| Tech Deal Pipeline Slows, Bankers Say
The IPO window is closing and the merger and acquisition deal pipeline for technology is slowing, investment bankers say. Though two-thirds of those surveyed predicted growth in investment banking for 2008, the number who reported fewer deals in the pipeline tripled from 4 percent to 13 percent, according to a survey of about 110 senior investment bankers released Wednesday by The 451 Group. Meanwhile, the dealmakers, drawn from 70 investment banks, said they expected about 25 tech initial public offerings to debut in 2008, about 74 percent fewer than in 2007. Bankers from larger firms—those with 50 or more professionals—were slightly less downcast, forecasting about 35 IPOs in 2008. Overall, 70 percent of the bankers polled in December said their current pipeline had increased while 13 percent reported a decline, with the remainder reporting no change.
BJP raises Taslima issue in Parliament
The government has been silent on Taslima Nasreen case which deserves criticism. They have not taken any steps regarding this nor have they decided on providing her with security,'' said V K Malhotra, BJP spokesperson.
The BJP is now demanding that Taslima should be given a permanent visa. It also wants her to be treated like a political refugee and given asylum.
The controversial Bangladeshi author is in Delhi now as a guest of the BJP-led Rajasthan government after being moved from Kolkata last week in the wake of threats of violence there.
On his part, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh said that the West Bengal government had raised the Taslima issue to divert attention from Nandigram, but quickly clarified that he was speaking in his personal capacity and not on behalf of the Congress.
Jaguars OT McDougle charged with battery after run-in over interest on ...
MIAMI (AP) -Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Stockar McDougle was charged with battery after he pushed a store owner and his employee, authorities said Monday. McDougle was arrested Friday and charged with battery on a person 65 and older, a felony, and touch-strike battery, a misdemeanor, after he went to a landscaping company to pay off a debt, according to a Broward Sheriff's Office report. McDougle became angry when owner Quilone Mitchell said he owed $2,229.48 and not $1,200 because of interest, the report said. As McDougle was leaving the store, he took the original receipt off a clerk's desk. When she reached for it, McDougle pushed her, causing her to fall against the wall, authorities said. Mitchell tried to grab the receipt, but McDougle pushed him against the counter.
Readers: Rebates won't help high prices for food, gas
I also have a second job that brings in a little spending money, but it really doesn't seem to help that much. I really don't have enough money to live on. I have not had a raise in several years. My employer wants to pay me more, I believe, but our company is struggling also to make ends meet. If any problem arises (new tires, etc.), I am screwed. I don't have the money or means to repair anything. I live from paycheck to paycheck. Life is not good. Victor Garcia of Bloomfield, New Mexico
We don't need a tax rebate check. We could spend that money in a week's time. What needs to happen is lower the cost of living -- the price of homes, gasoline and utility costs. This, in turn, should lower the price of food, which we need every day. David Hamilton of Huntley, Illinois
What recession? I have a job, the company is making money (although not what they think they should), I pay my mortgage, life is good.
Fort Bliss officials say soldiers can’t visit Juarez
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