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1). Asset Swaps are a Portfolio Imperative Today
The recent crisis in the debt market has had a direct and adverse bearing on portfolio valuations. But all is not lost; asset managers need not liquidate bonds and debentures, or shares for that matter, at a loss. Asset swaps now offer a compelling method to exchange risk profiles. The chaos in pricing offers unique opportunities to trade risk, and to exit negative holdings in a non-traditional manner.

2). Five Tips For Avoiding Road Rage
Road Rage is a term that, unfortunately, we have become more and more aware of as the media covers an increasing number of “road rage” incidents. We’re all aware of the shocking stories of mild mannered commuters turned cold blooded murderers, and we’re fairly certain that this will never happen to us. We’re right—we will probably never turn into a cold blooded murderer simply because some jackass cut us off on the freeway.

3). From Gold to Dust in South American mining
Equity and debt prices for internationally listed companies mining in large parts of Latin America have deteriorated sharply in recent weeks in the face of changes in government policies. What does the future hold for those invested in South American mining?

4). Obama Fallacy Will Open Gates of Hell in The Middle East
An unusually large section of the American media is doing the American voter a major disservice. Rather than simply applauding the wisdom of the pre-war stance adopted by Barack Obama, journalists and anchors must demand specifics which are verifiable today.

5). Star Wars And Psychology: Embracing The Dark Side
A few evenings ago, some friends and I decided to watch the latest Star Wars film, Return of the Sith. This film got me thinking about a concept that is key to much of the hypnotherapy that I do, and is an excellent example of how not to lead one’s life.

Much of what makes the Star Wars story so alluring is the puzzling change that occurs in Anakin Skywalker.

6). Three Excellent Ways To Turbo Charge Your Sales Presentations
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I have helped many salesmen go from average to excellent. Sales is all about the subconscious mind. When I was in high school, I sold Kirby vacuum cleaners door to door, and I noticed something very interesting: everyone had the same basic sales presentation, and yet some of us (like me!) were making excellent money, and others were making next to nothing.