May 22, 2012
Link .. U.S. Senate unanimously approves tougher sanctions on Iran -
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Said UN official support for the International Organization for an end to the outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait
Related articles .. link .. UN and Iraq ~ Lifting Chapter 7 Sanctions .. Will The UN Security Council Remove Iraq From Chapter 7 This Week? ...
05/22/2012
Zebari confirms government's keenness to implement the commitments to get rid of Chapter VII
Said UN official support for the International Organization for an end to the outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait, with Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Iraq's desire to fulfill its obligations and the hard work and bilateral cooperation with the State of Kuwait to get to the exit Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII.
And the transfer of the Information Office of the Ministry of Foreign Zebari confirmed during his meeting with Gennady Tarasov High-level Coordinator for missing Kuwaiti property yesterday, "Iraq's desire to fulfill its obligations and the hard work and bilateral cooperation with the State of Kuwait all the way to end the mandate of the International Coordinator and as a prelude to the withdrawal of Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII.
05/22/2012Zebari confirms government's keenness to implement the commitments to get rid of Chapter VII
Said UN official support for the International Organization for an end to the outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait, with Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Iraq's desire to fulfill its obligations and the hard work and bilateral cooperation with the State of Kuwait to get to the exit Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII.
And the transfer of the Information Office of the Ministry of Foreign Zebari confirmed during his meeting with Gennady Tarasov High-level Coordinator for missing Kuwaiti property yesterday, "Iraq's desire to fulfill its obligations and the hard work and bilateral cooperation with the State of Kuwait all the way to end the mandate of the International Coordinator and as a prelude to the withdrawal of Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII.
China Can Now Monetize US Debt Directly
05/21/2012
China Can Now Monetize US Debt Directly
The Treasury, apparently dissatisfied with the speed of indirect bank and/or Fed-inspired monetization of its exponentially rising debt-load at ever-cheaper costs of funds, decided in June 2011 to allow the Chinese, with their equally large bucket of USDs to bid directly for US Treasuries. As Reuters reports, China can now bypass Wall Street when buying U.S. government debt and go straight to the U.S. Treasury, in what is the Treasury's first-ever direct relationship with a foreign government.
China Can Now Monetize US Debt Directly
The Treasury, apparently dissatisfied with the speed of indirect bank and/or Fed-inspired monetization of its exponentially rising debt-load at ever-cheaper costs of funds, decided in June 2011 to allow the Chinese, with their equally large bucket of USDs to bid directly for US Treasuries. As Reuters reports, China can now bypass Wall Street when buying U.S. government debt and go straight to the U.S. Treasury, in what is the Treasury's first-ever direct relationship with a foreign government.
Central Bank Of Iraq Governor, Sinan Shabibi, Interview ~ Sinan Shabibi said that Iraq must 'cut economic dependence on the government' ...
May 21, 2012Iraq must 'cut economic dependence on government'
Baghdad, Iraq needs to reform to lessen its economic dependence on the government, and must pay more attention to its tiny non-oil sector, the head of the country's central bank urged in an interview on Monday.
Sinan al-Shabibi, who has headed the institution since mid-2003, called for red tape to be cut to promote private businesses, and said officials should concentrate their efforts on boosting non-energy-related industries rather than the lucrative crude oil sector.
"The government is expanding, too much," Shabibi told AFP in an interview in English at the Central Bank of Iraq's (CBI) headquarters in Baghdad.
"(It is) as if we are relying completely on the government to provide jobs, and to provide development. ... A lot of people think that developing the non-oil sector will take a long time, and probably they go the easy way, the government," he said.
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**Iraq Meeting Will Decide War .. (May 23rd 5+1 talks) ... and .. related article .. *IAEA chief hails 'intensive' nuclear talks with Iran
*Iraq, Oil And Gas, Pershmerga, and Bording Crossings ~ State law to visit Kurdistan soon to resolve the crisis ...
*Kurdistan and Baghdad 8 Points: Fuad Masum: Meeting of Najaf was to find common points contribute to overcome the political crisis ...
UN and Iraq ~ Lifting Chapter 7 Sanctions .. Will The UN Security Council Remove Iraq From Chapter 7 This Week? ...
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Calls for Security Council members remove Iraq from Chapter VII
Demanded the white bloc countries UN Security Council members who will meet on Wednesday in Baghdad, Kuwait urged to remove Iraq from Chapter VII.
The secretary general of the mass of the beauty of watermelon in a statement received "integrity of electronic" copy of "the UN Security Council urged Kuwait to help Iraq out of Chapter VII as soon as possible, until no longer be under Tailth."
He added that "the survival of Iraq under Chapter VII Sadharh a lot, especially since Iraq was paying cash for Kuwait compensation for the acts committed by the former regime, not the people of Iraq," stressing the need to "work on the basis of respect for the will of the people, and that does not assume the people the burden of what you do the regulations obsolete ".
And that "the committee formed between Iraq and Kuwait is a good omen for the withdrawal of Iraq from Chapter VII, but we want members of the five powers and Germany during meetings marginal presence in Baghdad to urge Kuwait to help Iraq from Chapter VII directed."
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Next Leg Of The Ponzi Revealed - Foreign Central Banks To Begin Buying US Stocks Outright Starting Today
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Articles Relating To Israel~ 2009 - 2010 ~ Iraqi dinars hot prospect for Israeli speculators ...(another oldie but goodie)... And ..September 2011 ~ Israel Protests ...Calls for Economic Change ... And .. June 2011 ~ Israel to start big war games next Thurs. on multi-front war ...
March 1, 2012
Next Leg Of The Ponzi Revealed - Foreign Central Banks To Begin Buying US Stocks Outright Starting Today
We were speechless when we read this ..
"Israel to Begin Investing Reserves in U.S Equities Today" from Bloomberg.The Bank of Israel will begin today a pilot program to invest a portion of its foreign currency reserves in U.S. equities.
The investment, which in the initial phase will amount to 2 percent of the $77 billion reserves, or about $1.5 billion, will be made through UBS AG and BlackRock Inc. (BLK), Bank of Israel spokesman Yossi Saadon said in a telephone interview today. At a later stage, the investment is expected to increase to 10 percent of the reserves.
A small number of central banks have started investing part of their reserves in equities. About 9 percent of the foreign- exchange reserves of Switzerland’s central bank were invested in shares at the end of the third quarter, the Swiss bank said on its website.
The investment will be made in equity index trackers and will include between 1,500 to 2,000 shares, among them stocks like Apple Inc. (AAPL), Saadon said.
Read Article by Tyler Durden Here
Articles Relating To Israel~ 2009 - 2010 ~ Iraqi dinars hot prospect for Israeli speculators ...(another oldie but goodie)... And ..September 2011 ~ Israel Protests ...Calls for Economic Change ... And .. June 2011 ~ Israel to start big war games next Thurs. on multi-front war ...
March 1, 2012
Next Leg Of The Ponzi Revealed - Foreign Central Banks To Begin Buying US Stocks Outright Starting Today
We were speechless when we read this ..
"Israel to Begin Investing Reserves in U.S Equities Today" from Bloomberg.The Bank of Israel will begin today a pilot program to invest a portion of its foreign currency reserves in U.S. equities.
The investment, which in the initial phase will amount to 2 percent of the $77 billion reserves, or about $1.5 billion, will be made through UBS AG and BlackRock Inc. (BLK), Bank of Israel spokesman Yossi Saadon said in a telephone interview today. At a later stage, the investment is expected to increase to 10 percent of the reserves.
A small number of central banks have started investing part of their reserves in equities. About 9 percent of the foreign- exchange reserves of Switzerland’s central bank were invested in shares at the end of the third quarter, the Swiss bank said on its website.
The investment will be made in equity index trackers and will include between 1,500 to 2,000 shares, among them stocks like Apple Inc. (AAPL), Saadon said.
Read Article by Tyler Durden Here
Fulford - Time For China To Stop Supporting Fascist US Regime ...
May 21, 2012
Time For China To Stop Supporting Fascist US Regime
We would like to start this week’s report with a special message to Chinese President Hu Jintao: The Chinese people asked the creator to grant the peaceful rise of China to the center of the world stage. You were told this would happen but that you had to promise to end poverty and stop environmental destruction. You have now presided over one of the greatest periods in China’s long and glorious history. However, you were not able to end poverty and stop environmental destruction. We ask you to please not stand in the way of people who wish to accomplish these goals. Specifically, we would like you to stop subsidizing the illegal fascist Obama corporate government with Chinese money. In 2011 alone you supplied them with $295 billion in Chinese subsidies. Please stop doing this. Thank you.
And now for the news: satanic Sabbatean cult that illegally seized power in Western Europe and the US is now a dangerous, injured beast threatening to once again unleash nuclear terror. A British Intelligence source said that a bomb that was intended to go off in London was a Ukranian SS19 that had been “dialed down” from a maximum blast of 500 kilotons to 100 kilotons.
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Time For China To Stop Supporting Fascist US Regime
We would like to start this week’s report with a special message to Chinese President Hu Jintao: The Chinese people asked the creator to grant the peaceful rise of China to the center of the world stage. You were told this would happen but that you had to promise to end poverty and stop environmental destruction. You have now presided over one of the greatest periods in China’s long and glorious history. However, you were not able to end poverty and stop environmental destruction. We ask you to please not stand in the way of people who wish to accomplish these goals. Specifically, we would like you to stop subsidizing the illegal fascist Obama corporate government with Chinese money. In 2011 alone you supplied them with $295 billion in Chinese subsidies. Please stop doing this. Thank you.
And now for the news: satanic Sabbatean cult that illegally seized power in Western Europe and the US is now a dangerous, injured beast threatening to once again unleash nuclear terror. A British Intelligence source said that a bomb that was intended to go off in London was a Ukranian SS19 that had been “dialed down” from a maximum blast of 500 kilotons to 100 kilotons.
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Kurdistan and Baghdad 8 Points: Fuad Masum: Meeting of Najaf was to find common points contribute to overcome the political crisis ...
Monday, 21 May 2012Fuad Masum: Meeting of Najaf was to find common points contribute to overcome the political crisis
Said the head of the Kurdistan Alliance, Dr. Fuad Masum: We now discuss the papers exchanged between the political parties and therefore are looking things that help ease the problems facing the political process.
He said Dr. Fuad Masum, that these discussions will lead to the development of a unified position for the settlement of disputes between the parties participating in the government.
He said Dr. Fuad Masum, that a meeting of Najaf, which was held at the home of the leader of Sadr Muqtada al-Sadr is part of the ongoing consultations to find common points contribute to overcome the political crisis.
And His Excellency President Jalal Talabani has made during a recent intensive efforts and held numerous meetings with senior leaders and officials of the country and the parliamentary blocs and political parties.
President Talabani called on all parties to make the interests of the country and its citizens above any interest or other consideration, and issued a statement included several points, with the following text of the statement:
Obligation to perform his constitutional duties Keen to the unity of Iraq and in order to collect the floor and consolidate security and stability and provide the best conditions for the advancement of the economy and boost development, made by His Excellency President Jalal Talabani, during a recent intensive efforts and held numerous meetings with senior leaders and officials of the country and the parliamentary blocs and political parties.
President Talabani called on all parties to make the interests of the country and its citizens above any interest or other consideration.In light of these consultations, invite the President of the Republic to:
1. stop the mutual media campaigns and non-convulsive rhetoric and adopt constructive dialogue aimed at finding and promoting the participants and not to expand and deepen the differences.
2. Adoption of the Constitution invoked as a reference to it and respect its provisions and a commitment to the agreements made on the basis of which the Government of the current partnership agreement, including Arbil in 2010.
3. the commitment and adherence to the basic principle upon which the current government, a principle of true partnership in the management of power and responsibility.
4. Ensure the independence of the electoral system as a cornerstone of democracy, and to provide all necessities to ensure an election free and fair elections for provincial councils in 2013 and the House of Representatives in 2014.
5. the referral of cases for determining the service cycles of senior officials in the state to the House of Representatives to consider the proposals on them within the framework of the Constitution.
6. stick hard to the principle of separation of powers and the maintenance of independence of the judiciary and speed up the ratification of the Federal Court.
7. to support and strengthen all the institutions that ensure the independence of the development of democracy.
8. to complete the implementation of the commitments set forth in the Constitution and laws and approve the necessary legislation such as the basic law of oil and gas.
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US House Stealthily Passes Pro-Israel Legislation ...
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May 21, 2012
US House Stealthily Passes Extreme Pro-Israel Legislation
The House bill basically provides Israel with a blank check drawn on the U.S. taxpayer to maintain its “qualitative military edge” over all of its neighbors combined.
Go to Google and type in “H.R. 4133.” You will discover that, apart from a handful of blogs and alternative news sites, not a single mainstream medium has reported the story of a congressional bill that might well have major impact on the conduct of United States foreign policy.
H.R. 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, was introduced into the House of Representatives of the 112th Congress on March 5 “to express the sense of Congress regarding the United States-Israel strategic relationship, to direct the president to submit to Congress reports on United States actions to enhance this relationship and to assist in the defense of Israel, and for other purposes.”
May 21, 2012 US House Stealthily Passes Extreme Pro-Israel Legislation
The House bill basically provides Israel with a blank check drawn on the U.S. taxpayer to maintain its “qualitative military edge” over all of its neighbors combined.
Go to Google and type in “H.R. 4133.” You will discover that, apart from a handful of blogs and alternative news sites, not a single mainstream medium has reported the story of a congressional bill that might well have major impact on the conduct of United States foreign policy.
H.R. 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, was introduced into the House of Representatives of the 112th Congress on March 5 “to express the sense of Congress regarding the United States-Israel strategic relationship, to direct the president to submit to Congress reports on United States actions to enhance this relationship and to assist in the defense of Israel, and for other purposes.”
Missouri lawmakers debate U.S. gold, silver coins use as legal tender
Snip ~ Meanwhile, Mike Lee, Republican U.S. Senator from Utah, and Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, have recently introduced the Sound Dollar/Federal Reserve Modernization Act in the U.S. Congress, which directs the Federal Reserve to monitor the prices of major asset classes including gold and the value of the dollar relative to gold. Monday, May 21, 2012
Missouri lawmakers debate U.S. gold, silver coins use as legal tender
Missouri may be the second state, after Utah, to authorize the use of gold and silver coins or special "sound-money depositories" to pay debts to state government.
As the Missouri General Assembly pushes toward adjournment, a bill that originally aimed at exempting gold investors from capital gains taxes has now transformed into the Missouri Sound Money Act of 2012, which would make gold and silver legal tender within the state.
The legislation would also eliminate several state taxes on gold and silver, including capital gains and sales taxes.
House Bill 1637 would allow the establishment of sound-money depositories that would allow citizens to deposit precious metals and use debit cards to pay bills out of those accounts. The depositories would be regulated by Missouri's Secretary of State.
Iraq Meeting Will Decide War .. (May 23rd 5+1 talks) ...
Related articles .. All links .. *This Week In Iraq - Wednesday May 23rd 5+1 Meetings .. Articles Of Interest ...
May 21, 2012
Iraq Meeting Will Decide War
The meeting, this week, in Iraq to negotiate Iran’s nuclear program will decide whether or not the world will go to war. The meeting is between the East (Iran, China and Russia) and the West (U.S., UK, France and Germany). If the meeting goes well, war will be avoided.
If the meeting goes badly, the world will be heading for war. If yesterday’s CNN interview with Iran’s Finance Minister, Shamseddin Hosseini, is any indication, the upcoming meeting will be a disaster.
When asked if Iran would allow inspectors to scrutinize all its nuclear facilities, Hosseini said, “There are conversations and dialogues taking place currently, but there cannot be a hegemony and a double-standard in the treatment of member countries such as Iran.
If these principles can be understood and applied with mutual respect, I think we will be in a much better place. If we don’t, we will witness an increase in international oil markets.” (Click here to see the complete CNN story.) In other words, he sidestepped the question and gave no indication total access by inspectors would be a possibility.
May 21, 2012
Iraq Meeting Will Decide War
The meeting, this week, in Iraq to negotiate Iran’s nuclear program will decide whether or not the world will go to war. The meeting is between the East (Iran, China and Russia) and the West (U.S., UK, France and Germany). If the meeting goes well, war will be avoided.
If the meeting goes badly, the world will be heading for war. If yesterday’s CNN interview with Iran’s Finance Minister, Shamseddin Hosseini, is any indication, the upcoming meeting will be a disaster.
When asked if Iran would allow inspectors to scrutinize all its nuclear facilities, Hosseini said, “There are conversations and dialogues taking place currently, but there cannot be a hegemony and a double-standard in the treatment of member countries such as Iran.
If these principles can be understood and applied with mutual respect, I think we will be in a much better place. If we don’t, we will witness an increase in international oil markets.” (Click here to see the complete CNN story.) In other words, he sidestepped the question and gave no indication total access by inspectors would be a possibility.
Iraq, Oil And Gas, Pershmerga, and Bording Crossings ~ State law to visit Kurdistan soon to resolve the crisis ...
05/21/2012
State law to visit Kurdistan soon to resolve the crisis
A source familiar with the coalition of state law for the existence of an expected visit to the coalition to the Kurdistan Region in order to talk about the differences between the central government and the province.
He said the source close to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said that a delegation from the State of Law coalition will visit Kurdistan region soon and that a delegation from the region will visit Baghdad as well, adding that such talks will come to end the disputes between the parties.
He said the mutual visits to Baghdad and Erbil will discuss the controversial points which demanded the region of their applicability, as well as the issue of Kurdistan guards (Peshmerga) and oil and gas law and border crossings.
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State law to visit Kurdistan soon to resolve the crisis
A source familiar with the coalition of state law for the existence of an expected visit to the coalition to the Kurdistan Region in order to talk about the differences between the central government and the province.
He said the source close to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said that a delegation from the State of Law coalition will visit Kurdistan region soon and that a delegation from the region will visit Baghdad as well, adding that such talks will come to end the disputes between the parties.
He said the mutual visits to Baghdad and Erbil will discuss the controversial points which demanded the region of their applicability, as well as the issue of Kurdistan guards (Peshmerga) and oil and gas law and border crossings.
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The G8 flunks the test ...
May 31, 2012
The G8 flunks the test
For once Russian President Vladimir Putin got it right; it wasn't worth turning up at Camp David for the G8 summit.
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The G8 flunks the test
For once Russian President Vladimir Putin got it right; it wasn't worth turning up at Camp David for the G8 summit.
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The World Bank delegation visiting ... Al-Maliki: the Iraqi economy should not rely on petroleum wills
21-05-2012
Information Office of the Prime Minister
His Excellency the Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki in his office today, the official delegation from the World Bank headed by Regional Director, Mr. Hadi top.
Sovereignty and called for the World Bank to support the Iraq experience and provide opportunities for the training of cadres that will contribute to the planning and management of the economy and development and moving the various sectors.
Mr. Prime Minister: We should not keep the Iraqi economy dependent on oil revenues only, and we will invest our revenues from oil that meet the greatly increased development of other sectors in order to reach a diversified economy and a stable is not subject to the requirements of oil and gas prices, but should be enacted in the sectors of agriculture and industry and tourism and others.
For his part, Mr. Hadi expressed his willingness top World Bank to support the needs of Iraq, including training and expertise to build a cohesive and strong economy, stressing the ability of Iraq to promote its economy and to benefit from oil revenues to diversify the Iraqi economy.
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Monday, 21-05-2012
The World Bank delegation visiting, Al-Maliki: the Iraqi economy should not rely on petroleum wills
Baghdad, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki full Bank to support Iraq experiences and provide opportunities for training which will contribute to the planning and management of the economy and development and move different sectors.
He said while receiving a delegation from the World Bank, led by Regional Director: Hadi top should keep the Iraqi economy dependent on oil revenues, we will invest our returnees from the oil rose growing in the development of other sectors in order to reach a diversified economy and stable is not subject to the requirements of the oil and gas prices, and continued: you must activate the sectors of agriculture, industry and tourism and others.
His top ready made Bob Bank for support in Iraq what it needs from training and experience to build a coherent and strong economy, stressing the capacity of Iraq to advance its economy and benefit from oil revenues to diversify Iraq's economy.
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IAEA chief hails 'intensive' nuclear talks with Iran
May 22, 2012IAEA chief hails 'intensive' nuclear talks with Iran
Tehran, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano and Iran's lead negotiator, Saeed Jalili, hailed "intensive" and "very good" talks on Iran's nuclear programme on Monday, state television said.
The upbeat assessment was seen as significant ahead of broader, more substantive talks to take place on Wednesday in Baghdad between an Iranian delegation led by Jalili and representatives of world powers in the so-called P5+1 group.
"We had expansive and intensive talks in a positive atmosphere," Amano was quoted as saying by the Persian language broadcaster IRIB, which added that he lauded the "good atmosphere" of the discussions.
Q&A With Iran's Economy Minister
May 31, 2012
Q&A With Iran's Economy Minister
Shamseddin Hosseini, minister of economy and finance from the Islamic Republic of Iran, discussed the impact of Western sanctions on the country's economy in an interview with The Wall Street Journal's Jay Solomon. Here are excerpts from the interview.
What has been the impact of the mounting economic sanctions on Iran?
The sanctions have created a lot of disturbances for us, but we have overcome those challenges and difficulties and tried to make up for what was lacking. The economic capacity of the Islamic Republic is quite high. A nuanced look at the history of the people of Iran shows that when they are faced with an external pressure they become extremely united and stand up on one front.
How is being cut off from the SWIFT financial network impacting Iran?
We did forecast all of this. And, in reality, we were fully aware that they would use any tool in their arsenal against us…SWIFT was a means of economic transfer back-and-forth and then it became a political tool. With a little bit more effort, the replacements for SWIFT are being used.
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Q&A With Iran's Economy Minister
Shamseddin Hosseini, minister of economy and finance from the Islamic Republic of Iran, discussed the impact of Western sanctions on the country's economy in an interview with The Wall Street Journal's Jay Solomon. Here are excerpts from the interview.
What has been the impact of the mounting economic sanctions on Iran?
The sanctions have created a lot of disturbances for us, but we have overcome those challenges and difficulties and tried to make up for what was lacking. The economic capacity of the Islamic Republic is quite high. A nuanced look at the history of the people of Iran shows that when they are faced with an external pressure they become extremely united and stand up on one front.
How is being cut off from the SWIFT financial network impacting Iran?
We did forecast all of this. And, in reality, we were fully aware that they would use any tool in their arsenal against us…SWIFT was a means of economic transfer back-and-forth and then it became a political tool. With a little bit more effort, the replacements for SWIFT are being used.
Read More .. Here
Monetary Policy Transmission in the GCC Countries ....
Snip .. The dollar peg provides the nominal anchor for monetary policy for all GCC countries (other than Kuwait), but the monetary authorities in the region employ a variety of instruments to influence liquidity conditions.2 As the peg to the U.S. dollar restricts the independence of monetary policy, macroeconomic management mostly relies on fiscal policy, prudential regulation, and various controls to achieve the desired balance between price stability and growth.
The pegged exchange rate regime provided certainty about future exchange rates and was overall successful in anchoring inflationary expectations at low levels.
Nevertheless, the GCC monetary authorities conduct monetary policy and manage short-term liquidity conditions through open market operations and standing facilities, while using liquidity and reserve requirements,long-term government bonds, and macroprudential instruments to manage structural liquidity conditions.
In light of the openness of the GCC capital accounts, it would be reasonable to assume these operations have a limited impact on interest rates, as we would expect interest rates to converge quickly toward U.S. nominal interest rates. However, in several instances, interest rates in GCC countries have deviated vis-Ã -vis U.S. rates
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May 21, 2012
Monetary Policy Transmission in the GCC Countries
Summary: The GCC countries maintain a policy of open capital accounts and a pegged (or nearly-pegged) exchange rate, thereby reducing their freedom to run an independent monetary policy.
This paper shows, however, that the pass-through of policy rates to retail rates is on the low side, reflecting the shallowness of money markets and the manner in which GCC central banks operate. In addition to policy rates, the GCC monetary authorities use reserve requirements, loan-to-deposit ratios, and other macroprudential tools to affect liquidity and credit.
Nonetheless, a panel vector auto regression model suggests that U.S. monetary policy has a strong and statistically significant impact on broad money, non-oil activity, and inflation in the GCC region.
Unanticipated shocks to broad money also affect prices but do not stimulate growth. Continued efforts to develop the domestic financial markets will increase interest rate pass-through and strengthen monetary policy transmission.
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Dani: the reluctance of some Parties to withdraw confidence from the government of Maliki, not out of fear but from the deterioration of the situation
May 21, 2012
Dani: the reluctance of some Parties to withdraw confidence from the government of Maliki, not out of fear but from the deterioration of the situation
MP said the coalition in Iraq Nahdhaldaana that the parties reluctant to withdraw confidence from the government is not worried about the people of al-Maliki, but the situation worsened after the withdrawal of confidence in Maliki's government.
The Daini (the Agency news) said on Monday: There is a new deadline given to the Government within the decisions of the Meeting of Najaf intended to deliver a message to the second party that there are solutions that can be implemented during this period, pointing out: that the withdrawal of confidence from the government is not talking right or Capricorn as that there are parties within the National Alliance, and even within the Iraqi no-confidence are not convinced this is not for al-Maliki, but fear what will happen after the withdrawal of the confidence that may have been entering the country in a downward spiral or in a civil war and the problems of ominous.
Daini and confirmed: that Iraq and even politicians are accustomed to be the solution in the last minute and because of this compatibility, which weakened the government and parliament, which will remain until the end of the current parliamentary session.
This is timed out of the 15 days set by the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in the letter sent by the leader of the National Alliance, Ibrahim al-Jaafari Thursday (17 May 2012), which was given out again to start the implementation of decisions of the meeting of the five leaders in Arbil, which was held the 28 of last April, which included a focus on the importance of meeting the national need to adhere to its decisions and that came out of and commitment to the Constitution which defines the form of the state and the relationship of the three powers and the independence of the judiciary and the nomination of the names of the security ministries to be ratified by the House of Representatives during the week.
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Dani: the reluctance of some Parties to withdraw confidence from the government of Maliki, not out of fear but from the deterioration of the situation
MP said the coalition in Iraq Nahdhaldaana that the parties reluctant to withdraw confidence from the government is not worried about the people of al-Maliki, but the situation worsened after the withdrawal of confidence in Maliki's government.
The Daini (the Agency news) said on Monday: There is a new deadline given to the Government within the decisions of the Meeting of Najaf intended to deliver a message to the second party that there are solutions that can be implemented during this period, pointing out: that the withdrawal of confidence from the government is not talking right or Capricorn as that there are parties within the National Alliance, and even within the Iraqi no-confidence are not convinced this is not for al-Maliki, but fear what will happen after the withdrawal of the confidence that may have been entering the country in a downward spiral or in a civil war and the problems of ominous.
Daini and confirmed: that Iraq and even politicians are accustomed to be the solution in the last minute and because of this compatibility, which weakened the government and parliament, which will remain until the end of the current parliamentary session.
This is timed out of the 15 days set by the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in the letter sent by the leader of the National Alliance, Ibrahim al-Jaafari Thursday (17 May 2012), which was given out again to start the implementation of decisions of the meeting of the five leaders in Arbil, which was held the 28 of last April, which included a focus on the importance of meeting the national need to adhere to its decisions and that came out of and commitment to the Constitution which defines the form of the state and the relationship of the three powers and the independence of the judiciary and the nomination of the names of the security ministries to be ratified by the House of Representatives during the week.
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Could the 'Geuro' Be Coming To Greece?
May 21, 2012
Greek Euro Exit By Numbers: What Economists Expect
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*Amid all the concern about Greece leaving the euro altogether, Deutsche Bank suggests another path: introducing a parallel currency, which it nicknames the "Geuro," to run alongside the remaining common currency. Leaving the euro altogether would cause economic, political and social chaos, the bank says, whereas this would give the authorities "the power to stabilize the exchange rate of the Geuro...so as to keep the door open to a future return."
*JP MORGAN: There's now a 50% chance of Greece leaving, up from 20% before the country's politicians failed to produce a coalition government
*The bank added Monday that it expects Wednesday's unofficial summit to endorse the weekend's notion that while euro-zone officials still see Greece as an integral part of the currency block, they continue to demand full compliance with the terms of the second bailout.
Read Full Article .. Here
Greek Euro Exit By Numbers: What Economists Expect
Excerpts ..
*Amid all the concern about Greece leaving the euro altogether, Deutsche Bank suggests another path: introducing a parallel currency, which it nicknames the "Geuro," to run alongside the remaining common currency. Leaving the euro altogether would cause economic, political and social chaos, the bank says, whereas this would give the authorities "the power to stabilize the exchange rate of the Geuro...so as to keep the door open to a future return."
*JP MORGAN: There's now a 50% chance of Greece leaving, up from 20% before the country's politicians failed to produce a coalition government
*The bank added Monday that it expects Wednesday's unofficial summit to endorse the weekend's notion that while euro-zone officials still see Greece as an integral part of the currency block, they continue to demand full compliance with the terms of the second bailout.
Read Full Article .. Here
Being Sick Inside The U.S. Health Care System .. Listen ...
Link .. Listen to the Story
May 21, 2012
Being Sick Inside The U.S. Health Care System
To get a feeling for what being sick in America is really like, and to help us understand the findings of our poll with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health, NPR did a call-out on Facebook. We asked people to share their experiences of the health care system, and within 24 hours, we were flooded with close to 1,000 responses.
The stories, often lengthy and detailed, echoed what our poll found: Americans with recent firsthand experience of the U.S. medical system are more likely than the general public to say there are serious problems with the cost and quality of care.
From Oregon to Florida and Maine to Mississippi, Facebook respondents told wrenching tales of bankruptcies, missed diagnoses, medical errors, miscommunication and treatment that was delayed or foregone because of its cost.
May 21, 2012
Being Sick Inside The U.S. Health Care System
To get a feeling for what being sick in America is really like, and to help us understand the findings of our poll with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health, NPR did a call-out on Facebook. We asked people to share their experiences of the health care system, and within 24 hours, we were flooded with close to 1,000 responses.
The stories, often lengthy and detailed, echoed what our poll found: Americans with recent firsthand experience of the U.S. medical system are more likely than the general public to say there are serious problems with the cost and quality of care.
From Oregon to Florida and Maine to Mississippi, Facebook respondents told wrenching tales of bankruptcies, missed diagnoses, medical errors, miscommunication and treatment that was delayed or foregone because of its cost.
The use of the National Conference of the best political dialogues between some of the blocks ...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Deputy for the rule of law: The use of the National Conference of the best political dialogues between some of the blocks
According to a member State of Law coalition National Alliance MP Mansour al-Tamimi, the National Congress is the only option of the political blocs to get out of the political crisis.
Tamimi said that the consultation meetings held between the political blocs, did not succeed in resolving the political crisis, and the blocks have to resort to the National Congress, because he is the only option to resolve the crisis since its inception until now.
This arena is witnessing political differences between most of the blocks, and aggravated the State of Law coalition and Iraqi forces on the one hand and the Kurdistan Alliance on the other hand, at the time held by President Jalal Talabani, a series of meetings in an effort to resolve the crisis, without being clear what has been reached during these meetings.
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Deputy for the rule of law: The use of the National Conference of the best political dialogues between some of the blocks
According to a member State of Law coalition National Alliance MP Mansour al-Tamimi, the National Congress is the only option of the political blocs to get out of the political crisis.
Tamimi said that the consultation meetings held between the political blocs, did not succeed in resolving the political crisis, and the blocks have to resort to the National Congress, because he is the only option to resolve the crisis since its inception until now.
This arena is witnessing political differences between most of the blocks, and aggravated the State of Law coalition and Iraqi forces on the one hand and the Kurdistan Alliance on the other hand, at the time held by President Jalal Talabani, a series of meetings in an effort to resolve the crisis, without being clear what has been reached during these meetings.
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Maliki Appears To Be Gaining Popularity ~ U.S. reconnaissance shows the rise in popularity among Iraqis Nuri al-Maliki ...
Monday, May 2012
U.S. reconnaissance shows the rise in popularity among Iraqis Nuri al-Maliki
An opinion poll conducted by the U.S. National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, the increasing popularity of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, his rival for the declining popularity of the Iraqi leader Iyad Allawi.
The poll, conducted by the organization that works to support and promote democracy around the world, al-Maliki's popularity has risen to 53%, an increase of 19 points higher than in October 2011.
The survey identified this group as the pro segment of citizens in the past that showed dissatisfaction with the Maliki government before, and was supporting the leader of the Sadrist movement explicitly.
The increased popularity of al-Maliki in Baghdad and the south by 12%, while in the West rose by 11%, and in the north by 1%, while Allawi's popularity has fallen to 32% similar to the President of parliament, leader of the Iraqi List, Osama al.
It should be noted that this survey included two thousand Iraqi citizens were questioned face to face, and conducted by the American Institute between the second and twenty-second of April.
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U.S. reconnaissance shows the rise in popularity among Iraqis Nuri al-Maliki
An opinion poll conducted by the U.S. National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, the increasing popularity of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, his rival for the declining popularity of the Iraqi leader Iyad Allawi.
The poll, conducted by the organization that works to support and promote democracy around the world, al-Maliki's popularity has risen to 53%, an increase of 19 points higher than in October 2011.
The survey identified this group as the pro segment of citizens in the past that showed dissatisfaction with the Maliki government before, and was supporting the leader of the Sadrist movement explicitly.
The increased popularity of al-Maliki in Baghdad and the south by 12%, while in the West rose by 11%, and in the north by 1%, while Allawi's popularity has fallen to 32% similar to the President of parliament, leader of the Iraqi List, Osama al.
It should be noted that this survey included two thousand Iraqi citizens were questioned face to face, and conducted by the American Institute between the second and twenty-second of April.
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Iraq's Najafi: political blocs met in Najaf, which gave the National Alliance, al-Maliki a week to change ...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Najafi: political blocs met in Najaf, which gave the National Alliance, al-Maliki a week to change
Speaker announced Osama Najafi, all the political blocs that which met in each of Erbil, Najaf, was awarded the National Alliance, deadline one week starting from Saturday to replace Prime Minister al-Maliki another candidate from within.
Nujaifi said during his meeting with representatives of various political blocs in Nineveh province, on Sunday evening that the political actors in Iraq has reached a real desire to replace Prime Minister Maliki, since Iraq is going through some very difficult and now facing a real crisis because there is no real balance in the governance of the country, and control of certain political class on the various powers and authorities and the marginalization of other actors.
He said Najafi blocs that fundamental actors in Iraq reached during the meetings conducted by among themselves over the past days in Erbil and Najaf to the conviction of the fact that the replacement of the Prime Minister, and the need to end the era of individualism and human rights violations and abuse of public funds and failure in the management of the state.
Najafi: political blocs met in Najaf, which gave the National Alliance, al-Maliki a week to change
Speaker announced Osama Najafi, all the political blocs that which met in each of Erbil, Najaf, was awarded the National Alliance, deadline one week starting from Saturday to replace Prime Minister al-Maliki another candidate from within.
Nujaifi said during his meeting with representatives of various political blocs in Nineveh province, on Sunday evening that the political actors in Iraq has reached a real desire to replace Prime Minister Maliki, since Iraq is going through some very difficult and now facing a real crisis because there is no real balance in the governance of the country, and control of certain political class on the various powers and authorities and the marginalization of other actors.
He said Najafi blocs that fundamental actors in Iraq reached during the meetings conducted by among themselves over the past days in Erbil and Najaf to the conviction of the fact that the replacement of the Prime Minister, and the need to end the era of individualism and human rights violations and abuse of public funds and failure in the management of the state.
U.S. To Sell Iraq Drones
May 21, 2012U.S. To Sell Iraq Drones
The United States has agreed to sell unarmed surveillance drones to Iraq's navy as part of an effort to help protect that nation's oil exports amid growing tensions in the Persian Gulf and to strengthen U.S.-Iraqi ties.
"They understand the importance of the mission to protect its oil platforms," said Army Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, who heads the U.S. Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq.
The office, which operates out of the U.S. Embassy and manages U.S. military sales programs in Iraq, confirmed the sale of drones but declined to say the model or number of drones that are part of the contract.
Interior: Meeting (5 +1) would not be a security concern and will facilitate the task of journalists for coverage
Monday, May 21, 2012Interior: Meeting (5 +1) would not be a security concern and will facilitate the task of journalists for coverage
Stressed senior agent of the Ministry of the Interior that the meeting of Adnan al-Asadi (5 +1) to be held in Baghdad next Wednesday would not be a factor of concern in terms of providing a safe environment.
Asadi said in a statement the ministry said Monday that he will take action to facilitate the task of journalists to cover the event, noting that the protocol and security committees which oversaw the Arab summit also will oversee the meeting (5 +1).
MP Faleh Ziadi NOAA Radio: foreign agendas behind the demand for the withdrawal of confidence from the Maliki
Monday, May 21, 2012
MP Faleh Ziadi NOAA Radio: Foreign agendas behind the demand for the withdrawal of confidence from the Maliki
Accused the leadership of the State of Law Coalition MP Faleh Ziadi political parties demanding the withdrawal of confidence from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, their practical implementation of foreign agendas.
Ziadi and describe in a statement to Radio demanding a change in the government or the withdrawal of confidence from the political targeting al-Maliki, calling for a meeting of all the political blocs:
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MP Faleh Ziadi NOAA Radio: Foreign agendas behind the demand for the withdrawal of confidence from the Maliki
Accused the leadership of the State of Law Coalition MP Faleh Ziadi political parties demanding the withdrawal of confidence from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, their practical implementation of foreign agendas.
Ziadi and describe in a statement to Radio demanding a change in the government or the withdrawal of confidence from the political targeting al-Maliki, calling for a meeting of all the political blocs:
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Iraq and The World Bank: Shahristani discuss with delegation of bank cooperation programme without interfering with the internal policy of Iraq ...
Monday, 21-05-2012Shahristani discuss with delegation of bank cooperation programme without interfering with the internal policy of Iraq
Baghdad, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, Hussain Shahristani in Baghdad, with the Regional Director of the World Bank offices in the Middle East and North Africa Hadi and his entourage, ways to develop a mechanism for joint cooperation programme.
Office statement said Shahristani on Monday: that the two sides discussed, during the meeting, a mechanism for cooperation without interfering in internal Iraqi politics for the country.
Shahristani said: how evolution in energy in Iraq during the past period, and plan to increase the production and export of crude oil in the coming years.
Shahristani said: Iraq is working on a national strategy for the establishment of giant projects in petrochemical industry, fertilizer, involving public and private sector, calling it: to visit all ministries especially service to learn their needs and supported by the World Bank.
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Around The World .. Headline News - Monday, May 21st ...
May 21st Headlines ...
*Iraq Meeting Will Decide War
*The Recovery Is an Illusion
**Fears of Bank Runs Increase in Europe
*Cyprus Crisis Update: Turkey threatens Oil Companies and Israel to Deploy 20,000 Commandos
*Something Very Unnerving & Strange Happened Last Night / Has The Civil War Started In Mississippi?
*U.S. Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Kick Off Historic Action Against NATO in Chicago
*NATO Activates Missile Shield Despite Russian Anger
*Protesters and Police Clash at NATO Meeting; 2 Held on Terrorism Charges
*Northeast Italy Shaken By Biggest Quake There Since The 1300s
*Doomsday Scenarios Spread About No. 4 Reactor At Fukushima Plant
*NASA Estimates 4,700 'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroids
*Homeland Security in the Land of the Free
*Unusual Military Activity in Pacific Northwest-and Idaho
**Florida Internment Camp Being Built--Eyewitness Told Those Who Go
*Russia To Deploy Its Yars Missile Systems In Siberia
*Mass Stockholm Syndrome Gripping The Planet!
*Iraq Meeting Will Decide War
*The Recovery Is an Illusion
**Fears of Bank Runs Increase in Europe
*Cyprus Crisis Update: Turkey threatens Oil Companies and Israel to Deploy 20,000 Commandos
*Something Very Unnerving & Strange Happened Last Night / Has The Civil War Started In Mississippi?
*U.S. Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Kick Off Historic Action Against NATO in Chicago
*NATO Activates Missile Shield Despite Russian Anger
*Protesters and Police Clash at NATO Meeting; 2 Held on Terrorism Charges
*Northeast Italy Shaken By Biggest Quake There Since The 1300s
*Doomsday Scenarios Spread About No. 4 Reactor At Fukushima Plant
*NASA Estimates 4,700 'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroids
*Homeland Security in the Land of the Free
*Unusual Military Activity in Pacific Northwest-and Idaho
**Florida Internment Camp Being Built--Eyewitness Told Those Who Go
*Russia To Deploy Its Yars Missile Systems In Siberia
*Mass Stockholm Syndrome Gripping The Planet!
*This Week In Iraq - Wednesday May 23rd 5+1 Meetings .. Articles Of Interest ...
*Iraq Meeting Will Decide War .. (May 23rd 5+1 talks) ... *Interior: Meeting (5 +1) would not be a security concern and will facilitate the task of journalists for coverage
*Iraq 5+1 Meeting Wednesday, May 23rd ~ Curfew and 15 thousand security element and the band "Swat" and 15 helicopters to protect the 5 +1
*Maliki .. This Week ~ Maliki, in charm offensive, invites scholars to Baghdad
*Zebari confirms Iraq's desire to fulfil its obligations with the State of Kuwait in order to terminate Chapter V11 _
*Deputy National Alliance: the role of Iraq in meeting (5 + 1) legal and symbolic halhah of international crisis
*Zebari reviews with ambassadors of Britain and United States technical and logistical preparations for the meeting (5+1) and Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations
**Iraq and Chapter 7: May 23rd Meeting (5 +1) in Baghdad, evidence of the return of Iraq's international prestige ...
Bank Holiday Memorial Day Weekend ~ Saturday, May 26th - Monday, May 28th
Note: My Dream ~ imo, (speculation) we could have a window of opportunity beginning this week. We know that the 5+1 Meeting on Wednesday will provide Iraq with Tight Security .. link ..*Iraq 5+1 Meeting Wednesday, May 23rd ~ Curfew and 15 thousand security element and the band "Swat" and 15 helicopters to protect the 5 +1 .. and .. we have a long weekend coming up with a bank holiday on May 28th. I still believe that Iraq will RV first and then, soon after, other countries will follow. This would allow for the currency swaps (which have been ongoing) to take effect .. giving foreign currency reserves of all countries a boost .. And then .. we could see a rebalancing of the global economy. That's my dream .. and i'm sticking to it ..:) Kel ...
May 20, 2012
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formally known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. The current name for this day did not come into use until after World War II. Decoration Day and then Memorial Day used to be held on May 30, regardless of the day of the week, on which it fell. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. This meant that that, from 1971, Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on the last Monday in May. However, it took a longer period for all American states to recognize the new date
Going Global Headline News For Sunday, May 20, 2012 .. will continue to update ...
Listen to internet radio with Phoenix3333 on Blog Talk Radio
*Greg Giles ~ Today's Message from the Inner Workings of the Earth 5/20/12
*What Do The Stars Say For May 20th - May 26th ...
**This Week In Iraq - Wednesday May 23rd 5+1 Meetings .. Articles Of Interest ...
*Poof for Sunday, May 20th ~ No Down, No Return..Be Happy ...
*Blocks to call a meeting in Baghdad
*Sunday, May 20th from 4:00 -6:00 PM EST~ Phoenix Will Be a Guest On Wolf Spirit Radio ...
(note, e-mail address correction) *Saturday Night, May 19th ~ Phoenix Rising Radio, Great Show, Great Guest, and Great Callers, Listen Below ...
*Ganging Up On Germany
*May 20-21- 2012 Solar Eclipse Visibility and Times ...
***Bank Holiday Memorial Day Weekend ~ Saturday, May 26th - Monday, May 28th
*During his meeting with Talabani. Maliki showing his full support for the statement of the eight items
*Maliki calls for strong political meeting in Baghdad without preconditions and operational positions
*Maliki .. This Week ~ Maliki, in charm offensive, invites scholars to Baghdad
*Zebari confirms Iraq's desire to fulfil its obligations with the State of Kuwait in order to terminate Chapter V11
_*Wednesday, May 23rd 5+1 Meetings Below*_
*Iraq 5+1 Meeting Wednesday, May 23rd ~ Curfew and 15 thousand security element and the band "Swat" and 15 helicopters to protect the 5 +1
*Deputy National Alliance: the role of Iraq in meeting (5 + 1) legal and symbolic halhah of international crisis
*Zebari reviews with ambassadors of Britain and United States technical and logistical preparations for the meeting (5+1) and Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations
**Iraq and Chapter 7: May 23rd Meeting (5 +1) in Baghdad, evidence of the return of Iraq's international prestige ...
*May 31, 2012 ~ Bush to return to White House for portrait unveiling ...
*Washington shows no objection candidate preside over my chest instead of al-Maliki government (In a message via Barzani) ...
*Iraq ~ Kurdistan to push ahead with oil export plan ...
*G8 sees emerging consensus on economic fix ...
*G8 leaders smooth tensions, back Greece in euro
*Americans renounce US citizenship to pursue destiny in Russia
*Congress opens door for US war with Iran
*Iraq ~ World Bank's mission: the cause of our presence in Iraq is to find out the efficiency of the banking system
*Experts: Central Bank's decision to raise the capital of the banks behind the decline of the stock market
*5/20/2012 — 6.0M earthquake in Europe and 6.0M earthquake in Japan = have a plan
*United States to Unveil Plans to Bolster NATO Alliance (Global Army) ...
*Refreshing ~ Telling the Truth ~ Apology for the news turns out to be incorrect
*Delete the zeros of the Iraqi currency printed the beginning of 2013 and the new currency in early June
*Message From The Angels ~ Saturday, May 19, 2012 ...
*Going Global Headline News For Saturday, May 19, 2012 ...
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Greg Giles ~ Today's Message from the Inner Workings of the Earth 5/20/12
May 20, 2012Today we find ourselves basked in a great workload, where beings from many different star systems throughout this universe are coming and going and assisting in their own ways make this a smooth transition for this planet and her people. We busy ourselves with pressing matters of the day that often deal with matters concerning tectonic and environmental structures that need to be monitored and need to be constantly adjusted to safeguard all that is precious on this planet. We sometimes journey to the outer surface of this planet to perform tests and to monitor seismic events and the effects they have on the outer surface world throughout your cities.
We have made plans to prepare your outer world for the coming seismic events that could cause a few problems for you. We wish to assist you, our brothers and sisters, when it is deemed an appropriate time for a meeting between our two worlds that share the same planet. We have eagerly anticipated a meeting with your people for quite some time now. We find it surprising to learn how many of your people on the surface world have no idea about our existence. This has been one of the better kept secrets of your civilization. Cover-ups and outright lies have led your people to believe the inner Earth is comprised of nothing but rock and sedimentary layers. This is hardly the truth, as the inner realm of this planet is a place of great expansiveness beauty, color, sunlight and beings from many different places, not just from this planet.
What Do The Stars Say For May 20th - May 26th ...
May 20th through May 26thThis week, May 20th through May 26th, begins as the powerful Solar Eclipse provides the fireworks of the shifting energies. Sun moves into Gemini and ignites the atmosphere with a breath of fresh air as the magic of the Solar Eclipse begins. This solar eclipse becomes the symbol of new beginnings. We have finally moved beyond the past and are now sailing in the open ocean.
The Gemini winds billow our sails as we fly across the waters past the old situations, circumstances and barriers. We are expanding into our new environment through the changes of this month. Freedom is our attitude, mode of transportation and destination. We will feel that we have wrapped up many, many years of situations that kept us encumbered and tangled up in situations that are now complete.
Finally moving forward, we have the Solar Eclipse to set our new pace. Monday Mercury connects with Jupiter, which becomes the first day of our freedom in which we have the information needed to move forward as the right directions open their doors to us.
This information will also date back to May 13th when Jupiter connected to Sun. Now with Jupiter connecting to Mercury, we have the information needed to move into freedom. Thursday additional information comes streaming in as Mercury shifts into Gemini, opening the floodgates.
Riding the waves of freedom with the sunlight of new beginnings we begin to feel the surge of energy that is dissolving the challenges and situations of the past. Mercury shares the important information with Venus retrograde, bringing forth healing and resolutions.
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Blocks to call a meeting in Baghdad
21/05/2012
Blocks to call a meeting in Baghdad
Talabani holds eight points and the national meet to respond to a paper for the meeting of Najaf .. And al-Maliki and Hakim agree insights in solving the crisis
in a move aimed at resolving the political crisis worsening, called on Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's political blocs to hold a meeting in Baghdad, after support for the initiative of President Jalal Talabani during a meeting took place between them yesterday.
The invitation of Prime Minister in time it decided the National Alliance held a meeting of the whole political view in a meeting in Najaf yesterday.
And discuss the President with the Prime Minister the current political situation in the country and ways to reach a national accord permanent and stable in the country.
Blocks to call a meeting in Baghdad
Talabani holds eight points and the national meet to respond to a paper for the meeting of Najaf .. And al-Maliki and Hakim agree insights in solving the crisis
in a move aimed at resolving the political crisis worsening, called on Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's political blocs to hold a meeting in Baghdad, after support for the initiative of President Jalal Talabani during a meeting took place between them yesterday.
The invitation of Prime Minister in time it decided the National Alliance held a meeting of the whole political view in a meeting in Najaf yesterday.
And discuss the President with the Prime Minister the current political situation in the country and ways to reach a national accord permanent and stable in the country.
Ganging Up On Germany
May 20, 2012
Ganging Up On Germany
Wolf Richter www.testosteronepit.com
They’d wanted to “blockupy” Frankfurt, Germany’s money capital, for four days to protest against capitalism, the power of banks, and the wave of austerity policies, and they’d wanted to shut down the financial center with concerts, marches, and speeches. But the city government issued a blanket prohibition—highly controversial in an otherwise democratic country. Blockupy appealed, but the court rejected the appeal on a technicality.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, about 5,000 police officers turned the financial center into a fortress, shut down two subway and commuter rail stations, and installed checkpoints. The ECB building was sealed off. As soon as a few people got together and someone started playing a guitar, police descended upon them and scattered them like roaches. And so it accomplished, ironically, what Blockupy had failed to accomplish: blocking the financial center and shutting down life within it.
Saturday, the one day when demonstrations were allowed, 20,000 people, according to the police, marched through the center—peacefully for the most part. It was an eclectic group of all ages from all over, including topless women with their torsos painted in the glorious blue and yellow of the EU. There were Spaniards, Italians, and lots of French. Two thirds were estimated to be over 30. But there was a common denominator: they accused the political elite of trying to satisfy the financial markets at the expense of the people.
Ganging Up On Germany
Wolf Richter www.testosteronepit.com
They’d wanted to “blockupy” Frankfurt, Germany’s money capital, for four days to protest against capitalism, the power of banks, and the wave of austerity policies, and they’d wanted to shut down the financial center with concerts, marches, and speeches. But the city government issued a blanket prohibition—highly controversial in an otherwise democratic country. Blockupy appealed, but the court rejected the appeal on a technicality.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, about 5,000 police officers turned the financial center into a fortress, shut down two subway and commuter rail stations, and installed checkpoints. The ECB building was sealed off. As soon as a few people got together and someone started playing a guitar, police descended upon them and scattered them like roaches. And so it accomplished, ironically, what Blockupy had failed to accomplish: blocking the financial center and shutting down life within it.
Saturday, the one day when demonstrations were allowed, 20,000 people, according to the police, marched through the center—peacefully for the most part. It was an eclectic group of all ages from all over, including topless women with their torsos painted in the glorious blue and yellow of the EU. There were Spaniards, Italians, and lots of French. Two thirds were estimated to be over 30. But there was a common denominator: they accused the political elite of trying to satisfy the financial markets at the expense of the people.
Sunday, May 20th from 4:00 -6:00 PM EST~ Phoenix On Wolf Spirit Radio ...
4-6 PM EST "Wolf Spirit Radio Special" with Phoenix Rising
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Poof for Sunday, May 20th ~ No Down, No Return..Be Happy ...
Bobby McFerrin
Don't Worry, Be Happy Lyrics
Here is a little song I wrote, You might want to sing it note for note, Don't worry be happy, In every life we have some trouble, When you worry you make it double, Don't worry, be happy......
Ain't got no place to lay your head, Somebody came and took your bed, Don't worry, be happy, The land lord say your rent is late, He may have to litigate, Don't worry, be happy
Look at me I am happy, Don't worry, be happy, Here I give you my phone number, When you worry call me, I make you happy, Don't worry, be happy
Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style, Ain't got no girl to make you smile, But don't worry be happy, Cause when you worry, Your face will frown, And that will bring everybody down, So don't worry, be happy (now).....
There is this little song I wrote, I hope you learn it note for note, Like good little children, Don't worry, be happy, Listen to what I say, In your life expect some trouble, But when you worry, You make it double, Don't worry, be happy...... Don't worry don't do it, be happy
Put a smile on your face, Don't bring everybody down like this, Don't worry, it will soon past, Whatever it is, Don't worry, be happy
Greetings and Salutations;
The folks have devoted themselves to much structural re engineering this past week as everybody got pounded by the media with big piles of horse manure. Not even flies like that stuff. Everything taking place, the G8 meetings and Nato, are more coinciding events than calling anything, world leaders know the Big Shift is afoot and so it has been more prep than anything else. Austerity is not working in europe, can't starve yourself to proper health...duh. Keep that up and folks will be storming the castle with torches, like an old frankenstein movie. Over in the us, they are preaching, trickle down economics again, and that's called stupidity. In the present atmosphere, reagan couldn't even win in the republican primaries. And the first republican, Thomas Jefferson, wouldn't have had a prayer in hell. The first person Teddy Roosevelt went after was JP Morgan...sound like we're reliving something there? The bridge is out and we can't go back to the 19th century.
I read the 'rabbit hole' thing, well, that must be an alternative tunnel, because I've been down here for a long time and that's not what I'm looking at. Don't for an instant think maliki is holding up the rvs, one monkey don't stop no show. Everything goes at once. pp's and rvs, they are locked at the hip. A few months ago a vip offered him a trip to get his 72 virgins early if he'd like if he didn't sign the docs. He signed ze papers. From henceforth it's been up to the matrix, but if they don't know about the reality of the matrix, the talking heads are free to point at political leaders as being the cause of this or that. There's something called the Law of Inevitability and that's what everyone on this planet is confronting. The noise we're all hearing is what's causing it, kicking and screaming some folks are being drug to it. You readers are who will benefit from it....even the folks who gave up and can't stand reading my missives. Cussing me out won't help the river flow faster to you. I was prepped 30 years ago. The folks at the St Germain trust were waiting a whole lot longer than most have been alive to get this over with.
I don't have permission to tell everything I know, at this point. You will 'SEE' what I've been pointing at shortly and that will be plenty for your grey matter. There's a lot of grinning and weeping going on right now and I'll let it go at that.
Love and Kisses,
Poofness
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