Eesha Koppikhar in Pink Walks the Ramp at IIJW

India’s first ever Jewellery fashion week, India International Jewellery Week 2010 (IIJW) kick-started in Mumbai on Sunday night. Eesha Koppikar Narang looked stunning as she walked the ramp for Dwarkadas Chandulmal on day 2 of IIJW

Beautiful Luxury Jewelry

English jewelry house Saggi introduced a new collection of luxury rings. This beautiful collection consist of volumetric rings. A central element of each is a massive, semi-precious stone, framed with gold ornament and loose of diamonds. However, this is only the outer shell under which lies a miniature jewelry composition. Hidden heart can be seen by clicking the button from the Yakut emerald of reach green color. And the owner of this beautiful luxury jewelry can replace miniature and get a new beautiful ring. The rings are made of yellow and white gold 750-carat, decorated with 25 carat blue-London Blue and Swiss Blue topaz, Rauch-topaz and amethyst, surrounded by 156 diamonds. Miniatures are made of gold, decorated with colored enamel, diamonds (black, white and "champagne"), rubies, and sapphires.

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Whether you are looking to purchase a stool for the first time or replacing an old one, extra tall bar stools will definitely offer your home bar with a more definitive look. Unlike the conventional stool, they are much taller, hence the name. They are typically around 33-36 inches high, and they can be manufactured from varying materials. From backless, swivel, up to foldable stools, they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, styles, and designs.

To help you in your stool quest, here are some astounding models that will undoubtedly gain your interest.

* Extra Tall Wood Backless Bar Stool - This stool is the common choice when decorating most commercial establishments. Backless extra tall stools are perfect for custom bars. They are capable of delivering the height needed for extra tall bar counters. Additionally, they can be easily stashed away when store hours are already over. In fact, you can simply place them on top of the bar's counter.

* Longhorn 34 inches Tall Swivel Stool with Arms - Constructed from a beautiful wrought iron frame, this stool is a stylish addition to any bar counter. It features a comfortable back and arm rest as well as a convenient stool seat. It is designed for both home and commercial applications. This stool has 360 degrees swiveling feature that makes it even more appealing.

* Extra Tall Swivel Metal Bar Stool with Wooden Seat - This stool offers the perfect combination of both traditional and modern designs. It is one of the many offerings of Melissa stool collection. The stool's wooden seat is being offered in 16 varying wood stains. You can also choose to upholster the stool's seat if you want to. You also have the freedom to select between a wide or narrow base. It features a resilient and stylish metal frame that renders a unique modern flair. This outstanding stool will definitely be a great addition to any home or commercial bar. Moreover, this model can also be sold as counter height bar stools.

* Retro Adjustable Height Swivel Stool With Upholstered Seat - This stool come with a comfortable cushioned black upholstered seat, shiny five arm metal base, round barrel back rest, and an edgy design. It is a full swivel stool with adjustable seat height. It can be used as a counter height, bar height and extra tall stool.

The Auto Residence

EURUSD

Trading strategy: small short at 1.2300, stop at 1.2370 (0.5% risk), objective at 1.2200

Downside pressure is high again as the euro is falling across the board – printing record lows against the CHF (currently at 1.3305); also near recent bottom against the JPY and below .8200 support against the GBP – testing support levels formed in 2008. Interim support at 1.2250 is in focus at the time of this writing and a break down may weaken the euro further – aiming the more notable barrier at 1.2150. Short-term sentiment is slightly positive but signals of downtrend resumption are becoming more and more clearer. Current quote is 1.2255 @06:10 GMT

Support: 1.2250, 1.2150 and 1.2000
Resistance: 1.2300, 1.2360, 1.2400 and 1.2450/65
Market sentiment: long term – bearish, medium term – bearish, short term – slightly bullish, intra-day – bearish

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An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) decided to invest P100,000.00 (Philippine Peso) at the age of 29. Sad to say, the closest thing to investment he knows about is saving his money in a bank.

He went to the bank and consulted the bank manager. The latter was happy to help and recommended to put his money in a time deposit account which earns interest at 4% per annum. As he needed to keep his money secure for a long time, he followed the bank manager's advice.

He returned to work abroad until he was 65. Then, planning on retiring, he went to the bank and inquired the status of his P100,000.00 in time deposit. It pleased him that his original P100,000.00 had grown to P400,000.00 just because of compounded interest. He was so happy that without his lifting a finger, his money worked hard for him. The helpful bank manager was even smiling as he approved the withdrawal. Our OFW received his money and went his way happily to retirement.

Does this sound like an investment success story? Do you agree that his money really worked hard for the OFW? What motivated the bank to add P300,000.00 to his deposit after 36 years?

You can answer the questions by first understanding how the Rule of 72 works. As previously posted, the Rule of 72 will determine how many years it will take to double your money. Just divide 72 by the applicable interest rate.

We can compute that the OFW's money will double every 18 years. (72 divided by the 4% interest rate per annum = 18 years.) After depositing his P100,000.00 at age 29, it will double to P200,000.00 at age 47. At age 65, it will further double to P400,000.00.

While our OFW worked hard in foreign land, the bank relaxes and works smarter instead of harder. They put to work his P100,000.00 by lending it at a higher interest rate or invest it in stock market, money market, government bonds, corporate bonds, and the like. In these transactions, the bank averages 12% return on the P100,000.00 deposited by the OFW. Following the Rule of 72, the money doubles every 6 years. (72 divided by 12% interest = 6 years.)

When the OFW came to the bank after 36 years to claim his P100,000.00 the bank manager was smiling widely as he handed him back his P100,000.00 plus the interest of P300,000.00 or the total amount of P400,000.00. Not surprising, considering that the bank had already made P6 million pesos using his P100,000.00! What he got were bread crumbs compared to the millions the bank already got! Now that's what some people would call highway robbery!

I'm not saying that banks really rob us or cheat us out of our money nor am I implying that bank managers are hoods preying on innocent clients. The title was just to stir up your interest and to highlight an important point. The OFW story may not be real life and may even be exaggerated but still it has real practical application.