wednesday's xjo is loving & giving

That said, I am likely to end up with egg (no bacon or tomato) on my face!!

September 5th every year is “Teachers’ Day”, acknowledging the contribution made by teachers everywhere in the world.
As a teacher (of sorts) myself in my current role, I thought it perhaps fitting to start one cranker in my life.

Having said that, ‘tis only fair and proper that today I acknowledge the knowledge of this thread’s expert tutor who has provided countless valuable lessons and taught us all many important values.

Redbacka – thanks from me.

And what of this day in history? What do we know of September 5th?

1666 – The end of the Great Fire of London. Despite destroying more than 10,000 buildings, only 6 people were known to have died.

1698 – Russia’s Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards. (Don’t want to give global politicians an idea, here!!)

1781 – American Revolutionary War. British Navy defeated by the French at the Battle of the Chesapeake, leading to Britain’s surrender at Yorktown. (Damn those Frenchies!!)

1839 – UK declares the First Opium War against the Qing Dynasty of China. (It’s pay-back time!!)

1960 – Cassius Clay wins gold medal at Rome Olympics. (Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Your fists cannot hit what your eyes cannot see!!)

1972 – Munich Olympics. Arabic group known as “Black September” attack the Israeli compound, taking hostage and killing 11 athletes.

1984 – West Australia becomes the last Australian state to abolish capital punishment.

1997 – Mother Teresa dies.

2002 – George Bush seeks approval from congress to do “whatever is necessary” to oust Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.

2007 – Apple launches the iTouch

So, what will September 5th, 2012 bring?

Hopefully whatever else, it may put a little green in your portfolio.

Happy Trading folks!