The market has run out of steam to change things to a positive direction. In afternoon trading, the Dow is down 13 points, while the NASDAQ is down about 10, and the S&P500 is down by 8 points (Yahoo Finance). European markets have closed on a high note in London, and Paris: The CAC40 in […]
Contagion To Asia Confirmed With Bank of China Holding $10 Billion In Subprime Securities
As of 12:52 Eastern, Wall Street is in the green after positive reports from the Commerce Department regarding new home sales and U.S.-made durable goods. Those reading from July – so they indicate that the economy is still vibrant and growing prior to the credit debacle, which really went buzurk in August. All three big indexes […]
Bank of America To The Credit Crisis Rescue
Although Wall Street Opened with modest gains – with all three indexes about a third of a percent up – as of 2:15 pm Eastern, the big three are in the reed: The Dow Jones average down 0.07 percent, the tech-heavy NASDAQ down more than a third of a percent, while the S&P500 moved lower […]
What Causes Snoring?
Let’s face it, there isn’t anything more annoying than snoring. Snoring is usually caused by an obstruction to air while sleeping. A snorer might be someone with weak tongue and throat muscles. These muscles can be even more problematic when alcohol or sedatives are taken, relaxing the muscles even further. The tongue falls back into […]
Learning Yoga Techniques
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise wherein participants use certain postures in combination with dedicated breathing techniques to improve physical and emotional health. Unlike many other forms of exercise, yoga connects mind and body in a journey towards overall health. There are many forms of yoga techniques in practice today. Deciding what technique works […]
Educating India’s Parliamentarians
Parliament is in season and as is usual, it is providing its own brand of entertainment. But this time what has caught my eye has are a few incidents, each distressing in its own way. First was Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh claiming that opposition Hindu nationalists prayed for his death, the latest charge in […]