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Compared to the last decade VIX is still high...

The dancing on the street may not be all it seems.

Earlier this year I had been thinking of going to Baghdad for a holiday, just to see what it was like before its possible destruction. Now I'm really regretting that I didn't. Perhaps now is a good time to go Tehran or Damascus which also have important museums, as it is looking increasingly...

Don't celebrate too early. This is what life is like in Najaf a week after liberation.

An interesting site, a blog by an Iraqi living in Baghdad, that gives an idea about what the Iraqis think about the war and what its like to be in Baghdad at the moment.... http://www.dearraed.blogspot.com/ .

My guess is it will be over before June.

While I was researching a possible trip I came across this site, about a trip by a New Zealand guy in 2001, one of the few first hand accounts I've seen. From a political perspective its quite interesting too.

Has anyone here ever actually been to Iraq? If so what were your impressions? It would be interesting to hear some first hand accounts. I was thinking of doing a visa run there earlier this year because I've heard that Baghdad has some interesting museums and beautiful parks and also to take...

You can get broad band for about $45 a month www.mweb.co.th/m-web/index_eng.php

Its worth pointing out that a non-Thai cannot buy land in Thailand although you can buy a condo.

Are you planning to trade US or Thai stocks? For US stocks the main problem is the time difference because Thailand is 12 hours ahead. There is currently no Thai futures or options market although they are opening one shortly. Thailand is safe Getting a work permit can be a problem...

It is surprising that even in the anti-war press they are not publishing these pictures. Perhaps there is some behind-the-scenes pressure to stop them doing so? In the past the media has usually gleefully seized on anything controversial to publicize.

I'm not based in the US so I don't know how the media is reporting the war, but one thing I've noticed from looking at online versions of newspapers is the lack of images like this: This girl had her lower leg severed in a 'coalition' air strike. In Asia and the Middle East these are...

Their study only contains 6 years worth of data, which is maybe not long enough to flush out all the risk characteristics of the investors' trading style. Studies of mutual funds have shown that a small number of managers can consistently beat the market for around 5 years after which they...

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For some weird reason I am unable to connect to this site. It may have something to do with the fact that I am in Thailand. I wonder whether someone would be kind enough to give me either: 1) The email address of their support section 2) Their ip address Many thanks.

I would agree about the toilets. They're the only reason I ever go into these places. Perhaps if they can't make money selling food they could convert their premises to private sector restrooms by charging people to use their toilets. It could be a good business. Cheap to run and profitable...

What is the best duration time for writing options? The spread on options is so high that its hard to see how one can make money holding the option for a day or so. On the other hand theta is higher as the time shortens to expiration date, which favours writing them shortly before expiration...

In Asia people invest in gold by buying jewellry. Its not a bad idea...you get to see and enjoy your investment as well as seeing it appreciate (or not) in value. You can't wear your shares certificates to your friend's party! If you are going to do this it makes more sense to buy 23 or 24...

This is a card I bought in Indonesia. It gives an idea of people's sentiments even in a moderate Islamic country.