Guess the Russians being a threat isn’t looking so viable anymore?

The Nikkei newspaper has released a very troubling if not totally surprising story, that Russia will ask foreign lenders to reschedule loans worth $400 billion, potentially the equivalent of a debt default depending on how it is structured. Just a reminder, the last time Russia defaulted on its bonds it set off a cataclysmic chain of events that terminated with Long Term Capital Management’s implosion and the first major Wall Street mediated rescue of the financial system. This report has already caused the Euro in early Japanese trading to drop significantly against both the Dollar and Yen.

“European banks may face more financial difficulties, given the Nikkei’s report that Russian banks may negotiate a debt rescheduling,” said Yuji Saito, head of the foreign-exchange group in Tokyo at Societe Generale SA, France’s third-largest bank by market value. “It is natural that the euro is sold” to $1.27 and 117 yen today, he said.

According to Bloomberg:

The Russian Association of Regional Banks has submitted a plan for rescheduling loans to the Russian government, the Nikkei newspaper said, citing an interview with Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the association. The group is already in talks with HSBC Holdings Plc and Deutsche Bank AG, the Nikkei reported.

A $400 billion dislocation in credit markets is not what the global economy needs. However, we have no doubt that the equity market will have already factored this news and rise to new depression highs tomorrow.

Can anyone help with economics?

Chapter 1

Introducing Money and the Financial System

1.1

Multiple Choice Questions

1)

All of the following were events in the financial world in the early 2000s EXCEPT
A)

fears of deflation in Japan, the Eurozone, and the United States.
B)

governments of Eastern Europe abandoned communism.
C)

Argentina defaulted on its public debt.
D)

the value of the dollar declined significantly.

2)

The financial system is primarily a means by which
A)

borrowers can use savers’ funds until the savers themselves need the funds.
B)

money is put into circulation.
C)

the government puts into operation its plans for the economy.
D)

business firms distribute their goods.

3)

Which of the following is NOT a financial instrument?
A)

a bond issued by Google
B)

Wachovia Bank
C)

A home mortgage loan
D)

a certificate of deposit

4)

If you buy a bond issued by Intel, the bond is a(n):
A)

liability to Intel and an asset to you.
B)

liability to you and an asset to Intel.
C)

liability to both you and Intel.
D)

asset to both you and Intel.

5)

Why would a saver with $10,000 be more likely to put it into a bank account than to lend it directly to a borrower?
A)

Direct loans of that sort are not legal in the United States.
B)

Banks pay higher interest rates on deposits than individual borrowers are likely to pay to individual lenders.
C)

It is easier and less risky to save money in a bank account and allow the bank to serve as a go-between with potential borrowers.
D)

Interest received from a bank is deductible on the federal income tax, whereas interest received from an individual borrower is not.
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6)

Formerly in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, funds were transferred between savers and borrowers primarily through the
A)

banking system.
B)

stock market.
C)

bond market.
D)

government.

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7)

The experiences of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union have demonstrated that
A)

using private networks in a financial system to channel funds from savers to borrowers is not a good approach.
B)

using the government to channel funds from savers to borrowers is not a good approach.
C)

the government can be very effective in increasing private saving.
D)

savers are usually willing to lend greater amounts than borrowers wish to borrow.
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Which of the following is NOT a key financial service provided by the financial system?
A)

Risk sharing
B)

Profitability
C)

Liquidity
D)

Information

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9)

Economists define risk as
A)

the difference between the interest rate borrowers pay and the interest rate lenders receive.
B)

the degree of uncertainty of an asset’s return.
C)

the ease with which an asset can be exchanged for other assets or for goods and services.
D)

the difference between the return on common stock and the return on corporate bonds.
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Economists define liquidity as
A)

the difference between the return on the asset and the return on a long-term U.S. Treasury bond.
B)

the fraction the asset makes up of an investor’s portfolio.
C)

the ease with which an asset can be exchanged for other assets or for goods and services.
D)

the difference between the total demand for an asset and the total supply of the asset.

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11)

Which of the following assets is the most liquid?
A)

Money market mutual fund
B)

Computer
C)

Washing machine
D)

U.S. Treasury bond

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12)

By providing and communicating information, the financial system
A)

reduces the difference between the return on three-month U.S. Treasury bills and the return on thirty-year U.S. Treasury bonds.
B)

relieves individual savers from the necessity of searching out individual borrowers.
C)

eliminates the risk in investing in the stock market.
D)

guarantees investors a reasonable return on their money.

13)

Which of the following statements is correct?
A)

The financial sector is a large source of jobs in the U.S. economy, but a relatively small source of jobs in other major economies.
B)

The financial sector is a relatively small source of jobs in the U.S. economy, but a large source of jobs in other major economies.
C)

The financial sector is a large source of jobs in the U.S. and other major economies.
D)

The financial sector is a relative

Can you tell me Which Candidate this person is ?

When the stock market collapsed on Wall Street on Tuesday, September 25, 2005, it sent financial markets worldwide into a tailspin with disastrous effects.

The American economy was especially vulnerable since it was built out of foreign capital, mostly loans from other countries and was very dependent on foreign trade. When those loans suddenly came due and when the world market for American exports dried up, the well oiled American industrial machine quickly ground to a halt.

As production levels fell, American workers were laid off. Along with this, banks failed throughout America. Savings accounts, the result of years of hard work, were instantly wiped out. Inflation soon followed making it hard for families to purchase expensive necessities with devalued money.

Overnight, the middle class standard of living so many American families enjoyed was ruined by events inside of America, beyond their control. The Depression slowly began and they were cast into poverty and deep misery and began looking for a solution, any solution.

This Candidate knew his opportunity had arrived.

In the good times before the Depression slowly reared its head the Black Caucus experienced slow growth, barely reaching 100,000 members in a country of over fourty million. But the Caucus party, despite its tiny size, was a tightly controlled, highly disciplined organization of fanatics poised to spring into action.

Since the failed senate bid in 2000, this candidate had changed tactics and was for the most part playing by the rules of democracy. .

This Candidate began his career in politics as a young college student appealing to disgruntled Americans living in poverty. By 2000 he was quite different, or so it seemed. This Candidate counted among his supporters a number of American industrialists, and upper middle class socialites, a far cry from the semi-literate toughs he started out with.

He intentionally broadened his appeal because it was necessary. Now he needed to broaden his appeal to the great mass of voting Americans. His chief assets were his speech making ability and a keen sense of what the people wanted to hear.

By 2005, amid the economic pressures of the economy, the American democratic government was beginning to unravel.

The crisis of the Economy brought disunity to the political parties in the America. Instead of forging an alliance to enact desperately need legislation, they broke up into squabbling, uncompromising groups.

Despite the overwhelming need for a financial program to help the American people, President Bush encountered stubborn opposition to his plans.

AND THE ANSWER IS:

The elections were set for September 14. Hitler and the Nazis sprang into action. Their time for campaigning had arrived.

I just changed the GERMANY to AMERICA, the GREAT DEPRESSION to the ECONOMY, and HITLER to THIS CANDIDATE. Also changed some of the dates to make it more with our times.

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/begins.htm

How many of you got it right??

Which of these schools can I get into: UPenn, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, UVA, UMich, UF?

Which of these schools do you think I will be accepted to?
Please give your honest opinion supplemented with research.

I plan on majoring in finance and minoring in mathematics. I also plan on further pursuing a master’s degree in finance or quantitative analysis. I want to work on wall street.

The big catch is that I have been out of school for about 7 months and I plan on applying starting November this year. I’ve read several articles published by Harvard and other publications that state that taking a year off is actually encouraged, but I am still having some doubts. What will admissions think when I apply almost two years after I graduated? Should I include in my essay details of my mother’s death? of her importance in my life? how this loss has affected me? Please let me know if I should, and also let me know if you think this leave of absence will exacerbate my chances or simply maintain my chances? Thanks.

–Stats–
GPA: 3.3
HPA: 4.2
Class Rank: 18
SAT I: CR-710, M-800, W-690

SAT II: Math Level 1 – 790, Math Level 2 – 800, US History – 660

AP Classes: World History – 4, Human Geography – 5, Music Theory – 3, Microeconomics – 5, Macroeconomics – 5, Statistics – 5, English Language and Composition – 4, Calculus AB – 5, Calculus BC – 5, and English Literature and Composition – 3, Italian Language and Culture – 3
(so 10 in all, micro+macro are one technically one course)

Community Service Hours: 1972 (I know it seems like too much, but I volunteered playing guitar for local events, was the chief salesperson for my school store, and led several fundraisers)

Extra Curricular Activities: Treasurer of SGA (money, budgeting, accounting), President of Math Club, I do the morning announcements through the PA (not visually), I lead the pep rallies (so far we’ve had 3 this year)

Sports: Cross Country (obviously 5k or 3.106 miles), Track (one mile, and 800 meters)

Internship: I’ve had an internship with Merrill Lynch from January last year to now. I basically stir up business for the brokers, but this one broker has sort of taken me under his wing, mentored me. I have learned much from him about the market, investing, personal finance, etc. I also get to attend ceremonies and lectures. Overall, I’m very glad I have had this opportunity.

Awards: Science Fair 2nd place (who cares, right?), Business Pathfinders Award

Random interests and hobbies: cycling, jazz guitar, weight lifting

Those are all of the categories I can think of right now. Thanks for your help.

What do you think about Federal Government regulation of industry?

I always think about the most heavily regulated industries and why we have the most problems with them:

1) Financial Industry: If you think they were ever deregulated in a meaningful way, you were misled. They have the most regulation of any industry to deal with even today. Proof: http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/news_events/documents/OHalloranRegulationLessons.pdf

2) Energy Industry: We even have a Cabinet level appointment and Federal Department, and we can all agree that things are not getting better.

3) Health Care: Government regulates this industry heavily, everything from what plans have to offer to who you can buy them from. The have regulations for every aspect of the health care / insurance industry.

Now think of an industry with little regulation, like the high tech industry. They are world leaders in many fields and touch our lives in important and serious ways every day, yet they function fine with almost no regulation.

I am not saying we need to get rid of all regulation, I am all for some regulation but with enforcement of contracts and transparency for the markets.

What do you think about regulation? And can you ever trust regulation not to degenerate into crony capitalism (i.e. the Government picks the winners in the market)?
ryoshi10:

Little known fact is that the companies themselves pay for the FDA inspectors.
brown 950:

The high tech industry sells many services, in fact these days the high tech industry is almost a total service industry. IBM no longer makes computer’s they sell services.

A few World war 1 Questions?

Ok so Ive answered these with information ive found, I’ll reword them later if they are valid.

4.In what ways might the allies have “muddled into war” in 1914?

The following events and ideas are said by historians to have helped create a climate ripe for war.

-Kaiser Wilhelm 11, Germanys monarch, openly spoke of Germanys’ right to become a major world power. Germany had increased her naval (A branch of the military using ships to conduct warfare) power threatening British Supremacy on the sea.
-An arms race developed in Europe. There was competition to build up the biggest stockpiles of the most powerful weapons.
-Austria-Hungary and Russia Both had an interested in controlling the Balkans. (The Balkan region took in Serbia Greece, Albania, Romania and Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina.) Russia supported Serbia’s ambition to extend her borders to create a Greater Serbia which would include Bosnia. Austria Hungary feared that if Serbian expanded her territory into their empire other ethnic groups would demand independence.
-Germany and France had fought a war in 1870-1871 where France had lost the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine
-Russia need warm water ports for their naval fleet. They wanted acess to the Mediterranean through the Dardenelles which were controlled by Turkey. By 1900 the Ottoman empire (Turkey) was weak and divided, European nations were hoping to take advantage of this weakness and extend their influence into this region.
-The vast Austrian-Hungarian Empire was made up of different ethnic groups including the Czechs, poles, Slovaks, Serbs and Hungarians. Some of these peoples wanted to see the break up of Austria Hungary into independent countries united by a shared culture and language. They looked to Britain and France for support.
-All members of the alliances had complete plans for military mobilization and deployment.
-Germany felt surrounded by enemies.
-War was accepted as a valid way to achieve national goals.
-Nationalism became a potent force in the late nineteenth century. Education, the media and entertainment promoted patriotism. Support for a war was more likely in such a atmosphere

5.What role might nationalism and imperialism have played in causing World War 1?

Imperialism was the product of a multiple number of determinant factors. It was motivated by a need for control of raw materials, for political, cultural and economic power, and for dominance in the markets. The greed and rivalry amongst nations to gain colonies to ultimately achieve economical and political stability, fuelled the engine of the World War I machine. The increasing competition and desire for greater empires led to an increase in confrontation that helped push the world into World War I.

Nationalism played a enormous part in World War 1s existence. It not only caused the assassination of the Archduke, but Germany wasn’t fully recognized by the other countries as a tough competitor, and the German people wanted to be a real force in world affairs. Nationalism was also the “How” of imperialism, if the “Why” is the need for resources. Imperialism couldn’t have existed if the countrymen weren’t willing to conquest for their country. in a more general way, the nationalism of the various countries throughout Europe contributed not only to the beginning but the extension of the war in Europe. Each country tried to prove their dominance and power.

6.Luigi Albertini believed that the primary responsibility for the war lay with Germany’s plan of mobilization. Why?

Albertini stresses the failure of negotiation and miscommunication, but makes it clear that German aggressiveness was the key ingredient for war.
The german mobilization was different than the mobilization of the French, Russians, or anyone else in this regard: they were faced with a two front war and the military doctrines in place forced them to engage in actual fighting as part of their mobilization. All France had to do was move troops near their border and be ready. Same with Russia. But for Germany the mobilization of troops for war meant they had to invade Belgium. There was no other way to mobilize. That is to say, their preparation schedule literally went through Belgium. This invasion, while viewed by Germany as necessary and part of plan to which there was no other sane alternative, was viewed by the triple alliance, the UK especially, as immoral and an international violation of trust.

8.How were the systems of alliances a factor in the causes of the great war?

The alliances were the reason for which an insignificant crime such as the assassination of Franz Ferdinand lead to a general conflict. Trust me, if it wasn’t for the alliances, this single murder would be from a historical standpoint totally unimportant. Assassinations of leaders were a dime a dozen in those days, even in the United States, and I promise you that one didn’t even make the newspapers in France, the UK, and th
it cut of the last one

and the USA. The system of alliances was like a row dominoes with small dominoes leading up to bigger ones. All that was needed was a push of the little one at the front of the row, and the chain reaction resulted in the big boys falling over. Even if the Archduke wasn’t killed, the dominoes were set up and something eventually would have knocked them down.

and

7.How much blame should be directed against Kaiser Wilhelm?
Kaiser Wilhelm deserves a lot of the blame because he could have ended the war in 1914, but he chose to continue on a course of death and destruction that was destined to last four more years. Once the German mobilization plan failed in 1914, however, he should have done the moral thing and ended it, cutting a whole generation worth of losses.

i just need to know if these answers are good

and most answers were from other people of yahoo answers – credit goes to them and a thanks

thanks guys
xo

backpacking trip to australia……?

i’m 16 right now, and im thinking of going on a backpacking trip the summeri graduate– 2013 (summer starts in june for us…)
my plans are:
-fly to melbourne
-stay at a hostel/hotel
-visit the melbourne zoo, healsville sanctuary, the open range zoo, open market, perhaps a museum, the eureka sky deck, and hte aqaurium.
-i’ll have about 4 days, i’ll be squeezing in as much as possible into a single day
-then, i’ll take the train to sydney, where i will be staying for about 5-6 days
-in sydney, i’ll be visiting the beach (bondi) aquarium, the taronga zoo, and probably do some street shopping.
-next stop would be brisbane (getting there via train again…)
-i think i’m only going to be sight seeing and perhaps climbing the story bridge here…. so probably just 3 days
-last stop is cairns. here, im just going to enjoy the beach, do some snorkeling, and enjoy the sun
-after that, im going to head off to asia to visit some relatives.
–> yes, i have figured out the cost of all of the above events… i just dont know how much a bus pass would cost yet.. how much are they? does anyone know?
–> idealistically, i would have a friend/penpal/someone there to “guide me” or give me pointers for the first few days, BUT, i dont…. (please email me if me if you’d want a penpal… im not kidding. i REALLY want to go on this trip!)

would it be safe to do those things?
is there city (on the east coast) that i absolutely should not leave out?
are any of those things that i plan on doing “pointless”?
is there anything i should know before embarking on this journey?

any thoughts/opinions would be much appreciate
thanks ahead of time.

Me and my friends bias view on silver. Who is wright me or him?

I been in silver ever since $36.45 this week and I certainly hope it keeps going up until $70-75 dollars. But me and my friend and I seem to look at silver differently. He views silver and gold as they magically go up and they can’t have any bubbles, but I think they can and I’ve seen the last few months since March this year. I try to stay positive but I know allot of the markets are driven by the media talking stock or commodities up or down or global events. Sure silver is out of ratio from gold, silver should be around $70 dollars a share (SLV) but it need’s confident investors to do that “PERIOD.”

I believe if silver and gold keep’s being talked down by the media, it will just flutter around a $5.00 dollar change for and $200 dollars change for gold. Mostly silver because it is more affordable and people are morst likely to try and day trade it because of that. But I talk like this and he gets real hostile and defensive, and acts like silver and gold are invincible to these sort things?

I believe silver will continue to go up of course, but with small corrections along the way.
Is it me or is this just ridiculous my friend act’s this way?

Silver and gold are a element with a given value by man.
India plans to buy silver soon, thus the price should go up. But silver still was hit in the 08 crash.

Wrote this as a poem… think it would work as lyrics?

(… with a change or two, maybe? …)

My body arguing with its setting
The hells of its present environment suffocating
Physical sensations at a high point – chemical reactions

Sleeping minds disassembling their daily drama
The head waking up to handle the same variety of differences
Hair-cuts, hobbies, monetary problems

Another show on earth, the theatre of wilderness
Drops and losses and the expected recovery
Balance is shown respect (… disrespectful?)

Markets; monitoring prices carefully for the best deals
Bargains paint themselves on the fabric of daily events
Gas prices; hard drives to gather tools – things, meals

The American Dream: a perfect day, undisturbed
Social situations… to gain all the right words

Students installed into the course; a foundation
Un-weaving the great, the only, the ultimate mystery
A work that really causes a pausing motivational sway

The darkness about,
the thing is, to recall your day;
to plan, to pave your way
Wake up knowing
confidently get going

read through this short extract, what do you think? you can gain double points. improvements?

Prison. She’s imprisoned now for eight years. Her hair; ragged ungroomed loosely tied into a ponytail, her clothes; vulgar, tatty and colourless. Red bags under her deceitful eyes, her broad brawny body and she was repeatedly holding a cigarette or alcohol in her hand. That is how she will be remembered, that’s her.
Her child, Shannon Matthews, brown elongated hair likewise often tied up into a ponytail. Blue glistening innocent eyes, freckles on her cheeks, perceived as being “cute”. She has to tolerate her mother, forever mocked and sneered at!
Every week, Shannon would be vociferated at by her mother for no apparent reason. Her mother would find it amusing, entertaining maybe? Or maybe she was influenced and intimidated by her boyfriend. Her boyfriend, Craig Meehan; wore glasses, yet these didn’t perceive him as intelligent, a discoloured, deteriorated hat. He looked rather “down-syndrome” like. His face drooped, and he also had a rather plumpish body.Shannon Matthews parent’s were underprivileged, living on a council estate, often called “thugs”.

In February 2008 in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, there became a search for Shannon Matthews, she was reported missing. This case was now a major missing person police operation. I am Shannon Matthews, and here is my story of what happened on the afternoon of 19 February 2008.
I set off to school, happy and content. But at the end of that day, everything changed. I was walking home, and i saw someone in the far and foggy like distance. I recognised this figure, as I drew closer and closer it was Michael Donovan, my mother’s boyfriends uncle. He told me that my mum told him to pick me up for her. (Strange. I regularly walk home, as our house wasn’t much further than a 10 minute walk.) Nevertheless at the end of the road was his van. White, characterless and from the inside rather malodorous. I realised that after a while we weren’t going in the direction of my house. After a 15 minute anticipating drive we arrived at his house. He told me to “Be quiet, and look down”
I became apprehensive, I got out, and walked briskly to his front door. He led me up to an unfurnished and rather derelict room. There lay a bed. He placed a sheet of paper in my hand and told me to read it. After struggling to read this untidy handwriting, i suddenly realised what was written at the top -KIDNAP RULES. Confound, intimidated and feeling nauseas I took the instructions and hid under this isolated bed. The bed was isolated, yet so was I. I hid there for 24 days. I was anxious and needless in my point of view. Yet my parents didn’t think that. They thought i was worth £50,000. So they came up with this treacherous, cunning plan. They would ”hide” me, then release me into a bustling market of people, and Michael would find me. The police would rewardingly give him the money, and him and my worthless, emotionless mother would split the money. It was until the police found us that this plan ricocheted like a tennis ball. I was 9 at the time, so i didn’t have a complete understanding of the events that were occurring. When taken to the police station and when hearing the words, Mum-going-to-prison, i started trembling. I thought to myself, that is where “baddies” go. What has mummy done? From 9 years old to 12 years old I couldn’t comprehend what had happened. 3 years in utter confusion, being with strangers in a care home, not knowing where you own mother was.
But now at the age of 18 I understand.
I’m Shannon Matthews and my mother faked my own kidnap.

Have you read No Witchcraft for Sale?

Please help me!

10. Before the events of this story, the Farquars do not know that Gideon
A. planned a revolt against the colonists.
B. had attended school in England.
C. is not sincerely religious and has deceived the missionaries.
D. is respected by his people as a healer and the son of a great man.

11. Which of the following motivations is NOT one of the interests the scientist has in finding the root?
A. To aid European people by introducing a new medicine
B. To make money from developing a product
C. To give black Africans credit for knowing the use of the plant
D. To increase his scientific reputation

12. Which of the following sentences is a possible statement of the story’s theme?
A. Cultural differences can easily be overcome if everyone makes an effort to
be sensitive.
B. People should always say what they mean regardless of their words’
potential effects.
C. European medicine has no place in Africa, and African medicine has
no place in Europe.
D. Racism is deeply divisive and can prevent people from understanding one another.

13. The behavior of the Farquars and of the scientist can be seen as typical of colonial attitudes in that they
A. treat Gideon abusively.
B. assume they can easily get information from a culture they consider inferior.
C. believe that Gideon’s cure has potentially harmful effects.
D. make a point of talking to servants only when necessary.

14. In Jawaharlal Nehru’s speech the phrase “the achievement we celebrate today” (1137-1138) refers to
A. victory in World War II.
B. India’s independence from Britain.
C. Nehru’s election as Prime Minister of India.
D. India’s defeat of Pakistan.

15. Nehru invites the people of India to look forward to a future of
A. growth and responsibility under the wing of the British Empire.
B. ease and plenty under Indian self-rule.
C. political freedom and ceaseless striving to solve social problems.
D. revolutionary war to achieve liberty from colonialism.

16. In the world, according to Nehru, how should nations interact?
A. They should work together to achieve peace, freedom, and prosperity, and
avoid disaster.
B. They should pursue their individual goals beneath the protective umbrella of
Great Britain.
C. They should adopt an increasingly Americanized world culture of free market
individualism.
D. Each nation should take care of its own problems and not interfere in the
problems of others.

17. “The ambition of the greatest man of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye,” says Nehru. Which great man is he referring to?
A. Nehru
B. Gandhi
C. Churchill
D. Roosevelt

18. The phrase “the noble mansion of free India where all her children may dwell” implies that in Nehru’s view, India should be
A. a socialist nation.
B. divided between Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan.
C. a diverse multicultural nation.
D. aligned with the United States against the Soviet Union.

19. A good definition of dystopic literature is
A. literature that explores the supernatural.
B. literature that portrays the opposite of an ideal world and is often written as a warning of things to come if society does not change its ways.
C. literature that portrays an ideal world and sets up an example of how the author feels life should be.
D. literature that advocates the philosophies of Karl Marx.

20. 1984 is set in
A. pre-World War I London.
B. pre-World War II London.
C. post-World War II London.
D. future London.

21. All of the following are the primary slogans of the Party EXCEPT
A. War is Peace
B. Love is Hate
C. Freedom is Slavery
D. Ignorance is Strength

22. The Ministry of ____________ was what Winston referred to as the most frightening branch of government—it was the place where traitors who betrayed Big Brother were punished.
A. Truth
B. Peace
C. Love
D. Plenty

23. How did the totalitarian government in this novel exert its power over the people and keep them under control?
A. The police looked in their windows at night and were always spying on the citizens.
B. The telescreens that were everywhere simultaneously blared propaganda and allowed the thought police both to see and hear what people were doing.
C. If caught committing a crime, people were never seen again and any evidence that they ever existed was destroyed.
D. All of the above

24. Winston believes that if he is caught with a diary, recording his own private thoughts, he will be
A. rewarded for his individuality.
B. punished by death or be forced to serve 25 years in a labor camp.
C. publicly mocked.
D. fired from his job.

25. At the end of the chapter, Winston believes that
A. his girlfriend is at the door.
B. his neighbor is at the door.
C. his boss is at the door.
D. the thought police are

History Help Pleaseeee?

1. Which of these BEST describes the events leading up the United States’ involvement in World War I?
The government took part in military operations in Europe before 1917.
American citizens wanted to join the war in Europe from its start in 1914.
The government tried to gain support for the war from the start of the war.
American citizens wanted to stay neutral until innocent Americans were killed.

2. Which of these is considered the “spark” that began World War I?
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.

3. A major purpose of the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) during the 1930s was to
limit government borrowing.
break up banking monopolies.
strengthen consumer confidence in the banking system
implement monetary policies to fight the Depression.

4. What would MOST LIKELY happen if the Federal Reserve decided to increase the reserve requirement in banks?
The amount of federal taxes people owe would decrease.
The amount of federal taxes people owe would increase.
The amount of money circulating in the economy would decrease.
The amount of money circulating in the economy would increase.

5. U.S. bank failures reached around 600 per year in the early 1930s because
too much money was loaned out to people for risky investments.
the Teapot Dome Scandal weakened United States influence in banking.
the Dawes Plan caused too much money to drain from U.S. banks to German banks.
the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Coporation) did not adequately protect them.

6. Immigration to the United States during the 19th Century, due to construction of the transcontinental railroad, PRIMARILY involved workers from
Australia.
China.
India.
Italy.

7. During his “Atlanta Compromise” Speech, Booker T. Washington MOSTLY tried to
make an independent state that would be for African Americans.
immediately gain equal rights for blacks and to end segregation.
force the government to give pieces of land to African Americans.
convince whites that blacks would not strive for immediate equality.

8. Following the stock market crash in 1929, President Hoover was criticized for
declaring a bank holiday and ordering banks to close.
waiting for the economy to come out of the Depression
starting many new programs without Congress’ approval.
his insistence on increasing spending on the military.

9. A major reason for ending the Prohibition Era was
the high cost of enforcing it.
the new President liked to drink.
the women’s movement protested for a change in the law.
soldiers returning from World War II wanted to be able to drink.

10. Which statement describes the impact of the 21st Amendment?
Prohibition was repealed.
Congress could levy an income tax.
Women were given the right to vote.
African Americans were granted equality.

11. One of the aims of the United States during World War I was
the defeat of Japan.
freedom of the seas.
the collection of reparations.
the division of Germany into two countries.

12. As car production became more efficient, cars became more affordable for American families. One result of this increase in automobile ownership was
greater population density in central cities.
growth of suburban areas around urban centers.
increased production of coal in the United States.
increased dependence on railroads for the transport of goods.

History Help Pleaseee?

1. Which of these BEST describes the events leading up the United States’ involvement in World War I?
The government took part in military operations in Europe before 1917.
American citizens wanted to join the war in Europe from its start in 1914.
The government tried to gain support for the war from the start of the war.
American citizens wanted to stay neutral until innocent Americans were killed.

2. Which of these is considered the “spark” that began World War I?
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.

3. A major purpose of the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) during the 1930s was to
limit government borrowing.
break up banking monopolies.
strengthen consumer confidence in the banking system
implement monetary policies to fight the Depression.

4. What would MOST LIKELY happen if the Federal Reserve decided to increase the reserve requirement in banks?
The amount of federal taxes people owe would decrease.
The amount of federal taxes people owe would increase.
The amount of money circulating in the economy would decrease.
The amount of money circulating in the economy would increase.

5. U.S. bank failures reached around 600 per year in the early 1930s because
too much money was loaned out to people for risky investments.
the Teapot Dome Scandal weakened United States influence in banking.
the Dawes Plan caused too much money to drain from U.S. banks to German banks.
the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Coporation) did not adequately protect them.

6. Immigration to the United States during the 19th Century, due to construction of the transcontinental railroad, PRIMARILY involved workers from
Australia.
China.
India.
Italy.

7. During his “Atlanta Compromise” Speech, Booker T. Washington MOSTLY tried to
make an independent state that would be for African Americans.
immediately gain equal rights for blacks and to end segregation.
force the government to give pieces of land to African Americans.
convince whites that blacks would not strive for immediate equality.

8. Following the stock market crash in 1929, President Hoover was criticized for
declaring a bank holiday and ordering banks to close.
waiting for the economy to come out of the Depression
starting many new programs without Congress’ approval.
his insistence on increasing spending on the military.

9. A major reason for ending the Prohibition Era was
the high cost of enforcing it.
the new President liked to drink.
the women’s movement protested for a change in the law.
soldiers returning from World War II wanted to be able to drink.

10. Which statement describes the impact of the 21st Amendment?
Prohibition was repealed.
Congress could levy an income tax.
Women were given the right to vote.
African Americans were granted equality.

11. One of the aims of the United States during World War I was
the defeat of Japan.
freedom of the seas.
the collection of reparations.
the division of Germany into two countries.

12. As car production became more efficient, cars became more affordable for American families. One result of this increase in automobile ownership was
greater population density in central cities.
growth of suburban areas around urban centers.
increased production of coal in the United States.
increased dependence on railroads for the transport of goods.

hamburg pa. reptile show… what should i expect and what to avoid, due to iv never been to one before?

I plan on taking a 5 hr road trip from buffalo ny to the feb. hamburg pa. reptile expo since we only have one once a yr in sept. Iv heard before that some of the vendors can tend to not be friendly people which could be a issue since i am taking my grade school daughter. Since it seems to me like its set up like a bazaar/flea market are the prices negotiable as they are at events like that. Also what would be a few recommendations for transport home since it maybe cold but i do have a well and evenly heated suv. Thank you for any help.

I just recently moved my 401k to “Stable value option”, was this a mistake?

I don’t really know anything about the stock market, I don’t pay much attention to current events period. I pretty much never watch the news. However I have noticed some headlines indicating a fear(maybe its a reality) that the economy will be going through a mini depression of sorts.

After checking my rate of return on my 401k, from my start date to the end of December, I have a 15% rate, but if you extend it through the today, the overall rate is -2%.

I had one person tell me that I should do this, and after discussing it with a few other ppl. They all say I made a mistake and should have just left it alone.

I have like 40 years till retirement still, but I still don’t like the idea of sitting back and losing money.

Does anything think I did a good thing? or should I put everything back?

If the former, what should I watch for as to when I should reinvest in the 2040 or 2050 plan?

Economics: What are the primary philosophical differences between Ludwig Von Mises and Milton Friedman?

I am seeking to start a private equity fund with the intent of “betting” against the commercial real estate and retail sectors in the United States. As the basis of our business plan will be rooted in economic theory to justify why betting against these sectors through short-selling etc will be feasible, I must fully understand why these sectors are doomed to collapse. Though I am a student of current events, trends, international relations, political science, and history, economics is my weakness. I have intuitive beliefs regarding economics that I have justified to myself through many readings; however, I need some answers fast.

Ludwig Von Mises is of the Austrian School of Economics. Milton Friedman is a libertarian and a believer in laissez-faire economics. What are the differences between the two men and their respective schools of thought?

I believe that economics, as with most mathematical problems, has one correct answer and many false answers. I do not view economics as matter of different opinions, but rather as a science in which there is one correct school of economics with all others being incorrect. I am a firm believer in the power of the free, deregulated market to sustain a high standard of living and elevate societies from poverty to wealth. I blame the actions of government for the current economic crisis (manipulation of interest rates, high taxes, federal reserve system, abolition of gold standard, inflationary spending etc.).

What I am getting at here is this: I intuitively know that the answers to our current economic crisis can be found in the literature and philosophies that support free market economics. However, within free-market economics and/or libertarian economics are many different variants. In seeking to predict future trends one must adhere to the correct school of economics. Are there are free market economists or thinkers out there that can explain to me some of the different schools of economic thought within ‘free-market economics’ and give me the differences between them? Can anybody provide me with a compelling argument for a single school of economic thought within laissez-faire economics that is the most accurate school thus conceived of?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to respond to this post of just email me.

What is your opinion of the attached editorial?

History repeats in housing disaster

We all await word from Washington, D.C., concerning our new president’s plan to fix the economy.

We’re told to expect bags of money to be distributed by the federal government soon. We’re expected to believe the generosity of Washington will save us from our current circumstances. Really? Let’s take a look at what brought us to the current situation.

Research begun immediately after the stock market crash of 1929 found that a major factor in the market crash of 1929 was a sudden downturn of real estate prices (a housing bubble burst). Does this remind us of recent events?

In 1932 Senator Glass and Representative Steagall co-sponsored a bill to preclude a recurrence of what happened in 1929. This bill, intended to keep commercial banks from selling loans to investment banks, was known as the Glass-Steagall Act. President Roosevelt signed the bill into law in 1933. The deepest significance of the new law was to require mortgage lenders to pay close attention to the viability of every loan they were considering. Since new loans could no longer be sold to investment banks each lender was strongly motivated to be sure a borrower was capable of repaying the loan.

In 1938 the Federal Government created FNMA (known as “Fannie Mae”), a Federal agency whose purpose was to make more money available to lower-income citizens for purchasing of homes.

In 1968 the Feds acted again. The structure of Fannie Mae was changed to public corporation. Known as a Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) this revised structure enabled citizens to invest in mortgage lending markets by buying stock in Fannie Mae. Later that same year Uncle Sam created “Freddie Mac” as a GSE. The Feds were working to make even more money available to lower-income folks for the purchase of homes.

In 1977 the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was enacted to “encourage” lenders more aggressively to make money available to home buyers, primarily in the inner-city neighborhoods. There has been a long-established concern in Washington about home ownership and lower-income people. This is not necessarily a bad thing.

Early in the Clinton administration Attorney General Janet Reno announced that the Justice Department would start investigating lenders who were not meeting the “aims” of the CRA.

To avoid being charged with misconduct alleged by the attorney general, many mortgage lenders began granting loans to applicants who otherwise might not qualify for a standard loan. The so-called “sub-prime market” was born. Paying higher loan fees and higher interest rates on these loans, low-income borrowers were helped to access home ownership.

1999: In its infinite wisdom, Congress repealed Glass-Steagall. Now mortgage lenders could once again sell their loans to investment banks (Wall Street). With many questionable loans now on their books there was great motivation to do so. Upon purchasing loans from lenders, investment banks would package them as investments (known as Collateralized Mortgage Obligations or CMOs) and then promote them to mutual fund companies. This is how this all got into your 401k !

Early in the current decade there were numerous reports to Congress about the questionable dealings at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Regulators’ voices were heard in Congress urging immediate investigation. Each time the voices were silenced with strong retort from the likes of Senator Christopher Dodd and Congressman Barnie Frank. No investigation was ever conducted.

Where are we now? We are expected to believe that the Federal Government can “save our economy.” Do you believe that? You can’t be serious. The Federal Government created this mess.

Last week Mr. Obama stated he had only recently become aware of how bad our economy is. Are you kidding me? We are supposed to look to this guy for real leadership and real change? This is absurd !

Write your Congressman. Demand that a new Glass-Steagall Act be put in force immediately.
Peyton – You own something alright but it isn’t anyone else.

Help with multiple choice history? Points to the best answer?

1. Which best describes the Cold War?
(Points : 1)
a race between the United States and the Soviet Union to build nuclear weapons

a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to put a man into space

a tense, forty-year standoff between the Soviet Union and the United States

a forty-year period in which the world’s superpowers engaged in armed conflict

2. Which best describes the main goal of the U.S. policy of containment?
(Points : 1)
to contain communism within the borders of the USSR

to keep communism from spreading around the world

to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons

to keep communist North Korea from invading democratic South Korea

3. Why did the United States implement the Marshall Plan?
(Points : 1)
to restructure the governments of Western Europe after World War II

to construct a trans-European railroad and international airline service after World War II

to rebuild Europe after World War II and form key alliances with democratic nations

to help Russia recover from World War II

4. Why didn’t the United States try to stop the Soviets from building the Berlin Wall?
(Points : 1)
The people of West Berlin needed a barrier to keep the Soviet police out.

Kennedy and other Western leaders believed that the city should be physically divided.

U.S. corporations benefited from the sale of building materials to the Soviets.

Kennedy worried that an attempt to stop the construction might spark a nuclear war.

5. What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
(Points : 1)
a Soviet attempted buildup of nuclear missiles in Cuba that prompted a U.S. response

an offensive program against communist Cuba that resulted in an armed conflict

Castro’s threat to destroy the island of Cuba with nuclear missiles

Castro’s attempt to learn the technology for developing nuclear weapons

6. How did the U.S. economy and society change after World War II?
(Points : 1)
The nation went through a depression and many people were left unemployed.

The stock market fell and many businesses folded, resulting in widespread poverty.

The economy expanded and more people had money to spend on luxuries.

The economy improved but only wealthy people could afford luxuries.

7. Which is one way the U.S. government responded to the fear of nuclear war in the postwar years?
(Points : 1)
The government built detention centers to imprison Russians living in the United States.

The government launched programs to investigate suspected communists.

The United States signed a treaty with the Soviets that outlawed nuclear weapons.

The military built missile facilities in Cuba to deter attacks from Soviet warships.

8. Which is one reason that European nations joined together after World War II?
(Points : 1)
They wanted to improve their economies by easing restrictions on commerce.

They hoped to create a single democratic nation with one government.

They needed funding to build a railroad that linked Europe and Asia.

They wanted to form an international military base to defend Europe against the Soviets.

9. Which best describes Mikhail Gorbachev’s plans for the USSR?
(Points : 1)
He wanted to institute a police state to keep dissenters under control.

He wanted to restructure the government to make it more efficient and humane.

He wanted to expand the military and build more nuclear weapons.

He wanted to build a stronger relationship with China and North Korea.

10. Which describes an event that led to the decline of the USSR?
(Points : 1)
Nations of the world agreed to impose high tariffs on Soviet goods.

The economy was strained because of the arms race and other military responsibilities.

A severe drought brought about a widespread famine.

Several republics joined in a massive rebellion against the Soviet government.

Personal Finance financial plan help?

Help with personal finance!! I have already done the first half, this second half is all i need help with. An explanation would be helpful if applicable. Thank you!

A. Money put aside for unexpected expenses or events
B. A business with a limited operating history
C. A type of budget for spending and saying future income
D. One way to figure out the cost of starting a business
E. One who provides capital, usually in cash—in exchange for shares in a company—for high-risk investments
F. A pooled investment vehicle that primarily invests capital of third-party investors in enterprises that are too risky for the standard capital markets
G. An estimate of one’s income
H. Refers to the means by which cash will be acquired to cover future expenses
I. May also refer to an annual projection of income and expenses for a company
J. Money used to support new or unusual undertakings

1.
Venture capital (1 point)

2.
Venture capital fund (1 point)

3.
Venture capitalist (1 point)

4.
Startup company (1 point)

5.
Projected income statement (1 point)

7.
Financial plan (1 point)

9.
Finance plan (1 point)

10.
Interviews (1 point)

you are the manager of a firm that produces and markets a generic type of soft drink in a competitive……..?

market. In addition to the large number of generic products in your market, you also compete against major brands such as coca-cola and pepsi. Suppose that, due to the successful lobbying efforts of sugar producers in the United States. Congress is going to levy a $0.50 per pound tariff on all imported raw sugar-the primary input for your product. In addition, coke and pepsi plan to launch an agressive advertising campaign design to persuade consumers that their branded products are superior to generic soft drinks. How will this events impact the equilibrium price and quantity of generic soft drinks?

Do you think President Bush knows the Prophetic Events to happen with a Israeli/Iran Russian War?

The Latest
Moscow, July 14: Russia announced Monday that it is sending warships to patrol Arctic waters for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union — the latest move to increase the country’s global p
‘Bush gave Israel amber light to attack’
US President George W. Bush has given Israel the “amber light” to carry out an attack on Iran if diplomatic efforts are unsuccessful in causing the Islamic Republic to back down and relinquish its nuclear programmilitary presence.
‘We’ll Take Land By Force if Talks Fail’
Should diplomacy fail to return “Israeli-occupied land” to Lebanon, the Lebanese army (LAF) will take it by force,
Syrian President Bashar Assad warned Monday that Israel, the US and the entire world would pay a heavy price if Iran is attacked.
Iran and Russia sign major oil deal
A few days after French oil giant Total withdrew from its planned multi-billion dollar gas investment project in Iran, Russia’s Gazprom is entering the market in a multi-billion-dol
The question is does President Bush know the Prophecy he is a Christian and an American

Can you REALLY keep your doctor?

INDEPENDENT researchers have looked at BOTH “health care” plans from McCain and Obama. They looked into Obama’s claim that you can “keep your doctor”… and they state that there is a missing word in his phrase…
“You can keep your doctor…..TODAY.”

Obama’s plan is structured to BUILD a GOVERNMENT SYSTEM where “free market” healthcare is essentially “squeezed out” of existence.

TODAY you can keep your doctor, but you are putting a chain of events in motion that IS CERTAIN to FORCE you into “Obama care” within the next couple of years.

Is THIS “change you can believe in”?

www.galen.org

We had a plan to pay off our home, backfired, Now what? (long)?

Which route should we take…First I need to lay out what happened.
My husband and I met in 1999. He owned a rental unit that had 4 apartments and two commercial units in it. We built a home in 2002 and were financially sound. In 2005 we decided to buy a fixer upper,sell the first house and use the profit to pay down the 2nd home. Sell the apartment building to also pay down the loan, maybe even pay it off. Then the economy tanked right after we did all of that.

We spent three years trying to sell the first home wracking up debt to keep it out of foreclosure, which ultimately happened. Sold a $260 thousand dollar home for 186K. To prevent the foreclosure. During that time my husband developed a rare form of cancer…3 years out and beating it …so things were on hold. After he got the all clear, ous son was killed in an accident. These two events put us farther behind due to lost wages etc… We have been battling debt collectors being hauled to court and having wages garnished. We just sold the apartment building to help get caught up so we could afford to stay in our home. We found out the day before we closed, the bank was keeping the remaining cash that we would have gotten, due to an “oversight”. so we got nothing. Finally, here is my question.
My husband just turned 60, I am 47. We live in Wisconsin. The last piece of property we own is this home. It is appraised at 200K, we owe 192K. The fair market value is maybe 150K, maybe. We are thinking that we would be better off letting the bank foreclose so we can dig out of debt. It does not appear that we will be able to ever pay it off now. Our once good credit is ruined, so that is not what we are worrying about now. We feel renting is the best idea for us at this time. We don’t know what to do….
Please advise or tell me who to turn to. Please don’t lecture though, I just need some sound advise.

Thank you!

We had a plan to pay off our home, backfired, Now what? (long)?

Which route should we take…First I need to lay out what happened.
My husband and I met in 1999. He owned a rental unit that had 4 apartments and two commercial units in it. We built a home in 2002 and were financially sound. In 2005 we decided to buy a fixer upper,sell the first house and use the profit to pay down the 2nd home. Sell the apartment building to also pay down the loan, maybe even pay it off. Then the economy tanked right after we did all of that.

We spent three years trying to sell the first home wracking up debt to keep it out of foreclosure, which ultimately happened. Sold a $260 thousand dollar home for 186K. To prevent the foreclosure. During that time my husband developed a rare form of cancer…3 years out and beating it …so things were on hold. After he got the all clear, ous son was killed in an accident. These two events put us farther behind due to lost wages etc… We have been battling debt collectors being hauled to court and having wages garnished. We just sold the apartment building to help get caught up so we could afford to stay in our home. We found out the day before we closed, the bank was keeping the remaining cash that we would have gotten, due to an “oversight”. so we got nothing. Finally, here is my question.
My husband just turned 60, I am 47. We live in Wisconsin. The last piece of property we own is this home. It is appraised at 200K, we owe 192K. The fair market value is maybe 150K, maybe. We are thinking that we would be better off letting the bank foreclose so we can dig out of debt. It does not appear that we will be able to ever pay it off now. Our once good credit is ruined, so that is not what we are worrying about now. We feel renting is the best idea for us at this time. We don’t know what to do….
Please advise or tell me who to turn to. Please don’t lecture though, I just need some sound advise.

Thank you!

We had a plan to pay off our home, backfired, Now what? (long)?

Which route should we take…First I need to lay out what happened.
My husband and I met in 1999. He owned a rental unit that had 4 apartments and two commercial units in it. We built a home in 2002 and were financially sound. In 2005 we decided to buy a fixer upper,sell the first house and use the profit to pay down the 2nd home. Sell the apartment building to also pay down the loan, maybe even pay it off. Then the economy tanked right after we did all of that.

We spent three years trying to sell the first home wracking up debt to keep it out of foreclosure, which ultimately happened. Sold a $260 thousand dollar home for 186K. To prevent the foreclosure. During that time my husband developed a rare form of cancer…3 years out and beating it …so things were on hold. After he got the all clear, ous son was killed in an accident. These two events put us farther behind due to lost wages etc… We have been battling debt collectors being hauled to court and having wages garnished. We just sold the apartment building to help get caught up so we could afford to stay in our home. We found out the day before we closed, the bank was keeping the remaining cash that we would have gotten, due to an “oversight”. so we got nothing. Finally, here is my question.
My husband just turned 60, I am 47. We live in Wisconsin. The last piece of property we own is this home. It is appraised at 200K, we owe 192K. The fair market value is maybe 150K, maybe. We are thinking that we would be better off letting the bank foreclose so we can dig out of debt. It does not appear that we will be able to ever pay it off now. Our once good credit is ruined, so that is not what we are worrying about now. We feel renting is the best idea for us at this time. We don’t know what to do….
Please advise or tell me who to turn to. Please don’t lecture though, I just need some sound advise.

Thank you!
We make a decent living. If you missed it, my husband is 60 and was dealing with cancer…15-20% chance of survival and he is three years out, Thank God!!! The stress of this is not good for anyone, much less someone in his state. I should make him work harder…? Again, no lectures!

Should Henry Paulson be fired as Treasury Secretary? ?

Considering the events of the past 9 months, it appears that Henry Paulson is totally out of his league. America needs a competent economist to bring comfort to the financial markets, not an Ivy League-trained politician.

Some Background:

There is increasing evidence that Paulson was influential with two U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairmen, William H. Donaldson and Christopher Cox, in receiving restraint in the Commission’s exercise of oversight requirements.

In 2004, at the request of the major Wall Street investment houses, including Goldman Sachs, then headed by Paulson, the Commission agreed unanimously to release the major investment houses from the net capital rule, the requirement that their brokerages hold reserve capital that limited their leverage and risk exposure. The complaint that was put forth by the investment banks was of increasingly onerous regulatory requirements — in this case, not U.S. regulator oversight, but European Union regulation of the foreign operations of US investment groups. In the immediate lead-up to the decision, EU regulators also acceded to US pressure, and agreed not to scrutinize foreign firms’ reserve holdings if the SEC agreed to do so instead. The 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, however, put the parent holding company of each of the big American brokerages beyond SEC oversight. In order for the agreement to go ahead, the investment banks lobbied for a decision that would allow “voluntary” inspection of their parent and subsidiary holdings by the SEC.

During this repeal of the net capital rule, SEC Chairman Donaldson agreed to the establishment of a risk management office that would monitor signs of future problems. This office was eventually dismantled by Chairman Cox, after discussions with Paulson. According to the New York Times, “While other financial regulatory agencies criticized a blueprint by Mr. Paulson, the [new] Treasury secretary, that proposed to reduce their stature — and that of the S.E.C. — Mr. Cox did not challenge the plan, leaving it to three former Democratic and Republican commission chairmen to complain that the blueprint would neuter the agency.”

In late September 2008, Chairman Cox and the other Commissioners agreed to end the 2004 program of voluntary regulation.

Ron Paul: The change we need?

Is there anybody like me who thinks that Ron Paul is looking like a good candidate now. I was a Romney supporter during the primary. However, the recent events exposing the governments failures in this current financial crisis and the facilitation of the mortgage and credit mess through Fannie, Freddie, and The Fed has got me wishing we had different choices in this election. Then comes this incompetent bailout plan that has basically kicked us into high gear toward socialism, which McCain and Obama supported. I mean, how much more can we take from this failing BIG government and both of these candidates want to continue more of the same big government policies.

I think Ron Paul and his approach toward the economy and government are sounding better and better with each passing day. Less government and free markets. Government intervention has been the problem and will continue to be the problem with either of these two major party candiduds. Anybody else feel the same?

If he were back in the game, enlight of the current situation, would anybody vote for him that wouldn’t have in the primaries?

WHAT ARE THE SECRETS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND 2012?

There is some good data on youtube about the people behind the Governments and thier SECRET AGENDA’S . CHECK THESE OUT ON YOUTUBE:

THE ROTHCHILDS THE BLOODY FAMILY
THE ROTHCHILDS AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE
THE ROTHCHILDS AND THIER BILLIONAIRE GANG OF FOUR
THE ROTHCHILDS CONTROLS THE GOLD MARKETS
THE ROTHCHILDS EXPOSING THEM
ROCKERFELLERSREVEALS 911 FRAUD TO ARRON ROSSO
ROCKERFELLERS PART 1-3
THE ROCKERFELLERS INTERVEIW & REAL ID-RFID CONSPIRACY
THE ROCKERFELLERS CONTROL WORLD GOVERNMENT
ULTIMATE HAARP PROOF-WARNING HURRICAN BEWARE
HAARP EARTHQUAKE MAKERS
HAARP NATURE MODIFICATION WEAPON
HAARP IS A ILLUMINATI EARTHQUAKE MACHINE USED IN JAPAN
HAARP MK ULTRA
HAARP PERSIAN GULF EYEWITNESS
HAARP TECHNOLOGY
HAARP WEATHER WEAPON
FREEMON PRESPECTIVE HAARP WEAPON PART 1-3
DEPOPULATION-THE DARK ILLUMINATI PLAN
DR SCOTT JOHNSON COMING US HOLOCAUST, DIGITAL TV, HAARP…….
CHEMTRAILS, AEROSOL, HAARP AND BRAINWASHING
FREEMASON ILLUMINATI MOVIES, TV SHOWS, MUSIC, VIDEOGAMES EXPOSED PART 1 – 8
EXPOSING THE SATANIC EMPIRE FINAL CUT 1 – 8
CHEMTRAILS THE REAL TRUTH 1 -4
CHEMTRAILS HAARP WAVES, BLEEDING CLOUDS
BANNED IN AMERICA PROOF OF A FAKE MOONLANDING
FREEMASON AND ILLUMINATI IN MUSIC NWO PART 1 – 10
HIP HOP HIJACKED BY FREEMASONS
HIP HOP INDUSTRY BY FREEMASON AGENDA
HIP HOP FREEMASON THE NEW AGE AGENDA PT 1 – 3
ILLUMINATI THE WORLDS MOST POWERFUL SECRET SOCIETY PT 1 – 7
ILLUMINATI III CROWD KILLER 1 – 7 SUBJ
MASSIVE SATANIC DECEPTION PLANNED FOR 2012 PT 1 – 7
ILLUMINATI-DAJJAL-SATANISM 1-8
NASA ILLUMINATI CONNECTION 1 – 6
OCCULT MASONIC MUSIC PART 1 – 3
THE HISTORY OF SECRET SOCEITIES ACROSS THE PLANET PART 1 – 11
THE DANGERS OF ASPARTAME AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETERNERS
7-7 CONSPIRACY P1 – P7
911 HIDDEN IN HOLLYWOOD PART 1 – 8
911 LAZER TARGETING
911 MISSING LINKS PT 1 – 12
911 SECRET SOCIETY INVOLVEMENT
911 THEORIES AND BIZARRE EVENTS
PSYOPS NEW SERIES US DOLLAR BILL TELLS 911 PLAN
13 MASONIC SECRETS 1 – 13
AMERICA FREEMASON ARMY OF DAJJAL – SHADOWS 1 – 6
ILLUMINATI-DALLAL-SATANISM 1 – 8
ARRIVALS PT 1 – PT 51
THIS IS WHAT SOME JEWS AND ZIONIST DIDN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW 1 – 4
ZEITGEIST THE MOVIE FEDERAL RESERVE PART 1 – 4
ZEITGEIST THE MOVIE WORLD TRADE CENTER PART 1 – 4
WHAT LIES IN PLAIN SIGHT 1 – 7

I THINK WE SHOULD ALL ASK OUR CREATOR FOR HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING:

PRAY IS A TRANS-DIMENSIONAL UP-LINK TO THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE
ASK to your Creator in a state that you are CERTAIN that your Prayer will be RESPONDED to, and Know that Your Creator WILL NOT ANSWER REQUEST’S that comes from a CARELESS and INATTENTIVE HEART. Pray onto Him as though you SEE HIM and if you don’t see him, then verily HE SEES YOU.
Never will YOUR CREATOR ALLOW YOUR PRAYER to be lost and the GOOD work any of you be lost, be he male or female.
O Lord / Creator of my mind, body and soul, if there is a way of life which you love over all other ways of life in this universe then please direct me towards it, show me the truth as truth and render me help towards that and make it very easy for me to understand. Show me falsehood as falsehood and help me to avoid that with the greatest of ease. I plead with you today for help and understanding with your infinite Knowledge and Mercy on these matters.
O Lord / Creator of my mind, body and soul, you have not Created this Universe aimlessly, you are with blemishes, so save and protest me, my family and friends from all Major Calamities, Disaster, Miseries, illness’s and depression, sorrow and grief and save and protect us from the Evils in and around my life, in this Country and Evils of this World and the Hereafter.
O Lord / O Creator, save and protect me and my family and friends from sudden major and minor illness, car accident, terrorist bombings, rape, murder, kidnapping, drowning, burning, plagues and poisoning,

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THE ROTHCHILDS THE BLOODY FAMILY
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THE ROTHCHILDS CONTROLS THE GOLD MARKETS
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ILLUMINATI-DALLAL-SATANISM 1 – 8?
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O Lord / O Creator of Me and Mankind, Save and Protect me and my family and friends from Sudden ?Major and Minor – illness, Rape, Murder, Kidnapping, Drowning, Burning, Any Transport Accidents, ?Terrorist Bombings, Evil Secret Societies, Pandemic Disease’s, Plagues and Poisoning.?
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Why doesnt Obama stop pretending to be listening to other ideas on health care?

http://spectator.org/archives/2009/03/11/ostracized-by-obama/

As part of his drive to overhaul the nation’s health-care system, President Obama has presented himself as a pragmatist who is more interested in creating the best possible plan than in rigidly adhering to a given ideology.

“It’s conceivable that there are other ideas out there that we have not thought of,” he acknowledged at last Thursday’s White House Health Care Summit. “If there is a way of getting this done where we’re driving down costs and people are getting health insurance at an affordable rate and have choice of doctor, have flexibility in terms of their plans, and we could do that entirely through the market, I’d be happy to do it that way. If there was a way of doing it that involved more government regulation and involvement, I’m happy to do it that way as well. I just want to figure out what works.”

President Obama has used events such as community discussion groups and last week’s summit to foster the impression that he is soliciting opinions from all angles of the health care debate, but the reality is a lot different. Obscured by the Administration’s theatrics is the fact that it has kept at bay those who advocate free-market solutions rather than government-run health care.

The guest list to the summit was a telling sign. Despite having representatives from 169 different labor, industry, and policy organizations, the White House did not invite any organizations that advocate a consumer-based free-market approach to health care.

Progressive organizations such as the Center for American Progress, Health Care for America NOW!, and Campaign for America’s Future were represented, but pro-market groups such as the Cato Institute, Consumers for Health Care Choices, the Galen Institute, or the Council for Affordable Health Insurance were not.

“They brought in the health care establishment to basically divvy up the pie, and consumers were left out of it entirely,” lamented Greg Scandlen, president of Consumers for Health Care Choices. “This is all predetermined and orchestrated to get the result they want.”

While the Republican Congressional leadership was on hand, many of the foremost proponents of a patient-focused approach to health care were not.

“I suspect that that can’t be an accident,” Rep. John Shadegg, a Republican who has proposed a number of market-oriented reforms to the U.S. health care system and did not receive an invitation to the summit, said. “I suspect that they don’t want those views expressed.”

Shadegg noted that other lawmakers who weren’t invited included free marketers such as Rep. Paul Ryan, Rep. Tom Price, Sen. Richard Burr, Sen. Jim DeMint, and Obama’s personal friend, Sen. Tom Coburn.

By contrast, Sen. Bernard Sanders and Rep. John Conyers were on hand — both of them advocate a socialized, or single-payer, system.

The Obama administration’s unwillingness to consider free-market views wasn’t limited to the summit. TAS spoke to several professionals who took the Obama transition team up on its call to hold community meetings last December aimed at generating ideas on how to reform the health-care system. But those who came up with ideas focused on a consumer-based approach rather than a government-run one felt that their ideas were ignored.

“They called out for everyone to have all of these town meetings, but if your town meeting didn’t have a conclusion that agreed with theirs, they said ‘thank you very much’ and never came back to you,” said Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot, who participated in a meeting in Long Beach, California, along with a coalition of local lawmakers, hospitals, providers, and concerned residents.

More here:

http://spectator.org/archives/2009/03/11/ostracized-by-obama/

“The spectator is right wing propaganda at is finest.”

You liberals are quite predictable. I KNEW the article was going to get that reaction. Attack the messenger, not the message. You got anything that proves the info in the article completely wrong?

I didnt think so.
“First of all, Republican leaders and Republican Congressmen and Senators were invited.”

Well duh. The article mentions that.

“While the Republican Congressional leadership was on hand, many of the foremost proponents of a patient-focused approach to health care were not. ”

“Insurance company executives, HMO’s, doctors and hospitals were all heavily represented.”

Yes, the ESTABLISHMENT. Whats more, none of whom disagreed with the socialist plans.

“The article complains about ‘free-marketers’ not being invited,”

Lie. It says many were not invited. It didnt say ALL were not invited

“then near the end of the article (which you did not quote)”

I didnt quote it because I cant fit the entire article. I had to excerpt.

“it quotes a free-marketer that was invited. What a joke. ”

Again, the article says that MANY were not invited. It didnt say ALL.
“What a joke. The American Spectator is a biased source. Nice try, but their game is easy to spot and see through.”

Nice try, but it was YOU that had to twist and lie about what the article did and didnt say in order to reach your biased conclusion. in other words, you set up a strawman so that you can knock it down.
Waiting on you, Colleen, to explain how you manged to read things into the article that just isnt there.
“That is a spurious claim in and of itself because it is readily apparent that a wide array of differing viewpoints were in fact represented”

Yeah, but by how many. 50-5, 100-3? Whats more, their complaint is while they were invited, they werent listened to. They were invited just for show, not because Obama was interested in listening to their view.

“Obviously there is a finite number of guests that can be invited. Duh”

Duh. Obviously. But when youve got say, 400 limited seating, and invite lets say only 10 or 25 people of opposing views, the rest going to people you agree with,,.
“‘Many’ free markerters weren’t invited, but does it tell you that many single payer proponents were likewise not invited? Of course not because that is not the way propaganda is put together. For example: It goes out if its way to say John Conyers and Bernie Sanders were there and then tries to minimize the fact that many members of Congress with exactly opposite views were likewise present by not mentioning their names”

It doesnt mention the single payer proponents because they WERE invited. The claim that they were likewise not invited is BS:

http://prorev.com/2009/03/inside-obamas-healthcare-show-summit.html

“Regular folks were also represented–I suppose you think that someone from the Cato Institute isn’t the establishment”

Not the Health Care establishment, which is what I was refering to.
“Some single payer proponents were invited and some free-marketers were invited.”

You mean alot of single payer advocates were invited and very few free market advocates were invited.

“Many single payer advocates were NOT invited just like many free-marketers were not invited—that was my point. The propagandist attempted to make it appear that free marketers were largely not invited and that single payers were largely invited. That is simply not the case.”

Wrong. That IS the case. Many single payer advocates were indeed invited as I pointed out. Many more than free market advocates. The article is dead on accurate about the lack of free market advocates being invited while many single payer advocates were clearly invited.
“Please, this is just whining and it is bogus.”

Right. You give your opinions. People who disagree are “whining”

“Certainly he had more people leaning toward his own perspective, but those with differing views were well represented too. The criticism is just more sore loser rhetoric.”

This has zilch to do with being a “sore loser”. This is about the future well being of this country.

“You guys lost, get over it.”

As long as Obama does things we disapprove of, you will continue to hear our voices in opposition. I dont recall your side “getting over it” when any Republican won office.

“Pat Robertson’s Regents University grads are no longer going to be staffing the government ”

And you and I and the whole country will be all the sadder for it, mark my words.

whats going to happen to Australias economy, taking into account global events today?

Firstly chinas economic boom and predicted collapse. how is its impact on the australian property and employment rate going to be affected?
Is it true that if Chinas boom comes to and end and do not require Australian mineral/mining imports any longer. Will this affect employment and property prices here in Australia?
Also taking into consideration the US current recession or soon to be.

Is the predicted global recession actually true? Also does the fact the US have now begun closing banks and offshoring employment have an affect on Australias property market.

As a result should I hold my property investment plans back till things start to get nasty?
Lastly, why is chinas boom expecting a collapse?

to many questions in 1
sorry, but Im jst baffeled by whats happening in the global econimical market. Its that I need some things be cleared up. Ive gotta find the connection between all the above factors to make an end result decision regarding investment options in property? wait for a colapse or buy investment property as soon as i find something good? thats my conundrum

Is Alqaida part of CIA..?? Is Iraq going to be divided?? Was it Pre-planned??

Zarqawi Eat Your Heart Out

Basra is relatively stable compared to central Iraq where violence involving insurgents, civilians and coalition forces is a daily routine. The city has rarely been a site of clashes between insurgents and coalition troops, nor is it a victim of regular terrorist attacks. This week, however, things changed. But not thanks to Zarqawi and his al-Qaeda ilk.

On Monday, two British soldiers were arrested and detained by Iraqi police in Basra. Within a matter of hours, the British military responded with overwhelming force. Despite subsequent Ministry of Defence denials, insisting that the two men had been retrieved solely through “negotiations”, British military officials, including Brigadier John Lorimer, told BBC News (20/9/05) [1] that the British Army had stormed an Iraqi police station to locate the detainees. Ministry of Defence sources confirmed that “British vehicles” had attempted to “maintain a cordon” outside the police station. After British Army tanks “flattened the wall” of the station, UK troops “broke into the police station to confirm the men were not there” and then “staged a rescue from a house in Basra”, according a commanding officer familiar with the operation. Both men, British defence sources told the BBC’s Richard Galpin in Baghdad, were “members of the SAS elite special forces.” After arrest, they had been handed over to local militia.

What had prompted this bizarre turn of events? Why had the Iraqi police forces, which normally work in close cooperation with coalition military forces, arrested two British SAS soldiers, and then handed them over to militia? A review of the initial on-the-ground reports leads to a clearer picture.

Fancy Dress and Big Guns Don’t Mix

According to the BBC’s Galpin, reporting for BBC Radio 4 (19/9/05, 18 hrs news script), Iraqi police sources in Basra “told the BBC the two British men were arrested after failing to stop at a checkpoint. There was an exchange of gunfire. The men were wearing traditional Arab clothing, and when the police eventually stopped them, they said they found explosives and weapons in their car… It’s widely believed the two British servicemen were operating undercover.” Undercover? Dressed as Arabs? What were they trying to do that had caught the attention of their colleagues, the Iraqi police?

According to the Washington Post (20/9/05) [2], “Iraqi security officials on Monday variously accused the two Britons they detained of shooting at Iraqi forces or trying to plant explosives.” Reuters (19/9/05) [3] cited police, local officials and other witnesses who confirmed that “the two undercover soldiers were arrested after opening fire on Iraqi police who approached them.” Officials said that “the men were wearing traditional Arab headscarves and sitting in an unmarked car.” According to Mohammed al-Abadi, an official in the Basra governorate, “A policeman approached them and then one of these guys fired at him. Then the police managed to capture them.”

Boobytrapped Brits?

In an interview with Al Jazeerah TV [4], the popular Iraqi leader Fattah al-Sheikh, a member of the Iraqi National Assembly and deputy official in the Basra governorate, said that police had “caught two non-Iraqis, who seem to be Britons and were in a car of the Cressida type. It was a booby-trapped car laden with ammunition and was meant to explode in the centre of the city of Basra in the popular market.” Contrary to British authorities’ claims that the soldiers had been immediately handed to local militia, al-Sheikh confirmed that they were “at the Intelligence Department in Basra, and they were held by the National Guard force, but the British occupation forces are still surrounding this department in an attempt to absolve them of the crime.”

No wonder the Iraqi authorities were annoyed. Two British SAS soldiers had been caught undercover dressed as Arabs, loaded with explosives and anti-tank weaponry [5], acting uncooperatively at a routine checkpoint, and opening fire on police when approached. This is hardly a mistaken case of ‘friendly fire.’ The undercover operatives had conducted themselves suspiciously and aggressively. When it became clear that the British Army was about to use overwhelming force to rescue the operatives, it is hardly surprising that Iraqi police were reluctant to give them up, preferring to interrogate them to find out precisely what they had been doing.

The Special Reconnaissance Regiment and British Covert Operations

British defence sources told the Scotsman (20/9/05) [6] that the soldiers were part of an “undercover special forces detachment” set up this year to “bridge the intelligence void” in Basra, drawing on “special forces’ experience in Northern Ireland and Aden, where British troops went ‘deep’ undercover in local communities to try to break the code of silence against foreign forces.” These elite forces operate under the Special Reconnaissance Regiment formed last year by then defence secretary, Geoff Hoon, “to gather so-called human intelligence during counter-terrorist missions.” The question, of course, is how does firing at Iraqi police while dressed as Arabs and carrying explosives constitute “countering terrorism” or even gathering “intelligence”?

The admission by British defence officials is revealing. A glance at the Special Reconnaissance Regiment gives a more concrete idea of the sort of operations these two British soldiers were involved in. The Regiment, formed recently, is “modelled on an undercover unit that operated in Northern Ireland” according to Whitehall sources.[7] The Regiment had “absorbed 14th Intelligence Company, known as ‘14 Int’, a plainclothes unit set up to gather intelligence covertly on suspect terrorists in Northern Ireland. Its recruits are trained by the SAS.” This is the same Regiment that was involved in the unlawful 22nd July execution – by multiple head-shots – of the innocent Brazilian, Mr Jean Charles de Menezes, after he boarded a tube train in Stockwell Underground station.

According to Detective Sergeant Nicholas Benwell, member of the Scotland Yard team that had been investigating the activities of an ultra-secret wing of British military intelligence, the Force Research Unit (FRU), the team found that “military intelligence was colluding with terrorists to help them kill so-called ‘legitimate targets’ such as active republicans… many of the victims of these government-backed hit squads were innocent civilians.” Benwell’s revelations were corroborated in detail by British double agent Kevin Fulton, who was recruited to the FRU in 1981, when he began to infiltrate the ranks of IRA. In his role as a British FRU agent inside the IRA, he was told by his military intelligence handlers to “do anything” to win the confidence of the terrorist group.

“I mixed explosive and I helped develop new types of bombs”, he told Scotland’s Sunday Herald (23/6/02) [8]. “I moved weapons… if you ask me if the materials I handled killed anyone, then I will have to say that some of the things I helped develop did kill… my handlers knew everything I did. I was never told not to do something that was discussed. How can you pretend to be a terrorist and not act like one? You can’t. You’ve got to do what they do… They did a lot of murders… I broke the law seven days a week and my handlers knew that. They knew that I was making bombs and giving them to other members of the IRA and they did nothing about it… The idea was that the only way to beat the enemy was to penetrate the enemy and be the enemy.” Most startlingly, Fulton said that his handlers told him his operations were “sanctioned right at the top… this goes the whole way to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister knows what you are doing.”

Zarqawi, Ba’athists and the Seeds of Discord

So, based on the methodology of their Regiment, the two British SAS operatives were in Iraq to “penetrate the enemy and be the enemy,” in order of course to “beat the enemy.” Instead of beating the enemy, however, they ended up fomenting massive chaos and killing innocent people, a familiar pattern for critical students of the British role in the Northern Ireland conflict.

In November 2004 [9], a joint statement was released on several Islamist websites on behalf of al-Qaeda’s man in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and Saddam Hussein’s old Ba’ath Party loyalists. Zarqawi’s network had “joined other extremist Islamists and Saddam Hussein’s old Baath party to threaten increased attacks on US-led forces.” Zarqawi’s group said they signed “the statement written by the Iraqi Baath party, not because we support the party or Saddam, but because it expresses the demands of resistance groups in Iraq.” The statement formalized what had been known for a year already – that, as post-Saddam Iraqi intelligence and US military officials told the London Times (9/8/2003) [10], “Al Qaeda terrorists who have infiltrated Iraq from Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries have formed an alliance with former intelligence agents of Saddam Hussein to fight their common enemy, the American forces.” Al Qaeda leaders “recruit from the pool” of Saddam’s former “security and intelligence officers who are unemployed and embittered by their loss of status.” After vetting, “they begin Al-Qaeda-style training, such as how to make remote-controlled bombs.”

Yet Pakistani military sources [11] revealed in February 2005 that the US has “resolved to arm small militias backed by US troops and entrenched in the population”, consisting of “former members of the Ba’ath Party” – the same people already teamed up with Zarqawi’s al-Qaeda network. In a highly clandestine operation, the US procured “Pakistan-manufactured weapons, including rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, ammunition, rockets and other light weaponry.” A Pakistani military analyst noted that the “arms could not be destined for the Iraqi security forces because US arms would be given to them.” Rather, the US is playing a double-game to “head off” the threat of a “Shi’ite clergy-driven religious movement” – in other words, to exacerbate the deterioration of security by penetrating, manipulating and arming the terrorist insurgency.

What could be the end-game of such a covert strategy? The view on-the-ground [12] in Iraq, among both Sunnis and Shi’ites, is worth noting. Sheikh Jawad al-Kalesi, the Shi’ite Imam of the al-Kadhimiyah mosque in Baghdad, told Le Monde: “I don’t think that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi exists as such. He’s simply an invention by the occupiers to divide the people.” Iraq’s most powerful Sunni Arab religious authority, the Association of Muslim Scholars, concurs, condemning the call to arms against Shi’ites as a “very dangerous” phenomenon that “plays into the hands of the occupier who wants to split up the country and spark a sectarian war.” In colonial terms, the strategy is known as “divide and rule.”

Regardless of doubts about Zarqawi’s existence, it is indeed difficult to avoid the conclusion that this overall interpretation is plausible. It seems the only ones who don’t understand the clandestine dynamics of Anglo-American covert strategy in Iraq are we, the people, in the west. It’s high time we got informed.

Notes:

[1]. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4264614.stm

[2]. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2005/09/19/AR2005091900572.html?nav=rss_world

[3]. http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?
type=worldNews&storyID=2005-09-19T210030Z
_01_SPI946735_RTRUKOC_0_US-IRAQ-BRITONS.xml%20

[4]. http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=
viewArticle&code=20050920&articleId=983

[5]. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4264614.stm

[6]. http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1964592005%20

[7]. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,
1542080,00.html

[8]. http://www.sundayherald.com/25646

[9]. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/
story_page/0,5744,11488568%255E1702,00.html

[10]. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/961268/posts

[11]. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/GB15Ak02.html

[12]. http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/73570F02-
EA07-492F-9E04-C080950DF180.htm

I am joining my schools Debate Team. Can someone give me basic Economics and Current Events please!?

please help me! i really love debating but i don’t know the basic economics like:
- NASDAQ
- DJIA
- DOW
- specific problems we are currently having in the US
- Fiscal Policy and Fiscal crisis in the US
- unemployment
- inflation
- stock market
- Exports and Imports

and any thing currently happining with current events like:
- Gays/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transexual Rights
- Oprah and other talk show hosts
- Fort Hood Massacre
- Health-plan Bill
- Oil dilemmas
- Companies about to go bankrupt
- The Election with Bloomberg and Thompson.
- Anything that is important for today.

You don’t have to answer for each one but atleast answer for a few. I would really appreciate it if you help me as much as possible! im screwed without knowing any of these stuff.

I am joining my schools Debate Team. Can someone give me basic Economics and Current Events please!?

please help me! i really love debating but i don’t know the basic economics like:
- NASDAQ
- DJIA
- DOW
- specific problems we are currently having in the US
- Fiscal Policy and Fiscal crisis in the US
- unemployment
- inflation
- stock market
- Exports and Imports

and any thing currently happining with current events like:
- Gays/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transexual Rights
- Oprah and other talk show hosts
- Fort Hood Massacre
- Health-plan Bill
- Oil dilemmas
- Companies about to go bankrupt
- The Election with Bloomberg and Thompson.
- Anything that is important for today.

You don’t have to answer for each one but atleast answer for a few. I would really appreciate it if you help me as much as possible! im screwed without knowing any of these stuff.

I am joining my schools Debate Team. Can someone give me basic Economics and Current Events please!?

please help me! i really love debating but i don’t know the basic economics like:
- NASDAQ
- DJIA
- DOW
- specific problems we are currently having in the US
- Fiscal Policy and Fiscal crisis in the US
- unemployment
- inflation
- stock market
- Exports and Imports

and any thing currently happining with current events like:
- Gays/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transexual Rights
- Oprah and other talk show hosts
- Fort Hood Massacre
- Health-plan Bill
- Oil dilemmas
- Companies about to go bankrupt
- The Election with Bloomberg and Thompson.
- Anything that is important for today.

You don’t have to answer for each one but atleast answer for a few. I would really appreciate it if you help me as much as possible! im screwed without knowing any of these stuff.

What do you predict will happen in the Gaming Market?

In the Portable Gaming Market, DS is winning, and PSP sales are going under. The PSP has a 10-year planned life cycle, like how the PS1 lasted over a decade, and how the PS2 lasted 8 years, and is still going strong (PS2 games have been released, big releases too, like Final Fantasy and God of War II, and III planned for PS2). How long do you htink the PSP will last, against the DS? Will Microsoft release a Portable gaming device? Price drops? PSP 3000?
What major events do you think will occur?
What are the most likely systems to be released next? What years?
Do you think a PSP Redesign is likely at a certain year?

Give me a star if you like this story!?

Hardly anyone remembers Camel anymore. They were a British band whose popularity peaked in about 1977, not to be confused with Frampton’s Camel, which was Peter Frampton’s (remember him?) band of the same era. Camel was a “progressive-rock” band (like ELP, Yes, and Genesis, though they sounded nothing like any of those bands) whose airplay was limited to “AOR” (album-oriented radio) FM stations. Their biggest hit album was “Moonmadness”, though they were fairly well-known for their earlier album “The Snow Goose”.

Anyway, Camel toured the greater U.S. in about 1977. In Portland, they would be coming to the Paramount, and REO Speedwagon (I was never much of an REO fan) would open for them. The Paramount Theater in Portland (there was one in Seattle too) was just about the best place in the world for a rock concert. It held a little over 3000, was beautifully decorated, with chandeliers and exquisitely detailed and brightly colored woodwork everywhere. Standing was not allowed, there was no “festival seating” (the kind of seating where everyone stands). The place was fully carpeted (even the walls were carpeted to a height of about 6 feet) and acoustically, it was one of the best venues for a rock concert ever.

So it was with much anticipation and excitement that I made plans to attend the concert with two friends of mine from school. Tracy was diminutive fellow with a lisp and an unending appetite for drugs. His next-door neighbor, Steve Harrell, was of higher than average intelligence but every inch an anarchist. His cerebral but socially out-of-it ways made him lots of fun to get high with. And, he was a fellow Camel fan.

Strategies were outlined for attending the show. Now, the Paramount had no reserved seating, so there were two ways to ensure a good seat: One, you could show up verrrry early and camp out in front of the doors (the groupies usually did this), or Two, you could wait until the precise moment the doors opened, and crowd in at the corner of the block, beating all the chumps who had lined up along the sidewalk, the line sometimes reaching all the way around the perimeter of the building. As always, we would opt for Method Two.

I was the driver for this event, I had a new lime-green Pontiac Ventura with a Craig Car Stereo cassette deck I’d installed myself, so I was usually picked to drive.

We arrived about two hours before show time. We were incredibly lucky to find a parking spot right on the corner, just across the street from the doors. Here, we could imbibe all we wanted, then simply hop out and walk up to the doors when they opened. Wonderful!

Steve, being the bravest, went off to try to score some wine at a little market up the street. He managed to procure some liquor by bribing an old alcoholic street person, giving the old guy enough for his very own bottle. Then he returned to the car with the goodies: A half-gallon of warm, pink chablis for Tracy and him to share, and for me, my very own fifth of warm, pink chablis. Of course it was yucky-tasting, but that was hardly the point: We could get totally shitface-drunk, then just walk up at the right time and get excellent seats for the concert. All our concert-going experience and brainstorming had brought us to this perfect situation. We were very proud.

I finished off my fifth in about 30 minutes, as we knew the doors would be opening soon. Tracy and Steve were too grossed out by the flavor (and temperature) of the wine to drink as much as I did, but they had drank enough to develop a healthy buzz, especially when combined with all the usual weed that was obligatory for concert-going.

We noticed a clamor on the corner. The doors were about to open! We climbed out of the car and crossed the street into the dense crowd, which was when I first noticed that I was nearly too drunk to stand up. After pushing our way into the crowd, the only way I could remain upright was by propping myself against other concertgoers.

Once the doors opened, we raced into the auditorium and secured seats in the third row, near center stage! On the stage, there were three huge projection screens set up in back, as Camel had a sort of slide-projection show that would play behind them, very advanced visual-stuff for a rock band at the time.

Everything had gone perfectly, except one thing: My stomach and the pink wine were not getting along very well. So I sat there, hoping the nauseous feeling would pass.

It got worse when it was announced that REO Speedwagon would not be there. I don’t remember the reason for their cancellation, but they were to be replaced by a Portland band I had never heard of, and would never hear of again, called “Wrinkle”.

Just about then, I realized that puking was inevitable. I calmly got up and walked very fast to the restrooms in the basement of the Paramount.

Now, before I begin describing my technicolor yawn, you need to know two things: One, I have had severe hay fever my entire life, and I get

Can someone please prof-read my essay?

Topic:In 250-300 words, tell us more about you and why you are considering VCU.

The University that I am considering is Virginia Commonwealth University. I am absolutely certain that this University can give me an opportunity to excel in the classroom and in the business world. I feel as if given the chance, it could give me an opportunity to grow as a person as well as a scholar. Not only give me the opportunity to grow as a student, but also give me the chance to study a wide variety of subjects and gain more knowledge about the field that I plan to study. As I explored the Virginia Commonwealth University and its campuses, I realized its strong background in arts, marketing, and business could really help me increase my chances of landing a high-paid job. With courses such as the trend analysis, merchandise mathematics, advertising, and fashion buying, I can concentrate on my dream and my goal. I love VCU because it offers a wide variety of social events and activities, study abroad programs, and internships that I would definitely take advantage of. At my current university I find myself counting the days until each semester ends. Once I transfer I hope that I will be able to feel welcomed as a new member of the Richmond community. I want to get excited about going back to school after breaks, and I want to enjoy my college career. I have no doubt in my mind that VCU is the right school for me. Also, the fact that the campus is located close to home, is in the heart of Richmond, and is surrounded by restaurants and shops throughout the city. I know this is where I want to learn and where I want to become successful!
O F****** kay i didn’t spell poof-read right. My bad! Thanks for pointing it out though.

I am shame to be Capitalists Americans?

All my life I been brainwashed by our Capitalist Westerner Government. We wont admit crimes we did, most us dont know about these because our American government hide it from us. Those of us who know dont tell others for we too embarrassed. Truth we white europeans came to this America killed natives and take over the land. For our Capitalist way of life and soo called freemarket system we give into our greed to increase our trade with east we traded Opiums to China. It destoryed many lifes and China peace. World War two dirty Japs invade China and event of Rape of Nanjing. All we did was throw some bombs to Japs and them befriended them it is insult to China why not we punish the Japs for things they did? No instead we give Japs our technology and aid while we let China suffer. We Americans seprated Koreans and trying to do same to China by making lies about Tibet. We against religious terrorist Muslims while we let the religious extremist terrorist DeliLama rome free while we plan to damange China. Our westerner government also tell lie that we won vietnam war truth is we Americans didnt! Our Capitalist market once again damaged the world economy. We Capitalist westeners take hard earned work money from China and waste it. We now owe China money. I think it is time we apologize to China and for best come to know that Capitalism is false way of life. We must stop our greed and accept China. How should we do our best to stop our american government? Are we not shame? I believe we should.

1. During World War I, Turkey was allied with ________.?

1. During World War I, Turkey was allied with ________.
A Russia and Austria-Hungary
B Austria-Hungary and Germany
C France and Russia
DFrance and Great Britain
2. In 1914, Serbia looked for protection to ________.
A Germany
B Austria-Hungary
C France
D Russia
3. One major reason for the tension between France and Germany before World War I was that ________.
A France had begun to surpass Germany in industrial output
B Germany wanted to join the Triple Entente with Great Britain
C Germany controlled French access to the North Sea
D France wanted to regain lands previously seized by Germany
4. One contribution of overseas colonies to the Allied effort during World War I was that they provided ________.
A large numbers of soldiers to reinforce the Allied armies
B protected sites for new Allied industrial factories
C most of the agricultural labor in the Allied nations
D places of refuge for displaced Allied civilian populations
5. President Wilson said that his Fourteen Points would provide a framework for ________.
A a lasting and just peace
B determining war reparations
C expanding colonial empires
D punishing aggressor nations
6. A major goal of France and Great Britain at the Conference of Versailles following World War I was to ________.
A create a politically unified Europe
B keep Germany from rebuilding its military forces
C restore pre-war imperial governments to power
D help Germany rebuild its industrial economy
7. Why did Great Britain, France, and Russia form the Triple Entente in 1907?
A To protect their colonies from invasion by other nations.
B To develop an economic alliance based on open markets.
C To suppress minority nationalists in their own countries.
D To respond to the increased military power of Germany.
8. According to some historians, Europe’s system of alliances prior to 1914 increased the likelihood that ________.
A democratic ideals would spread throughout the continent
B nations would be protected from economic exploitation
C colonization of undeveloped nations would cease
D small disputes would develop into large-scale wars
9. During World War I, Allied propaganda often portrayed German soldiers as ________.
A honorable opponents
B violators of human rights
C unbeatable enemies
D liberators of oppressed peoples
10. The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to ________.
A address US troop deployments in France
B strengthen the defense of Germany’s colonies in Africa
C neutralize Great Britain’s naval control of the North Sea
D avoid the problem of fighting Allied powers on two fronts
11. What were the four major threats to peace in 1914?
A Chauvinism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances.
B Imperialism, the balance of power, alliances, and militarism.
C Imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances.
D Lack of international organizations, militarism, alliances, nationalism.
12. How did Russia’s participation in World War I affect its empire?
A A string of decisive military victories gained land from the Central Powers.
B Russia’s sale of supplies to its western allies strengthened its economy.
C The czar adopted the reforms necessary to win the support of the Russian people.
D Economic hardships brought on by the war resulted in the downfall of the czar.
13. Which of the following most affected the course and outcome of World War I?
A Allied withdrawal from the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli.
B British victories in the Sinai that secured the Suez Canal.
C American military and financial intervention in the war.
D The switch in allegiance of Italy from the Central Powers to the Allies.
14. The Bolsheviks set up a _______________ government.
A Communist
B Capitalist
C Autocratic
D Democratic
15. What event caused America to declare war on Germany?
A German resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.
B Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram.
C Germany’s sinking of the Lusitania.
D The British blockade.
16. Who did the German soldiers blame for betraying them?
A the November Criminals
B the German Republic
C all of the above
D none of the above
17. German discontent with the Treaty of Versailles led to _____________.
A the establishment of a communist government
B the rise of Stalin
C the rise of Hitler
D a democratic government
18. _____________ represents a disillusionment for humanity.
A Dadaism
B shell shock
C Nazism
D Fascism

Does the black death tie in with the theme of “Innovation in history: expression, ingenuity, enterprise”?

I’m actually having problems understanding what the word enterprise is supposed to mean. I’m doing a National History Day project http://www.nhd.org The black death brought about great changes to europe, and led to the capitalist economy, the reformation, the Renaissance and other great changes of innovation. but I was thinking if it is supposed to be more related to some sort of invention on the market because it has the word enterprise. it would certainly make a lot more sense if a product expresses itself, it requires ingenuity, and it is most certainly planned out and makes money ties in with enterprise. so do you think it’s supposed to be an invention instead of an event as large scale as the black death? because it certainly resulted in expression, ingenuity, enterprise. Please help me! i need to finish this by the end of the day. Thank you!

How do I get business to advertise on my website?

I have been thinking of creating a website in my local area. Its basically a ‘whats on’ type of website with listings of local hotels, restaurants, events etc.
My aim is try and get local business to advertise on my website. I have no experience in the marketing field and wondering what advice I can get from you guys and after costs is this a good £££ maker. My local area is quite popular in the and there is 2 other competitive websites.

I have about £3k to invest in this website. My plan was to appraoch the local business face to face and try and sell some advertising space, obviously when i first start this site up nobody would have heard of it so how will I try and get people to advertise.

Hope you can help.

Can I get into these universities?

Hey guys, I am currently a junior at Munster High School in Indiana, which is one of the best high schools in the state. I am looking to become and engineer and am just curious to see what other people think of my chances at being accepted into the any of the schools listed below.

1. Purdue University (Public, In-State)
2. Marquette University (Private)
3. Penn State (Public, Out of State)
4. Wisconsin – Madison (Public, Out of State)
5. Michigan Ann Arbor (Public, Out of State) I know this is very competitive and is my reach school.

Academic Details:
GPA: 3.0, Plan on raising it to a 3.4.
Have not taken the SAT or ACT yet, but am doing INTENSE studying for them. Taking my first SAT in November.

Extra Activities: DECA– Marketing and Business organization, I competed in the District and State Level
Project X — Community Service Organization
Robotics — Team of students who compete in events and make robots to perform certain tasks.
Golf — Varsity golf both previous years of high-school.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

What is New Middle East Plan?? Division of Iraq?? Why? How to Divert resistance in Iraq??

Zarqawi Eat Your Heart Out

Basra is relatively stable compared to central Iraq where violence involving insurgents, civilians and coalition forces is a daily routine. The city has rarely been a site of clashes between insurgents and coalition troops, nor is it a victim of regular terrorist attacks. This week, however, things changed. But not thanks to Zarqawi and his al-Qaeda ilk.

On Monday, two British soldiers were arrested and detained by Iraqi police in Basra. Within a matter of hours, the British military responded with overwhelming force. Despite subsequent Ministry of Defence denials, insisting that the two men had been retrieved solely through “negotiations”, British military officials, including Brigadier John Lorimer, told BBC News (20/9/05) [1] that the British Army had stormed an Iraqi police station to locate the detainees. Ministry of Defence sources confirmed that “British vehicles” had attempted to “maintain a cordon” outside the police station. After British Army tanks “flattened the wall” of the station, UK troops “broke into the police station to confirm the men were not there” and then “staged a rescue from a house in Basra”, according a commanding officer familiar with the operation. Both men, British defence sources told the BBC’s Richard Galpin in Baghdad, were “members of the SAS elite special forces.” After arrest, they had been handed over to local militia.

What had prompted this bizarre turn of events? Why had the Iraqi police forces, which normally work in close cooperation with coalition military forces, arrested two British SAS soldiers, and then handed them over to militia? A review of the initial on-the-ground reports leads to a clearer picture.

Fancy Dress and Big Guns Don’t Mix

According to the BBC’s Galpin, reporting for BBC Radio 4 (19/9/05, 18 hrs news script), Iraqi police sources in Basra “told the BBC the two British men were arrested after failing to stop at a checkpoint. There was an exchange of gunfire. The men were wearing traditional Arab clothing, and when the police eventually stopped them, they said they found explosives and weapons in their car… It’s widely believed the two British servicemen were operating undercover.” Undercover? Dressed as Arabs? What were they trying to do that had caught the attention of their colleagues, the Iraqi police?

According to the Washington Post (20/9/05) [2], “Iraqi security officials on Monday variously accused the two Britons they detained of shooting at Iraqi forces or trying to plant explosives.” Reuters (19/9/05) [3] cited police, local officials and other witnesses who confirmed that “the two undercover soldiers were arrested after opening fire on Iraqi police who approached them.” Officials said that “the men were wearing traditional Arab headscarves and sitting in an unmarked car.” According to Mohammed al-Abadi, an official in the Basra governorate, “A policeman approached them and then one of these guys fired at him. Then the police managed to capture them.”

Boobytrapped Brits?

In an interview with Al Jazeerah TV [4], the popular Iraqi leader Fattah al-Sheikh, a member of the Iraqi National Assembly and deputy official in the Basra governorate, said that police had “caught two non-Iraqis, who seem to be Britons and were in a car of the Cressida type. It was a booby-trapped car laden with ammunition and was meant to explode in the centre of the city of Basra in the popular market.” Contrary to British authorities’ claims that the soldiers had been immediately handed to local militia, al-Sheikh confirmed that they were “at the Intelligence Department in Basra, and they were held by the National Guard force, but the British occupation forces are still surrounding this department in an attempt to absolve them of the crime.”

No wonder the Iraqi authorities were annoyed. Two British SAS soldiers had been caught undercover dressed as Arabs, loaded with explosives and anti-tank weaponry [5], acting uncooperatively at a routine checkpoint, and opening fire on police when approached. This is hardly a mistaken case of ‘friendly fire.’ The undercover operatives had conducted themselves suspiciously and aggressively. When it became clear that the British Army was about to use overwhelming force to rescue the operatives, it is hardly surprising that Iraqi police were reluctant to give them up, preferring to interrogate them to find out precisely what they had been doing.

The Special Reconnaissance Regiment and British Covert Operations

British defence sources told the Scotsman (20/9/05) [6] that the soldiers were part of an “undercover special forces detachment” set up this year to “bridge the intelligence void” in Basra, drawing on “special forces’ experience in Northern Ireland and Aden, where British troops went ‘deep’ undercover in local communities to try to break the code of silence against foreign forces.” These elite forces operate under the Special Reconnaissance Regiment formed last year by then defence secretary, Geoff Hoon, “to gather so-called human intelligence during counter-terrorist missions.” The question, of course, is how does firing at Iraqi police while dressed as Arabs and carrying explosives constitute “countering terrorism” or even gathering “intelligence”?

The admission by British defence officials is revealing. A glance at the Special Reconnaissance Regiment gives a more concrete idea of the sort of operations these two British soldiers were involved in. The Regiment, formed recently, is “modelled on an undercover unit that operated in Northern Ireland” according to Whitehall sources.[7] The Regiment had “absorbed 14th Intelligence Company, known as ‘14 Int’, a plainclothes unit set up to gather intelligence covertly on suspect terrorists in Northern Ireland. Its recruits are trained by the SAS.” This is the same Regiment that was involved in the unlawful 22nd July execution – by multiple head-shots – of the innocent Brazilian, Mr Jean Charles de Menezes, after he boarded a tube train in Stockwell Underground station.

According to Detective Sergeant Nicholas Benwell, member of the Scotland Yard team that had been investigating the activities of an ultra-secret wing of British military intelligence, the Force Research Unit (FRU), the team found that “military intelligence was colluding with terrorists to help them kill so-called ‘legitimate targets’ such as active republicans… many of the victims of these government-backed hit squads were innocent civilians.” Benwell’s revelations were corroborated in detail by British double agent Kevin Fulton, who was recruited to the FRU in 1981, when he began to infiltrate the ranks of IRA. In his role as a British FRU agent inside the IRA, he was told by his military intelligence handlers to “do anything” to win the confidence of the terrorist group.

“I mixed explosive and I helped develop new types of bombs”, he told Scotland’s Sunday Herald (23/6/02) [8]. “I moved weapons… if you ask me if the materials I handled killed anyone, then I will have to say that some of the things I helped develop did kill… my handlers knew everything I did. I was never told not to do something that was discussed. How can you pretend to be a terrorist and not act like one? You can’t. You’ve got to do what they do… They did a lot of murders… I broke the law seven days a week and my handlers knew that. They knew that I was making bombs and giving them to other members of the IRA and they did nothing about it… The idea was that the only way to beat the enemy was to penetrate the enemy and be the enemy.” Most startlingly, Fulton said that his handlers told him his operations were “sanctioned right at the top… this goes the whole way to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister knows what you are doing.”

Zarqawi, Ba’athists and the Seeds of Discord

So, based on the methodology of their Regiment, the two British SAS operatives were in Iraq to “penetrate the enemy and be the enemy,” in order of course to “beat the enemy.” Instead of beating the enemy, however, they ended up fomenting massive chaos and killing innocent people, a familiar pattern for critical students of the British role in the Northern Ireland conflict.

In November 2004 [9], a joint statement was released on several Islamist websites on behalf of al-Qaeda’s man in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and Saddam Hussein’s old Ba’ath Party loyalists. Zarqawi’s network had “joined other extremist Islamists and Saddam Hussein’s old Baath party to threaten increased attacks on US-led forces.” Zarqawi’s group said they signed “the statement written by the Iraqi Baath party, not because we support the party or Saddam, but because it expresses the demands of resistance groups in Iraq.” The statement formalized what had been known for a year already – that, as post-Saddam Iraqi intelligence and US military officials told the London Times (9/8/2003) [10], “Al Qaeda terrorists who have infiltrated Iraq from Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries have formed an alliance with former intelligence agents of Saddam Hussein to fight their common enemy, the American forces.” Al Qaeda leaders “recruit from the pool” of Saddam’s former “security and intelligence officers who are unemployed and embittered by their loss of status.” After vetting, “they begin Al-Qaeda-style training, such as how to make remote-controlled bombs.”

Yet Pakistani military sources [11] revealed in February 2005 that the US has “resolved to arm small militias backed by US troops and entrenched in the population”, consisting of “former members of the Ba’ath Party” – the same people already teamed up with Zarqawi’s al-Qaeda network. In a highly clandestine operation, the US procured “Pakistan-manufactured weapons, including rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, ammunition, rockets and other light weaponry.” A Pakistani military analyst noted that the “arms could not be destined for the Iraqi security forces because US arms would be given to them.” Rather, the US is playing a double-game to “head off” the threat of a “Shi’ite clergy-driven religious movement” – in other words, to exacerbate the deterioration of security by penetrating, manipulating and arming the terrorist insurgency.

What could be the end-game of such a covert strategy? The view on-the-ground [12] in Iraq, among both Sunnis and Shi’ites, is worth noting. Sheikh Jawad al-Kalesi, the Shi’ite Imam of the al-Kadhimiyah mosque in Baghdad, told Le Monde: “I don’t think that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi exists as such. He’s simply an invention by the occupiers to divide the people.” Iraq’s most powerful Sunni Arab religious authority, the Association of Muslim Scholars, concurs, condemning the call to arms against Shi’ites as a “very dangerous” phenomenon that “plays into the hands of the occupier who wants to split up the country and spark a sectarian war.” In colonial terms, the strategy is known as “divide and rule.”

Regardless of doubts about Zarqawi’s existence, it is indeed difficult to avoid the conclusion that this overall interpretation is plausible. It seems the only ones who don’t understand the clandestine dynamics of Anglo-American covert strategy in Iraq are we, the people, in the west. It’s high time we got informed.

Notes:

[1]. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4264614.stm

[2]. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2005/09/19/AR2005091900572.html?nav=rss_world

[3]. http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?
type=worldNews&storyID=2005-09-19T210030Z
_01_SPI946735_RTRUKOC_0_US-IRAQ-BRITONS.xml%20

[4]. http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=
viewArticle&code=20050920&articleId=983

[5]. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4264614.stm

[6]. http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1964592005%20

[7]. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,
1542080,00.html

[8]. http://www.sundayherald.com/25646

[9]. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/
story_page/0,5744,11488568%255E1702,00.html

[10]. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/961268/posts

[11]. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/GB15Ak02.html

[12]. http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/73570F02-
EA07-492F-9E04-C080950DF180.htm

What are the SECRET of Governments 2012 and Digital TV secret brainwashing?

after watching these on youtube it has made me quite scared
has anyone watch these yet?

THE ROTHCHILDS THE BLOODY FAMILY
THE ROTHCHILDS AND THE FEDERAL RESERVE
THE ROTHCHILDS AND THIER BILLIONAIRE GANG OF FOUR
THE ROTHCHILDS CONTROLS THE GOLD MARKETS
THE ROTHCHILDS EXPOSING THEM
ROCKERFELLERSREVEALS 911 FRAUD TO ARRON ROSSO
ROCKERFELLERS PART 1-3
THE ROCKERFELLERS INTERVEIW & REAL ID-RFID CONSPIRACY
THE ROCKERFELLERS CONTROL WORLD GOVERNMENT
ULTIMATE HAARP PROOF-WARNING HURRICAN BEWARE
HAARP EARTHQUAKE MAKERS
HAARP NATURE MODIFICATION WEAPON
HAARP IS A ILLUMINATI EARTHQUAKE MACHINE USED IN JAPAN
HAARP MK ULTRA
HAARP PERSIAN GULF EYEWITNESS
HAARP TECHNOLOGY
HAARP WEATHER WEAPON
FREEMON PRESPECTIVE HAARP WEAPON PART 1-3
DEPOPULATION-THE DARK ILLUMINATI PLAN
DR SCOTT JOHNSON COMING US HOLOCAUST, DIGITAL TV, HAARP…….
CHEMTRAILS, AEROSOL, HAARP AND BRAINWASHING
FREEMASON ILLUMINATI MOVIES, TV SHOWS, MUSIC, VIDEOGAMES EXPOSED PART 1 – 8
EXPOSING THE SATANIC EMPIRE FINAL CUT 1 – 8
CHEMTRAILS THE REAL TRUTH 1 -4
CHEMTRAILS HAARP WAVES, BLEEDING CLOUDS
BANNED IN AMERICA PROOF OF A FAKE MOONLANDING
FREEMASON AND ILLUMINATI IN MUSIC NWO PART 1 – 10
HIP HOP HIJACKED BY FREEMASONS
HIP HOP INDUSTRY BY FREEMASON AGENDA
HIP HOP FREEMASON THE NEW AGE AGENDA PT 1 – 3
ILLUMINATI THE WORLDS MOST POWERFUL SECRET SOCIETY PT 1 – 7
ILLUMINATI III CROWD KILLER 1 – 7 SUBJ
MASSIVE SATANIC DECEPTION PLANNED FOR 2012 PT 1 – 7
ILLUMINATI-DAJJAL-SATANISM 1-8
NASA ILLUMINATI CONNECTION 1 – 6
OCCULT MASONIC MUSIC PART 1 – 3
THE HISTORY OF SECRET SOCEITIES ACROSS THE PLANET PART 1 – 11
THE DANGERS OF ASPARTAME AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETERNERS
7-7 CONSPIRACY P1 – P7
911 HIDDEN IN HOLLYWOOD PART 1 – 8
911 LAZER TARGETING
911 MISSING LINKS PT 1 – 12
911 SECRET SOCIETY INVOLVEMENT
911 THEORIES AND BIZARRE EVENTS
PSYOPS NEW SERIES US DOLLAR BILL TELLS 911 PLAN
13 MASONIC SECRETS 1 – 13
AMERICA FREEMASON ARMY OF DAJJAL – SHADOWS 1 – 6
ILLUMINATI-DALLAL-SATANISM 1 – 8
ARRIVALS PT 1 – PT 51
THIS IS WHAT SOME JEWS AND ZIONIST DIDN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW 1 – 4
ZEITGEIST THE MOVIE FEDERAL RESERVE PART 1 – 4
ZEITGEIST THE MOVIE WORLD TRADE CENTER PART 1 – 4
WHAT LIES IN PLAIN SIGHT 1 – 7

if you have then try this:
PRAY IS A TRANS-DIMENSIONAL UP-LINK TO THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE
ASK to your Creator in a state that you are CERTAIN that your Prayer will be RESPONDED to, and Know that Your Creator WILL NOT ANSWER REQUEST’S that comes from a CARELESS and INATTENTIVE HEART. Pray onto Him as though you SEE HIM and if you don’t see him, then verily HE SEES YOU.
Never will YOUR CREATOR ALLOW YOUR PRAYER to be lost and the GOOD work any of you be lost, be he male or female.
O Lord / Creator of my mind, body and soul, if there is a way of life which you love over all other ways of life in this universe then please direct me towards it, show me the truth as truth and render me help towards that and make it very easy for me to understand. Show me falsehood as falsehood and help me to avoid that with the greatest of ease. I plead with you today for help and understanding with your infinite Knowledge and Mercy on these matters.
O Lord / Creator of my mind, body and soul, you have not Created this Universe aimlessly, you are with blemishes, so save and protest me, my family and friends from all Major Calamities, Disaster, Miseries, illness’s and depression, sorrow and grief and save and protect us from the Evils in and around my life, in this Country and Evils of this World and the Hereafter.
O Lord / O Creator, save and protect me and my family and friends from sudden major and minor illness, car accident, terrorist bombings, rape, murder, kidnapping, drowning, burning, plagues and poisoning,

Who believes that thier is a showdow government who really runs everything?

The powerful conspirators are made up largely of the international bankers, and the Illuminati, which is a super-rich organization, which controls the mainstream media, workforce, education system, companies, banks, energy supplies and governments. They are controlled by the richest people in the world such as the super-rich Rothschild and Rockefeller families. They also hide behind many organizations such as the United Nations, the WTO and the Council on Foreign relations.
There is also a Jesuit-Vatican connection, planning the merging of many faiths into the apostate one world church which will serve Satan. The New Age movements are also part of the plan.
To gain full control of the world’s money would mean full control over everyone, especially those in debt. This is exactly what the international bankers conspiracy is doing. Every government is in debt to them. This debt is increasing. Personal debt is very widespread and increasing. Hence almost everyone is in debt. Wasteful spending, borrowing and debt are encouraged. Therefore people and governments are becoming increasingly in the bankers control, as they have to pay interest, which the bankers can manipulate to their will.
Governments are forced to sell assets, lose sovereignty, and place citizens in poverty to repay their debt.
The conspirators are privatising, buying and controlling government assets.The conspirators bribe governments with political donations.They gain ownership of land through world heritage, which is then miss-managed and restricted. Things that prove a trend towards a one world government include; a rising amount of globalization, free trade, privatization, foreign investment, mergers, international organizations, debt, international problems that need an international solution and peace agreements that give false security.
The Hidden Power article (14.5) has very strong proof of this and the following 12 points. Please judge for yourself about what the report says. I have briefly summarized what it says below but there is much more. It is worth spending a few days to read it. It claims all the recent wars over about the last 200 years were deliberately caused by the international bankers and people trying to control the world. The article states the wars were deliberately funded and agitated by hate propaganda through the conspirators’ media.
Boom and bust cycles along with the depressions, stock market crashes and wars are deliberately caused to cause people to lose money to the conspirators. They also weaken the people and tame governments into accepting the conspirators’ solutions.
The history books controlled by the conspiracy do not tell the full truth on why many events happen. For example the conspirators blame slavery for the American civil war but the real reason was to establish a central bank in the USA and to force a war to enable them to lend money at interest. The war caused a need for the North to borrow money and the bankers bribed congress that a central bank was needed for this and also threatened congress and senators. The North won and the bank was established.
The conspirators bribed members of the government by paying them and having them work for the bank. Intense deceptive media publicity convinced the public and politicians of the benefit of the Federal Reserve Act. It was done in ways such as by lying and saying that the banks will reduce boom and bust cycles. The Federal Reserve Act was passed near Christmas when few people were present to vote against it.
Hitler was funded by the USA and Britain to create a bigger war. The U.S. government controlled by the bankers conspiracy, wanted Hitler to invade America but he declined due to the risk of the number of Americans with guns. The U.S. government also encouraged Japan to invade Pearl harbour to get America into the war.
The bankers funded Arab and Japanese companies to buy up property around the world so the bankers could gain more control of it.
Manipulation of agriculture has and will be used to force the population to accept the conspirators’ demands such as having to surrender guns to get food.
The U.S deliberately tried to lose the Korean and Vietnam War so the communists would remain with territory. The war was to make it acceptable to fight under NATO and UN command.
Although involved with the conspiracy since his initial rise to power, President Kennedy was killed by an agent of the conspiracy for wanting to pull out of Vietnam and printing silver currency.
Many countries now with conflicts had peace until the influence of International Bankers Conspiracy.
The collapse of the Soviet Union was a hoax to fool the world into a false sense of security and also to slowly cause the world to accept communism. The bankers funded the Soviet Union to create an arms race, which cost time and money. Also it caused the nations to gladly surrender their arms in the name of peace so that the goal

PlayStation 3: Another 60GB or a 320 Slim?

I bought a Refurb 60GB PS3 from Gamestop earlier this year so I could continue playing PS2 titles. Unfortunately the Power button stopped working and that’s a problem in the event the system freezes or locks up (which it has) so I’m taking it back next year close to when the warranty runs out-I decided to enjoy my 60 GB while I can. I can either get another 60 or use the warranty credit to get the 320 Slim move bundle. What should I choose? I really like having all-in-one functions but at the same time I’m still worried about YLOD.
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Pros of getting another 60 GB:
Continue using PS2 compatibility with virtual memory cards and HD upscaling.I fell hopelessly in love with the virtual memory cards, not having to get up and change cards out.
PS2 online play works
Will not need to change the batteries every so often like I do with the (awesome logitech official licensed) wireless controller I have with my PS2 that’s sitting in the PS3 box.
Could always purchase the Move, an extra DualShock 3 and a bigger hard-drive separately and keep all functionality in one system.

Cons:
Increased risk of YLOD, may wind up with $400 paperweight.
Power button in the next one may not work as well due to touch-sensitivity.
Knowledge from experience that it requires frequent dusting

Pros of getting 320 slim:
Will have a system unused by anyone else
Bigger Hard-drive, Move, Extra DS3
Apparent less risk of YLOD, but it’s only been on the market for a year so how do I know this for sure?
Can buy 2 year PS Protection Plan. I’m pretty sure that once my year warranty with Gamestop is out I can’t renew it.
Small Size further ensures room to breathe

Cons:
No PS2 compatibility
My PS2 won’t connect online, I’m not sure if it’s the system or the network adapter
Whether or not rumored PS2 adapter will be for the current slim models or for the PS4 remains to be seen. Remains to be seen if it’s even coming out.

Whatever the outcome I’m glad I got to enjoy the full set of the PS3 60 and that I was smart enough to get a warranty.
[NiGhTmAre] Thanks for the suggestion however, the 80GB system has more PS2 issues than a 60GB does. however I’m uncertain of the failure rate for 80gbs.
Mike: Agree with the last sentence, however my computer is not strong enough to run PS2 games.

Econ Homework Help, Please?

Obviously, I’m not expecting help on all of these, but if you happen to just know a few answers, that would be awesome! I’m working on the already, I just want a little reassurance on my answers. Thanks!

If the average income of an American is higher than the average income of an Italian, it is most likely because
A) labor unions are more aggressive in the United States than in Italy.
B) the United States has a more industrial economy than Italy.
C) there is more competition in the United States than in Italy.
D) productivity is higher in the United States than in Italy.

2. Economists understand that people respond to
A) the wishes of policymakers.
B) incentives.
C) threats more than rewards.
D) tax breaks, but not tax hikes.

3. Factors of production are
A) inputs into the production process.
B) weather, social, and political conditions that affect production.
C) the physical relationships between economic inputs and outputs.
D) the mathematical calculations firms make to determine production.

4. The adage, “There is no such thing as a free lunch,” means:
A) To get something we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.
B) Even people on welfare have to pay for food these days.
C) The cost of living is always increasing.
D) All costs are measured in dollars.

5. The production possibilities frontier is
A) a map which shows the frontier beyond which agriculture is unprofitable.
B) a map which shows areas of the world in which capitalist production is now possible.
C) a graph that shows the various combinations of output the economy can possibly produce given the available resources and technology.
D) a graph which shows the various combinations of resources that can be used to produce a given level of output.

6. Upon what does a country’s standard of living depend?
A) its ability to produce goods and services
B) the amount of gold and silver the country has
C) the average amount of money individuals in the country have
D) its ability to protect its workers from foreign competition

7. Which is the best statement about the way economists study the economy?
A) They study the past, but do not try to predict the future.
B) They devise theories, collect data, then analyze the data to test the theories.
C) They use a probabilistic approach based on correlations between economic events.
D) They use controlled experiments in much the same way a biologist or physicist does.

8. A market economy rewards people according to
A) their need for goods and services.
B) how willing they are to work.
C) their ability to produce things of cultural importance.
D) their ability to produce things that other people are willing to pay for.

9. Which of the following is an example of a positive statement?
A) If welfare payments increase, the world will be a better place.
B) Prices rise when the government prints too much money.
C) Inflation is more harmful to the economy than unemployment.
D) The benefits to the economy of improved equity are greater than the costs of reduced efficiency.

10. The invisible hand works to promote general well-being in the economy primarily through
A) government intervention.
B) the political process.
C) self interest.
D) altruism.

11. Trade can benefit a family
A) by allowing the family to buy a greater variety of goods and services at a lower cost.
B) by allowing each person to specialize in the activities he or she does best.
C) a and b
D) only if the family is not in economic competition with other families.

12. Economics is defined as
A) the study of business.
B) the study of how society manages its scarce resources.
C) the study of central planning.
D) the study of government regulation.

13. Economists make assumptions
A) to diminish the chance of wrong answers.
B) to make certain that all necessary variables are included.
C) because all scientists make assumptions.
D) to make the world easier to understand.

14. The opportunity cost of going to college is
A) the total spent on food, clothing, books, transportation, tuition, lodging, and other expenses.
B) zero for students who are fortunate enough to have all of their college expenses paid by someone else.
C) the value of the best opportunity a student gives up to attend college.
D) zero, since a college education will allow a student to earn a larger income after graduation.

15. Efficiency means that
A) society is getting the most it can from its scarce resources.
B) society is conserving resources in order to save them for the future.
C) society’s goods and services are distributed fairly among society’s members.
D) society has lessened its dependence on foreign energy sources.

16. Inflation is defined as
A) a period of rising productivity in the economy.
B) an increase in the overall level of output in the economy.
C) a period of rising income in the economy.
D) an increase in the overall level of prices in the eco

What’s happening to our economy?!?!?

I’m talking about the US economy by the way.

I’ve been following the news and it all seems to be more bad news. The FOX Business News seemed to show the stock market as a row of red arrows pointing down saying so and so has lost this percent etc. Our newspaper was comparing what is happening now to the events leading up to the Wall Street Crash back in 1929 and that the property values are going to continue to drop. The dollar is also really weak which is affecting oil prices, which will mess up businesses.

My question is not why it is doing this, but is it going to get worse? Is our economy actually beginning to decline or just not growing as fast as others?
I’m planning to study Architecture at University next year when I finish High School, will it affect me badly?
CorpCity… I plan to take over my dad’s housing development company and if property prices keep dropping, there will be little or no profits to make.

Does the black death tie in with the theme of “Innovation in history: expression, ingenuity, enterprise”?

I’m actually having problems understanding what the word enterprise is supposed to mean. I’m doing a National History Day project http://www.nhd.org The black death brought about great changes to europe, and led to the capitalist economy, the reformation, the Renaissance and other great changes of innovation. but I was thinking if it is supposed to be more related to some sort of invention on the market because it has the word enterprise. it would certainly make a lot more sense if a product expresses itself, it requires ingenuity, and it is most certainly planned out and makes money ties in with enterprise. so do you think it’s supposed to be an invention instead of an event as large scale as the black death? because it certainly resulted in expression, ingenuity, enterprise. Please help me! i need to finish this by the end of the day. Thank you!

Is this a good book report?

Book Report Two:
The Journey to the Centre of the Earth
By: Jules Verne

By: Cody Freeman
English 9up
Period 4
2/20/2008
The Journey to the Centre of the Earth is one of the greatest works ever written. The storyline is great because of the development of the setting. The characters are so well defined that the story could radiate just off of a few items that are discussed by various people. The storyline is great because of the development of the setting. This is especially cited through the description of even one small lake inside the underground cavern. The theme is definitive because it is part of the things that people should live by although I can not list them all. These elements all combine to make a very descriptive, in-depth story.
There are many characters in this story. First is Axel, then there is Professor Lidenbrock, Grauben, Hans, the mayor of Reykjavik, and finally the sailors aboard the various ships that are used to travel. Axel is training to be a mineralologist, although he is not very learned in this profession he tries to learn everything he can from his uncle along the way, Professor Otto Lidenbrock. Professor Lidenbrock is a mineralologist, and is one of the leading men in his field. He is a professor but has a thirst for knowledge, action, and adventure. There is also Grauben who plans to get married to Axel as soon as he returns from the upcoming adventure. There is also the mayor of Reykjavik, he is rich, smart, and respectable. He helps Lidenbrock and Axel by providing them with help while they are in his city because he hopes that this event can help the scientific community. Hans is another character in this great story, he is a hunter and a tracker from a local village near Reykjavik. Hans is one of the main characters, because he ultimately saves Professor Lidenbrock and Axel as they travel throughout the bottom caverns of the volcano. Then there are the sailors who names are not mentioned but the are still a key part because they provided most of the travel means for the other characters.
Now for the settings of which there are three. The first is the house and study of the great Professor Lidenbrock which is in the city of Hamburg, Germany. He studies minerals in his study, this environment maintains a great interest because it sounds so dramatic. But in the same way this house is full of tension as the two adventurers try to find the secret message that is found in a book. They also visit Reykjavik, Iceland. This is a big city and the capitol of Iceland. There are a couple different areas which are visited. The first is a market district kind of area where all of the stores are located. The second area in the city is a mansion which is owned by the mayor of the city. Lastly, they visit the house of the ruling body I am not sure who this is because it is not clearly defined.
The last setting is the caverns located under the volcano. The volcano is inactive so it is accessible. But there is a part with a gigantic underground pond or a stream. In this area the characters get lost. So it is supposed to be gloomy and sad, the writing is so great it is almost real. Lastly is the area after the people get out of the caves. This was in a country side, it is described with great excellence as a farmland that contains grapes, olives, and water. This is a blessing to the characters because of their condition at this time. This area somehow conveys a thought that is symbolic with part of the theme of this book. It is interesting to learn from the different settings how poetically and dramatically Jules Verne writes.
Of the themes there are a few that really stand out as a life lesson. The first as I commented early is that when they exit the caves of the volcano the area around them almost seems perfect. I think this symbolizes that in even the worst of times good things can happen and you will be glad of them. The next is “coming of age” because when this story begins Axel is an innocent self reserved person, but throughout the story he becomes older mentally. He looses his innocence through the struggles and hurdles that he encounters. Next is that success will only come from hard work and determination. Because if you do not have that you will always fail no matter which precautions you take. And the last theme goes along with the first. It is if something goes wrong you should not stop fighting to get to the end, or for what you believe. This is represented by the professor and Axel keep on going when ever some stuff seems bad, and they come back rewarded because they fought for what they believed.
All of the elements of the story are key in the plot. The characters bring so much that this makes the story so vibrant in the way that the characters flow and they clash. The settings radiate with color as they are read because Jules Verne writes so descriptively. The themes of this book are numerous so they are hard to find and they help with the grand scheme of the story. Every collection should have this great book for both the story and the literary elements.

Rate/Critique my query letter?

Dear Literary Agent,

Upon the Great Plains, during a time that only our ancient ancestors could know, there lives a species that thrives in seas of herds: bison, or Free-Roamers, as they call themselves. The Ice Age has ended, and with the birth of today’s modern bison, Prairie, a calf, is nestled in the heart of the plains in a valley known as the Sun Bowl. It is there where she grows up, but under an array of unnerving circumstances–the mysterious vanishings of several male calves, including her close friend Thicken–she leaves the safety of her homelands and travels out into the vastness of the Great Plains. Soon finds herself traveling the distant lands to fulfill a promise, and possibly a strange lore. Unbeknownst to her, Thicken and her father Blackmor, the leader of a famous bachelor-group, are working to settle things with the strangers who steal young bulls. A storm of unusual events is churning that could defy their species’ future, and that has always intertwined Prairie with a rather eccentric family tree.

Free-Roamers: Mourning Grove is an anthropomorphic novel for young adults. It is fantasy intertwined with realism to give the ultimate illusion that you are actually “watching” realistic bison and animals. The time of the story lingers at the brink between two eras, around 5,000 years prior to today, during an era at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch when the Ice Age fauna have all but died away, and today’s modern animals have basically entered into the world at the threshold of the Holocene Epoch. The book is approximately 290,000 words, although I would consider cutting it in half or thirds upon request.

Now, about me? Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved writing. I started from writing “books” by drawing pictures and scribbling misspelled words on pieces of paper, and eventually moved on to typing stories on the computer. At 11 I wrote my first full-length book, and at 13 I wrote another, much larger novel. A few others have come to life at the tips of my fingers since then, including Mourning Grove, a novel I wrote when I was 18.

Originally I self-published Mourning Grove on Create Space by Amazon, but seeing as I have no contract with them, and I have absolutely no knowledge in the field of marketing, I decided to give traditional publishing a chance. The second I get “the OK” from a literary agent, I plan on taking Mourning Grove off of Create Space.

If your curiosity should strike, I’ve included an attached synopsis, as well as the first chapter and possible prologue.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
My name

Marcia and Phil Helm, a couple in their thirties, have been married for several years. They have no children,?

and each has a professional career. Marcia is a trainee for a management position at a large department store, and Phil is an engineer at an electronics firm. Their careers have promising futures, but neither has exceptionally good income protection in the event of a layoff. The Helms have saved around $8000, and $7400 of it is in a 3.5% savings account at the credit union where Phil works. They have about $600 in a regular checking account (with Mid-City Bank) that doesn’t pay any interest. The Helms’ combined take home pay is about $5000/month, and Phil thinks they should take the $7400 out of their savings and invest in the stock market to earn a better return. He points out that, excluding their life insurance policies, they have no other investments. Marcia thinks this plan might be too risky, but she does agree that the 3.5% yield is not very good. A friend suggested they take out certificates of deposit (CDs) with long maturities cause the CDs were paying around 6% in interest.

I need help please!!!!!!!!!!?

1. During World War I, Turkey was allied with ________.
A Russia and Austria-Hungary
B Austria-Hungary and Germany
C France and Russia
D France and Great Britain
2. In 1914, Serbia looked for protection to ________.
A Germany
B Austria-Hungary
C France
D Russia
3. One major reason for the tension between France and Germany before World War I was that ________.
A France had begun to surpass Germany in industrial output
B Germany wanted to join the Triple Entente with Great Britain
C Germany controlled French access to the North Sea
D France wanted to regain lands previously seized by Germany
4. One contribution of overseas colonies to the Allied effort during World War I was that they provided ________.
A large numbers of soldiers to reinforce the Allied armies
B protected sites for new Allied industrial factories
C most of the agricultural labor in the Allied nations
D places of refuge for displaced Allied civilian populations
5. President Wilson said that his Fourteen Points would provide a framework for ________.
A a lasting and just peace
B determining war reparations
C expanding colonial empires
D punishing aggressor nations
6. A major goal of France and Great Britain at the Conference of Versailles following World War I was to ________.
A create a politically unified Europe
B keep Germany from rebuilding its military forces
C restore pre-war imperial governments to power
D help Germany rebuild its industrial economy
7. Why did Great Britain, France, and Russia form the Triple Entente in 1907?
A To protect their colonies from invasion by other nations.
B To develop an economic alliance based on open markets.
C To suppress minority nationalists in their own countries.
D To respond to the increased military power of Germany.
8. According to some historians, Europe’s system of alliances prior to 1914 increased the likelihood that ________.
A democratic ideals would spread throughout the continent
B nations would be protected from economic exploitation
C colonization of undeveloped nations would cease
D small disputes would develop into large-scale wars
9. During World War I, Allied propaganda often portrayed German soldiers as ________.
A honorable opponents
B violators of human rights
C unbeatable enemies
D liberators of oppressed peoples
10. The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to ________.
A address US troop deployments in France
B strengthen the defense of Germany’s colonies in Africa
C neutralize Great Britain’s naval control of the North Sea
D avoid the problem of fighting Allied powers on two fronts
11. What were the four major threats to peace in 1914?
A Chauvinism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances.
B Imperialism, the balance of power, alliances, and militarism.
C Imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances.
D Lack of international organizations, militarism, alliances, nationalism.
12. How did Russia’s participation in World War I affect its empire?
A A string of decisive military victories gained land from the Central Powers.
B Russia’s sale of supplies to its western allies strengthened its economy.
C The czar adopted the reforms necessary to win the support of the Russian people.
D Economic hardships brought on by the war resulted in the downfall of the czar.
13. Which of the following most affected the course and outcome of World War I?
A Allied withdrawal from the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli.
B British victories in the Sinai that secured the Suez Canal.
C American military and financial intervention in the war.
D The switch in allegiance of Italy from the Central Powers to the Allies.
14. The Bolsheviks set up a _______________ government.
A Communist
B Capitalist
C Autocratic
D Democratic
15. What event caused America to declare war on Germany?
A German resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.
B Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram.
C Germany’s sinking of the Lusitania.
D The British blockade.
16. Who did the German soldiers blame for betraying them?
A the November Criminals
B the German Republic
C all of the above
D none of the above
17. German discontent with the Treaty of Versailles led to _____________.
A the establishment of a communist government
B the rise of Stalin
C the rise of Hitler
D a democratic government
18. _____________ represents a disillusionment for humanity.
A Dadaism
B shell shock
C Nazism
D Fascism

becoming a science teacher?

I’m currently working on a B.S. in animal science, with the intention of applying to a veterinary school once I’ve got my degree. I keep a high GPA and am otherwise well-qualified for veterinary school, but in the event that I don’t get accepted within 2-3 years of getting my degree, my plan is to become a middle or high school science teacher. So, my questions are:

1. Would most public schools in the US consider animal science to be an acceptable degree for teaching science?

2. Is the job market good right now for science teachers, as compared to other subjects?

Thanks for any comments!

Financial Bail out: Paulson vs. Stock Injection. Do you know what side your bread is buttered on?

The Henry Paulson plan involves the purchase of 700 billion in bad debt from banks by the US government using tax payer dollars. In other words we tax payers get to pay wall street for what looks like, smells like and probably is garbage, and they walk away with 700 billion with minimal to no strings attached in terms of payback to tax payers. The stock injection solution makes the tax payers investors, owning preferred stock. This means that we get paid back first in the event an unavoidable loss appears to be looming. We also get paid back with interest as the market recovers.

The conservative “let’s totally deregulate businesses” faction who got us in this mess by passing deregulation wants to go with the Paulson plan because the stock injection reeks of socialism. I ask you, what the he11 is a bailout with no strings attached, not socialism for sure. To me it looks like a case of taking it straight up the you know what for the tax payer.

Now you have heard what I think, tell me what side your bread is buttered on and why?
The Newt Gingrich congress did send a lot of bills, pre line item veto, to Clinton. It was the conservative Republican congress who scripted these bills with enough incentive to draw Clinton in so he did not have a lame duck presidency.
Also NPR news had a really informative report today on the various unregulated market activities that led to this state we are now in.

Publicity Stunt for a Comic?

Hello there, I am in the process of making an online comic about Zombies and there is a “Zombie Pub Crawl” coming up in my city soon. Expecting at least 1200 people to show up. I figure this is the best audience to market my zombie comic. It’s going to be free to view it. I just want people to see it you know?

Now for the fun part. I want to stage an event where I’m an average joe checking out the zombie pub crawl and going up to a group of zombies and ask them what’s going on and suddenly have a zombie/friend of mine come up behind me and take a chunk of flesh from my neck (special effects) then I transform to a zombie and get another friend who’s under cover and he does the same thing to a few other undercover friends. Make it look like the zombie infection is spreading fast. I plan to have about 10 plus people in on it while it being filmed. I’m thinking this could get some attention because there will be at least 1000 plus people in a small park prior to the event.

I would like to hear if you think this is a good publicity stunt or if you have some other suggestions I’d love to hear about those as well. Thanks in advance!!!
Ah good point agent! I don’t think this illegal but I’m thinking some cop or hardcore zombie fan might be carrying a gun and his dream has come true of a zombie take over and he starts plugging away me and my friends lol…

please help explain and show how arrived at results?

Marcia and Phil Helm, a couple in their thirties, have been married for several years. They have no children, and each has a professional career. Marcia is a trainee for a management position at a large department store, and Phil is an engineer at an electronics firm. Their careers have promising futures, but neither has exceptionally good income protection in the event of a layoff. The Helms have saved around $8000, and $7400 of it is in a 3.5% savings account at the credit union where Phil works. They have about $600 in a regular checking account (with Mid-City Bank) that doesn’t pay any interest. The Helms’ combined take home pay is about $5000/month, and Phil thinks they should take the $7400 out of their savings and invest in the stock market to earn a better return. He points out that, excluding their life insurance policies, they have no other investments. Marcia thinks this plan might be too risky, but she does agree that the 3.5% yield is not very good.

Recently, at a party, a friend suggested they take out certificates of deposit (CDs) with long maturities because the CDs were paying around 6% in interest. The Helms liked her advice and stopped at Phil’s credit union to get more information on the CDs. After talking with the office manager for a while, though, they became more confused. He didn’t favor CDs; although, the union had them available. He pointed out that interest rates on the new money market accounts were around 4% and didn’t require “freezing” your money for a year or more. He also indicated that the union could offer a super NOW acco

spending new years’ in Rome?

hi
am going to spend the new year in rome with my husband, from thursday afternoon till new years’ day jan 1 which is sunday but we will leaving on that day in the afternoon
we are a young active intellectual couple
basically we want to know what suggestions you have as to what to do there in that kind of special time
what can we expect from christmas and new years’ events there?
what sites are worth seeing in such a short time? i am an architect so i cant make up my mind about it and i want something that will also be interesting for my husband i had piazza navona, piazza del popolo and the vatican and st.peters in mind, we are staying close to the spanish steps they are within walking distance
are there any operas, theatre, or classical music concerts?
acrobats and street shows? i read that there is a christmas market and there are flea markets?
what is the best restaurant to have new years dinner in? or any restaurants and cafes?
best shopping area? are shops even open on our dates?
what should we pack and hows the weather?
basically anything and everything you can tell me and/or resources will be very helpful as i want to make the best of it since we’re planning on having kids soon and obviously that would be the end of liberty to just travel for new year’s weekend

Can anyone relate to this?

Every week we hear of some fantastic pill or chocolate tasting shake that will hold the key to all our quick-fix plans to shed those extra pounds.

I for one have been on a diet since I can remember. Every year, after Christmas, I sign up to yet another weight loss programme; be it ‘Weight Watchers’ or ‘Slimming World’, you name it I have tried them all. I end up spending a fortune to stand on a set of scales and be told that I have put on weight again; and as I stand there and I swear that I have stuck to the diet rigidly when the Weight Watchers Leader is asking me what went wrong (not letting on that I have had a wonderful weekend of food debauchery); or occasionally I have lost weight: which is normally because I haven’t eaten or drunk anything since breakfast and almost faint with hunger as I leave the room.

Now every so often there is something that is brought on to the market that will solve all our fat problems! Something that means you can have your cake and eat it quite literally – I for one, in the past, have been drawn into its advertising spell and have spent a fortune on some magic potion that is going to solve all my problems. I sit there and read, with glee, how this wonder pill is going to help me shed up to 6lbs a week. Great! I think to myself; I will only need to buy two weeks supply to lose a stone! There I go again handing over £50 for 2 weeks’ supply of ‘kid myself pills’ and trust that for the next few days that these pills are the answer to all my prayers. Needless to say all I do is sit on the toilet for most of the day after I have eaten and feel quite sick and angry that I have been drawn into another ‘rip off’ yet again!

Why do we do this to ourselves? There are far too many ‘too good to be true’ potions on the market and not one of them work. They draw you in with pictures of gorgeous women who claim to have taken them and have ended up looking like a supermodel at the end of it. It just isn’t going to happen. We would all love to look like Keira Knightley or Cheryl Cole however, they can afford to have someone cook them low fat meals every time they eat or are able to hire a personal trainer to keep them fit and healthy; the only way us normal folk can to do it is to eat less food and do more exercise.

These ‘too good to be true’ potions will only eat in to your £s and at a push help you with a bit of water retention. Take it from someone who has tried them all: they just don’t work. I’ll keep on with the ‘Weight Watchers’ which, if I’m serious, is a bit of a social event for me which I enjoy: and it keeps me on the straight and narrow (which is what I’ll be in a few months time!!) If it says that it is ‘too good to be true’ it usually is.
I am happy with myself and the story is not about me being on WW… It is about ‘Too Good To Be True’ potions`!!

Houston, TX or Fort Worth?

My fiance and I are planning to move out of New York State once we get married. We are planning to relocate to Texas. We are considering Houston, TX or Fort Worth, TX. I know the cost of living is much cheaper in Texas than in New York and it is one of the reasons why we want to move there. We are looking for a city with a good school district because we want to have children one day, great housing market, low crime, but a little bit of city life as well. We are from NYC so we can’t totally be stuck in the country but we would live to live in a suburban area with a little night life activity not too far away. What is your suggestions for a young married couple in their mid to late 20s?

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US economy-Recession, Depression, or Collapse?

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/11/14/5210/
We have a lot of things hitting us at one time.
We have contaminated our air and waterways, clear-cut our forests, and our inner cities are dying. The pollution of such natural resources often preceeds economic and societal collapses. The shrinking dollar, soaring gas prices, housing slump and stock market fall, though inconvenient, are not the biggest threats to the economy. These are symptoms caused by deeper systemic problems. We need to learn from these events and discover how to build more sustainable societies. Otherwise, these “hits” are likely to increase and spread.
Many major American institutions are in crisis, including healthcare, religion, transportation, political systems, energy, and education.
That which Heinberg and other Peak Oil theorists have been predicting for years seems to be entering its next stage. With the supply of petroleum and other fossil fuels diminishing and the demand for them increasing–especially from rapidly industrializing China and India–we are moving toward a radically worsened US economy. Canada is one of the many countries whose citizens are ahead of the US in prudent planning for pending crises caused by extreme climate, Peak Oil, and related matters. The Vancouver City Planning Commission has posted a report on a 2006 seminar on collapse at www.plancanada.com. Videos of such ongoing seminars to get ready are available at www.peakmoment.org.
Too many Americans selfishly believe that they have a God-given right to consume whatever their wealth can purchase, without regard to the consequences to other people and the Earth. They take, rather than give, even the natural resources of other peoples. As a farmer, I know that you reap what you sow and that chickens come home to roost.

NEW ZEALANDERS.. READ IF YOUR A JONAS BROTHERS FAN!!?

Well for all of you who DON’T have myspace – or do- here is what they ahve said…,

WORLD TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED —MORE TO COME
Category: Travel and Places
Hey everyone!

Today is a day we have been waiting for since last summer. We are announcing the first dates for our FIRST WORLD TOUR!!!

We are thrilled to announce that we’re getting back out on the road for our FIRST WORLD TOUR – - THE JONAS BROTHERS WORLD TOUR 2009! We are so excited to come to your city and play you all our NEW music from our upcoming JUNE 15th album release! We will have very special guests opening for us on this tour – JORDIN SPARKS and HONOR SOCIETY! We’ve been hard at work in the studio and can’t wait for you to hear/see our new music. We’ve setup an amazing NEW STAGE for this tour that allows us to be even CLOSER to each and everyone of you. There are also fun new tricks like a Water Screen and other crazy stuff. Tickets in select markets go on sale March 20th (or March 16th if you’re a Fan Club member) and all dates are on sale March 28th. We are so excited and can’t wait for this amazing opportunity – OUR FIRST WORLD TOUR!!!

We have several concerts planned in the Bahamas and Puerto Rico before the summer tour begins.

Our WORLD TOUR begins in LATIN and SOUTH AMERICA. We cannot wait to visit South America for the first time. We will be in Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.

After South America we start rehearsals for our most ambitious tour, stage, and performance ever. There will be NEW SONGS from our new CD, as well as our new TV show. There will also be more special features than you can imagine.

After rehearsals we fly to EUROPE where we will have shows in Spain, France, and London, England and a few cities in the US for the WORLDWIDE RELEASE of our NEW CD. We are in the studio now working on new songs and sounds. We cannot wait to share them with you.

Then we come back to NORTH AMERICA and tour throughout most of the summer in the US and CANADA.

Our first World Tour date is in DALLAS, TEXAS at the NEW COWBOYS STADIUM. This will be an EXTRA SPECIAL show that will include SPECIAL GUESTS like we have done in previous shows in LA and Nashville. You never know who might join us on stage!!!! We are so excited to start our tour in this amazing new stadium.

The rest of the summer tour will bring us through cities throughout North America.

PLEASE NOTE:

* ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

* MORE DATES WILL BE ADDED

* EUROPEAN AND ASIAN DATES ARE BEING FINALIZED AND WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WE ARE PLANNING ON BEING IN AUSTRALIA, ASIA, AND EUROPE LATER THIS YEAR.

May
May 19 Lima, Peru
May 20 Santiago, Chile
May 21 Buenos Aires, Argentina
May 23 Sao Paulo, Brazil
May 24 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

June
June 20 Dallas, TX New Cowboys Stadium
June 22 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
June 24 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
June 26 Nampa, ID Idaho Center
June 27 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena
June 28 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
June 30 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place

July
July 2 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
July 4 Salt Lake City, UT Stadium Of Fire (on sale now)
July 5 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
July 7 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
July 8 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
July 9 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
July 10 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
July 13 Washington, DC Verizon Center
July 14 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center
July 17 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
July 20 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
July 24 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
July 25 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
July 26 Detroit, MI Palace Of Auburn Hills
July 28 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
July 29 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

August
August 1 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
August 3 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
August 4 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
August 5 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
August 7 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 11 Phoenix, AZ Jobing.com Arena
August 13 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
August 14 Houston, TX Toyota Center
August 15 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
August 16 Birmingham, AL BJCC
August 18 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
August 19 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bank Atlantic Center
August 21 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans’ Memorial
August 22 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
August 23 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
August 25 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
August 26 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
August 27 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
August 29 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
August 30 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre
August 31 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place

Additional European (3 weeks plus), Australian, and Asian dates to be announced!

Thanks for helping make our dreams come true. We cannot wait to see you again (and some for the first time) our our first WORLD TOUR 2009.

Thanks

JB
Kevin, Joe and Nick

Is it just me or did everyone else see that NEW ZEALAND Isn’

Is this investment strategy insane?

Ok, so I’ll admit I don’t have a life. I am an aspiring economist, and study market trends while not in school or working. Imho I feel like gold prices are going to temporarily drop within the next two years. It seems to me that gold has been marketed, and created a slight bubble above the level of hedge against inflation. The initial quantitative easing of 700 Billion last year had people running to buy gold, but the results of expected inflation were not as high as expected. With the current political environment, and pressure from other nations I do not see the Fed making another bold move anytime soon. This being said, I plan on doing a short buy on gold through an ETF or possible X2 ETF. On the other-hand I truly believe that the buzz on silver is just now beginning and with the recent drop in price, that now is the perfect time to buy. I see silver as a better long term investment, because it hasn’t nearly peaked like gold has, and in the event of an economic collapse people will just not be able to afford gold. I do not have extremely deep pockets, but do plan on investing in 1k oz of physical silver. If I do a 2x ETF short on gold, it would be for a much lesser amount. Please all opinions welcome. By the way I have always done my own thing in life, and I have been burned as well as prospered because of it. In the scale of risk aversion I am “High Risk.” Thank You Kindly.

~Jason

Isn’t Obamacare deader than a door nail?

From this weeks Barron’s Magazine
Matey, I Know a Dead Parrot
By JIM MCTAGUE |
Barron’s Magazine
ObamaCare is deader than a Monty Python parrot.

OBAMACARE HAS KICKED THE BUCKET. IT IS pushing up daisies; has shuffled off this mortal coil. The proposal is deader than Monty Python’s famed dead parrot.
ObamaCare was put to sleep by a death panel: The American public. It has carefully read the three House bills and one Senate bill on the Internet and consequently is shaken. Numerous polls show a majority of persons desire Congress to scrap the plan and begin anew. A recent Rasmussen Report survey found that 54% of Americans don’t want Congress to vote on the measure this year.
It’s not merely the loud-mouths at the town brawl meetings who are opposed to the current bills; so are many open-minded people who have read the legislation cover to cover. They find it vague and confusing and consequently, very worrisome. They cannot decide whether they are reading boilerplate with a foundation of sound case law or the hasty concoction of exhausted aides whose ideological bosses want to railroad the plan through both houses by the fall.
My favorite example of this bewilderment is Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker, who, on August 12, tried to skewer Sarah Palin for her claim that under ObamaCare a death panel would deny treatment to her elderly parents and Down syndrome child. Parker inadvertently makes the case that Palin’s reading is defensible. She writes, “The bill is an enabling document that leaves great discretion to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop guidelines that ultimately could change the character of what seems to be offered.” Parker concludes that people correctly fear bureaucracies and have a right to clarity from lawmakers.
AS IN THE MONTY PYTHON SKETCH, in which a pet-shop owner repeatedly denies that a certain dead parrot is dead, the purveyors of Obama’s health-care turkey claim it is merely stunned. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the public has “misconceptions” and that our President soon will set them straight. (For the sake of comparison, I urge you to view the parrot sketch on YouTube.)
Misconceptions? Clearly, people are revolted by the plan, a fact that hasn’t been lost on many lawmakers up for re-election next year. Americans, it turns out, retain a preference for private-market solutions and not big-government solutions. Senators talk of slicing and dicing ObamaCare like a turkey so they can digest it one piece at a time.
Divisions within the Democratic-controlled Congress are as much the cause of ObamaCare’s cardiac arrest as is any quackery from right-wing radio hosts and preposterously venomous protesters. The party’s liberals won’t vote for any bill that doesn’t include a government-run insurer. Party moderates and conservatives won’t vote for a plan that does include it. Liberals want a bill at almost any price tag. Party conservatives and moderates fret about the budgetary impacts, which could exceed $1 trillion over 10 years.
In any event, there isn’t enough time left on the legislative calendar to work out these significant differences. No appropriations bills have been passed. The Senate must vote to raise the debt limit. A predicted flu pandemic might disrupt deliberations.
Just like Monty Python’s parrot, not even 4,000 volts can jolt ObamaCare back to life.
Libs rant all you want, Obamacare is dead. Some version of healthcare reform will pass without the “public option” and 0bama will do a phony victory dance and take credit and it will “change’ nothing. The american people are becoming more and more tired of this liberal left agenda.

(:Spiritually Speaking:) When is it a good time to leave the Gulf Coast Area? Matter of Personal Choice.?

This is long, but worth the read; Pass these odds on to others, too!
I know some people who have left already while others are waiting until they can smell oil, or no smell(methane gas) before deciding. To my way of thinking, it’s not too early to be looking for bug-out land up north – just in case. If the well continues spewing into winter, the odds of mandatory movement go up – and better me thinks to go on your own accord and by your own plans than a mass-packaged solution.
As long as we’re on it, a fair number of people have written in, in hushed conspiratorial tones – wondering whether the “George, does this Gulf spill lead to the government setting up REX-84 FEMA camps?”
Maybe. In the event of a higher level of global conflict, it’s possible. More likely, though, seems to me is that there’s a legitimate role for government to try and provide some level of housing, etc for disaster victims after events like the developing Gulf disaster.
Let’s do a mental exercise here: Say you have a family of four and no prospects, no income, and so on, and the smell of oil shows up.
Questions is: Is the federal government expected to provide some basic level of food & housing for disaster victims? I think so…unless I’ve got political winds judged all wrong.
Follow-up question: Based on what we saw in KatRita, would you trust your family’s fate to just a Wild West kind of tent/camper enclosed encampment, (I’ve seen that future of crowded families, don’t know which way is up or out, their lost in their own senses.) Or, would you rather
duke it out on the streets of a strange northern city in the middle of winter? Gangs, druggies, zombies, and maybe even local police who missed the Chamber of Commerce welcome training?
You see where this goes? On the one hand, government could actually have plans in its back pocket for resettlement centers and such, but whether they’d be prison camps — or simply be best efforts to help people — may depend on how your meds are holding out and if you listen to fear mongering.
Whether people will ever arrive at such possible future government ‘assistance centers’ from the Gulf Oil disaster, WW III, or terrorist attacks can be debated all day long. The further question is “Would such facilities be properly classed “prison camps” or would they be more along the lines of the CCC Camps of the last Depression?”
Then let’s ask if there aren’t political interests who raise money for opposition republicorp candidates (then then go promptly to the same corporate trough) by trying to whip up all kinds of fears about political enemies lists, and so on, in order to bolster their own agenda? Of course!
Figuring out where markets are going seems a better pursuit, since “He who pays the piper calls the tune.” Such pursuits may sound base if downright immoral to some, but as a Cuban-American friend of mine taught me years ago: “We don’t have any problems revenue can’t fix…”

history help pls ! Unit 28?

I got behind and Really need some help pls

1. What was an economic impact that Japan experienced after World War I?
A) The demand for Japanese products rose around the world, and industry began to grow.
B) Many Japanese industries experienced slowdowns and laid off workers.
C) Japan’s agriculture began to catch up with the growth experienced in the manufacturing industry.
D) Japan began importing goods from Western countries, which reduced demand for their own goods.
2. The rise of Kemal Atatürk brought about what changes in Turkey?
A) Fighting against British rule
B) Honoring of requests of Allied Powers after World War I
C) A completely secular government
D) Seeking the creation of a religious nation
3. One of the causes of the stock market crash was
A) buying stock on credit or buying on the margin.
B) investments in foreign companies that failed after World War I.
C) setting of stock prices at reasonable levels, so more people could afford to buy stock.
D) record prices for food, clothing, and fuel.
4. Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answers the question. Some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Which African country or countries gained their independence from their colonial rulers in the interwar years?
A) Persia
B) Egypt
C) Ethiopia
D) Belgian Congo
5. Which event in the 1920s caused many Japanese people to question their government’s foreign policy with the West?
A) The United States barred Japanese immigration.
B) Japan lost territory as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.
C) The Japanese military demanded final approval of all government decisions.
D) China won several small skirmishes on the border with Korea.
6. Which of the following leaders supported the Bolshevik cause?
A) Mussolini
B) Stalin
C) Hitler
D) Roosevelt
7. What were some effects of the Great Depression?
A) Buying stocks on the margin
B) Rise of totalitarian leaders
C) World trade slowed
D) Heavy taxes were placed on imported goods
8. What important event took place in the Middle East around 1921 that contributed to the Arab-Israeli conflict?
A) The Arab nationalists rebelled against and defeated the Ottoman Empire.
B) Tens of thousands of Jews and Arabs migrated to Palestine.
C) The British installed Jewish government leaders in Transjordan and Iraq.
D) The British and French governments issued a plan to divide Palestine based on the existing population of each group currently living there.
9. How did Joseph Stalin punish Ukrainians who resisted collectivization?
A) He sent Ukrainian adult males to the Gulag.
B) He labeled them as enemies of the people.
C) He took away their land.
D) He withheld food aid during a famine.
10. The Great Depression caused massive inflation, making the currency worthless in
A) Russia.
B) Japan.
C) Germany.
D) United States.
11. What was Mao Zedong’s search for a safe place for Chinese Communists called?
A) the Salt March
B) the Long March
C) the May Fourth Movement
D) Manchuria/Manchuko
12. Which of the following resulted in the spread and deepening of the Great Depression?
A) the Nuremberg Laws
B) the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
C) the Manchurian Incident
D) the New Deal
13. Japan proposed the creation of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere in 1940 because
A) the nation was threatened by western imperialism.
B) China was too big to conquer, and Southeast Asia was rich in natural resources.
C) the League of Nations had censured their actions in Nanjing.
D) China had allied with the Soviet Union.
14. Which of the following dictators invaded Ethiopia to expand military might?
A) Mussolini
B) Lenin
C) Stalin
D) Hitler
15. Which of the following dictators were fascist?
A) Mussolini
B) Lenin
C) Stalin
D) Hitler
16. What event stirred nationalist feelings in India, leading Gandhi to organize protests?
A) the Balfour Declaration
B) the Bengal Incident
C) the Amritsar Massacre
D) the Treaty of Sèvres
17. Africans’ frustrations at the actions of the European powers after World War I led them to seek greater independence through
A) the treaty of Sèvres.
B) the Pan-African Congress.
C) the League of Nations.
D) the African Union.
18. A key component of Hitler’s Germany was the belief in
A) the Rosenberg Laws.
B) communism.
C) anti-Semitism.
D) the Balfour Declaration.
19. Hitler wanted to transform German Society into
A) a mighty German empire of Aryan people.
B) a modern industrialized country.
C) a classless society run by working people.
D) a peaceful, moral society based on service to the greater good.
20. Franklin Delano Roosevelt fought the Great Depression
A) with a government program known as the New Deal.
B) by increasing production of military weapons and equipment.
C) by buying up stocks at pre-October 1929 prices.
D) by heavily taxing imported goods.

I really want to get my business idea rolling and need some advice, tips or pointers?

I am a business student majoring in marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship in my last year. My idea is to open a promotions/Pr/Advertising company. With our promotions we would also offer event planning. With our public relations we will also offer personal assistants either short term or long term. We would hire free lancers when needed and also have our own staff as well. Does this seem like a good idea? what tips does anyone have? are there any promoters/event planners/public relations people that started their own business or work for a company that have insight on the business? anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

world history, assignment 28 pls help I am really behind?

i have the flu and need some help,

1. What was an economic impact that Japan experienced after World War I?
A) The demand for Japanese products rose around the world, and industry began to grow.
B) Many Japanese industries experienced slowdowns and laid off workers.
C) Japan’s agriculture began to catch up with the growth experienced in the manufacturing industry.
D) Japan began importing goods from Western countries, which reduced demand for their own goods.
2. The rise of Kemal Atatürk brought about what changes in Turkey?
A) Fighting against British rule
B) Honoring of requests of Allied Powers after World War I
C) A completely secular government
D) Seeking the creation of a religious nation
3. One of the causes of the stock market crash was
A) buying stock on credit or buying on the margin.
B) investments in foreign companies that failed after World War I.
C) setting of stock prices at reasonable levels, so more people could afford to buy stock.
D) record prices for food, clothing, and fuel.
4. Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answers the question. Some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Which African country or countries gained their independence from their colonial rulers in the interwar years?
A) Persia
B) Egypt
C) Ethiopia
D) Belgian Congo
5. Which event in the 1920s caused many Japanese people to question their government’s foreign policy with the West?
A) The United States barred Japanese immigration.
B) Japan lost territory as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.
C) The Japanese military demanded final approval of all government decisions.
D) China won several small skirmishes on the border with Korea.
6. Which of the following leaders supported the Bolshevik cause?
A) Mussolini
B) Stalin
C) Hitler
D) Roosevelt
7. What were some effects of the Great Depression?
A) Buying stocks on the margin
B) Rise of totalitarian leaders
C) World trade slowed
D) Heavy taxes were placed on imported goods
8. What important event took place in the Middle East around 1921 that contributed to the Arab-Israeli conflict?
A) The Arab nationalists rebelled against and defeated the Ottoman Empire.
B) Tens of thousands of Jews and Arabs migrated to Palestine.
C) The British installed Jewish government leaders in Transjordan and Iraq.
D) The British and French governments issued a plan to divide Palestine based on the existing population of each group currently living there.
9. How did Joseph Stalin punish Ukrainians who resisted collectivization?
A) He sent Ukrainian adult males to the Gulag.
B) He labeled them as enemies of the people.
C) He took away their land.
D) He withheld food aid during a famine.
10. The Great Depression caused massive inflation, making the currency worthless in
A) Russia.
B) Japan.
C) Germany.
D) United States.
11. What was Mao Zedong’s search for a safe place for Chinese Communists called?
A) the Salt March
B) the Long March
C) the May Fourth Movement
D) Manchuria/Manchuko
12. Which of the following resulted in the spread and deepening of the Great Depression?
A) the Nuremberg Laws
B) the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
C) the Manchurian Incident
D) the New Deal
13. Japan proposed the creation of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere in 1940 because
A) the nation was threatened by western imperialism.
B) China was too big to conquer, and Southeast Asia was rich in natural resources.
C) the League of Nations had censured their actions in Nanjing.
D) China had allied with the Soviet Union.
14. Which of the following dictators invaded Ethiopia to expand military might?
A) Mussolini
B) Lenin
C) Stalin
D) Hitler
15. Which of the following dictators were fascist?
A) Mussolini
B) Lenin
C) Stalin
D) Hitler
16. What event stirred nationalist feelings in India, leading Gandhi to organize protests?
A) the Balfour Declaration
B) the Bengal Incident
C) the Amritsar Massacre
D) the Treaty of Sèvres
17. Africans’ frustrations at the actions of the European powers after World War I led them to seek greater independence through
A) the treaty of Sèvres.
B) the Pan-African Congress.
C) the League of Nations.
D) the African Union.
18. A key component of Hitler’s Germany was the belief in
A) the Rosenberg Laws.
B) communism.
C) anti-Semitism.
D) the Balfour Declaration.
19. Hitler wanted to transform German Society into
A) a mighty German empire of Aryan people.
B) a modern industrialized country.
C) a classless society run by working people.
D) a peaceful, moral society based on service to the greater good.
20. Franklin Delano Roosevelt fought the Great Depression
A) with a government program known as the New Deal.
B) by increasing production of military weapons and equipment.
C) by buying up stocks at pre-October 1929 prices.
D) by heavily taxing imported goods.

Are liberals ignorant because they have not read any of these books?

The Wealth of Nations – Adam Smith
The road to Surfdom – Friedrich Hayek
Free to Choose – Milton Friedman

It seems liberals, socialist, fascist, communist all seem to lack a basic understanding of the role of government, centralized planning, the power of free choose and private distribution of goods and services by the market.

Have you ever met a liberal or do you know a liberal who has read these books and have a basic understanding of them?

I was thinking about it and I know 1000s of liberals and I don’t think any of them have these basic tools to analyze current events or use the knowledge for voting. How about you?
“Reality has a Liberal Bias” – Yes I do, I have seen many of your answers and you clearly have not read any of those books or if you did, you didn’t understand them. Or you just want the worst for this country.
So far 12 answers – 2 conservatives, 10 liberals and only 1 of those liberals – Cantankerous claims to have read them. He says he understands them but then calls them political theory rather than Economics books which is odd, and claims they are flawed but offers no evidence or example, please do so
Donrosen – funny
Erin – I agree with your description of liberals however had the people read those books they would not be so easily manipulated by the greedy using liberals who are screwing the poor and middle class which is my point.
Don’t get me wrong – I know many intelligent liberals they are just clueless on how free markets and central controlled markets work
Cantankerous – took a quick look at what you are talking about with distributive justice. This is just the difference Abe Lincoln spoke of in his famous quote regarding liberty and tyranny, a socialist defines liberty as equal distribution based on existence, where as a capitalist bases in on freedom to keep what you produce through a meritocracy. Here is Lincoln quote http://www.bartleby.com/73/1070.html
One last thought for you Cantankerous – Since you are a socialist that has read the books I mentioned you must also know that socialist countries have a very small middle class and a very large lower class. You must also know that they overall production created under a socialist system is considerable lower and that most of the pain caused from that under production is distributed to what would have been a very robust middle class and a richer lower class. So clearly you don’t opt for socialism because it provides more robust standard of life for the majority of the population, so why do you support a system that harms so many except for the ruling class?

My first EVER resume..DONE! May someone please check it ?

IMRAN HAQUE
OBJECTIVE
?To join an innovative marketing team giving me the opportunity to develop my leadership and communication skills
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
?Proficiency on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet
?Able to speak English and Urdu fluently, intermediate French
?Excellent communication and leadership skills
EDUCATION
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON) OSSD 2003-2007

?University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarship, 2007
?Academic Letter, 2007
?Ontario Scholar, 2007
?Academic Honor-Roll, 2003 – 2007
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Parent Teacher Committee 2003-2007
?Held President and Vice President positions
?Plan, organize, and conduct meetings with staff/members
Islamic Circle of North America 2003-2007
?Took part in many humanitarian events such as food/clothe drives, Tsunami Relief,
Anyways this is my resume but I sort of think I’m maybe missing one mroe topic since it’s a little short. Also, I’m going university this september and the ossd in my education means the diploma and i just added awards undereducation. Also, do you think I should add one more to my volunteer expeirecne and can peopel tell me if my objective makes any sense or there shgould any changes. Any advise you guys give me will be greatly appreciated as I’m having my first interview tomorow and I’m nervous like crazy so just let me know if there should be any changes. Thanks in advance.
sorry some of it got cut off…heres the rest…

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Parent Teacher Committee 2003-2007
?Held President and Vice President positions
?Plan, organize, and conduct meetings with staff/members
Islamic Circle of North America 2003-2007
?Took part in many humanitarian events such as food/clothe drives, Tsunami Relief, and different workshops
?Passion and motivation to help others lead to success
REFERENCES
?Available Upon Request

Would you read this magazine?

I’m planning on starting a magazine for students. I was sitting and thinking about where a gap in the market might be… and this is what I came up with.

It would be a magazine about Uni life. Info about the best clubs, upcoming events. Cheap student fashion, featuring models from the individual universities. Ways to make money. Easy recipes. Local events e.g. upcoming concerts, football games. Competitions.

It would have articles about things students want to know about and are interested in – Clubbing. Sex. Travel. Fashion.

It this cost around £1.10 per week, so pretty cheap, would you buy it?

Also, what else could I put in it?

-Answer this thinking like you were a uni student!

What should i buy, a Nokia N8 (smartphone) or a Canon Vixia HF R20 (digital camcorder)?

I’m not sure which one should i buy.. I have a Nokia E71 and i’m looking to get a better cellphone but the thing that attracts me the most is the 12 MP camera the Nokia has (the best camera phone in the market). On the other hand i want a good recording camera to have with me because i”m planning to record everything and make mixed videos on iMovie about my life (family events, parties, etc.).

The problem is that mi conscience attacks me when i think about spending 400 dollars on a cellphone while having other stuffs to buy. If i buy the camcorder i will be buying something for the family, not for me only (it costs 450 dollars).

I want to get advises about which one i should buy. I want to read the reasons and facts, critics about the products, etc.
@Caoedhen

The truth is that this specific cellphone IS the best camera on a cellphone right now, not because of the megapixels but because it has been proved.. You’re right about the MP not been a quality measure unit but in this case it’s the best at both quality and MP (as far as i know).

The Nokia N8 shoots videos at 720p.. That’s a great video quality.. and the pictures (comparing to canon 550d dslr) were really great, of course they weren’t better but 550D is a 1200 canon dslr-type camera..

The Canon Vixia HF R20 on the other hand is the best 300-500 dollars digital camcorder on the 2011.. according to a review i was looking at..

been trying to move since 2006, destined to be in my flat forever?

I’ve been trying to move for 5 years..but sequence of events makes me feel I’m doomed to never move..

Bought in 2004 far from friends and family as wanted my own place ‘part rent part buy’..
after spending 2 years there decided it was time to make my next step, and put it on the market with the housing association (could have through an estate agent but was advised was better through the housing association)..2 other flats were on the market with estate agents at the same time and sold almost immediately..I was tied into a 6 month agreement with the housing association selling my flat at a lower price to the other flats (even though the same flat). they got me no viewings!
Early 2007- use an estate agent..stuck with them for 3 months, they also get no viewings on my flat!
Naturally I then change estate agents..One of the estate agents gets someone to make an offer..though they still need to sell their place.. Then that estate agent closes down..they don’t tell me that, and so the buyer vanishes into thin air, as I obviously have none of their contact details…
Other estate agent I’m with then closes down a few weeks later..
Then I take it off the market for a few months as feel the flat has been on the market too long (2 years altogether by that point)..and in early 2009 decide to buy the other half of the flat..as this should increase the number of potential buyers (as it means landlords could buy etc as its a normal private flat now)..
The put it back on the market….and a couple of months later I get a buyer!!! horray…I..I find the house of my dreams and we are approaching exchange date..Then I find out my buyer has been planning to guzunder me by 10K all along at the last minute…they thought they would make a very nice profit by doing this..but as i’m skint…naturally this makes move impossible and so lose the house of my dreams..
By this point..now in 2010…got depression as its been going along too long..not to mention that flat is far away from my family, friends and work..

Anyway..after leaving it quite a long time..make some further enquires..and my lender advises I can re-mortgage my flat, rent it out, and get a new place using deposit money from the re-mortgage..excited I get my mortgage in place, view properties etc .get quotes from letting agents..I then ring the lender to query my repayments..and the person I speak to said I was mis-advised and I can’t do this after all!!!!!
Theres also not much point in trying to sell again..as because of the house price cash..for the last year, 5 of the 10 flats in the block are on the market, and not one has a buyer..and most have been on the market one year (one at a massively reduced price making it impossible for the others to sell..but even the massively reduced one isnt selling..)
Its not just since the down turn I’ve been trying to move…its the last five years.
At the end of my tether..I’m feel doomed..seems I will always be trapped living in a part of the country on my own I don’t know anyone..
Any suggestions

What are my chances? URGENT. Please help!?

I’m an Indian who was born and raised (for the most part) in America. I moved to India for high school and since have moved from 3 different schools but am now finishing up my senior year in the IB Diploma Program at the 2nd best International school in the country.
My Freshman and Sophomore grades are mostly As and a couple Bs in the IGCSE.
My Junior year (IB) grades are extremely good. I’ve got 6s and 7s in all my subjects. 38/42. That is A+ and A when converted to American grades.
My high school GPA is 5.85/6 and my class rank is 4/120.
Fantastic counselor recommendation.

My extracurricular activities:
I’m captain of my school team for Basketball (11th). I was captain of my house team for cricket, soccer, and basketball in 9th and 10th grade. Was invited to and attended TAISI (The Association of International Schools of India) sporting event. Won District Championship in Basketball. Volunteered at community school (interviewed villages in order to plan funding). Attended NSLC (National Student Leadership Conference) at University of Chicago for Business and Entrepreneurship. Developed and marketed a product that won 2nd place in research project. Organized, emceed, and participated in various cultural committee programs. Founding member of youth-wing at Hindu Temple of Lake County. Opened seminars and received special recognition & acknowledgement upon inauguration.
Took part in Leadership Camps and was rewarded with excellent skills in goal setting, risk taking, team building, and initiative. Winner of many creative writing competitions in school. President of photography club and took school’s 1st yearbook photos.
Work Experience – Deloitte. Designed and created D-YAP (Deloitte – Young Adults Program) for senior high school students to get exposure to corporate life and careers.
Co-founded internaspire.com – an efficient online portal for competent young adults to gain corporate work experience from some of the biggest firms in the world.
Was lead role in regional language movie about cricket.

HOWEVER, I am really worried about all this because of my low SAT scores. =/
I have: 600 CR, 630 M, and 640 W (11 on essay). – 1870.

I’m applying to schools like NYU, UCLA, USC, GWU, AU, BU, UT-Austin, UW-Madison, Bentley, Babson, Wake Forest, and Syracuse. Do I have a chance at these schools, and if so, are there any better schools (with my stats) that I can get into, primarily for an econ/business major?

What are my chances? Please help!?

I’m an Indian who was born and raised (for the most part) in America. I moved to India for high school and since have moved from 3 different schools but am now finishing up my senior year in the IB Diploma Program at the 2nd best International school in the country.
My Freshman and Sophomore grades are mostly As and a couple Bs in the IGCSE.
My Junior year (IB) grades are extremely good. I’ve got 6s and 7s in all my subjects. 38/42. That is A+ and A when converted to American grades.
My high school GPA is 5.85/6 and my class rank is 4/120.
Fantastic counselor recommendation.

My extracurricular activities:
I’m captain of my school team for Basketball (11th). I was captain of my house team for cricket, soccer, and basketball in 9th and 10th grade. Was invited to and attended TAISI (The Association of International Schools of India) sporting event. Won District Championship in Basketball. Volunteered at community school (interviewed villages in order to plan funding). Attended NSLC (National Student Leadership Conference) at University of Chicago for Business and Entrepreneurship. Developed and marketed a product that won 2nd place in research project. Organized, emceed, and participated in various cultural committee programs. Founding member of youth-wing at Hindu Temple of Lake County. Opened seminars and received special recognition & acknowledgement upon inauguration.
Took part in Leadership Camps and was rewarded with excellent skills in goal setting, risk taking, team building, and initiative. Winner of many creative writing competitions in school. President of photography club and took school’s 1st yearbook photos.
Work Experience – Deloitte. Designed and created D-YAP (Deloitte – Young Adults Program) for senior high school students to get exposure to corporate life and careers.
Co-founded internaspire.com – an efficient online portal for competent young adults to gain corporate work experience from some of the biggest firms in the world.
Was lead role in regional language movie about cricket.

HOWEVER, I am really worried about all this because of my low SAT scores. =/
I have: 600 CR, 630 M, and 640 W (11 on essay). – 1870.

I’m applying to schools like NYU, UCLA, USC, GWU, AU, BU, UT-Austin, UW-Madison, Bentley, Babson, Wake Forest, and Syracuse. Do I have a chance at these schools, and if so, are there any better schools (with my stats) that I can get into, primarily for an econ/business major?

George Soros Hated In Thailand?

BANGKOK, Thailand — Billionaire George Soros has cancelled a planned visit to Thailand amid threats from protesters who blame him for the Asian economic crisis.

The protesters threatened to pelt Soros, a financier who operates out of New York, with excrement and rotten eggs.

They accuse him of speculating on the That baht in early 1998, causing it to be devalued and setting off a wave of panic across the region that caused shares indexes to crash, currencies to plunge and commodity prices to hit long-term lows.

The ensuing financial crisis eventually spread to emerging markets in Russia and Latin America.

An official at the Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand (FCCT), which had organized a speech by Soros at Bangkok’s famous Oriental Hotel on Thursday, said Soros had pulled out of the event

http://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/01/29/thailand.soros/

Which strategy would be better for the Mets with the remaining free agents?

Both plans would be to spend 50 million. Which would better compliment the Mets remaining roster voids?

Plan A:

Oliver Perez – 3 year/33 million
Adam Dunn – 1 year/9 million
Will Ohman – 2 year/8 million

or Plan B:

Ben Sheets 2 year/20 million
Jon Garland 2 year/12 million
Bobby Abreu 2 year/16 million

Note: Adam Dunn has indicated if he can’t land the right deal he’d rather since a one year deal and test the market next season. Pat Burrell signed 2 year/16 million, so it’s likely Bobby Abreu will command similar value. That’s why I said that price. 4 million per year seems to be the going rate for a good left-handed reliever, so that’s why I gave that price to Ohman. I’m sure Ohman (as well as Beimel) would like 3 years, but the market just isn’t going to give it to them.Russ Springer 1 year/2 million. Oliver Perez was offered 3 year/30 million by the Mets, but no other team has made an offer. It’s unlikely another team will make a higher offer. If the Mets offer an extra 2-3 million, they could probably get it done. Ben Sheets and Jon Garland also has appeared willing to settle for a 1 or 2 year deal. Garland recently rejected a 1 year/4 million deal from Arizona, so this hypothetical offer may be good enough for him to take. Signing Sheets (who’s a better pitcher than Perez) has it’s perk in the sense that he’s more consistent than Perez and will come cheaper and at one or two less years, but he’s also a high injury risk (as is Randy Wolf who they’re also interested in). Garland and Perez are some of the healthiest pitchers in the game. If they chose to not sign Perez though, they may have enough money to sign both Sheets and Garland or Wolf. They’d hold onto Tim Redding as a long reliever and spot starter in the event of an injury.

I’m saying 50 million because the Mets made an offer of 3 year/36 million to Lowe. They were willing to raise that to 40-42 million. With or without Lowe, the question of bringing in another quality reliever has remained open.

Other Notes: Garland, Sheets, Perez were offered arbitration, meanwhile Abreu, Dunn, Ohman, Wolf, Beimel and Springer weren’t. Garland was a type B, meanwhile Sheet is type A. Perez is a type A if the Mets lose him which would help compensate for other players who they sign. Type A means you lose 2 picks, Type B is one.
Plan B would include Russ Springer 1 year/2 million too.
(Plan A Line-Up)

1. SS Reyes (S)
2. LF Church or Murphy (L)
3. 3B Wright (R)
4. 1B Delgado (L)
5. CF Beltran (S)
6. RF Abreu (L)
7. 2B Castillo (S)
8. C Schneider (L) / Castro (R)

(Plan B Line-Up)

1. SS Reyes
2. RF Church/Murphy (or Dunn in RF)
3. 3B Wright
4. 1B Delgado
5. CF Beltran
6. LF Dunn
7. 2B Castillo
8. C Schneider/Castro
Woops. Put it in reverse order. Here’s a look at the two rotations too though.

1. Santana
2. Sheets
3. Pelfrey
4. Maine
5. Garland

1. Santana
2. Pelfrey
3. Perez
4. Maine
5. Redding/Niese

The good thing about the option of signing two starting pitcher’s is that it provides Jon Niese and Bobby Parnell enough time to get ready to join the rotation in 2 years and it’d leave two slots available. Signing Abreu to a 2 year type deal would also give Fernando Martinez some extra time.
Dunn is definitely a liability with his poor batting average, but his 40+ home runs in 5 straight seasons at least make him worth looking at for a 1 or 2 year deal. His defense is also questionable. The power he’d provide to this line up would be tremendous though and may even provide the option to trade Delgado for pitching if they wanted to use him at 1B.
Your Option C would be nice. It’d probably require more money. Figure Perez 33, Abreu 16 & Ohman 8. So it’ll be around 57 million. Or 23 million annually for the next two seasons.
I definitely would prefer Abreu over Dunn too. He seems more reliable, has postseason experience and has played in New York before. A lot of people criticize him, whether that be being scared to run into the wall or not being mobile, but the truth is he’s one of the most consistent and reliable hitters in terms of health and production.
I couldn’t see the Mets signing both Sheets and Wolf who’ve both average like 20 starts the last 3 or so years. But Garland’s reliability and postseason experience is something that could help the Mets. I’m not against bringing back Perez, but the fact that Boras is his agent and got the Braves to bid against themselves on Lowe (no one was near 60 million) forces me to remain skeptical on him.
Ohman was type B, but it wouldn’t matter since he wasn’t offered arbitration. Another left-hander who the Mets expressed interest in was Dennys Reyes who’s not a bad pitcher, but he was offered arbitration and I believe is type B.
Thank you for the clarification with the Type B and compensatory round. I was always confused with that. Overall though, the type B wouldn’t negatively impact the Mets then if they were to sign Jon Garland (I believe is type B) since they wouldn’t lose a pick. The Angels would gain the pick in the ”sandwich round” though.

How to host Toms One Day Without Shoes?

i love doing charity stuff like this!! and im so sad that this event has never came to my city before so im going to try and set it up for my little town but… im only 15 :/ yep, thats the bad news -__- i was thinking that on April 5th group of people will show up at a park, walk through our town center to our local market and then walk back to the park its a pretty long walk but people should be willing to do it!
my school did this whole charity walking thing to raise money for a girl who needed surgery, so i bet i could get my school to do this easily :/ But how would i start it?? put posters around my school? would i have to tell the town center about it? would it be possible to get our local market to give out free watter bottles to people who are walking? make an host an event page on toms web site? i have no clue!!
i have a long time before april, but i want to plan early please and thank you <3

STUDENTS – would you read this magazine? And what could I put in it?

I’m planning on starting a magazine. I was sitting and thinking about where a gap in the market might be… and this is what I came up with.

It would be a magazine about Uni life. Info about the best clubs, upcoming events. Cheap student fashion, featuring models from the individual universities. Ways to make money. Easy recipes. Local events e.g. upcoming concerts, football games. Competitions.

It would have articles about things students want to know about and are interested in – Clubbing. Sex. Travel. Fashion.

It this cost around £1.10 per week, so pretty cheap, would you buy it?

Also, what else could I put in it?

could you help me with a really imaganative ending to my story please/?

My character could be a girl or boy, and the ending could even be a cliffhanger please help me. Thanks
Original Writing

Walking down Turpin road, a usually happy place of friendly faces. I felt the licks of the sunshines rays on my face and a breeze tickle my hair.
In place did the whole place seem, But instinct told me otherwise. Passing past a Pala’s Cake shop; i saw in the reflection me.
Glancing down at what i wore, i realised i was clad in yesterdays items.Lost in words, i though back to my last memories of yesterdays events ( or this morning – dont understand what ur going on about here ).The last thing I remember is sitting on the sofa, feet up, remote in on hand and a glass of chilled chardonnay in the other.

Dispite my lack of clarity of the days events I carried on walking down the street; it was unusually quiet for a day as hot as this. Children would usually be rushing about by noon to get the best flavours at Ice Rock ice cream shop.

“Morning Mr. Williams” I said to him as he swept the dirt on his path into a perfect pile. He was always the sort of chappy old fellow who would always scream out with the lamest of jokes. I guess thats why most people in town loved him. Well, that as the fact that he owned the only ice cream shop.

I anticpated his high pitched laugh to errupt with no doubt a predictable joke, but strangly he ignored me. Perhaps he could not have herd me.I had to admit, he was getting old, at 94 who would have
the energy to everyday sweep his path while running an ice cream parlor. Better yet who would do it mid afternoon with a scorching sun dressed in a grey skivey and black sweatpants and a pair of hot garden boots? My mother always taught me show respect to the elders, and screaming for his attention would be rude, so i just carried on with my stroll. Talking about strolls, why am i even on this stroll?

As I carry on going down the street, I can’t think for the life of me where it was I was planning on going. My body moved down markert street without my mind even regesting where i was going.

I got to the entrance of market square to see jane who no doubt is late. She always had this tendency to be late, even as i remember it to be at school. Hoping on the bus, i see a chug of grey smoke fade from the bus.

I turn into the market to see a stall of the most fresh, red juicy looking apples I have ever seen, piled in a box. I rummage in thepocket of my scruffy old jacket and find just the right amount, along with a piece of old chewing gum that’s defiantly seen better days and the remains of a tissue that must have been the through the wash more than once.

“Excuse me, could I have three of those delicious looking red apples please?” I said to the man I thought was the owner of the stall, he stood lent against a pole, with his arms crossed. He had a small bag buckled around his waist that made some of his black top rise up revealing part of his not so small stomach, he seemed to be looking straight passes me. I can’t believe how ignorant he is, he totally ignored me and had gone to the other side of the stall and is serving someone else. Am i invisible to everyone today?!

Surley now i knew someting was no right but what it was i could not put my finger on it . I move on from the fruit stall to spend my money somewhere they might not be so rude. I began to walk past a coffee shop, Cryer Coffee, It is owned by a French man called Pierre Cryer .isuddenly stopped realising I was really thirsty, when was the last time I had a drink? It seemed like ages.

I entered the shop, the door slammed shut behind me. I was overwhelmed by the noise of so many people, the coffee shop was usually quite quiet I guess they must be here to try the new strong coffee with a hint of mint, it has been advertised everywhere for the last month! Personally I thought it sounded disgusting. The shop wasn’t the most stylish place, the walls were painted a mouldy orange that made the cream floor tiles look scrotty especially when every other one had cracks in from where people had dropped things.

I glanced around for a table, there’s one I thought to myself it could do with a wipe, so I looked around to see if I could see a cleaner and spotted one. She was wearing black trouserswhich had a large blob of tomato sauce smeared on the top of her thighs and a dark blue polo shirt. I tried to catch her attention but I didn’t have much luck she just carried on mopping a puddle of spilt coke. I gave up as she seemed oblivious to the fact I needed something. I noticed there were some serviettes on the tables so I decided it would be quicker to do it myself.

I sat on the table and began to wipe the table, but the coffee rimmed stains just wound go! Panicking i yelled for help, and glanced around. No one, lifted of changed their moments or stances. I did not exist to them.
yeah i want it to be that she is dead. But i just cant thnk of a good ending and that is not long enough to end it there. Please help. Thank you

Need a GREAT business name PLEASE HELP?

Hi! I am starting a business in special event child care, basically providing safe fun and entertainment for children at weddings, private parties, trade shows, and so on. BUT WE NEED A GREAT NAME! I want something that is Parent appealing and professional but still fun for the kids. I definately want something memorable! I want to be able to appeal to my target market and also leave them thinking about refering my company. I plan on providing exceptional customer service and childrens entertainment but I MUST have a name to go along with the level of service. I don’t know I’ve come across companies that do the same work like, kid’s connection, kiddie corp, playtime pros, and even the special event nannies, But I am just at a loss. PLEASE HELP!!!

English to German Translation help (for a CV)?

Hello!
I’m trying to help somebody complete their CV by Sunday, but I’m honestly having real difficulty with formal, but short German … wenn jemand mir helfen koennte, waere das wirklich nett! First and most accurate answer will get 10 points immediately! thanks so much

- “In addition to administrative tasks, another focus is organizing X Events conferences and seminars as well as preparing for visitors involved with the Directorate”

- “In charge of generating travel authorizations, visitor arrangements, financial reimbursements, event management, editing scientific papers, and other administrative tasks such as updating the department website, taking IRC minutes”

- “In charge of mailouts, current events, public relations, updating the Embassy website, organizing Embassy conferences and events management”

- “In charge of typing proposals, managing projects, organizing data, and helping with database and coursework during his economic research tenure in Vienna”

- “In charge of attending to phonecalls, bookkeeping, filing, organizing data, typing dictated proposals and helping with marketing plans.
Also trained in ticket confirmation, flight booking, filing, organizing office folders, alongside basic accounting and marketing strategies”

- “Selected to teach children, while I was in my junior year of High School”

cheers

A few questions about American History – 10 points?

What events leading up to the Great Depression by focusing on indicators that financial experts had targeted as concerns for the economy.

What caused the stock market to crash?

What plans that the two administrations (Hoover and Roosevelt) attempted to put into play to bring the nation out of the depression. ?

Do you know we are puppets of “Secret societies”?

My friend,recently I discovered on YouTube some disturbing information regarding secret societies that woke me to a harsh reality.A few of these so called “Secret societies” include the 170 year old Illuminate,Bilderberg, and the Bohemian Grove.One of the worldwide biggest societies is a Globalist consisting of 13 family bloodlines and headed by the Rothschild family; they are currently holding half of the world’s wealth accumulated from wars and other significant events. Members of Bilderberg are Kings,Queens,politicians and individuals of vast wealth such as George Soros,Rockefeller,Carnegie,the Koch Brothers,as well as practically all worldwide political heads of financial institutions that are members of secret societies.They are all working on the creation of a New World Order and it’s no longer a well kept secret.Politicians ideologies and their party affiliations no longer matter. After their election they become millionaires in no time.It is has become a sad reality.Puppeteers are using corrupted politicians to implement NWO plans.The European Union as well as the North American Union spawned the B.K. NAFTA,and the G.W.B. who signed documents with Canada and Mexico without Congressional approval. V.Putin in 10/2011 proposed the creation of the Ural Asian Union.The 3 country in near future Iran Syria N.Korea will “join”NWO by furs.One of final steps of will be illuminating physical currency and force all peoples the placement of computer chips in our bodies after that no one will purchase anything without being electronically scanned.We all going to be under total control of NWO masters.Today puppeteers of NWO continues killing humans with virus’s,wars, economic crisis and many other ways most of us don’t now or don’t understand.They have one goal it is to take over the world and eliminate 80-90% of the world population and slave all remain rest of population.My friends we must investigate and expose and burn to the ground their evil plans but if you want to be a market slave go ahead because in the totalitarian NWO regime will be only two classes the masters incredibly wealthy and their slaves.Can you guess which one you will belong to or it is too difficult for you.All puppeteers call themselves “patriots and constitutional defenders”.Wake up my Brothers do your research, my recommendation:Read the book “Masters Game”by Graham Hancock &amp Robert Bauval.Book contains 6 hundred pages with sources, photos and references.And YouTube videos especially:Zeitgeist by Peter Joseph,The Upcoming New World Order, NWO Deception, Satanic NOW,One World Religion,The big deception,NWO Alien Agenda,The Deception of One World Religion, New World Order Plan to Kill 90% of the World’s Population,Illuminati Satanic 2012+ UFO Event, NWO Satanic Higher Consciousness,New Age Satanism,Satanic Enlightenment, New Age Deception,The Power behind the New World Order Full Documentary,The Satanic 9/11 Ritual,by Bill Cooper.Wake up my Brothers time is running out, we have to face those cronies. May god blesses all of us OCCUPIERS and 99% percentile.

Is the free Ameritrade workshop a thinly disguised sales seminar?

I am thinking of signing up for a workshop. (I’m already a client.)

Knowing basic concepts about stocks and the markets is an important step to developing a solid, disciplined investment plan based on knowledge, not emotion. Join a team of experienced instructors from TD Ameritrade and our education affiliate, Investools® from TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. for this informative in-person event as they explore different approaches to stock investing and help you gain the confidence to take more control of your investments. During this free workshop, you’ll also get a tour of Investools.

This workshop will cover:
· Fundamental and technical approaches to stock investing
· How to create a well-rounded, disciplined investment plan
· Ways to manage risk, avoid mistakes, and decide market direction
· Introduction to basic options strategies
· A review of options strategies intended to help generate income
· Demonstrations of trading and charting features available on the thinkorswim platform

My book idea, “ironsight.” what do you think?

Okay this is based at teens. Basically, an elite squad under the ironsight program are used by the american and english forces to tackle large terrorist and black market cells, using the latest weapons and equipment including a distorter, which distorts your image to make you blend in with the enviroment. They are thrown into a heavy situation when multiple countries are found to be linked to a large terrorist black market that are mass distributing weapons for some unknown event, sparking hostilaties between several countries. The ironsights are tasked with taking down enemy bases and people using stealth and tactics. They edge closer to finding the truth of whats going on, before the plan is put into place and world peace becomes a term of the past

Idea for my book “ironsight”?

Okay this is based at teens. Basically, an elite squad under the ironsight program are used by the american and english forces to tackle large terrorist and black market cells, using the latest weapons and equipment including a distorter, which distorts your image to make you blend in with the enviroment. They are thrown into a heavy situation when multiple countries are found to be linked to a large terrorist black market that are mass distributing weapons for some unknown event, sparking hostilaties between several countries. The ironsights are tasked with taking down enemy bases and people using stealth and tactics. They edge closer to finding the truth of whats going on, before the plan is put into place and world peace becomes a term of the past

History Questions – Please Help! Thanks ?

1.
What reason did Western nations have for establishing control in Africa?
A) Africa was rich in natural resources.
B) Africa was viewed as an ideal environment for establishing new colonies.
C) Western nations wanted to gain control over the interior of the continent for geographic reasons.
D) African nations appealed to Europe for political and economic support.
2.
In 1899, rebels attacked missionaries and Chinese converts to Christianity in an event known as the
A) Taiping Rebellion.
B) Boxer Rebellion.
C) Meiji Rebellion.
D) Guangzhou Rebellion.
3.
What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
A) British Imperialism in India came to an end.
B) The British began to govern India directly.
C) The Muslim League was formed.
D) Bengal was partitioned into two provinces.
4.
What event in 1862 gave France control over most of Southern Vietnam?
A) The Treaty of Saigon was signed.
B) The Treaty of Nanjing was signed.
C) The Sino-Japanese War began.
D) The Nguyen Dynasty was overthrown.
5.
How did nationalism contribute to Western imperialism in Africa?
A) Britain wanted to block French expansion in West and Central Africa.
B) European leaders believed that establishing colonies in Africa would earn them political respect.
C) Europeans needed raw materials.
D) Nationalists felt that Africa needed to be controlled before it could compete in the world market.
6.
What was a result of Britain’s announcement that they planned to partition Bengal?
A) Indian nationalism became more radical.
B) Indian nationalism died out.
C) The Indian National Congress was formed.
D) The Sepoy Mutiny occurred.
7.
Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to Western imperialism in Africa?
A) Economic interests
B) Political competition
C) Cultural motives
D) African political corruption
8.
Which of the following best describes why Britain was able to establish itself as ruler of India?
A) Ethnic groups invited Britain to rule the country in exchange for political positions.
B) The Indian government wanted Britain to govern parts of the country so they could get help establishing colonies.
C) The religious beliefs of India stressed nonviolence; when Britain’s troops arrived in India, they were met with little resistance.
D) Britain had a military advantage over India.
9.
In the 1850s, Hong Xiuquan and his followers formed a movement called the _______. Their goal was to create a Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace, in which no one would live in poverty.
A) Taiping Rebellion
B) Boxer Rebellion
C) Meiji Rebellion
D) Guangzhou Rebellion
10.
Which of the following happened during the British Raj, the time in which Britain ruled India?
A) Indian and British people lived in segregated neighborhoods.
B) British officials appointed many Indian officials.
C) The Indian textile industry flourished.
D) India became a significant source of rubber for British tire factories.

Why doesn’t Congress listen to advice of ECONOMISTS regarding the bailout? Instead of people who PARTICIPATED?

…in allowing the mortgage/banking industry to get where it is now?

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200 leading Economists write Congress Warning Bailout will make things Worse!

News Type: Event — Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:59 AM EDT

This letter was sent to Congress on Wed Sept 24 2008 regarding the Treasury plan as outlined on that date. It does not reflect all signatories views on subesquent plans or modifications of the bill, although some of the economists on this list added their names as recently as the 27th.

“To the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate:

As economists, we want to express to Congress our great concern for the plan proposed by Treasury Secretary Paulson to deal with the financial crisis. We are well aware of the difficulty of the current financial situation and we agree with the need for bold action to ensure that the financial system continues to function. We see three fatal pitfalls in the currently proposed plan:

1) Its fairness. The plan is a subsidy to investors at taxpayers’ expense. Investors who took risks to earn profits must also bear the losses. Not every business failure carries systemic risk. The government can ensure a well-functioning financial industry, able to make new loans to creditworthy borrowers, without bailing out particular investors and institutions whose choices proved unwise.

2) Its ambiguity. Neither the mission of the new agency nor its oversight are clear. If taxpayers are to buy illiquid and opaque assets from troubled sellers, the terms, occasions, and methods of such purchases must be crystal clear ahead of time and carefully monitored afterwards.

3) Its long-term effects. If the plan is enacted, its effects will be with us for a generation. For all their recent troubles, America’s dynamic and innovative private capital markets have brought the nation unparalleled prosperity. Fundamentally weakening those markets in order to calm short-run disruptions is desperately short-sighted.

For these reasons we ask Congress not to rush, to hold appropriate hearings, and to carefully consider the right course of action, and to wisely determine the future of the financial industry and the U.S. economy for years to come.”

Signed (updated at 9/27/2008 6:00PM CT)
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