300

Wah this 300 movie looks really nice. I used to read heaps of Ancient Greek themed novels a few years back. My favourite at that time was The Ten Thousand. Can’t wait to watch this although I might get quite disappointed if the historical accuracy of events, warfare, equipment etc. was compromised.

Commissions, again

I received IB’s February monthly statement a couple of days ago. Returns have been really nice in Feb, record R’s and $ surpassed the record set in October last year. but what really caught my eye was that I paid a tad over $1,000 in commissions! I think IB should give out some freebies, like […]

Definition of crime

This is just unbelievable.
FOXNews.com - Saudi Kidnap, Rape Victim Faces Lashing for ‘Crime’ of Being Alone With Man Not Related to Her - Middle East Map | News | Crisis
A 19-year-old Saudi woman who was kidnapped, beaten and gang raped by seven men who then took photos of their victim and threatened to […]

No! Really??

Kuna site | Iran has not halted uranium enrichment activities
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed Elbaradei on Thursday certified in a report that Iran did not comply with a Security Council resolution demanding a halt in its uranium enrichment activities, raising prospects for tougher sanctions on the Tehran regime.
“Iran has […]

Europe’s weapons killing Americans

That’s what happens when you sell weapons and technology to the Iranian regime.
Iraqi insurgents using Austrian rifles from Iran
Austrian sniper rifles that were exported to Iran have been discovered in the hands of Iraqi terrorists, The Daily Telegraph has learned. More than 100 of the .50 calibre weapons, capable of penetrating body […]

Another market risk

I can’t imagine what would happen if they succeed in bringing down a major network or system. The panic will be massive.
US braces for possible al-Qaeda cyber attack - web - Technology - theage.com.au
The US government has warned US private financial services of an al-Qaeda call for a cyber attack against US online […]

Singapore will do well in the next few years

One of the steps Singapore has taken as part of its (commendable) action plan to keep Singapore competitive is launching what is known in typical Singaporean abbreviation, as the “IR” - the Integrated Resort, which basically means opening two casinos with some other supporting establishments and entertainment venues around it. MM Lee commented on it […]

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