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Not sure what he means there, Even though he is a friend, I can't Interprete his emails at times. pp

My friend XXXX, How are you? I hope all is well. It's been four years since my arrival to the U.S. and I managed to bring the rest of my family here with me. I'm doing just fine. Life is hard out here but I'm hanging in there. The value of the Dinar is pretty much the same $1 =1170 IQD. However, the General manager of the Central Bank of Iraq did came with a program to drop 3 zeros from the actual value of the Dinar. The Iraq Parliament hasn't decided yet on the matter. It might take a while until they decide to proceed with the project. I will keep you up-to-date my good ol' friend. My regards to the family. Sincerely, Yasir Al Darraji Who Knows BIAP I spoke with Yasir by phone and while most Iraqi's are hopeful, no one knows when this puppy will pop. That and he is VERY in the know. So if he knows minimal, where do the Gurus fit in? Just thought I would share. pp

I have often butted heads with phoenix on several different forums. This was over several years as we have both been in this Investment along time. I believe we have both come to the realization that it is what it is. I scoff at his posts, and he mine. But guess what? Its a healthy debate. I like him more now, then when he was secret key. Maturity, it comes in many different forms. pp

I am Interested, but need to know were you purchased them. Also I have no PM capabilities. Also what are you looking to get for them? pp

Iraqi activists are accusing the Iraqi government of a campaign of intimidation Rights group: "Stop the attacks and charge, or release those being held" Human Rights Watch is calling for the release of four protest organizers Iraqi authorities say the four men are being detained for carrying fake identity papers Iraq Baghdad (CNN) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's 100-day deadline is fast approaching for Cabinet ministers to make reforms or be fired, raising concerns of mass protests if the deadline passes without some sign of improvement. Al-Maliki has given Cabinet ministers until Monday to reduce corruption and improve basic services, an ultimatum imposed after February demonstrations over corruption and lack of personal freedoms turned deadly. But activists and a leading human rights group accused al-Maliki's government of a campaign of intimidation against protest organizers ahead of the deadline, even as an Iraqi government spokesman announced a news conference to showcase improvements. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Friday in Baghdad's Tahrir Square to demand the release of four protest organizers -- Jihad Jalil, Ali al-Jaf, Mouyed Faisal and Ahmed Al-Baghdadi -- who were detained during a protest at the same location a week earlier. Carrying banners that featured pictures of the four organizers, demonstrators chanted: "Oh Maliki, don't muzzle the voice of the people/oh Maliki, release the four immediately." The protest took place in Baghdad's Tahrir Square, the same name of the square where mass protests in Cairo sparked the Egyptian revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak. Iraq has denied it arrested protest organizers, saying in a statement posted on the Baghdad Operations Command website that the four men were detained for carrying fraudulent identity papers. The Baghdad command accused the media of making up the story, calling on Iraqis "not to be enticed by the irresponsible media, which aims to create chaos and destabilize security and stability." But Human Rights Watch said the detentions of the four did not appear to be an isolated event. It also accused Iraqi forces of arresting 13 people and seizing computers and cellular phones following a raid this week at the Baghdad offices of the Iraqi youth protest movement "Where Are My Rights?" The protest group says all but the four protest organizers have been released. Meanwhile, in Iraqi Kurdistan, a protest organizer, Isma'il Abdullah, was abducted, stabbed and beaten on May 27, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch called on Iraq to "stop the attacks and charge, or release those being held." There has been little outward sign of improvement in Iraq in the months following the 100 days al-Maliki gave his ministers to deliver results, said Hanna Edwar, a leading Iraqi human rights activist. He called the recent arrests "a wide campaign by Iraqi security forces because the government is concerned about what will happen after the 100 day deadline." Al-Maliki took a pay cut and imposed the deadline on his Cabinet ministers after demonstrators, inspired by popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, took to the streets across Iraq to protest corruption, poor basic services and lack of freedoms. Demonstrations in Baghdad and elsewhere turned violent, leaving dozens dead and hundreds wounded. In some cases, protesters called for an ouster of al-Maliki, who has been struggling to fill top security postings since the government was formed in December -- nine months after an inconclusive national election. The government remains without ministers of defense, interior and national security -- a major concern for the U.S. military pushing to complete military operations as well as training of Iraqi security forces ahead of their scheduled January 1, 2012, withdrawal. Currently, al-Maliki is serving as head of all three Iraqi security ministries. "Even when it comes (to) decisions on targeting key individuals, things we have worked routinely with ministries in the past, they are just a little more problematic without a full-time minister," Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, the top U.S. military spokesman in Iraq, told CNN recently. "There is an impact on how the ministry runs and ... the resultant level of security provided by the security forces without having a full-time minister there. So we think it is important to complete the deal." Al-Maliki's deadline and the threat of protests follows a spate of insurgent attacks that have targeted Iraqi government officials, attacks that come as the prime minister must decide whether to ask American troops to stay beyond the withdrawal deadline. Two bomb attacks Friday in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 60, two Interior Ministry officials said. The first blast occurred outside of a mosque near the presidential palace, killing 17 and wounding 50, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. That was followed, by a suicide bombing at a hospital that killed six and wounded 10, they said. http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/04/iraq.100.days/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Thxs, now that was a very useful piece of Information. At least for me it is. +1 pp

The Mods and Admin here are very reserved. If there is a problem, then I am sorry to say it, You created it yourself. Think first, before hitting the post button in the future. pp

Welcome to the site. I suggest you do some reading as it shows your new to the Investment. Many, Many knowledgeable people who can help answer questions are members here. Iraq doe's not dance to the same drummer as we do in North America. Enjoy the site, be polite. pp

M y long lost brother !!!! Wow, do you like pringles like I do ??? pp

I have a lot of respect for BanG, but something just doe's not seem right here. I would like to see him comment here. This is by no meens a bash. Just me " scratching" my coconut. pp

Or how about this ??? Wait for an email from Adam. Hey what a novel ides !!! That just put all the pumpers back in the " Entertainment " threads. pp

Good luck on the $3.00 per dinar part, but I guess you never know. Flying to Iraq, I am right there with you, having been there I have at least a small idea on which part to head to. Would rather not go that route, but will if pushed and will take all family and friends dinar for cash-in as well. pp

Talking of skeptic's, were I work numerous people have bought. At last count it was somewhere in the neighborhood of a 150 million dinar for around 40 people. Then there is the "what a bunch of losers club" that believe we should start the " suckers club of the month ". They never waste a minute to laugh when they here us chatting about our investment. Well just recently I found out there "Head Cheer Leader" bought a 1/2 million. When the gal who found out laughed and said " Scam Huh? ", her response was , well just in case, I don't want to be left here alone as I would have to do all the work as you would all quit!!! Closet Investors !! Go Figure. pp

I am routing for you to be right !!! If you had of given a rate, well I would of yawned and went to the next thread, but you did not and said as much. This gets you a plus, that and the fact your posts seem level headed. Thxs !!! pp

taboo, instead of using your Internet skills foolishly, why don't you try to be more constructive and helpful? That would be much more satisfying I think then trying to bait the Mods. pp

Boy, your not starting off on the right foot for a first post like that one. pp

I enjoyed that. Thxs, pp

This is not mine, but came from my friend Bee. Copy and save as we are there I believe my fellow maple Leafs. pp I'm hoping we will need this Information real soon. This is Information that I myself collected. The reg's mentioned can be verified by an accountant. Most accountants have little to no experience with currency traders, so you will need this Information which I received from Revenue Canada, and not a web site or another persons Interpretation. This is REVENUE CANADA talking, a real person. Under Canadian tax laws we are subject to taxes under Regulation P4037, Section 17, paragraph 12-15. This directly relates to currency traders and tax Implications. In basic English, its as follows: (Example only) You take your 1 million from selling your Dinars, divide by two. No tax on first $500,000 or 50%. From the second $500,000 Minus your Investment money, say $1000.00. then minus $200.00. The remainder you pay tax on based on your yearly tax rate. The $200.00 is the exemption allowed for say, you were on holidays and came back with leftover cash. Value jumps and you make a tidy some of say $300.00 over the cost of what you paid for it. By law, that extra $100.00 must be claimed. Would most claim this small amount? Doubtful, but it is still the law. As well you have 364 days, before claiming your windfall. This will give you the time to top up RRSP's, and any other legal financial hiding spot. Remember, pay your taxes and move on, let the other guy/gal look over there shoulder the rest of their lives. I am not an accountant, nor a financial advisor, just someone who spent way to many hours talking with Revenue Canada. Now hit the print button, in a couple days were all rich, or at least I'm hoping we are.

Thxs for that, You in the USA are OK in my books. pp Done deal my friend. pp

LOL, I try and help people from my home country and I get a neg. Some pretty sad people out there. In any event I still want to help people from my country. And "you" post all the neg's you want. Your a very sad sot. pp

Wow, are you ever lucky !!! I wish I had been there with you. That is a once in a lifetime experience. pp

I figure we can share Information with each other when this baby pops. Please contact me and ask to be a friend and will do vice a versa. This is only meant for those who want to share when the big, no, Humungous day arrives. This way we can let each other know what and were when the time comes. I do have some tax news I can share with my fellow Maple Leafs. I oh so feel we are there. pp

Sorry I don't know the answer to that, but I will say if you don't ask the question, then you wont get an answer. Welcome to the site. Hope 1 of the more knowledgeable posters can help you. pp

There's a + to equal it out. If people don't like jokes then there is something wrong. pp

Mods, I received the help I requested. You can lock this one down. pp