Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Sepura and FTSE 100 shares
Sepura (SEPU) shares rose again today ending up at 138p today. The FTSE 100 fell very slightly, but it would not surprise me if it returns to positive gains tomorrow.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Dawlish Railway Station
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawlish_railway_station .
I cannot help but think this delightful line along the coast is going to have to go. It has been there for over 150 years and was once on Brunel's 7 foot gauge. At one time there was an inland route from Newton Abbot to Exeter but this was lifted about 50 years ago and now part of the A38 uses the route. The only other alternative would be to re-lay the Tavistock to Plymouth line. This would be expensive and would leave the Dawlish area with questionable rail services. I don't have the answers, but think the time is drawing close when some serious decisions have to be made. One positive, it would create jobs whilst the line was being created.
I cannot help but think this delightful line along the coast is going to have to go. It has been there for over 150 years and was once on Brunel's 7 foot gauge. At one time there was an inland route from Newton Abbot to Exeter but this was lifted about 50 years ago and now part of the A38 uses the route. The only other alternative would be to re-lay the Tavistock to Plymouth line. This would be expensive and would leave the Dawlish area with questionable rail services. I don't have the answers, but think the time is drawing close when some serious decisions have to be made. One positive, it would create jobs whilst the line was being created.
FTSE 100 and Sepura
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.
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.
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.
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