Stan - the problem with some of my short term trades is that they have a habit of turning into longer term plays :-) Especially lately. My trading account is at an all time high but I seem to be becoming a longer-term trader. I haven't faced up to the question of whether it's by accident or design... Can't stand tobacco companies but then I used to work for a medical company so it can focus the mind a bit.

TT - foreign food? I had a nice ham and pineapple pizza this evening :-) Meniere's as usual. Midnight here and two hours to go before I make it to bed.

Starting to look quite ugly now. FTSE's just wiped out its gains from the start of the year according to my spreadsheet.

Know what you mean K about short term trades turning into long term investments, that's why I have been very glad to use the capital losses facility at the end of the tax year of late -):

After the British Government tried to disown me two years ago I switched mainly to spread betting on principle - so unfortunately I don't have the luxury. On the other hand, making a nice profit at the end of the year and not having to let HMRC get their grubby paws on any of it makes running the risk seem so worth it. Next time they drag me and my wife through the courts, at least they won't be using my tax money to do it :-)

Also not helpful:

BERLIN (AFP)--Parts of Munich airport were sealed Wednesday after a laptop tested positive for explosives and its owner fled into a secured area, police said

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