On Tuesday this week there will be a spectacular meteor shower visible from Earth from 11 p.m. Pravdareport.com reports: One will not need to have any special equipment to see the space extravaganza. It will be possible to enjoy the view of the quadrantids – particles of an extinct comet – with the naked eye. Astronomers say that in clear weather it will be possible to see up to 200 meteors per hour. On January 9, 2016, Saturn and Venus will showcase their closest conjunction since August 26, 2006. This phenomenon was dubbed as the kiss of two planets.

Submitted by Salil Mehta via Statistical Ideas blog,

Panic. That is, according to some of the best strategists on Wall Street, the most concise summary of trader sentiment today following a near history rout in the market on the first day of trading of 2016.

But don't worry: according to Citi's Brent Donnelly, "It is too early to panic."

Here's why:

First is a link from Bloomberg on how the first day of the year does not predict the rest of year.

 

When last we checked in on Tom Hayes, the “Rain Man” was headed to HM Prison Wandsworth, which Bloomberg describes as "a Victorian fortress south of the Thames known for its poor conditions and violent residents."

Submitted by Jeff Thomas via InternationalMan.com,

By now, many readers will have seen the popular American YouTube video by Mark Dice in which he stands on a city sidewalk and offers passers-by a free gift. They may choose between a 10-ounce silver bar or a large Hershey’s candy bar.