Monday, March 17, 2008

F1 - Australia

Australia F1 - Turned out to be a miserable race indeed. So many accidents – the one involving Timo Glock was really bad. Felt very happy to note that his health was in tact.

Ferradi, Force India, Red Bull had a dismal week end. Rosberg had a great finish. I somehow liked the way Heikki Kovalainen drove.

By the way, I liked the new Honda commercial showing all their product range (shown during the race).

Coffee Break

Investor: Sir… You are following market for a long period. Tell me what's happening…

Stock Pandit: US is in recession, bcoz of which some loans of banks have gone bad. So., US market is very weak. All the other markets sneeze when US get cold. That's why.

Investor: hmmm… good time to buy now? The market has come down quite a bit.

Stock Pandit: Not really. Actually, it is quite complex. Interest rates are cut that's why commodities are going up and currencies are dropping. Hence, profitability would be affected. Huge panic in stock market, no one wants to buy stocks… kind of untouchable L;

Investor: So, u mean to say, whatever we do, we will end up in loss, huh? LLL

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Titbits

Some titbits:

1. Saw the chilling lahore attack gate crash video in the news channels today and feeling little disturbed.

2. Newyorker Spitzer - Resigned after exposed from a sex scandal. He was a successful state attorney general for 8 years before becoming mayor. Very foolish act of money transaction for his background.

3. What more goodies would come out Ben Bernanke? I am little sceptical about interest rate cuts after mar 18 fed meeting.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

F1 - 2008 Series

Formula 1 - Series 2008

2008 Season of Formula One on the way and it is going to be a magic march. I am very curious to see how the teams would perform on the field without any new scams :)

I feel, Hamilton would break the rookie shackles and emerge as a champion. I do not expect Kimi to let the fans down in 2008. He has to demonstrate the "finish it" attitude atleast this year... after all he has the best car to achieve it !!!

Alonso is coming to 2008 season with Hamilton baggage and it is to be seen how he gets out of it. Not expecting much from force india team atleast in the first 6-8 races.

Malaysian Election Results

Malaysian Election Results

National Front of Malaysia is ruling the country for the last 40 years and only once they lost two thirds of majority so far.

It looks like they are all set to scramble for the majority this time. Ethnic tamils and chinese casted their vote against the national front in a big way and the ruling party lost 4-5 states to opposition.

I personally feel, this kind of dramatic results could not be achieved alone by rebels and instead even the malais themselves must have voted against the government. One hindraf leader won the election from Jail... No mean feet at all.

Eye Opening Results !!! The government should learn from the outcome and do something really material to the people atleast hereafter.

Chennai Port Trust

Chennai Port Trust - in Chaos

Chennai port trust is struggling to handle the load of import and export. One can see a long queue near Marina stretch.

Looks like around 10 ships moved out to other ports to download the good instead of waiting to be cleared by chennai port.

Wait period can go anywhere between 8 to 15 days.

Who will rectify this situation?

Coffee Break

Discussion between Vegetable vendor & Naughty Rahul

Vendor: Amma... Vegetables?

Naughty Rahul: Innikku Venanga...

Vendor: Nalla, super-ana Keerai irukku thambi.. ammava kelu...

Naughty Rahul: Enakku Chips than pidikkum. Naan adha thaan saapiduven. Enakku vegetables venam... Bye...

Vendor: !!!