FTSE 100 and Sepura shares

Both the FTSE 100 and Sepura (SEPU) shares have made gains today. The FTSE 100 index closed well up on  the day and Sepura also continued its recent good run ending the day at 149p, close to its all time best. In recent weeks Sepura has done well.

Books for prisoners

See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30344867.

What total nonsense!  Of course prisoners should be allowed to receive books.   How else are they meant to reform?

Rail Fare Rise

Yet again, rail fares are risng, but this time by just 2.2%. This is still greater than the rate of inflation, squeezing yet more the incomes of commuters. I am very glad I don't have to use trains into London every day, often without a seat.

See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30341586 .

Elgin Marbles

These should be returned to Greece, no arguments. They are not ours to keep or to loan to the Hermitage Museum in Russia. All such artifacts should be returned to their rightful homes. We accuse the Nazi's of stealing but conveniently have excuses when we are guilty. By all means let us replace them with excellent copies.

See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30340704 .

Huge spending cuts ahead?

Whichever party forms the next government, an independent think tank (IFS) has warned we face colossal spending cuts ahead if we are to "balance the books". Labour want to do this slightly more slowly than the Conservatives, but either way we are in for more austerity.  Of course, in the lead up to a General Election no party wants to tell the cold truth.


See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30327717 .

Raspberry Pi rival?

Chip maker Imagination is to sell a rival to the famous Raspberry Pi PC. At the moment, we don't know if this rival will out-do to Raspberry Pi.

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Feeling more vulnerable

Later this month I celebrate my 66th birthday. Since my close call with death following my brain-bleed in September 2013, I have felt far more vulnerable.

With luck and a full recovery, I could live for 20-25 years or more, but on the other hand I could face death at any time. My father died at 68 and his dad at 64, both of heart related conditions. Thankfully heart and health care are better nowadays.

At one time I felt as if I would last for ever. Now I feel older and know that I have a limited life remaining. Whatever the future brings, I hope I don't waste my precious years to come. I have lots more living that I want to do.