Black Friday?

Well, the Middle East is in the middle of the Eid holiday. We woke this morning to the sounds of our nearest mosque. What a peaceful morning. The munchkins safely tucked into their beds with favourite stuffed toys, cooling weather outside, the bliss of waking up with a heavy duvet covering you and knowing you don't have to get anyone off to school. Bliss...and peace.... Actually, we were up very late last night with very good friends who will soon leave for their home country, permanently. It was great fun watching the dads enjoy the Wii balance board while snowboarding in the family room! They are friends will shall miss greatly! We have not had friends like this since our days at university.

In the States, many call today (the day after American Thanksgiving) Black Friday. I'm not really sure why. When in the States, it seems like this particular Friday is shopping madness. People camping outside of stores in order to be the first ones in, stores loaded to the gills with goods for sale, discount signs everywhere...crazy business.

I have been reading a bit of news this morning. Stuff some of you might be interested in. I'm not endorsing any of this news - what is 'truth'? How do we define 'truth'? I just find it interesting what is being printed. With that said, read on....

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle09.asp?xfile=data/business/2009/November/business_November612.xml&section=business

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/nov/26/double-dip-recession-dubai-debt

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/markets/the_gulf/article6934261.ece

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/27/business/global/27dubai.html?_r=1&hpw

Enjoy the peace of the day.