The Big Picture...  November 27, 2009... In a shortened week, it was expected to be relatively quiet.  Much of the focus will be on the retail activity going on in the US as Black Friday is shopping paradise apparently.  Initial reports from Best Buy are encouraging, but that is one of many yet to report.  Dubai World waited until the markets were closed for US Thanksgiving to announce their woes (more on that below) but the fear appears to have passed.  I know I frustrate a few people by saying this, but do not take your advice from the media!