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Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Agus Martowardojo shows the rupiah banknotes introduced on Dec. 19, 2016. (Antara/Yudhi M03/1/2018 12:00 am
Is a national platform for the largest economy engine "state"
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Jobs
pointed out that " the economic aspects of this project carry a lot of benefit, which opens the prospect of investment work for private sector companies to enter into this joint is important to provide major employment opportunities, and creates new job opportunities for new students and university graduates are estimated at 300 thousand chance."
The Indian experience started in 1980 and now exports $ 120 billion worth of information technology.
The real value
"This project represents a national platform for the largest engine of the economy and requires a number of requirements for success, foremost of which is awareness-raising and a marketing campaign to spread the true value of this platform," said Al-Najjar. "This project requires five types of expertise. Successful and stand by the state companies specialized in these projects, as well as academic and educational bodies. " An investment map pointed out that "this project needs human resources with special efficiency, which requires the conversion of non-specialized training centers to a specialist in the field of e-government, as well as work to make the curricula in universities include specialized materials on the e-government project."
He pointed out that "through the national card knew the citizen who is," not to the "importance of the existence of an investment map of the e-government through which the private sector, means to more than (500) institutions in the state must adopt the stages of e-government," referring to The importance of having a table of services provided by the state and the division of the tables according to tables and accessible, for example, the number of births and enter the same citizen according to birth certificate and number, and thus become the work of the employee verification and analysis. " Containment of corruption Najjar stressed that" easing the momentum on the circles leads to speed in Completion and ease of review and contain Jamie S corruption.
"This project needs billions of dollars, and in the current circumstances, it is difficult to implement with the adoption of the state budget in full. It can also be implemented by the private sector in exchange for money. This can shorten the time and the private sector. Which does not confuse the budget. " Standard and specifications Najjar focused on "to be a standard work and specifications, and here is the information body taking the necessary action, which is done in full details, and it is necessary to plan a large strategy for the IT organization management science of large systems, the science of operating management, security information security, My majors . " It is clear that "ahatma)Baghdad / Hussein Thugb
In order to shorten the complex routine rings and access to real multiplicity in the financial revenues obtained directly to the state treasury and to relieve the citizen and the completion of transactions in a flexible time and effort, and a qualitative shift in the national economy, the voices of the importance of the trend towards electronic government.
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Najjar said: "The e-government project carries great benefits for the national economy and the family economy, as it works to accomplish business away from all forms of red tape, thus reducing corruption in its forms." Jobs
pointed out that " the economic aspects of this project carry a lot of benefit, which opens the prospect of investment work for private sector companies to enter into this joint is important to provide major employment opportunities, and creates new job opportunities for new students and university graduates are estimated at 300 thousand chance."
The Indian experience started in 1980 and now exports $ 120 billion worth of information technology.
The real value
"This project represents a national platform for the largest engine of the economy and requires a number of requirements for success, foremost of which is awareness-raising and a marketing campaign to spread the true value of this platform," said Al-Najjar. "This project requires five types of expertise. Successful and stand by the state companies specialized in these projects, as well as academic and educational bodies. " An investment map pointed out that "this project needs human resources with special efficiency, which requires the conversion of non-specialized training centers to a specialist in the field of e-government, as well as work to make the curricula in universities include specialized materials on the e-government project."
He pointed out that "through the national card knew the citizen who is," not to the "importance of the existence of an investment map of the e-government through which the private sector, means to more than (500) institutions in the state must adopt the stages of e-government," referring to The importance of having a table of services provided by the state and the division of the tables according to tables and accessible, for example, the number of births and enter the same citizen according to birth certificate and number, and thus become the work of the employee verification and analysis. " Containment of corruption Najjar stressed that" easing the momentum on the circles leads to speed in Completion and ease of review and contain Jamie S corruption.
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Jubouri and Musjidi review the latest political and security developments in Iraq and the region
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(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri reviewed with the Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjidi the latest political and security situation in Iraq and the region.
A statement issued by his office, received by the {Euphrates News} copy of it today, "Jubouri said during a meeting with my mosque on Tuesday evening, the importance of the role of the countries of the region to achieve stability in Iraq, by coordinating efforts to combat terrorist groups.
"Iraq is coming to an important stage in the reconstruction of its liberated cities and the return of displaced people to it as soon as possible," Jubouri said.
For his part, the Iranian ambassador stressed his country's support for Iraq and the provision of all forms of cooperation in all fields
He pointed out that "the amount to be distributed does not exceed one billion Iraqi dinars and estimated by millions," stressing that "the financial instruments were processed and left only the exchange for farmers."
"Iraq is coming to an important stage in the reconstruction of its liberated cities and the return of displaced people to it as soon as possible," Jubouri said.
For his part, the Iranian ambassador stressed his country's support for Iraq and the provision of all forms of cooperation in all fields
Parliament to resume its meetings Wednesday with the first reading of the budget bill
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Since 2018-01-03 at 00:54 (Baghdad time)
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The House of Representatives resumed its third parliamentary session for the fourth legislative year of the second legislative term, Wednesday, by reading a number of bills including the draft federal budget law.
"The agenda for the Wednesday session includes the first reading of the draft federal budget bill for the year 2018 and the completion of the vote on the proposal of the law of the Nursing Association, the resignation of the member of the House of Representatives and the constitutional oath of the alternative, in addition to the first reading of the proposal The First Amendment Law of the Anti-Terrorism Act No. 31 of 2016 and the first reading of the draft law on quarantine No. 76 of 2012 ".
He added that "the agenda includes discussing the proposed law of the House of Representatives and its composition and draft law amending the penalties contained in the Penal Code No. 11 of 1969 amending, and discuss the law of Turkmen rights and the proposal of the law of Samarra, the capital of Islamic culture.
Dhi Qar: Next week distribute the remainder of the dues of farmers for the past 3 years
Dhi Qar / Al-Ghad Press:
The local government in Dhi Qar province on Tuesday that the next week will see the distribution of dues of farmers in the province.
The deputy governor, Adel al-Dakhili told "Al-Ghad Press" that "next week will be distributed the remaining amounts of the dues of farmers in the province," pointing out that "these dues are the rest of the past three years for farmers."
The deputy governor, Adel al-Dakhili told "Al-Ghad Press" that "next week will be distributed the remaining amounts of the dues of farmers in the province," pointing out that "these dues are the rest of the past three years for farmers."
He pointed out that "the amount to be distributed does not exceed one billion Iraqi dinars and estimated by millions," stressing that "the financial instruments were processed and left only the exchange for farmers."
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Iran and Iraq emphasize the development of relations in all fields
2018/01/03
BAGHDAD, Jan 3 Xinhua
Iranian Ambassador to Irq Iraj Masjid and Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim Jabori stressed the debelopment of relations between the 2 countries in all fields.The two sides also discussed the political and security developments in Iraq and the region and the relations and cooperation between Iran and Iraq.
Other Iraqi issues are the Iraqi parliamentary elections, which will take place several months later, as well as the meeting of the Union of Parliaments of the OIC Member States to be held in Tehran soon.
In the meeting, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament considered the reconstruction of the liberated cities from the hands of the urging and the return of the displaced people to them in the shortest possible period of time as an important stage for his country.
Jabouri stressed the importance of the role and cooperation of the countries of the region in the coordinated fight against terrorist groups.
For his part, the Iranian ambassador affirmed Iran's readiness to support Iraq and show possible cooperation in various sectors.
Other Iraqi issues are the Iraqi parliamentary elections, which will take place several months later, as well as the meeting of the Union of Parliaments of the OIC Member States to be held in Tehran soon.
In the meeting, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament considered the reconstruction of the liberated cities from the hands of the urging and the return of the displaced people to them in the shortest possible period of time as an important stage for his country.
Jabouri stressed the importance of the role and cooperation of the countries of the region in the coordinated fight against terrorist groups.
For his part, the Iranian ambassador affirmed Iran's readiness to support Iraq and show possible cooperation in various sectors.
Masoum and the US ambassador emphasize the need to speed up the dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil
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Iran announces mediation between Baghdad and Erbil: Iraqis elected will be our allies
Shafak News / Ali Shamkhani, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security of Iran, for mediation by his country to solve the problems between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region.
We have a good relationship with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and we are making mediation efforts between Baghdad and the provincial government," Shamkhani said in an interview with Al-Mayadeen TV.
Shamkhani touched on the upcoming Iraqi elections, stressing "who will be elected by the Iraqi people will be an ally of Iran because of the relationship between the two countries
We have a good relationship with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and we are making mediation efforts between Baghdad and the provincial government," Shamkhani said in an interview with Al-Mayadeen TV.
Shamkhani touched on the upcoming Iraqi elections, stressing "who will be elected by the Iraqi people will be an ally of Iran because of the relationship between the two countries
Al-Jubouri to the Palestinian ambassador: Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, a necessity for all the efforts of world peace
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(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri, considered Jerusalem as the capital of Israel "Abha" for all the efforts of world peace.
A statement issued by his office, received by the agency {Euphrates News} copy today that "Jabouri received at his office in Baghdad on Tuesday evening, Palestinian Ambassador in Iraq, Ahmed Aql, and discussed during the meeting ways to develop bilateral relations between the two countries in the interest of the two brotherly peoples, Facing Iraq and the region and international and regional efforts to eliminate terrorism. "
"Iraq stands with the Palestinian cause and the rights of its people to achieve their legitimate rights to secure and dignified living in accordance with international laws and human rights instruments," Jubouri said during the meeting.
"The decision to consider Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is a violation of all the efforts of world peace," he said, stressing "the importance of uniting Islamic positions in order to support the cause of Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital of the State of Palestine."
He called for "a rational dialogue to ensure peace in the region and the world."
For his part, the Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the position of the Speaker of Parliament supporting the Palestinian cause and his role in bringing the views closer to the local and Arab levels. s
"Iraq stands with the Palestinian cause and the rights of its people to achieve their legitimate rights to secure and dignified living in accordance with international laws and human rights instruments," Jubouri said during the meeting.
"The decision to consider Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is a violation of all the efforts of world peace," he said, stressing "the importance of uniting Islamic positions in order to support the cause of Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital of the State of Palestine."
He called for "a rational dialogue to ensure peace in the region and the world."
For his part, the Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the position of the Speaker of Parliament supporting the Palestinian cause and his role in bringing the views closer to the local and Arab levels. s
UNAMI: More than 8,000 Iraqi civilians were killed and wounded last year
NEW YORK, Jan 2 (Petra) - The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) reported that in 2017, 3,988 civilians were killed and 4,781 injured.
2/1/2018 - 06:26 PMThe province of Baghdad was the most affected, and the total civilian casualties 122 people, "24 dead and 98 wounded," followed by the province of Salah al-Din, where 7 people were killed and 25 wounded, and then Kirkuk, killing 15 people and wounding six others. | |
Six countries formally join the UN Security Council
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Six countries - Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru and Poland - formally joined the UN Security Council on Tuesday as non-permanent members.
"Peace and security are not easy," Kazakh ambassador to the UN Khairat Umarov said during a ceremony at the UN headquarters. "You will have a real opportunity to make a difference."
The ambassadors of the six countries, including five men and one woman, Ambassador of Poland Ioana Frunica, put the flags of their countries among the flags of the other nine members of the Council at the entrance to the meeting hall, according to "AFP".
The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent veto-wielding members - the United States, Russia, China, France and Britain.
The current 15 ambassadors are three women and 12 men. In addition to US Ambassador Nicky Hailey and her Polish counterpart, who joined the UN forum on Tuesday, the new British ambassador to the United Nations, Karen Pearce, will arrive in January.
The six countries that left the Security Council on Dec. 31 are Japan, Egypt, Senegal, Ukraine, Uruguay and Italy.
"Peace and security are not easy," Kazakh ambassador to the UN Khairat Umarov said during a ceremony at the UN headquarters. "You will have a real opportunity to make a difference."
The ambassadors of the six countries, including five men and one woman, Ambassador of Poland Ioana Frunica, put the flags of their countries among the flags of the other nine members of the Council at the entrance to the meeting hall, according to "AFP".
The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent veto-wielding members - the United States, Russia, China, France and Britain.
The current 15 ambassadors are three women and 12 men. In addition to US Ambassador Nicky Hailey and her Polish counterpart, who joined the UN forum on Tuesday, the new British ambassador to the United Nations, Karen Pearce, will arrive in January.
The six countries that left the Security Council on Dec. 31 are Japan, Egypt, Senegal, Ukraine, Uruguay and Italy.
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Blessed and Highly Favored:
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
KeithN:
I visited my WF shortly after lunch. The Branch manager greeted me at the door and immediately escorted me to his office, behind closed doors he simply smiled and said something to the effect, I am sorry I ever doubted you. Keep in touch with me everyday this week….
I don't remember the Br Mgr ever acting this way before in 14 years. He knows what I hold and he knows his own tellers own some too...VERY Interesting….. I wish there was a better word than Awesome but I got to tell you, it was sure a different reception than I have ever received from any Banker in my life
Wycoffjul:
KeithN that is some good stuff about your bank manager, when was that , today?
KeithN:
Yes this happened mid afternoon today
Bamagirl:
regions told me today they r expecting the dong to rise
The CBI for Wednesday 1/3/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1184
The currency auction is 170,863,283
There is one news and announcements for Wednesday 1/3/18
1.To all licensed banks and brokers to sell and buy foreign currencies (letters of guarantee.)
January 03, 2018 Letter in arabic and is a document.
January 03, 2018 Letter in arabic and is a document.
ISX Update:
Value Traded
374,993,788
Shares Traded
545,031,043
ISX ended in Red
CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday, January 3, 2018 did update on the indicative rates and the sell rate for the USD is 1184. The currency auction results of the foreign currency sale window on Thursday, January 4, 2018 was executed on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 is 170,863,283. There are two updated news and announcements for Wednesday, January 3, 2018 as follows:
January 03, 2018
- Receivables contractors schedule ( Ministry of Youth and Sports )
January 03, 2018
To all licensed banks and brokerage companies for the sale and purchase of foreign currencies ( letters of guarantee )
The central bank imposes a new condition on brokerage firms to sell currencies
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
issued the Central Bank of Iraq , Wednesday, a new condition to the broker for the sale and purchase of foreign currency companies to continue to enter the window selling currencies.
The bank said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, "it was decided to deposit 100 million dinars in the insurance account with the Central Bank instead of letters of guarantee by notification of the payment system of the amount mentioned from the bank account with your companies in favor of the Central Bank," noting that "the decision comes Based on the decision of the Board of the Bank No. 55 on 25 December last. "
The bank added that "the last period to complete the deposit is on 31 January."
The bank has set new conditions and instructions on banks and brokerage companies to enter the currency sale window to prevent corruption and trading in hard currency
ISX Update:
The ISX latest update is Shares Traded is 545,031,043 and Value Traded is 374,993,788. The ISX ended in RED.
TNT Bank story:
"They Know" - Tues. PM TNT Bank Story/Thoughts
KeithN:
I visited my WF shortly after lunch. The Branch manager greeted me at the door and immediately escorted me to his office, behind closed doors he simply smiled and said something to the effect, I am sorry I ever doubted you. Keep in touch with me everyday this week….
I don't remember the Br Mgr ever acting this way before in 14 years. He knows what I hold and he knows his own tellers own some too...VERY Interesting….. I wish there was a better word than Awesome but I got to tell you, it was sure a different reception than I have ever received from any Banker in my life
Wycoffjul:
KeithN that is some good stuff about your bank manager, when was that , today?
KeithN:
Yes this happened mid afternoon today
Bamagirl:
regions told me today they r expecting the dong to rise
Blogs:
MilitiaMan (KTFA) Has there been an auction within the last 24 - 48 - 72 hours? I don't think so. With this suggesting it is time to stop... Ceasing them is huge and that is what it appears happening and directly... imo
Frank26 (KTFA)...IOO...THEY WILL COME OUT AT 1 TO1…OR LESS NOW... THEY WILL FLOAT…THEN CAP...
Operation Disclosure GCR/RV Intel Alert for January 2, 2018
Operation Disclosure
https://operationdisclosure.
RV/INTELLIGENCE ALERT - January 2, 2018
The frequency of intel has decreased drastically since New Years as several sources have nothing new to report.
Cabal criminals are being processed through Gitmo to conclude the mass indictments/arrests. The rest are "disappearing" in "accidents".
There is some resistance on the RV front. Greedy 3D matrix brainwashed bankers (cabal or not) are attempting to profit from the RV event -- they are being charged with fraud, previous crimes, or threatened to cooperate.
Despite the resistance, there is nothing delaying the RV at this point (since cabal criminals are still being processed).
The RV is simply on hold by the Alliance, there is no physical cabal interference. The cabal are now completely powerless.
Insider sources await confirmation for the completion of the mass indictments/arrests before declaring victory.
Once victory is declared, the Alliance opens the RV flood gates.
Operation Disclosure
https://operationdisclosure.
RV/INTELLIGENCE ALERT - January 2, 2018
The frequency of intel has decreased drastically since New Years as several sources have nothing new to report.
Cabal criminals are being processed through Gitmo to conclude the mass indictments/arrests. The rest are "disappearing" in "accidents".
There is some resistance on the RV front. Greedy 3D matrix brainwashed bankers (cabal or not) are attempting to profit from the RV event -- they are being charged with fraud, previous crimes, or threatened to cooperate.
Despite the resistance, there is nothing delaying the RV at this point (since cabal criminals are still being processed).
The RV is simply on hold by the Alliance, there is no physical cabal interference. The cabal are now completely powerless.
Insider sources await confirmation for the completion of the mass indictments/arrests before declaring victory.
Once victory is declared, the Alliance opens the RV flood gates.
The Big Call w/ Bruce Intel Notes by PinkRoses 1-2-18
Bruce: Welcome Everybody to the Big Call. I do believe it is close and we have indications we might be just where we need to be. We said Iraq is basically is done and operating with a new rate. They haven’t yet put out to the world what that rate is. I think they are waiting until we get the go ahead to do our exchanges. I think it is triggered by that. Their CBI website sort of changed hands about December 31, 2017 from the US based in Houston. That website shifted back to the control of Iraq in Baghdad. They have the control of it now. The website is in Arabic, but without the English version or translation with that. That is a little different. We are kind of looking for that to come up in English. We weren’t able to get our Arabic speaking helpers to check that out to get us a heads up whether the rate was on the website or not. My inclination is to think maybe not.
Bruce: They do plan to receive deposits to the CBI and to their affiliated member banks for the exchange process starting nextSunday, January 7, 2018. I don’t know if it means too specific to us, but I think it seems to me as if we were to exchange before then those deposits of the dinar would hold untilJanuary 7th and then be deposited on January 7th into the CBI. I do not know the mechanics of that whether they are doing something physically with the dinar or digitally. We always thought once upon a time that once the dinar was turned in or exchanged by us it would either go to the Treasury and the Treasury might enter the information digitally and maybe even shred the currency. I think that is what might happen. I can’t tell you if that is still the case.
Bruce: We had a translation what they said on the sight today about that is good. It tells about exchanging and working with their member banks and other exchange centers that are legally set up for that purpose. I would say Iraq is rock-n-rolling. Moving forward and getting everything done from that perspective. There was another celebration that might have been just about the New Year. I would say we are really getting some information that is pointing us toward to the Redemption Centers being prepared for this exchange process here pretty shortly. The information I received this afternoon is indicating the control of the contacting of the Redemption Center personnel or staff has been sort of shifted to another individual who will contract people who are sort of regionally directing what is going on in the United States with that. Then they will notify the staff members by phone thru this phone type system to let them know. I believe that has already occurred to prepare what the timing is suppose to be. I have heard different things about the timing possibly be pointing to be happening now, tonight. I can’t say that is absolute by any means. There is information pointing toward it. Otherwise there is this thing with the CBI. It is sort of a chicken or egg. I know our US Treasury is working closely with the CBI in Iraq. It maybe the CBI changeover or revealing of the new rate on the Iraqi dinar maybe controlled or somehow indicated by our US Treasury. I know they are working closely and there maybe something to that. Maybe it is jockey for position and hopefully this be released to us fairly soon.
Bruce: The NDAs that are out there are not really the long NDA at all. My understanding is the NDA is a page –and-a quarter to a page-and-half, nothing longer than that. I would tell you the rates continue to be good for us. Some are still climbing up and I can’t tell you if they are being traded like they were. The Forex was supposed to come up with the new live rates at 2:30am this morning. My understanding that has not occurred and I don’t know why. I really feel the Forex obviously if it had come up at2:30am in the morning with live rates and we could see it, then everybody would be pretty much there. The fact it did not come up at 2:30am this morning, it indicates they are still not ready. It may mean they continue to trade currency for exact position. The rates were showing and may still now showing live on the banks. I can’t tell you for sure.
Bruce: I know we are getting awful close. Yesterday being Monday, and being a holiday, Monday was not going to be a day for the banks to be open. Today being the first banking day in the United States, a Tuesday, was sort of like the banksMonday.On Monday they are taking their Saturday business and going thru that. The theory is nothing really happens on Monday. A lot of things have happened on a Tuesday. We just didn’t get started. Consider today sort of like Monday and tomorrow a good day to consider for a start.
Bruce: I have heard like you have heard spoken many times this is our week. I do know that is supposed to be where we are and I feel good about that, and the additional information I got an hour before the call tonight. I am excited about that.
Bruce: The rates are solid, all good. I think we will be in great shape. I know the screen rate for Dinar, Dong, and other currency might come up and surprise us. I was told the Vietnamese Dong is the sleeper. I always felt it could be. Nothing will touch the Zim. The Dong will do very well, better than we thought. The Dinar is the stellar. I don’t know what is going on with the Rial. All sanctions came off all countries atmidnight last night. I think they are getting ready for this GCR to show and manifest. It couldn’t happen at a sooner time for us. Here we are in the year of Jubilee, year of debt forgiveness. We might see that debt forgiveness. Maybe something we can witness for ourselves. The irony is that those of us involved in this scenario with the currency after the fact, we won’t need the debt forgiveness because any debts that we would have we will be able to pay off without a whole lot of thought. It will really affect everybody else that was not involved in this more than it would us for sure.
Bruce: As far as humanitarian projects are concerned, we are still planning to go strong with the Veteran Retreat Network and Rebuild America programs. What I will do is have a cross over with the veterans and building new homes for the veterans in Rebuild America. Get the veterans that are homeless off the street with the Street to Retreat program. I am excited what we will do with equine therapy for the Vets and families and with canine therapy and job training. I don’t see where we will ever have any unemployment for Vets. If they are able bodied and they can move around a bit and take a job, we will have a lot of jobs that will need a lot of people. We will have training jobs and positions for them. We will be hiring a lot of people, men and women getting this Veteran Retreat Network established and Rebuild America.
Bruce: I feel like the idea of doing some infrastructure which we will do, we could have bonds available that we can buy that we can use to go directly to infrastructure. The idea of a private public partnership from our viewpoint is a no brainer. We need very little if any government dollars to put a program together where the infrastructure is handled. We could easily put together $10 trillion or more in infrastructure.
Bruce: We will see if the administration is still listening to the Big Call and is thinking going beyond Congress for funding and is willing to work with us in a private partnership way with possible with Tax credits and other things to help us with infrastructure bonds. They don’t even have to pay a high interest rate to be effective. We will have a lot of money that can go for infrastructure. A great opportunity to take our country to elevate it to a new level. We are not stopping at Rebuild America. We are just starting here. We will go to other parts of the world with water, water purification, sanitation, and desalination in parts of the world that do not have the resources. I think we are really off and running and I am looking forward to it. I am excited where we will go in 2018 as a country and as a series of listeners on the Big Call that I call Big Call Universe. I think we will come together have a beautiful time together and have a wonderful time doing it. There is no more fun than seeing people smiling and see their lives changing and you made a major difference in their lives. We are all excited to be part of that concept.
Bruce: I would say this is a time to be confident, to have faith, continue to believe and be strong on what you believe and stand fast. We know it will come thru in the perfect time. Big Call Universe, thank you for listening and thank you for a great 6 years. This is the start. Maybe it is almost the end of our calls for 2018, the start of our 7th year. You know what, regardless, if we will take a month off or so to get everything ready to go, we will be back talking with you on podcasts and give you direction what we plan to do as a team and as Big Call Universe together. Everybody have a great night and get some sleep and we will see what tomorrowbrings. Thank you Bob, Sue, and Pastor Steven. Everybody have a good night.
Bruce: They do plan to receive deposits to the CBI and to their affiliated member banks for the exchange process starting nextSunday, January 7, 2018. I don’t know if it means too specific to us, but I think it seems to me as if we were to exchange before then those deposits of the dinar would hold untilJanuary 7th and then be deposited on January 7th into the CBI. I do not know the mechanics of that whether they are doing something physically with the dinar or digitally. We always thought once upon a time that once the dinar was turned in or exchanged by us it would either go to the Treasury and the Treasury might enter the information digitally and maybe even shred the currency. I think that is what might happen. I can’t tell you if that is still the case.
Bruce: We had a translation what they said on the sight today about that is good. It tells about exchanging and working with their member banks and other exchange centers that are legally set up for that purpose. I would say Iraq is rock-n-rolling. Moving forward and getting everything done from that perspective. There was another celebration that might have been just about the New Year. I would say we are really getting some information that is pointing us toward to the Redemption Centers being prepared for this exchange process here pretty shortly. The information I received this afternoon is indicating the control of the contacting of the Redemption Center personnel or staff has been sort of shifted to another individual who will contract people who are sort of regionally directing what is going on in the United States with that. Then they will notify the staff members by phone thru this phone type system to let them know. I believe that has already occurred to prepare what the timing is suppose to be. I have heard different things about the timing possibly be pointing to be happening now, tonight. I can’t say that is absolute by any means. There is information pointing toward it. Otherwise there is this thing with the CBI. It is sort of a chicken or egg. I know our US Treasury is working closely with the CBI in Iraq. It maybe the CBI changeover or revealing of the new rate on the Iraqi dinar maybe controlled or somehow indicated by our US Treasury. I know they are working closely and there maybe something to that. Maybe it is jockey for position and hopefully this be released to us fairly soon.
Bruce: The NDAs that are out there are not really the long NDA at all. My understanding is the NDA is a page –and-a quarter to a page-and-half, nothing longer than that. I would tell you the rates continue to be good for us. Some are still climbing up and I can’t tell you if they are being traded like they were. The Forex was supposed to come up with the new live rates at 2:30am this morning. My understanding that has not occurred and I don’t know why. I really feel the Forex obviously if it had come up at2:30am in the morning with live rates and we could see it, then everybody would be pretty much there. The fact it did not come up at 2:30am this morning, it indicates they are still not ready. It may mean they continue to trade currency for exact position. The rates were showing and may still now showing live on the banks. I can’t tell you for sure.
Bruce: I know we are getting awful close. Yesterday being Monday, and being a holiday, Monday was not going to be a day for the banks to be open. Today being the first banking day in the United States, a Tuesday, was sort of like the banksMonday.On Monday they are taking their Saturday business and going thru that. The theory is nothing really happens on Monday. A lot of things have happened on a Tuesday. We just didn’t get started. Consider today sort of like Monday and tomorrow a good day to consider for a start.
Bruce: I have heard like you have heard spoken many times this is our week. I do know that is supposed to be where we are and I feel good about that, and the additional information I got an hour before the call tonight. I am excited about that.
Bruce: The rates are solid, all good. I think we will be in great shape. I know the screen rate for Dinar, Dong, and other currency might come up and surprise us. I was told the Vietnamese Dong is the sleeper. I always felt it could be. Nothing will touch the Zim. The Dong will do very well, better than we thought. The Dinar is the stellar. I don’t know what is going on with the Rial. All sanctions came off all countries atmidnight last night. I think they are getting ready for this GCR to show and manifest. It couldn’t happen at a sooner time for us. Here we are in the year of Jubilee, year of debt forgiveness. We might see that debt forgiveness. Maybe something we can witness for ourselves. The irony is that those of us involved in this scenario with the currency after the fact, we won’t need the debt forgiveness because any debts that we would have we will be able to pay off without a whole lot of thought. It will really affect everybody else that was not involved in this more than it would us for sure.
Bruce: As far as humanitarian projects are concerned, we are still planning to go strong with the Veteran Retreat Network and Rebuild America programs. What I will do is have a cross over with the veterans and building new homes for the veterans in Rebuild America. Get the veterans that are homeless off the street with the Street to Retreat program. I am excited what we will do with equine therapy for the Vets and families and with canine therapy and job training. I don’t see where we will ever have any unemployment for Vets. If they are able bodied and they can move around a bit and take a job, we will have a lot of jobs that will need a lot of people. We will have training jobs and positions for them. We will be hiring a lot of people, men and women getting this Veteran Retreat Network established and Rebuild America.
Bruce: I feel like the idea of doing some infrastructure which we will do, we could have bonds available that we can buy that we can use to go directly to infrastructure. The idea of a private public partnership from our viewpoint is a no brainer. We need very little if any government dollars to put a program together where the infrastructure is handled. We could easily put together $10 trillion or more in infrastructure.
Bruce: We will see if the administration is still listening to the Big Call and is thinking going beyond Congress for funding and is willing to work with us in a private partnership way with possible with Tax credits and other things to help us with infrastructure bonds. They don’t even have to pay a high interest rate to be effective. We will have a lot of money that can go for infrastructure. A great opportunity to take our country to elevate it to a new level. We are not stopping at Rebuild America. We are just starting here. We will go to other parts of the world with water, water purification, sanitation, and desalination in parts of the world that do not have the resources. I think we are really off and running and I am looking forward to it. I am excited where we will go in 2018 as a country and as a series of listeners on the Big Call that I call Big Call Universe. I think we will come together have a beautiful time together and have a wonderful time doing it. There is no more fun than seeing people smiling and see their lives changing and you made a major difference in their lives. We are all excited to be part of that concept.
Bruce: I would say this is a time to be confident, to have faith, continue to believe and be strong on what you believe and stand fast. We know it will come thru in the perfect time. Big Call Universe, thank you for listening and thank you for a great 6 years. This is the start. Maybe it is almost the end of our calls for 2018, the start of our 7th year. You know what, regardless, if we will take a month off or so to get everything ready to go, we will be back talking with you on podcasts and give you direction what we plan to do as a team and as Big Call Universe together. Everybody have a great night and get some sleep and we will see what tomorrowbrings. Thank you Bob, Sue, and Pastor Steven. Everybody have a good night.
Kauaihn Chatter:
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru G-Lin News release: "To all banks licensed to practice money exchange and all authorized financial transfer companies (filing applications on 2018/1/7)". The pdf is in Arabic, but it mentions {RTGS} [Real-time gross settlement]. I think this may be big… It looks like it is opening Iraq up to International banking which is something we have only dreamed about. I think it is all about digital banking. It may affect the auctions. Less cash required. The imports and exports could become an instant electronic transaction. I would like to think this would require a true valued currency. It just tells me that the banking industry has really come a long way. Iraq is coming out of the dark ages since the Chap. 7 restrictions were removed. This also clamps down on the corruption in the black market imports. The whales have had a field day. Transparency and accountability will be key moving forward.
1-2-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru tman23 …STILL POINTING FINGERS WHY OUR NOT EXCHANGING…YES NO ZEROS WERE LIFTED…NO CHANGES MADE…I’m sure everyone is disappointed and will hang on until next month or maybe until after the elections or maybe after the reappointment of a new CBI governor…There are a million reasons or excuse that can be made… I said NOW or Never and seen good reason for the event…start of the new year…opening day…LOOKS like a BUST…time to let the ludicrous idea DIE !!…it's been on life support for to long…
1-2-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru tman23 …STILL POINTING FINGERS WHY OUR NOT EXCHANGING…YES NO ZEROS WERE LIFTED…NO CHANGES MADE…I’m sure everyone is disappointed and will hang on until next month or maybe until after the elections or maybe after the reappointment of a new CBI governor…There are a million reasons or excuse that can be made… I said NOW or Never and seen good reason for the event…start of the new year…opening day…LOOKS like a BUST…time to let the ludicrous idea DIE !!…it's been on life support for to long…
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru Mnt Goat …This information I am hearing is real this time and I am hearing great things from the CBI. I am hearing from my CBI contact they are going forward this time and can not afford to stall it again. However here is the problem: The CBI is now working closely with the US Treasury to release it. This is the ONLY holdup right now….My advice is to just wait and watch….its coming folks…..!!!!!! Tic Toc, Tic Toc we are on a clock! [Post 2 of 2]
1-2-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Wow! January 2018 has arrived. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! Seems like we have been waiting for this timeframe for a VERY long time. It is here now and we are witnessing history being made. I want everyone to know I am not predicting a date for an RV. What I am attempting to do is to give you my BEST possible evaluation of the situation now at hand according to the data presented to us…I know for a fact the new ATM machines are programmed only to handle the newer lower denomination category notes… I know for a fact that some banks still don’t have the software tested and worked out for their machines to be online yet. This is an ongoing project. They hoped to have them all up and running by the end of 2017… [Post 1 of 2]
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru Enorrste Article: "Iraq launches ATM mail service (ATM)" The import of the article seems to be that the user of the ATM will not get cash back at all but instead will get a credit on a plastic card. This will allow the CBI to destroy the larger bills as the value rises. In other words these ATM machines aren't going to be like the ones in the US, where you put in a plastic card and get paper cash back. It is just the opposite (that's my take, anyway) where you put in the cash and get credit onto your plastic card.
1-2-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru Frank26 ...IOO...THEY WILL COME OUT AT 1 TO1…OR LESS NOW... THEY WILL FLOAT…THEN CAP...
1-2-2018 Intel Guru DR. CLARKE In our very last Opinion Today, we believe what you seek, will happen Very Soon. Is that vague enough, yet direct enough for you? Regardless, this all will soon pass, in utter happiness & celebration, dwarfing any frustration, disappointment, anger, resentment, blame and confusion. It will just be a memory. Exactly When? We don’t know…Today, will be the last time we ever share our Opinions…for it’s now time to go on to New Things..Good Luck, and have a Very Exciting & Eventful January & 2018. THANK YOU. The Best is Yet to Come!
1-2-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Has there been an auction within the last 24 - 48 - 72 hours? I don't think so. With this suggesting it is time to stop... Ceasing them is huge and that is what it appears happening and directly... imo
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru tman23 "I expect to be " short " from the holidays and making a deposit if I can find money to do so :)" ... In the past Iraq held markets closed up to the 6th after the new year...... I wait until tomorrow [Today]...not next week or next month........ NOW or NEVER....Tomorrow [Today] is opening day.........lets see how they lift the zeros...
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru Enorrste Article: "The damaged cash currency is a problem for the Iraqi citizen" The fact that a large number of notes are damaged gives the CBI an excuse to draw them in so that they can be destroyed. The way to do this is to convince people to deposit their old notes into a bank. By doing so the people still have the value of the money without having the actual notes, which could then be destroyed by the CBI, thus lowering the money supply and putting upward pressure on the value. Whether this is the plan or not remains to be seen but it is clearly not in the CBI's best interest to just reprint more large notes at this time.
1-2-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Wow! January 2018 has arrived. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! Seems like we have been waiting for this timeframe for a VERY long time. It is here now and we are witnessing history being made. I want everyone to know I am not predicting a date for an RV. What I am attempting to do is to give you my BEST possible evaluation of the situation now at hand according to the data presented to us…I know for a fact the new ATM machines are programmed only to handle the newer lower denomination category notes… I know for a fact that some banks still don’t have the software tested and worked out for their machines to be online yet. This is an ongoing project. They hoped to have them all up and running by the end of 2017… [Post 1 of 2]
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru Enorrste Article: "Iraq launches ATM mail service (ATM)" The import of the article seems to be that the user of the ATM will not get cash back at all but instead will get a credit on a plastic card. This will allow the CBI to destroy the larger bills as the value rises. In other words these ATM machines aren't going to be like the ones in the US, where you put in a plastic card and get paper cash back. It is just the opposite (that's my take, anyway) where you put in the cash and get credit onto your plastic card.
1-2-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru Frank26 ...IOO...THEY WILL COME OUT AT 1 TO1…OR LESS NOW... THEY WILL FLOAT…THEN CAP...
1-2-2018 Intel Guru DR. CLARKE In our very last Opinion Today, we believe what you seek, will happen Very Soon. Is that vague enough, yet direct enough for you? Regardless, this all will soon pass, in utter happiness & celebration, dwarfing any frustration, disappointment, anger, resentment, blame and confusion. It will just be a memory. Exactly When? We don’t know…Today, will be the last time we ever share our Opinions…for it’s now time to go on to New Things..Good Luck, and have a Very Exciting & Eventful January & 2018. THANK YOU. The Best is Yet to Come!
1-2-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Has there been an auction within the last 24 - 48 - 72 hours? I don't think so. With this suggesting it is time to stop... Ceasing them is huge and that is what it appears happening and directly... imo
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru tman23 "I expect to be " short " from the holidays and making a deposit if I can find money to do so :)" ... In the past Iraq held markets closed up to the 6th after the new year...... I wait until tomorrow [Today]...not next week or next month........ NOW or NEVER....Tomorrow [Today] is opening day.........lets see how they lift the zeros...
1-2-2018 Newshound Guru Enorrste Article: "The damaged cash currency is a problem for the Iraqi citizen" The fact that a large number of notes are damaged gives the CBI an excuse to draw them in so that they can be destroyed. The way to do this is to convince people to deposit their old notes into a bank. By doing so the people still have the value of the money without having the actual notes, which could then be destroyed by the CBI, thus lowering the money supply and putting upward pressure on the value. Whether this is the plan or not remains to be seen but it is clearly not in the CBI's best interest to just reprint more large notes at this time.
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 2:42:17 PM CST
Subject: Dinar Update Tuesday Morning Edition BLOCKED
Summary: The Fake News Police have determined that my morning post is NOT fake news, so it has been blocked. I will send out the link for the online version here: http://www.ggtrust.com/forums/
NOTE: It says Evening post, but it was MORNING POST. Sorry.
There is some very good stuff in there, and I suggest you read the presentation of the VIDEOS half way down this morning’s post.
Afternoon version is coming out shortly. y
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)
The Council of Ministers holds its regular session chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi
2 - January - 2018
The Cabinet held its regular session on Tuesday, 2 January 2018, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi.
Where the Council of Ministers of the Iraqi people to resolve the new year.
The Council discussed the outline and strategy of the ministries, and agreed on a number of priorities, in addition to the allocation of a meeting to discuss what was achieved and the plan of action for the new year.
The Council of Ministers decided to expedite the payment of dues of farmers who planted the crop for the agricultural season 2017 -2018 Cabinet decision No. 370 of 2017 for the payment of dues.
The Council of Ministers Decision No. 365 of 2016 on the postponement of the payment of loans to borrowers with interest from government banks that have debts to state institutions for contracting or equipment has been approved and paid in light of their debts to state institutions and in coordination with civil authorities from the date of issue Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 40 of 2016 on 14-2-2016.
The Council of Ministers voted on the final report on the work of the integrated monitoring system for the city of Baghdad.
The council also voted on incentives for maintenance and collection of electricity. In addition, it was voted on to add a new article to the draft law of public holidays and as follows (the day of liberating the land of Iraq from the gangs of the terrorist advocate, corresponding to the 10th of December a national holiday and an official holiday of each year) and the announcement of the competition of the monument of the victory of the official monument of the Republic of Iraq, And the sacrifices of Iraqis in defending their homeland and security.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
2 - January - 2018
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side; 4 pix)
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi: The Anti-Terrorism Agency has provided a great lesson in cooperation between the security services and citizens
3 - January - 2018
Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haidar Al-Abadi said that the anti-terrorism agency has presented a great lesson in the cooperation between the security services and citizens. He pointed out that the anti-terrorism apparatus is the best apparatus in the region.
This came during the speech of His Excellency in the celebration of the great victory set up by the anti-terrorism apparatus, where Dr. Haider al-Abbadi pointed out that the role of the anti-terrorism apparatus was essential in achieving victory on the call.
Dr. Haider Al Abadi congratulated the employees of the Agency and all the others who fought side by side through the great coordination between our security and military apparatuses and the unity of the people of this people.
"The whole world did not expect that we would achieve this victory," he said. "We pay tribute to the souls of the martyrs, to the wounded and to the families of their martyrs.
He pointed to the importance of preserving this victory and achieve maximum discipline. Dr. Haider al-Abadi said that it is not possible to coexist with corruption, especially in the security services, and we must not allow it, calling on commanders and commanders and officers not to allow corruption to enter our security services.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
3 - January - 2018
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ARTICLE 2-A
Parliament to resume its meetings tomorrow by reading the budget of 2018
Release date: 2018/1/2 22:04 • 410 times read
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions on Wednesday. The agenda includes "the first reading of the draft federal budget law of the Republic of Iraq for fiscal year 2018, and the completion of voting on the proposal of the law of the Nursing Association, and the resignation of a member of the House of Representatives and the swearing-in of the alternative."
It also includes "the first reading of the proposed law of the first amendment to the law of the Anti-Terrorism Authority No. 31 of 2016, the first reading of the draft law of the first amendment to the law of quarantine No. 76 of 2012, and report and discuss the proposed law of the House of Representatives and formations.
It also includes "the report and discussion of the draft law amending the Penal Code contained in the Penal Code No. 111 of 1969 amending and other special laws No. 6 of 2008, and the report and discussion of the draft law on the rights of Turkmen, and the report and discussion of the proposed law of Samarra capital of Islamic culture.
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ARTICLE 2-B
A parliamentary source predicts that the budget will not be approved soon
2018/1/3 13:28
[Ayna-Baghdad]
A parliamentary source predicted that the financial budget for 2018 would not be approved in the near future.
The source told the agency of all Iraq [where], that "problems exist in the draft budget law with the desire of some parties not to pass."
The House of Representatives is scheduled to resume its regular sessions today and begin the first reading of the draft budget bill for 2018.
Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jubouri held a meeting with the heads of the parliamentary blocs to discuss the budget and the agenda of the session.
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ARTICLE 3
Tweets posted on Government of Iraq twitter account; all posted on January 2. 2018 around 1:30 pm Eastern:
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: In the 2018 draft federal budget, allocation to Kurdistan region is based on the latest population data. This allocation is a settled matter, and is not subject to negotiation or compromise
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: We began to pay the salaries of state employees in Kurdistan region, starting with those in the education & health sectors. We continue to audit numbers of state employees in other sectors & will pay their salaries once this process is completed
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: The @IraqiGovt also agreed development & poverty-reduction plans for 2018-2022, and is working the @WorldBank & @UNIraq on Iraq 2030’, our vision for a thriving national economy that s serves all Iraqis
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: As part of the strategy for the rebuilding of Iraq, the @IraqiGovt agreed a national reconstruction plan worth $100 billion for the period 2018-2028
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: Our task now is the reconstruction of all areas of Iraq, not just recently liberated towns; the development of all of Iraq’s provinces was held back because of the battle against Daesh
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: Iraq has returned to playing a leading role in the region and globally. World leaders, governments and institutions see Iraq as a trusted & valued partner, and a force for peace & stability
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: I extend my warmest wishes to all Iraqis for a Happy New Year; we celebrated in peace & security thanks to the bravery & vigilance of our security and armed forces. We owe them a great deb
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 1-3-2018, around 6:45 am Eastern
The Cabinet holds its weekly meeting in Baghdad, discusses reconstruction, economic policy, and measures to improve public services
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ARTICLE 4
Abadi: Continuing to pursue a hasty and a ten-year reconstruction plan worth $ 100 billion [expanded]
2018/1/2 22:18
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi confirmed the arrest of gangs and called on the terrorist organizations in Iraq to prevent their gatherings.
"We renew our congratulations to the people of Iraq by a new year, God willing, will be a year of good and blessing for all Iraqis and opens the doors of stability and security and start building the nation," Abadi told a weekly press conference on Tuesday.
"The Iraqis have breathed a sigh of relief in the New Year after security, a prize for their patience, sacrifice and suffering," he said. "Terrorism is trying to strike here and there, but its attempts have failed because of the great success of the security forces in dismantling terrorist cells and tracking terrorists.
"This year is a year of good and peace for the Iraqis, the peoples of the world and the region, and an end to wars and conflicts," Abadi said, adding that "the military operations to eliminate Dahesh have ended because we liberated all our lands and continue to hunt down the terrorists to prevent their gathering again."
"We launched the second edition of the Poverty Reduction Strategy and Iraq Vision for Sustainable Development 2030 in agreement with the United Nations and the World Bank. We also launched the 10-year national document for the reconstruction of Iraq at a cost of $ 100 billion," he said.
"Our duty is to enable displaced people to return to their cities," he said. He added that "Iraq has returned strongly, and the world welcomes his return, and calculated steps, and built relations with the countries of the world for the benefit of our people," noting that "solving problems not loud noise and sound, but work and calculated and calculated plans, and this is what we do."
"We are committed to paying the salaries of the staff of the region, which is not false promises, we have started to pay for several key sectors and we have a mechanism to calculate the actual staff of the region, and we will pay all of them, and the main problem is in the figures given by the region are high and inaccurate figures."
The prime minister pointed out that "the region's imports from the sale of oil only is 544 billion dinars net except for the revenues of customs and other resources and taxes and the sale of oil derivatives to citizens, and what the region needs to cover salaries is 300 billion dinars, which means it is enough to cover salaries and overflowing, The supply of medicine and ration and heating fuel for the region, "calling on the region to" cooperate and not continue to waste public money. "
"There are those who want to implement a political agreement with the region in order to support it in return for the payment of funds to the region," noting that "there are those who want to delay the budget so as not to put the budget of the new region because he has a share of the theft of oil for years."
"We do not want the situation in Kurdistan to be worse than it is, and we are keen that the money reaches the pockets of citizens, not for others."
Abadi said that "the Council of Ministers decided to consider the tenth day of December each year on the liberation of the land of Iraq from calling the terrorist a national holiday and an official holiday for Iraqis."
He explained that "the Council of Ministers announced the competition draw victory to be the official monument of the Republic of Iraq, which reflects the sacrifices of the Iraqis and their defense of their security and their homeland."
"The Iraqis have the right to celebrate their celebrations. At the same time, we do not want the ceremony to be celebrated at the expense of the tragedy of the people. The firing of live bullets is not true. "He said.
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ARTICLE 5
The construction of 12 giant towers on Abu Nawas Street
2018/1/3 12:02
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The secretary of Baghdad, Dr. Zekri Alloush, set up 12 giant towers to illuminate Abu Nawas Street.
"The Secretary of Baghdad, during a tour of the street, directed the Roads and Bridges section of the project department to construct 12 giant towers for modern lighting, except for the planned plots to illuminate Abu Nawas Street and the gardens along its length and prepare it for the Baghdadi families. To spend the most enjoyable times in the avian. "
He pointed out that "the Municipality of Baghdad pays particular attention to Abu Nuwas Street in the hearts of Iraqis and the parks and monuments containing statues of Shahriar and Shahrzad, the most prominent personalities of the tales of the night and night famous and work to create an atmosphere suitable for the establishment of cultural events and entertainment in national holidays and events."
He added that "Amina Baghdad also directed the municipalities of the center of Rusafa, Karrada and Rashid to double the campaigns to remove the abuses on the streets and sidewalks and public squares and intensify the municipal follow-up to prevent the return of offenders who have caused a significant damage to the basic design of the capital Baghdad as well as hindered traffic and traffic.
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ARTICLE 6
Water burns fat at these times only
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - Weight gain is one of the most pressing problems many women face today.
This may be associated with eating unhealthy foods, consuming prepared foods, or containing a large amount of sugar or salt and not exercising. Therefore, in order to lose that weight it is necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle. However, it is also possible to resort to some unusual methods, including drinking water at specific times and in specific quantities.
The accumulation of fat in the body can cause suffering from many health problems such as high level of harmful cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. To avoid this, it is important to refrain from eating processed foods, consuming a large amount of vegetables and fruits and exercising regularly. But it is also helpful to follow a drinking water trick that helps to burn fat and lose weight easily.
A glass of water in the morning: It is important that drinking water becomes a habit that you follow every morning. If you drink a day of waking up, drink a glass of lukewarm water. This boosts metabolism and facilitates your fat burning. Drinking lukewarm water also helps clean your bowels and avoid cramping, constipation and digestive disorders. It also stimulates your blood circulation and helps you lose excess weight.
A glass of water before meals: It is wrong to drink water during meals. A study at the University of Illinois has shown that this does not help lose weight. On the contrary, this bad habit leads to an enlargement of the stomach and to the need to eat a large amount of food to fill it. It is best to drink water 30 minutes before meal times.
Water before bedtime: It is necessary to drink water during the day. But it is also not useful to take a cup of it before you go to sleep in the evening. In this case, you may feel like wanting to go to the toilet during the night, which means you have trouble sleeping. This may also cause a high blood level in your veins and therefore your high pressure. If it is better to stop drinking water an hour before bedtime.
Cold water: If you like drinking cold water, stop this immediately if you want to lose weight. In this case, fat can not break down. And so it accumulates in your blood vessels and cause your illness and increase your weight.
Helpful advice: Drink water if properly. But for weight loss Marcy also has regular exercises for at least 30 minutes a day. Eat healthy and balanced food. Also get your vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants to prevent your fat accumulation. End (1)
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