Calm before the storm, yet again? « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

" In this climate the assets to hold are commodities in general, and precious metals in particular. Gold managed an eight-fold increase in the late 70s while silver soared even higher. Do not be surprised if history repeats itself, and oil prices also stay high."

Waiting for the next shoe to drop! « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

"Business is lousy in the City and on Wall Street these days, and yet stock prices tell a different story: one of relentless optimism about the outlook for profits. Yet at sea a flat calm is usually comes before a storm. In Dubai we even had an earthquake yesterday and the...

Metallic's Leaked 'Death Magnetic' in Stores Friday

Metallica's heavily-promoted ninth studio album Death Magnetic is set to hit stores on September 12, 2008. But, despite being leaked on the internet ten days in advance of its official release, the band couldn't be...

Georgia, Between Hope and Fear

"I cannot help being anxious about what's happening to Georgia. My daughter is in Tbilisi with my grandson. Her husband, Sandro Kvitashvili, is the minister of health and social services. I don't know how dangerous his job is each day, whether he is on the streets, possibly...

Case Study of Hypnosis and Headaches...

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SAFER Skies? Preventing Air Rage by Smoking Pot

One way to prevent air rage: get stoned. At least, that's what Safer Alternative For Enjoybalbe Recreation thinks. "SAFER, Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation, which got a ballot initiative passed to make...

Baghdad hit by deadly car bomb

"A car bomb blew up in Baghdad, killing a civilian and wounding four others, an Interior Ministry official said. The Sunday attack underscored the fragility of relative calm in the Iraqi capital; violence levels have...

Robbery attempt ends when victim offers iced tea

"TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- A mother and her 6-month old girl escaped unhurt after she calmed down a knife-wielding robber with a glass of iced tea and a chat, Tokyo police said Wednesday. The 30-year-old housewife was in the hallway of her apartment building Monday when a man...

Tips To Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Stay Home This Fireworks Season

"Animal shelters around the country will be preparing their kennels over the next couple of days to receive the usual number of "fireworks dogs" who escape their homes/yards after becoming frightened of Fourth of July fireworks displays. Susan Sharpe, APDT, CPDT, owner of...

Calm urged after Turkey arrests

25 people have been arrested in Turkey in connection with an alleged anti-government plot. Amongst the arrests are retired generals and journalists. Meanwhile, the opposition party is calling the exercise a "witch hunt"."A senior Turkish general has called for calm after a...

ARRGHHH MATEY!! Tall ships blasts into BC's Victoria waters

British Columbia's Victoria Harbour was plundered by Tall Ships looking for riches and saucy wenches for their piratey crew.  Argh a Good time to be had by All, that to be sure of!  What a glorious way to...

Faces of Bali - Sanur

"Sanur area is the oldest tourism village in this area, where the first five star rated hotel was built. Known for its luxurious and quiet area for tourists. It beautiful beaches and sun rise view make Sanur becomes...

Ways to be sure the kids are alright

" Youth violence has become a national puzzle. Everyone is searching for the solution, but before it can be found we have to understand why teenagers are spilling blood on Britain's streets. There are two types of...

China tries to restore calm after new quake report

Aftershock warnings spooked understandably frayed nerves Monday, spurring many to panic in the streets of southwestern Chengdu. Chinese government is now attempting to restore peace."CHENGDU, China (Reuters) - China tried to restore calm in its southwestern city of Chengdu on...

Jury in New York City convicts fan of stalking Uma Thurman

A man has been convicted in New York of stalking Uma Thurman, but he won't face much time behind bars."A former mental patient obsessed with Uma Thurman faces up to a year in jail after a jury convicted him Tuesday...

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