Here are some thoughts on the current financial crisis (pdf 93kb) which offer a framework for analysis, discussion and action. The subjects covered are Historical Precedent Background Situation Outlook Action
Day:14 October 2008
Internet use makes you smarter …
Well, at least it stops you going senile quite so soon. 🙂 Scientific research has demonstrated that browsing the web stimulates the parts of the brain involved in decision making and complex reasoning. In particular this helps older people stay mentally active. Of course there are other ways (like bridge) but the internet can be …
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Alaskan village melting away …
It may be a small village at only 400 people (though still bigger than our local village of Ardattin), but it must hurt to feel your home melting away under your feet at climate volatility erodes your home. The Alaskan village of Newtok is melting away.
Too much hot air …
A cute little statistic The 23 million residents of the US state of Texas emit more carbon dioxide than the entire population of sub-Saharan Africa, which is 720 million people.
Can you say “volatility”?
Well, the news of European bank recapitalisations by governments underpinned an optimistic rally on the stock markets. But they will not return to previous levels. Volatility like this is a trader’s paradise. Index fluctuations of 3% (and up to 8%) are extraordinary and not indicative of value. But opinions seem to have value. The real …
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