2022 Events Mid-November 2022, the World Population surpassed 8 Billion, according to the United Nations. Wow! What a statistic! 2022 has been a tumultuous year on so many levels: FINANCE & STOCK MARKETS The US Federal Reserve has continued its aggressive rate hikes throughout the latter part of 2022, with several 0.75% increases and a […]
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Autumn is here! As are the cooler, darker nights. Time for some reflection about where we’re at, now that September has come to an end. OUR CHOICES Can you imagine that so many things that we DO in life, are likely to have a powerful and lasting effect on who we are, what we think,
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I’m always amazed how small or minor improvements can have such positive impacts on different aspects of one’s life. Check out the YouTube Channel ‘The Art Of Improvement‘ 21 Habits To Improve Your Life In 2021 Effortlessly The content remains highly relevant today. Red Pill or Blue Pill? Each to his own. The Blue Pill
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Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the USA. Nixon had the rather unsavoury task of announcing to the world that the US Dollar would no longer be backed by Gold. Taking effect the following day. Thus ended the Bretton-Woods Economic Era which had started in 1944. 27 years of existence. Obviously, the US DOLLAR did
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Hi all , We are deep into January 2021. The cold weather has hit us, but it snowed! Always exciting but it can also be a nightmare on the roads. Hope you are coping with life in lockdown. It’s always a good idea to get yourself into a routine to keep you sane: walking exercise
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Throughout 2020, all our lives were somewhat disrupted by events. The C-word was and still is on everyone’s lips. We all grew a beard and shaved our head. Well, I did. My wife didn’t. She literally knitted and crocheted her way through several lockdowns and curfews. Working from home is nothing out of the ordinary
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Human security recognizes the importance of individuals and that the key to ensuring growth in developing countries is to foster individual talent and abilities, build self-reliance and put people in a position to make a broader contribution to society. Growth must be inclusive and no-one must be left behind Shinzo Abe A Sobering Thought Hey,
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Teaser for the Book ANTIFRAGILE (Things That Gain From Disorder) by Nassim Nicholas TALEB, published in 2012, publisher Random House (US), Penguin (UK) A very interesting read indeed. Nassim Nicholas TALEB is an illustrious figure who has had a renowned and varied career: Trader, Writer, Academic Researcher. TALEB does NOT mince his words. He shares
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10 Tips To Survive A Crisis Hi Folks! This one goes out to each and everyone of us. A crisis affects us all, albeit to varying degrees. We can all be victims of unexpected circumstances. Unfortunately, a crisis can also bring with it, an accumulation of “suffering”: a tsunami of financial hardship, stress, furlough, wage
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