Australian Dollar        1 AUD   in AUD 
  American Dollar         0.79    1.26 
  Canadian Dollar         0.92    1.08
  Euro                        0.59    1.66 
  New Zealand Dollar    1.12    0.88
  Singapore Dollar        1.21    0.82  
 

As the headline says,stock markets in China have tanked, which have subsequently caused a number of asian markets to also tank. Ah well, time to wait for it to bottom out before buying some decent picks.

MJ might be performing in Las Vegas soon. Reports say he’s evaluating a few offers from there, plus he lives there presently, so it could work out well for him.

1 in 4 American women has HPV - human papilloma virus - which can cause cervical cancer. It’s also sexually transmitted. Perhaps early administration of that vaccine against cervical cancer doesn’t seem like such a bad idea now.

Travel destination of the day - Anchorage, Alaska. Totally gorgeous city, cool even in the summer, peaceful, and really scenic inlands. Plus, no highway billboards. How great is that?

 

 

Weather’s pretty decent, Cheney avoided getting blown up, forests continually getting deforested and globe continues on a warming trend. Poppy farmers seem to be hopping over to the Taliban and it’s time for a nice long warm soak in the jacuzzi.

Stock tip of the day - when the world seems depressed, buy Pfizer, makers of that popular happy pill, Prozac.

Survival tip of the day - If a hurricane is approaching, stock up on bottled water and spam. ( or corned beef or canned sausages )