Great post Paddy....and for folk who enjoy a risk but want to get into real investments penny stocks can be fun....I have a little play from time to time so have an interest in this area

I read a report the other that thinks we are entering the start of a new cycle for commodities especially copper as the demand is massive in China and the far east and mining stock may be worth a punt as there are lots of depressed stock out there that could boom in the right conditions.

Have a look at this link

Penny shares to profit from in 2007 - Money Week