Markets puzzle me: on a day when inflation has risen slightly, the Middle East is likely to erupt in yet more violence, the world outlook is "challenging", the FTSE 100 index looks like ending 30-40 points higher!
Likewise, Sepura has today gained a few percent on recent days.
All odd.
UPDATE 1720z: Brent Crude Oil (spot and futures) is now around $78 a barrel - very low. The FTSE 100 ended the day 37 points higher.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Middle East
I fail to understand Hamas.
The latest attack on a Jewish synagogue is an open invitation for yet more revenge attacks in Gaza in which yet more innocents will be killed.
To my mind, such attacks serve no purpose and help to RUIN the cause of the Palestinians. Why do it?
The latest attack on a Jewish synagogue is an open invitation for yet more revenge attacks in Gaza in which yet more innocents will be killed.
To my mind, such attacks serve no purpose and help to RUIN the cause of the Palestinians. Why do it?
Monday, 17 November 2014
Oscar Pistorius - appeal
The prosecutor in this case is appealing that the prison sentence is too lenient. Not being at the trial, it is hard to know if this is so. He is likely to be out under house arrest after about just 10months and that does sound not much for shooting dead someone. My inclination is to let South African justice take its course.
Weight loss
Since my brain bleed in Sept 2013 I have not been allowed to drink alcohol at all. My weight has dropped from 12st 4lb to just over 11st, my ideal weight for my age and height. I am now allowed to drink alcohol again, but have yet to do so. When I do drink again, it will probably be just a very small glass of wine only.
Sunday, 16 November 2014
TTIP
See http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/in-focus/ttip/about-ttip/ .
The latest G20 meeting seems to have "oiled wheels" on this trade deal between the USA and Europe. David Cameron is in a difficult place as the USA wants to deal with Europe and not with Europe less the UK and the UK.
It will be interesting to see what, if anything, comes out of the G20 on climate change policies. Australia is the worst emitter of greenhouse gases and did not really want to talk about it.
The latest G20 meeting seems to have "oiled wheels" on this trade deal between the USA and Europe. David Cameron is in a difficult place as the USA wants to deal with Europe and not with Europe less the UK and the UK.
It will be interesting to see what, if anything, comes out of the G20 on climate change policies. Australia is the worst emitter of greenhouse gases and did not really want to talk about it.
Ebola latest
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30072477 .
The press seems to have generally taken less interest in Ebola in the last week. This may just be because they have focussed on other more news worthy stories, or perhaps the number of new cases really is dropping off? The latter seems hopeful, but with treatments starting to appear we can hope. If Ebola spreads across the planet it could be hard to control.
The press seems to have generally taken less interest in Ebola in the last week. This may just be because they have focussed on other more news worthy stories, or perhaps the number of new cases really is dropping off? The latter seems hopeful, but with treatments starting to appear we can hope. If Ebola spreads across the planet it could be hard to control.
Guess who caught a cold?
Last week my wife caught a common cold. Yesterday, I got it. Usually, common colds cause sniffles, sore throats and general feelings of misery. They tend to go, in their own good time, after a few days. My worst effect is my throat which makes drinking even harder. You may recall my stroke last year still makes drinks hard work. Food usually is not an issue these days.
See http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cold-common/Pages/Introduction.aspx .
UPDATE 18.11.14: cold has nearly gone now.
See http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cold-common/Pages/Introduction.aspx .
UPDATE 18.11.14: cold has nearly gone now.
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