Links ..*Kuwait's decline to complete 4th, 5th stages of Mubarak port proves aim to control Iraq regional waters, says MP
*Iraq's Port Of Faw ~ calls for increased allocations of Faw port of the supplementary budget for the current year ...
*Iraq - Kuwait - Maliki and Chapter 7 ~ Economic cooperation and border highlighted files Maliki's visit to Kuwait ..
*IRAQ CHAPTER 7 ~ MALIKI'S VISIT TO KUWAIT ~ CRUCIAL FOR COMPLETION OF FILES AND ENDING CHAPTER 7 AND TO END DISPUTES OVER PORT MUBARAK<
*GCC backs Mubarak port project disputed by Iraq ...
*Kuwait expects smooth solution to standoff with Iraq as they await final report from Iraq on Port Mubarak ...
*Iraq and Kuwait ~ Maliki urges "accuracy and wisdom" over Mubarak Al-Kabeer port
*Iraq and Kuwait Row Brews Over Shipping Access
*Iraq and the Port of Faw ~ The planning mechanisms adopted by the world's developed countries for this project since the eighties
*Iraq's Port of faw for Advancement of the Economy (Will Change the Global Economic Landscape) ...
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Links ~ Muslim Brotherhood
*Muslim Brotherhood's reach extends to White House
*Egypt ~ Muslim Brotherhood leads Egypt’s vote count ...
*Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood?
*Europe seeks U.N. action against Syria; Muslim Brotherhood open to Turkish intervention
*Muslim Brotherhood Fronts ~ AND ~ Lindsey Williams - Full Breakdown Of America's Debt, ME Conflict & NWO Global Governance (Must Watch).
*Obama BYPASSES CONGRESS , Gives $1.5 BILLION to MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD? AMERICA IS IN RED ..??.
*Muslim Brotherhood 'Conspiracy' to Subvert America
*Who is CAIR?
*Egypt Muslim Brotherhood would consider IMF aid
*Brotherhood ideas questioned by founder’s brother
*Obama BYPASSES CONGRESS , Gives $1.5 BILLION to MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD? AMERICA IS IN RED ..??
Muslim Brotherhood 'Conspiracy' to Subvert America
Obama Hosts Presidential Summit ~ 250 entrepreneurs from 50 countries, many with large Muslim populations ...
April 26-27 Obama to host Muslim business leaders from 50 Countries ...
President Obama's Remarks At The White House Iftar Dinner
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
A Warning to Religious Hypocrites
A Warning to Religious Hypocrites
The Greater Damnation is Yours
by Pastor John Hamel
“Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people …And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.” (Matthew 26:3-4)
It is absolutely astounding to me that the ones who gave Jesus the biggest headaches, so to speak, were the religious leaders of His day. Unfortunately, this is still true today. Religious leaders are supposed to set the example for right living amongst all people. Yet, all too often, they are as sinful as the people they are to be converting! All too often, religious leaders are religious hypocrites. It was the religious leaders of Jesus’ day who actually incited the people to have Jesus murdered.
Jesus sternly warned against religious hypocrites. (Luke 20:46,47) He said to beware of holy “acting” people who set themselves above others, taking advantage of their goodness! When Jesus referred to religious “hypocrites” He used the Greek word “Hupokrites.” This was a word used in the Greek Theatre to describe “actors.” (Matthew 23:15) Jesus said there is a particular curse that comes upon religious “actors.” That curse is “greater damnation” than that which will come upon their followers! (Matthew 23:14)
Religion is worse today than ever. When people discover that I am a Minister of the Gospel, they tell me, “Oh, I’m not religious, but it’s nice to meet you anyway.” I tell them, “I’m not religious either. Neither is God. Religion is man doing things his way. I like to do things God’s way. I’m into ‘relationship’ with Jesus, not religion.”
Not all religious leaders are hypocritical but far too many are. Many are sexual predators. Many drink alcohol, are addicted to tobacco, use drugs, manipulate and control their followers. Religion is still going strong and Jesus still refuses to cut false religious leaders any slack. The same religious “spirit” that paid Judas to betray Jesus is still in the Earth today. (Luke 22:1-6) It’s a conniving, devious spirit that schemes and manipulates others to do its dirty work. (John 18:19-31)
However, not all religious people are hypocrites and actors. Jesus had religious friends who loved Him. Some tried to save His life. (Luke 13:31) One sincere religious leader looked after Jesus’ body once his hypocritical peers had killed Him. (John 18:19-31) So not all religious people and religious leaders are hypocrites. Some want to please God and really do mean well. They just lack proper teaching.
How about you? Are you a religious hypocrite, who “acts” holy before others, but in reality you secretly do things of which God and conscience disapprove? You can become a brand new person, supernaturally. (2Corinthians 5:17) God Himself offers to cut that hypocritical spirit right out of you and give you a brand new spirit. He actually promises to put His own Spirit within you. (Ezekiel 36:26,27) That’ll do a whole lot to knock the hypocrisy out of anybody.
Just say from a sincere heart, “Jesus, I don’t want to be a religious player anymore. I’m not interested in ‘greater damnation’. I’m interested in ‘relationship’ not ‘religion’. I choose You as my Savior and give You access now to ‘iron out the religious wrinkles’ in my life.” (Romans 10:13)
Be Blessed … John and Barbara Hamel
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The Greater Damnation is Yours
by Pastor John Hamel
“Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people …And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.” (Matthew 26:3-4)
It is absolutely astounding to me that the ones who gave Jesus the biggest headaches, so to speak, were the religious leaders of His day. Unfortunately, this is still true today. Religious leaders are supposed to set the example for right living amongst all people. Yet, all too often, they are as sinful as the people they are to be converting! All too often, religious leaders are religious hypocrites. It was the religious leaders of Jesus’ day who actually incited the people to have Jesus murdered.
Jesus sternly warned against religious hypocrites. (Luke 20:46,47) He said to beware of holy “acting” people who set themselves above others, taking advantage of their goodness! When Jesus referred to religious “hypocrites” He used the Greek word “Hupokrites.” This was a word used in the Greek Theatre to describe “actors.” (Matthew 23:15) Jesus said there is a particular curse that comes upon religious “actors.” That curse is “greater damnation” than that which will come upon their followers! (Matthew 23:14)
Religion is worse today than ever. When people discover that I am a Minister of the Gospel, they tell me, “Oh, I’m not religious, but it’s nice to meet you anyway.” I tell them, “I’m not religious either. Neither is God. Religion is man doing things his way. I like to do things God’s way. I’m into ‘relationship’ with Jesus, not religion.”
Not all religious leaders are hypocritical but far too many are. Many are sexual predators. Many drink alcohol, are addicted to tobacco, use drugs, manipulate and control their followers. Religion is still going strong and Jesus still refuses to cut false religious leaders any slack. The same religious “spirit” that paid Judas to betray Jesus is still in the Earth today. (Luke 22:1-6) It’s a conniving, devious spirit that schemes and manipulates others to do its dirty work. (John 18:19-31)
However, not all religious people are hypocrites and actors. Jesus had religious friends who loved Him. Some tried to save His life. (Luke 13:31) One sincere religious leader looked after Jesus’ body once his hypocritical peers had killed Him. (John 18:19-31) So not all religious people and religious leaders are hypocrites. Some want to please God and really do mean well. They just lack proper teaching.
How about you? Are you a religious hypocrite, who “acts” holy before others, but in reality you secretly do things of which God and conscience disapprove? You can become a brand new person, supernaturally. (2Corinthians 5:17) God Himself offers to cut that hypocritical spirit right out of you and give you a brand new spirit. He actually promises to put His own Spirit within you. (Ezekiel 36:26,27) That’ll do a whole lot to knock the hypocrisy out of anybody.
Just say from a sincere heart, “Jesus, I don’t want to be a religious player anymore. I’m not interested in ‘greater damnation’. I’m interested in ‘relationship’ not ‘religion’. I choose You as my Savior and give You access now to ‘iron out the religious wrinkles’ in my life.” (Romans 10:13)
Be Blessed … John and Barbara Hamel
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Links ~ Millionaire Tax ...
*Senate Rejects Obama's 'Buffett Rule' on Taxes
*The Buffett Rule is Arbitrary ...
*Obama Makes Case for Tax Hikes on the Rich ...
*Democrats Weigh Millionaire Surtax to Pay for Jobs Bill ...
*Rebuilding America with an Infrastructure Bank
*Obama calls on Congress to pass ‘Buffett Rule’ tax
*From Forbes ~ Is The Iraqi Dinar Worthless Paper Or Maker Of Millionaires?
*Obama to Raise Taxes on US Millionaires ...
*The Buffett Rule is Arbitrary ...
*Obama Makes Case for Tax Hikes on the Rich ...
*Democrats Weigh Millionaire Surtax to Pay for Jobs Bill ...
*Rebuilding America with an Infrastructure Bank
*Obama calls on Congress to pass ‘Buffett Rule’ tax
*From Forbes ~ Is The Iraqi Dinar Worthless Paper Or Maker Of Millionaires?
*Obama to Raise Taxes on US Millionaires ...
Links ~ CNH and China's Currency
Wen says China to make yuan more flexible ...
CHINA KICKS OFF YUAN TRADING VS AUSSIE, CANADIAN DOLLAR ...
China Doubles Size of Hong Kong Currency Swap
China Vice Premier Affirms Hong Kong's Status as Yuan Hub (CNH) ...
CNH ~ Offshore (Yuan) Renminbi ~ CNH (Yuan) Going Global Updates ~ By 2012 $2 trillion of annual cross-border trade could be settled in yuan ...
CNH becoming de facto new currency in Hong Kong ...
"Got Yuan" ~ European Bailout Fund Could ‘One Day’ Issue Bonds in Yuan, Regling Says ...
CHINA KICKS OFF YUAN TRADING VS AUSSIE, CANADIAN DOLLAR ...
China Doubles Size of Hong Kong Currency Swap
China Vice Premier Affirms Hong Kong's Status as Yuan Hub (CNH) ...
CNH ~ Offshore (Yuan) Renminbi ~ CNH (Yuan) Going Global Updates ~ By 2012 $2 trillion of annual cross-border trade could be settled in yuan ...
CNH becoming de facto new currency in Hong Kong ...
"Got Yuan" ~ European Bailout Fund Could ‘One Day’ Issue Bonds in Yuan, Regling Says ...
Links - Iraq and Japan ...
Japan proposes to trade Iraqi launch the activities of the Joint Ministerial Committee in next May
Iraq and Japan .. Nijaifi, Japanese Ambassador to Iraq discuss bilateral relations
2012
Sept. 2012 .. *Maliki renews call for Japanese companies to invest in Iraq
*Iraq and Japan ~ the occasion of the launch of the second phase of the Japanese loan ...
*Iraq and Japan June 7th ~ Japanese delegation to visit Baghdad next month to sign an agreement to encourage investment
*Zebari today begins a visit to Tokyo
*Zubaidi discuss with the Japanese Charge d'Affaires of bilateral relations and developments in the region
*Japan’s government formally agrees to set up 1000 trillion yen fund but worries about geopolitical ramifications
Also, recent IMF and japan articles: *Japan says IMF to meet $400 billion target to boost firepower
*IMF's Shinohara calls for more Bank of Japan easing
2009- 2011 -
Iraq Economist: Japanese concessional loans are important and necessary at present ...
Iraq ~ Japan to give $750 million in loans to Iraq ...
Maliki Concludes Trip To Japan Wednesday ~ Agreement of 24 items found for the new phase of cooperation between Baghdad and Tokyo ...
Maliki announced reaching agreements with Japanese companies ~ With initiating talks in Tokyo ...
Iraq ~ Maliki visits Japan Sunday ~ Japanese Ambass. "Iraq is immune to changes in the region and continued progress in democracy" ...
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki receives Japan's Ambassador to Iraq ...
Iraq ~ Japan Dispatched Business Mission to Baghdad International Fair ...
Iraq PM Office ~ Very Important Economic Meeting Held: UN, World Bank, EU, Reps, Experts and Advisors....
Japanese poised for Iraq investment surge
*** Iraq and Japan: Foreign Relations: Ambassador of Japan, the agency emphasizes the investment loan of his country to Iraq ...
Japan announces intention to expand its activities in Iraq
Japanese business mission visits Baghdad
Iraq is beginning a new chapter in its evolution as a democracy ...
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki confirms the importance of developing relations with Japan
2nd Shipment of Electric Appliances within Japanese Loan land in Iraq
US$600 million for Kurdistan projects from JICA ...
Deputy Prime Minister meets Japanese Ambassador ways to enhance bilateral relations between Iraq and Japan ...
Shahristani: Iraq will be a major source of energy security of Japan ...
Iraq ~Japan Bails ~ Dangers of No Government and Lack of security deprive Japanese companies from entering Iraq
Wise to discuss with the Japanese ambassador's efforts Iraqi parties to form a government of national partnership
Open tenders lift Aguarq projects within the Japanese loan ...
Iraq's Shaways Commending the positive role of Japan in Iraq ...
Minister of Planning, emphasizes the importance of the role provided by Japan in support of Iraq ...
Embassy of Japan maintains a symposium on the activities of the Organization for International Cooperation JICA in Iraq
A consultative meeting on policies for Iraq Japan Japanese ODA with Iraq ...
Japan currently Studying Iraq's Request for an increase from 3.5 Billion to 5 Billion Dollars ...
Japan wants to support Iraq (after government is formed) – Ambassador
Nassiriya oilfield talks to be resumed after forming government - amb....
VP meets Japanese ambassador ...meeting tackled boosting Iraqi-Japanese ties in economic and investment fields ...
Iraq in connection with the establishment of a nuclear power plant electrical
Iraq, Japan to discuss donation ...
Vice-Chairman of the Basra Governorate Council discuss with the delegation of Japan opened a consulate and commercial offices in the province ...
Japanese Companies waiting for the formation of the new government to flow into the country
Iraq suspends oil development talks with Japanese firms
Oversight Committee for the Japanese official development assistance will hold a meeting in Baghdad
Signing of the Exchange of Notes for Japanese ODA Loan (5th Stage) to the Republic of Iraq
Japan releases U.S.$1 billion (B) long term loan for Iraq (another source)
Billion loan from Japan to Iraq
Baqir al-Zubaidi: Japan loan of one billion dollars to finance three projects in Iraq service
Japanese Companies Seeks to Invest in Basra
Biggest Ever Japanese team joins Iraq Economic Forum in Baghdad
Word of the Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki in the Iraqi Japanese Economic Forum held in Baghdad today 20/12/2009
Finance Minister receives Japanese Ambassador to Iraq
Japanese ambassador's preparations for holding the 2nd Iraqi Economic Forum
Japanese ambassador in Iraq: Need to Accelerate Procedure for Disbursement of Loan
Commerce Minister calls on Japanese Companies to Participate in Investment Projects
Iraqi Economic Conference - Japan in Baghdad Early October
During the meeting with the Japanese Ambassador, Jaafari stresses the need to accelerate the nat'l forum with participation of all political forces
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Iraq's Missing Funds ~ Links
_Iraqi List_
Iyad Allawi ~ 'Saddam without a moustache' ... BBC News Profile ...
U.S. CIA Director, Petraeus, aware of crimes Hashemi
Maliki: Baath Party leader asked his followers to get ready, when the Americans withdraw then pounce on the Iraqi regime ...
October 2011 ~ Iraq Arrests More in Wake of Tip About Coup By Saddam's Former Baath Party
__Iraq's Missing Billions_
Links - Iraq's Development Fund ...
Iraq Financial rewards for meeting disclosure of the money he stashed the former regime
Could We Be Waiting For One Relevant Law ~Wednesday, Parliament Continues to Question Rafie al-Issawi on Corruption, Iraqi Funds, etc ...
Iraq ~ Billions Of Iraqi Funds Found in Swiss Banks ~ Will Be Recovered After Issue of Relevant Law ...
IRAQ'S MISSING FUNDS FOUND - NEVER LOST! $6.6. BILLION DOLLARS IN CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ ...
Iraqi Funds ~ the fate of Iraqi funds and await the final report from the Office of the Special Inspector General for reconstruction
A Bill to Restore Iraqi Funds ~ a bill creating a special fund to restore Iraqi money seized by persons or companies illegally ...
Call to follow-up Iraqi financial assets abroad - Issawi
Iraq's Money ~ September ~ "Third audit of the DFI funds expected to be completed by September" ~ Iraq probes $17 billion in reconstruction funds ...
Iraq - Interpol ~ The integrity Commission coordinate with Interpol to return the looted funds and armaments file opens
Iraq Missing Funds ~ Financial Observation Office has details of US$17.5 billions (b), lost from Iraq, Parliament Speaker says at news conference ...
Iraq and U.S. ~ Iraq's VP Shaways and U.S. Ambassador, Jeffrey, discusses Iraqi funds
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki directed the Committee to Protect Iraq's money in overseas funds to disclose the fate of an estimated (17.5) Bil
Iraq's Speaker, Najafi, and Delegation Meet with Biden and U.S. Officials ...
Deputy in the Integrity Committee: Committee awaiting a response regarding the reconstruction of the United Nations $ 22 billion lost in the time of p
Actions to recover money and property that escaped during the period of the previous regime
Iraq - Missing Funds 2003-2004 - Chapter 7 - Bremmer - DFI .. etc...
VIDEO ~ Monday Iraq Visiting the U.S. (Iraq hunting $billions ln missing funds after US invasion) ...
Iraq hunting $ 17bln missing after US invasion ...
$40 billion 'missing' from Iraq's Development Fund ...
Bremer, the central bank carries responsibility for the loss of $ 6.6 billion of Iraqi funds
Feds probe -- for a 3rd time -- loss of billions in Iraqi funds ...
U.S. Accounting: the missing funds in Iraq may be among the stolen ...
Links ~ Agriculture
Iraq pays its Food and Agruculture Organization Debts that Exceed U.S. $5 million ...March 2010 .. Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki: attention must be paid to agriculture and support farmers and not to rely only on oil wealth
Other articles ..
Brussels Plans Green Farming Revolution
G20 backs agriculture plan except regulation-source
Thursday, January 6, 2011
January 17-18-2011 ~ Asian Financial Forum ~ Add China's Renminbi to IMF Reserve ~ Says Economist Robert Mundell ...
January 2011
"China has not been included in the SDR basket and should be,” said Professor Mundell, predicting that the renminbi is likely to be central to the IMF SDR review in 2011.
Interview with Robert Mundell on November 19, 2010 - Add Renminbi to IMF Reserve China's currency has strengthened to the stage where it is "almost de facto convertible" and should be included in the international reserve basket held by the IMF, Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Mundell said in this interview with the HKTDC prior to his appearance at the Asian Financial Forum, 17-18 January 2011. Video ~ Link
Nobel Laureate to Speak at January Asian Financial ForumNobel Prize-winning economist Robert Mundell says China’s currency has strengthened to the stage where it is "almost de facto convertible” and should be included in the international reserve basket held by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"The world’s theoretical currency is the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the IMF, a basket of major currencies that includes the US dollar, the euro, the pound sterling and the yen. China has not been in this and should be,” said Professor Mundell, predicting that the renminbi is likely to be central to the IMF SDR review in 2011.
"Because of its great strength and because China is the biggest exporter in the world and number-two power in the world by country, the Chinese currency can’t be excluded,” he said in an exclusive interview with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).The interview took place in advance of Professor Mundell’s trip to Hong Kong for the Asian Financial Forum (AFF). AFF 2011 is organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government.
The event, 17-18 January 2011, will address Asia’s expanding role in the global economy under the theme “Asia: Reshaping the Global Agenda.”Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Mundell won the Nobel Prize in 1999 for his work in monetary dynamics and optimum currency areas, which laid the groundwork for the introduction of the euro.
He told the HKTDC that he believes the current problems facing the Eurozone are related to fiscal issues within relatively poor nations in southern Europe."I think there’s a lack of emphasis and stress on the importance of budget balance for countries,” he said. “It may be possible in the future for one, two or three of those countries to have some sort of restructuring, but I think that will take place within the context of the euro itself.”Asked whether the Hong Kong currency’s peg to the US dollar will remain, Professor Mundell said there is no cause for removing the link unless real monetary instability developed in the United States.
He said the other case for de-linking “would be if the Chinese mainland moved toward complete convertibility, in which case there would not be any problem for the Hong Kong dollar if it was fixed to the US dollar or the renminbi.”AFF 2011 Speakers, WorkshopsProfessor Mundell will be among the distinguished speakers at AFF 2011, which will focus on major issues, challenges and opportunities facing Asia and the mainland in particular.
The forum will offer market intelligence and insights along with networking for a wide range of professionals, including bankers, institutional investors, fund managers, business leaders, senior executives and regional policymakers.In addition to discussions about the renminbi as the next global currency, the forum will address such topical issues as how the renminbi could become the next global currency and green concepts as an engine for growth.
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"China has not been included in the SDR basket and should be,” said Professor Mundell, predicting that the renminbi is likely to be central to the IMF SDR review in 2011.
Interview with Robert Mundell on November 19, 2010 - Add Renminbi to IMF Reserve China's currency has strengthened to the stage where it is "almost de facto convertible" and should be included in the international reserve basket held by the IMF, Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Mundell said in this interview with the HKTDC prior to his appearance at the Asian Financial Forum, 17-18 January 2011. Video ~ Link
Nobel Laureate to Speak at January Asian Financial ForumNobel Prize-winning economist Robert Mundell says China’s currency has strengthened to the stage where it is "almost de facto convertible” and should be included in the international reserve basket held by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"The world’s theoretical currency is the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the IMF, a basket of major currencies that includes the US dollar, the euro, the pound sterling and the yen. China has not been in this and should be,” said Professor Mundell, predicting that the renminbi is likely to be central to the IMF SDR review in 2011.
"Because of its great strength and because China is the biggest exporter in the world and number-two power in the world by country, the Chinese currency can’t be excluded,” he said in an exclusive interview with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).The interview took place in advance of Professor Mundell’s trip to Hong Kong for the Asian Financial Forum (AFF). AFF 2011 is organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government.
The event, 17-18 January 2011, will address Asia’s expanding role in the global economy under the theme “Asia: Reshaping the Global Agenda.”Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Mundell won the Nobel Prize in 1999 for his work in monetary dynamics and optimum currency areas, which laid the groundwork for the introduction of the euro.
He told the HKTDC that he believes the current problems facing the Eurozone are related to fiscal issues within relatively poor nations in southern Europe."I think there’s a lack of emphasis and stress on the importance of budget balance for countries,” he said. “It may be possible in the future for one, two or three of those countries to have some sort of restructuring, but I think that will take place within the context of the euro itself.”Asked whether the Hong Kong currency’s peg to the US dollar will remain, Professor Mundell said there is no cause for removing the link unless real monetary instability developed in the United States.
He said the other case for de-linking “would be if the Chinese mainland moved toward complete convertibility, in which case there would not be any problem for the Hong Kong dollar if it was fixed to the US dollar or the renminbi.”AFF 2011 Speakers, WorkshopsProfessor Mundell will be among the distinguished speakers at AFF 2011, which will focus on major issues, challenges and opportunities facing Asia and the mainland in particular.
The forum will offer market intelligence and insights along with networking for a wide range of professionals, including bankers, institutional investors, fund managers, business leaders, senior executives and regional policymakers.In addition to discussions about the renminbi as the next global currency, the forum will address such topical issues as how the renminbi could become the next global currency and green concepts as an engine for growth.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Coconut ~ Cocos nucifera ~ The Tree of Life ...
Coconut
(Cocos nucifera)
The Tree of Life
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."
The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. On many islands coconut is a
staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life." Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers.
Coconut In Traditional Medicine
People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance as a effective medicine. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine.
In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds.
Coconut In Modern Medicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
See Research to read some of the published studies regarding the above mentioned uses of coconut products.
Coconut Oil
While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine.
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(Cocos nucifera)
The Tree of Life
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."
The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. On many islands coconut is a
staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life." Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers.
Coconut In Traditional Medicine
People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance as a effective medicine. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine.
In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds.
Coconut In Modern Medicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
See Research to read some of the published studies regarding the above mentioned uses of coconut products.
Coconut Oil
While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine.
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