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Save Energy With The Modern Techniques Of Energy Savers

In these days of economic crisis, the ways and means of saving the various forms of energy plays an important part in every human life. Everywhere there are posters saying ‘Save Electricity’, ‘Save Water’ or save something or the other. But the question is whether or not people are taking any step to do so. With the latest technology and professional help of energy consultants everyone will be able to save energy and contribute to the world.

The first benefit that an energy auditor will bring about in the commercial and domestic surroundings with their energy audits is to energy auditors. This can be done by checking the utility bills with the reading system to rectify the fault and by studying the other sources of energy. The latest electronic home appliances with the star power savers play an important part in reducing the power consumption and by using these improved appliances for various utility purposes around the residential area.

Many times it is noticed that the electric bill does not match the units used. With the clever energy assessment techniques and kits it would be easy for any energy auditor to repair and fix the problem. This is an important aspect to be considered in the huge industrial houses where the power consumption is very high. In such cases, the company or house should hire a professional energy auditor, either as in-house technical help or on contract basis through any reputed energy consultant/ energy management services. While hiring any professionals it is important to check their credentials.

The energy consulting services must be considered when apartments or residential buildings have to be appraised by a professional energy auditor, with an intention to improve the ambiance and save energy. The most opportune time to conduct energy audit/ commercial energy audit would be when the construction is in progress or when some renovation work is being carried on. This would be an economical step.

If all the new constructions are built with an intention to lower the use of energy and at the same time be concerned of the well being of the family living in the house. Such a residence could be considered as energy efficient home. The aim here should be home energy saving and contribute to the environment. The study of energy budget and methods must be cost effective, so that everyone is able to implement them. The most important point here is to be cautious and to curb the loss of energy.

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First Survey of 2013 Shows Increased Optimism Amongst Small and Mid-sized Stock Market Companies

The latest quarterly survey undertaken by the Quoted Company Alliance (QCA) identifies that confidence amongst small and mid-sized companies listed on the UK Stock Markets has improved, however there still remains some concerns about access to funding. The report also highlighted a lack of knowledge about alternative funding sources such as corporate bonds.

Companies’ optimism about their own prospects has increased substantially, in the last quarter. In addition, company’s confidence in the UK economy is at its highest level since the survey began 18 months ago.

72% of small and mid-cap quoted companies are optimistic about their own business prospects this is up from 63% in October 2012.

Over half of the companies surveyed expect the number of their full-time employees to increase over the next 12 months, the highest level seen on the index. Confidence about business growth expectations have also improved, with the mean expected turnover growth now at 11.2%, up from 7.9% in the last quarter.

However the survey uncovers a widespread lack of knowledge about corporate bonds as a potential alternative source of funding. More than one fifth (22%) of listed small and mid-sized businesses did not know what the main benefit of issuing corporate bonds was, and nearly two thirds (62%) either would not be interested or could not specify if they would be interested in issuing a corporate bond as an alternative source of finance.

Similarly, a quarter (23%) of advisors admit they do not know whether they would recommend issuing a corporate bond to clients as an alternative source of funding and only 16% of advisors believe that there is sufficient information available for companies to evaluate the market effectively for corporate bonds. Half of advisors (49%) were not aware of the London Stock Exchange’s electronic Order Book for retail bonds.

John Holland Senior Partner at Flotation experts Holland Bendelow says, ‘The increase in optimism in smaller quoted companies measured over the last quarter is encouraging, particularly as it is smaller and medium sized companies that have taken the full force of the double dip recession’. ‘Whist stock markets such as AIM have generally continued to enable companies to raise funding at a time when banks have not, clearly there is more that need to be done to ensure the smaller quoted companies are able to access the funding they need to grow and employ more people.’

John Holland was the former head of the UK regional operation at the London Stock Exchange, with responsibility for both AIM and The Main Market. He has been advising companies since 1995 about stock market flotation and is a regular author of company finance and stock market publications and articles in business and financial press as well as various institutions on the internet.

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Easiest Way To Make Tasty Biryani Pulaav At Home

One can use Biryani Masala or homemade Biryani/Pulaav Masala to make variety of Rice dishes like vegetable Pulaav, Jhatpat Pulaav, Tomato Pulaav, Carrot and Capsicum Pulaav etc along with Mutton or Chicken Biryani. To make toothsome Biryani follow below mentioned steps. Take 1 kg Lamb/Chicken and cut into small pieces, if you are using Chicken take breast and thigh. Take 4 large onions thinly sliced, Garlic paste 2 teaspoons, Ginger paste 2 teaspoons, ½ cup Almonds, 4 tablespoons of Vegetable oil/ Ghee / Sunflower oil, 1� Cinnamon, 5 Cloves, 3 pods of Cardamom, 8 Peppercorns, 2 teaspoon Coriander powder, 1 ½ teaspoon Cumin powder, 1 teaspoon Garam masala, 1 cup Yoghurt, 1 cup Lime juice, 1 cup Chicken/Lamb stock, 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped Coriander leaves, 2 tablespoon of finely chopped Mint leaves and salt to taste.

For preparing Rice take 2 cups of Basmati Rice, salt to taste, Orange and Green food color 3 drops each. Put Almonds in bowl of water for 10 minutes and later peel them off, cut them into small pieces. Put Rice in another bowl with water so as water level is at least 4� above Rice. Mix Ginger, Garlic paste and add peeled Almonds, grind them to form a paste. Wash Rice thoroughly, pass them through a colander, take fresh water add salt and keep the mixture to boil. Once Rice are cooked put off the flame, add 3 tablespoons of oil to a frying pan and fry 2 sliced onions till they turn darker in color. Sieve the mixture and keep onions for later use. Add 3 tablespoons of oil in another pan and add all the spices Cinnamon, Cloves, Peppercorns and Cardamom, Fry them till they turn dark. Add two raw sliced onions and fry them with spices, add ginger-garlic-almond paste fry for 1-2 minutes and add Cumin, Coriander and Biryani Masala and mix them well.

When oil begins to separate from mixture add Lamb/Chicken pieces, mix them well, let the mixture cook till pieces turn dark and lose their pink color. Add yoghurt, Mint leaves, Coriander, Lime juice, stock and salt. Stir gently and cover the pan and let the mixture cook. Divide Rice in three equal portions, add Orange color and Green color to one portion each and allow third portion to stay white. Once meat is completely cooked spread an Aluminum foil, layer it with meat and mount another layer of Rice, then again a layer of meat and top it with one more layer of Rice, add fried Onions and cover entire heap tightly with Aluminum foil. Use a thread to tie the top part so that content remains tightly held inside the foil. Open it when ready to serve.

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