse in your community. Together, you can talk about making a plan to end the relationship and remain safe.

love is respect

Hi viewers,I just found out last night that last week, my daughter’s boyfriend slammed her head against his car window a few times while they were arguing. She isn’t hurt now, but I am very worried about her. My daughter knows this is wrong but she believes it won’t happen again. My daughter is 18, so I can’t make her do anything. But what can I do?

You’re obviously right to be concerned for your daughter. While she may really believe this won’t happen again, this isn’t usually the case with physical abuse.

If you can, discuss the situation in a very low pressure way with her and ask if she might consider giving loveisrespect a call. A peer advocate can talk to her about abusive relationships and help her make a plan to safely end this relationship when she’s ready. All of our calls and chats are confidential. She doesn’t even have to give her name.

Some things you might suggest to your daughter:

* Try not to be alone with her boyfriend.

* Keep a cell phone with her and use it to call for help if needed.

* Try talking to a counselor locally (alone).

This is truly a difficult situation for a parent. Trying to force your daughter to make a decision about this relationship will likely only push her further from you. Let her know you’re concerned and available for support. Consider calling us yourself if you’d like to talk more about the situation.

*We don’t generally answer questions in detail through email. If you have a question or concern about dating abuse in your life, please call us or log in to our live chat. This is a representation of a question only.

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Hi viewers,SCORE's goal is to help you live your dream. SCORE volunteers are successful entrepreneurs and executives who love business and want to share their knowledge with you, so you can succeed too. There is no limit to the amount of times you can Ask score or access other SCORE services. Maintain a mentor relationship with one of our counselors, or try out different counselors each time to find the right fit or to find answers to specific questions.The SBA is the government's source of information on small business. It also provides guaranteed small business loans. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that promotes small business through free education, training and counseling.

Shell sets new UK profits record

Hi viewers,Lets the view about "The Anglo-Dutch oil firm Royal Dutch Shell has reported record annual profits for a UK company."

Its profit measured by current cost of supply was $27.56bn (£13.9bn) for 2007, beating its own 2006 record of £12.9bn.Much of the rise in profits has been attributed to rising oil prices, which currently stand at about $91 a barrel compared with $57 this time last year.But there is concern among analysts that Shell has delayed publishing figures showing its oil reserves. The oil reserves figure, which shows whether Shell found enough oil in the ground to replace the amount it was taking out, will not be published until the spring."The market really has taken this to imply that the figures aren't going to be great."

"If they were that good Shell would be telling the world about it now."

Sex n Marriage with Robots by 2050

Hi viewers, lets have a view about where the world will be around 2050.It will be all about sex rather with the latest techs.

Levy predicts that human could marry robots within the century.He said "My forecasts is that around 2050, the state of Massachusetts will be the first jurisdiction to legalise marriages with the robots."Levy recently completed his PhD work on the subject ofhuman robot relationship,covering many of the practices that generally come with the marriages as well as outside of it.

The possibility of sex with the robots could prove a mix bag for humanity.Respecting the fact that plenty of people ,out of moral or religious conviction.will contemplate this with horror,Levy predicts that many will ocassionally go for machine matting.

This also will posts a serious of questions like inheriting the properties and so.where it will end....?

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Indiralogathil Naa. Azhagappan

Hi guys, I am happy to share this article .Vadivelu has acted in 325 films.He made his debut in T. Rajender’s ‘En Thangai kalyani’. He makes the masses delirious with his humour, even when he is protagonist. Two years ago, he left the masses hanging on to every word he uttered in ‘ Imsai Arasan 23-am Pulikesi.’ His next film ‘Indiralogathil Naa Azhagappan’ gets ready for release.He had to skip 22 films to do Indiralogathil…’.Having declined 22 films to play hero for the second time, Kollywood’s incomparable goofy Vadivelu has no regrets.In ‘Indralogathil...’ he dons three roles and experiments with nine looks.He plays Yaman, Indiran and a commoner called Azhagappan, the film traverses through Yamalogam, Indiralogam and Boologam.It’s a film with a message – it urges people to help others in whatever little way they can.
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Waugh tips Sehwag as next Test captain

Hi guys,i am happy to share this article . Showering rich accolades on Virender Sehwag for his match-saving 151, former Australian captain Steve Waugh tipped the opener ahead of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to replace Anil Kumble as the next Test captain of India.“India will be searching sooner rather than later for a replacement for the ageing Anil Kumble and an unlikely candidate has emerged during the last two Tests in Virender Sehwag,” Waugh said.“His game-saving fourth innings in Adelaide revealed a cricketer who has finally realised that talent alone doesn’t guarantee consistent results.“He has always been a debonair, swashbuckling type who refused to dilute his instinctive play, but in Adelaide he elevated his game by adjusting to the conditions and showing his teammates that the team result came before his ego.”
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Finland sees Tamil Nadu as a prime investment destination

Hi guys,Really i am happy to share this article .Finland is seeing a huge investment potential in Tamil Nadu and will hold talks with government officials on Thursday to explore ways of improving trade and commerce.“A lot of Finnish companies have already made enormous investments in India, especially Chennai, and we want to improve upon these contacts as we see an enabling business environment in Tamil Nadu,” Paavo Vayrynen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland.Mr. Vayrynen, who is on a six-day visit to India, is heading a high-level business delegation that is on a trade and investment promotion mission. The delegation, which includes Asko Numminen, Finland’s Ambassador to India, visited the Nokia plant at Sriperumbudur on Wednesday. Nokia is the most visible Finnish business brand in India, besides Wartsila and Kone. The volume of Finnish investments in India stands at $800 million, which, according to the Minister, is “too small, given the potential”. “Unlike other countries, there is not much bureaucratic delay here, though the poor infrastructure may pose a problem for investors. Our investments in Tamil Nadu are, perhaps, higher than in any other State. Chennai is our most important investment destination,” he says.The delegation would also like to see a parallel rise in Indian investments in their country. “Indian investors have done surprisingly well in Finland. We can be the Indian investor’s gateway to the European Union, Russia and the United States. With Finnair planning to fly to more Indian cities in the near future, connectivity will no longer pose a problem.” Indian investments in Finland are mostly in the IT sector.

It is important that India continues the pace of economic reforms.
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BAJJI RELEAVED OF RACISM ISSUE

Hi guys.i am happy to share this article . Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was cleared of the charge of racially abusing Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the second Test in Sydney. The Indian cricket team will continue its tour of Australia.Appeals Commissioner Justice John Hansen, acting on a joint statement from the Indian and Australian camps tendered as an agreement of facts, reduced Harbhajan’s sentence (for an offence) from Section 3.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct to Section 2.8, which pertained to the use of offensive or abusive language but which was not racist in nature.Harbhajan was fined 50 per cent of his match fee by Justice Hansen but the three-Test ban imposed on him by match referee Mike Procter was lifted. He will reveal his reasons for arriving at the verdict on Wednesday.cheers for our success in this issue.