Archive for August, 2009

Is the Recession really over?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Boy, that was quick and it wasn’t that bad, eh? Or is it just one of these foregone conclusions to pull the wool over our eyes? Germany and France timely projectiled out of the deepest, darkest hole they were in so far today and yes, there is this general election in Germany next month, so [...]

Banks let off the hook

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Nice one! Yesterday the Phoenix Five must have thrown a big party as being so kindly left in peace (no matter what Lord Mandy says and how much those guys seem to be angered by it) and today bankers escaped those more draconian measures they’d deserve but do not seem to get. Once again they are laughing [...]

The Magic World of Avalon 1991 CD

Monday, August 10th, 2009

You asked for it and here it is – The Magic World of Avalon CD cover 1991 with the Avalon pendant. Watch this space for more info and news. The legend is alive and kicking!

USA – good numbers and more Cash for Clunkers

Friday, August 7th, 2009

As uplifting as today’s good economic data from the States are … even more cash for clunkers…a good idea? Might it not be just a very expensive self-deception, especially environmentally?

Pick of the day

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

              Buy GlaxoSmithKline – sure as Swine Flu.

The Flight of the Chinese Dragon

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

“China will be among the first countries to lead the global economy out of this recession.” Says Hans Timmer, director of the World Bank economic forecasting department. To think of that: the world’s former junk shop might be our economic saviour. How will all those superior Hooray-Henrys, dyed-in-the-wool ol’ boys and Leberwurst opinionados like them [...]

The Mizpah Perspective

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

A peaceful and tolerant approach to all areas of life was, is and will be my favourite any fine day of foreverness. Thus I lived my life and nothing and noone shall ever change that. No matter if I win or lose (and believe you me I had and have my share of both) – [...]