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legacyman73

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  1. My cousin just called me (4:10 CST 12/21/10) and told me that his brother in law just called him and told him that his cousin If you look right he said his cousins brother in-law.. come on people be nice.....
  2. WELL THEY APPROVED THE NEW GOVERNMENT. SO LETS GET ON WITH THAT RV...
  3. HEY DOC DRINK YOUR COFFEE FAST BECAUSE SOMEONE IS TRYING TO STILL YOUR JOB. LOL .. I KNOW I NEED A NEW ONE. LMAO
  4. Hey DV family can anyone keep an eye out for any news about the meeting today at the UN? Its with Iraq and kuwait and this might be what we've been waiting for. I'm at work on my IPhone, I'll keep an eye out for any info but the more eyes the better. Can we post all intel here on the meeting. Thanks
  5. Hey remember they have a meeting today behind closed doors and then Iraq has a meeting tomorrow. If things are worked out today we might see an RV this weekend if not sometime before the end of the year. It would be nice to see what Iraq and Kuwait are going to be talking about today. Hhhhmmmmm.
  6. Funny thing is they don't have money for this so unless they are going to cut a lot of programs I don't know how they did it. Unless they have something in the bank that's going to get them out of this big hole we are in.
  7. The Iraq-Kuwait Meeting scheduled for December 17th will take place in the afternoon and is a closed door session. WE MIGHT SEE AN RV THIS WEEKEND? DON'T GO OUT AND BUY ANYMORE BECAUSE I'M NOT TELLING YOU IT'S GOING TO RV THIS WEEKEND, IT MIGHT. GO RV!!!
  8. LOL the CBI banker didn't want to talk to the reporters.. Did anyone see that?
  9. As the Security Council took up the situation in Iraq this morning, members had before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1936 (2010), which provides an update on United Nations activities in the country since his last report of 29 July (document S/2010/406) and covers key political developments and regional and international events concerning Iraq, as well as operational and security matters. In the report (document S/2010/606), the Secretary-General acknowledges that Iraq will remain a challenging operating environment in the foreseeable future, recalling the recent attack on his Special Representative’s convoy near Najaf and citing increased attacks in Kirkuk and Bagdad as “stark reminders” of the dangers faced by United Nations personnel every day. Congratulating President Jalal Talabani on his re-election and Osama al-Nujaifi on his election as Speaker, the Secretary-General underscores the need for agreement on other key Government posts and ministerial portfolios, as well as on the adoption of a national programme to give Iraqis hope for the future. Agreements reached by the main political blocs show how leaders can cooperate and serve the collective interest of Iraqis, he notes. “This is a powerful signal for the future direction of the country and I hope it will give the leaders a new impetus to resolve the many political, socio-economic and security challenges facing the country.” According to the report, the security situation continues to affect the civilian population, mostly through acts of insurgent and extremist terrorism, as well as violence perpetrated by criminal gangs, but also by counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism operations. Targeted assassinations also persist, the report says, adding that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) notes with concern an increase in reported incidents of harassment and intimidation against internally displaced persons in Kirkuk. While violence is sharply lower than the levels witnessed during 2006 and 2007, armed groups, including Al-Qaida in Iraq, remain active. The report goes on to state that the withdrawal of United States forces is likely to have a short- to medium-term effect on the security situation as the central Government attempts to assert itself over the security situation. Due to the frequency of attacks, UNAMI has temporarily downsized its staff until new security mitigation measures are in place. The Mission has identified and started to implement alternative arrangements in order to operate more independently. That would only be possible with strong financial support from Member States on the basis of proposals put forward as part of UNAMI’s budget submission for 2011. Recalling that the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) announced a unilateral ceasefire on 13 August, which was renewed on 1 November, the report says UNAMI has continued its active engagement in facilitating and supporting dialogue between the Arab and Kurdish sides in Ninewa Governorate, with a view to ending a boycott of the Provincial Council by the Ninewa Fraternal List, a local Kurdish party. A Committee on Ethnic and Religious Communities was established in Mosul. The report says that despite the delay in the formation of a Government, the United Nations has continued to focus on key national development initiatives. The Government endorsed a “road map for State-owned enterprise restructuring”, which represents the start of the “most significant reform after seven years of instability”. As of 30 September, the portfolio of the United Nations Development Group Iraq Trust Fund stood at $1.43 billion. Accelerating the pace of development and reconstruction, as articulated in the National Development Plan, will be another priority concern. “The formation of a new Government will mean very little to ordinary Iraqis unless they begin to see tangible improvements in their lives, particularly in the delivery of essential services and the creation of new job opportunities,” the Secretary-General observes. Some 2,000 new Iraqis are registered with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the region each month, the majority in Syria, the report notes. In September, about 1,300 refugee returns were recorded, the lowest figure for 2010. Ongoing violence and the lack of employment opportunities and public services have been cited as reasons for the slower rate of return and further displacements. Together with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UNAMI has supported preparations for a planned nationwide census, the technical preparations for which were completed by 22 September and endorsed by the International Technical Advisory Board for Iraq Census. According to the report, the Secretary-General hopes the new Government will expeditiously fulfil its outstanding obligations arising from Council resolutions, particularly issues relating to the return of missing Kuwaiti nationals and property. He encourages Iraq to reaffirm its commitment to Council resolution 833 (1993), regarding its land and maritime boundary, as an important confidence-building measure. The Secretary-General strongly encourages regional neighbours to make it a priority to engage the new Government in addressing issues of mutual concern, welcoming in that regard the decision by Iraq and Syria to restore full diplomatic relations. The Saudi Arabian initiative in support of the process of Government formation and reconciliation is also a welcome signal, he says, adding: “Such positive engagement will contribute to greater stability, not only in Iraq but in the region as a whole.” Also before the Council was the third report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 1905 (2009) (document S/2010/563); a letter dated 9 December from the Permanent Representative of the United States addressed to the Secretary-General (document S/2010/621); a letter dated 9 December from the Permanent Representative of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council (document S/2010/625); and a letter dated 8 December from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (document S/2010/619). Opening Remarks Council President JOSEPH BIDEN, Vice-President of the United States, said Iraqi forces were now in charge of security, with the United States transforming its combat mission into a civilian-led presence engaged in providing advice and assistance. Violence had reached its lowest level since 2003. Last month’s agreement on a new Government would not marginalize anyone as it was made in Iraq, by Iraqis, he said, urging all parties to abide by the accords. The United States would continue to forge an enduring partnership with Iraq across a range of sectors and in accordance with agreements reached, he said, urging other nations also to share their expertise with the country. Recalling the sacrifices made for Iraq’s progress, notably the 2003 bombing of United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, he said the spirit of such sacrifices lived on in those helping the country forge a better future. He expressed appreciation for all who had contributed, including UNAMI staff, who were risking their lives while displaying incredible talent, dedication and devotion, stressing that their mission was as important as it had ever been. While terrorism and other challenges continued, Iraq’s best days lay ahead, he asserted. The country deserved to take its rightful place among other nations and for that reason, the United States supported the Council decisions taken today. Urging the international community to continue to help Iraq resolve remaining issues in its compliance with Council expectations, he said the country was on the cusp of “something remarkable”, and all had an interest in its becoming a stable and self-reliant nation. BAN KI-MOON, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said: “This meeting is a milestone for Iraq. Today we recognize how far the country has come in key aspects of its journey to normalize its status in the community of nations.” Outlining the steps Iraq had taken to show its commitment to remaining free of weapons of mass destruction, including its signing up to key international agreements, he said such steps boded well for security and development, both in Iraq and in the wider region. Regarding the end of residual activities under the “oil-for-food” programme, he pledged that the United Nations would do its part to bring closure to that long-running, complex and unprecedented initiative. Commending Iraq’s leaders for ending months of political deadlock, he urged the various political blocs to honour their agreements and move swiftly to conclude the process. He also outlined the challenges that the new Government would have to overcome and pledged that the United Nations was prepared to do its part to support its efforts while promoting peace in the region. He also expressed hope that all remaining issues between Iraq and Kuwait would be resolved in a cooperative manner. He said UNAMI would continue to promote political dialogue, provide constitutional support, monitor human rights, deliver humanitarian assistance to Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons, help build electoral institutions and encourage a negotiated political agreement on disputed internal boundaries. The United States military drawdown would have major security implications for the United Nations presence, he said, noting that it was receiving more assistance from the host country, but would continue to need strong political and financial support from Member States. While Iraq’s development needs were considerable, its development vision should also encompass its magnificent history and its contemporary environment, he said, expressing appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of all those who had helped the country through its troubled times. He also paid tribute to the resilience of Iraqis, cautioning, however, that there would be more hurdles ahead. The United Nations would continue to stand with Iraqis as an impartial partner, determined to help them find, once and for all, the path of prosperity and peace, he pledged. HOSHYAR ZEBARI, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, said the political exchange and discussions on the new Government would be completed imminently. It would be a “power-sharing, representative and inclusive Government that reflects the will of the Iraqi people, as displayed by the parliamentary elections of 7 March”. The Government would be announced “very soon”, he added. Noting that months of political stalemate had seen regional activities intended to impact on the Government-formation process, he said the Iraqi people totally rejected interference by others in their internal affairs. Iraq would host the upcoming Arab Summit in March 2011, which would be a clear signal of its embrace of fellow Arab countries. Iraq had made great strides towards meeting its international commitments, he said, adding that the key focus had been to unburden the country of its heavy legacy of non-compliance with international law, and to regain its rightful place among the community of nations. Iraq had made significant progress in its obligations relating to the standards of disarmament and non-proliferation. The lifting of the restrictions imposed by resolutions 687 (1990) and 707 (1991) was a sign that “the new Iraq is significantly different from Saddam’s Iraq at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 in 1990”. Iraq had also worked very hard towards completely closing down “oil-for-food”, he said, noting that the programme had been marred by a web of mismanagement and misappropriation. Its termination lifted another burden on Iraq’s recovery. The Government had also made significant advances in developing arrangements to replace the Development Fund for Iraq and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board (IAMB), as well concrete progress on the settlement of sovereign debts and commercial claims. “The adoption of these important resolutions marks the beginning of the end of the sanctions regime and restrictions on Iraq’s sovereignty, independence and recovery,” he said. “Our people will rejoice for having turned a chapter on the aggressive, belligerent and defiant behaviour of the previous regime towards international law and legitimacy.” Pointing out that Iraq still had some way to go in resolving all outstanding issues with its “brotherly neighbour”, Kuwait, he said: “My country is committed to fulfil its remaining obligations under relevant Chapter VII Security Council resolutions pertaining to the situation between Iraq and Kuwait.” Iraq still faced tremendous challenges while continuing to confront terrorism and criminal elements bent on destabilizing the country, he said. “Despite remarkable progress in this fight for our peace and security, there are still attempts to revive sectarian, ethnic and religious strife, such as the recent atrocities against Iraqi Christians.” The greatest challenge remained building the State and its institutions on the basis of participation and inclusion, the consolidation of national reconciliation and an independent judiciary. All political blocs had agreed on those principles, he stressed. The economic situation had greatly improved thanks to a series of Government-issued economic, financial and investment regulations, he said. It had brought qualified international expertise to improve the productivity and export capacity of the oil and gas sector, and the Council of Representatives would ratify the a hydrocarbon law as soon as possible. The Government had carried out an ambitious budget for 2010 in addition to having launched a five-year national development plan for 2010-2014. Pending ratification, the 2011 federal budget was dedicated to sustaining the momentum of economic improvement, he said. Aware that issues of human rights, internally displaced Iraqis and refugees were of concern to the international community, the Government was taking proactive measures to address them, he said. The improved security situation and the Government’s efforts to provide an environment for the safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons had encouraged a significant number of voluntary returns by displaced Iraqis. “We firmly believe that this is the solution as Iraq needs the capacity of all its sons and daughters to contribute towards building the future for our country,” he emphasized. “Iraq is a country blessed with rich natural and human resources, however we continue to need international cooperation and support to progress towards a stable, peaceful and prosperous future,” he said in conclusion. “A democratic, sovereign Iraq that lives in peace and security with its people and its neighbours will be a positive factor in the stability and security of our region, and reflect positively on Iraq’s Arab and international relations as Iraq contributes as a responsible and rightful member of the international community.” http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2010/sc10118.doc.htm
  10. The Development Fund for Iraq (DFI), which administers proceeds from oil exports. Just for the people that didn't know.
  11. lol They have to go through all 15 country's with all their comments. Could take awhile..
  12. The Iraq-Kuwait Meeting scheduled for December 17th will take place in the afternoon and is a closed door session. WE MIGHT SEE AN RV THIS WEEKEND? DON'T GO OUT AND BUY ANYMORE BECAUSE I'M NOT TELLING YOU IT'S GOING TO RV THIS WEEKEND, IT MIGHT. GO RV!!!
  13. THAT WOULD RIGHT KUWAIT IS THE ONLY THING LEFT. THEY WILL STILL WORK ON THAT TO GET IT ALL DONE. AS I SEE IT'S ONLY 3 THINGS LEFT WITH THEM. BROADER, PEOPLE + PROPERTY (MIA).
  14. 15 December 2010 – The Security Council today ended several United Nations mandates on Iraq stemming from the 2003 war, including those on weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), in what Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called a “milestone” on the country’s path to stability and normality. “Its people have known tremendous hardship,” he told the 15-member body. “They continue to struggle with insecurity and appalling violence. They lack jobs and basic services. But today we recognize how far the country has come in key aspects of its journey to normalize its status in the community of nations.” Citing “the difficult history” on WMDs in Iraq, he hailed the lifting of its remaining obligations on the issue following its pledge to remain free of such weapons, enshrined in its constitution, and its accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Saddam Hussein’s WMD activities were one of the reasons given for the United States-led invasion of 2003. None were subsequently found. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp
  15. I LOVE IT!! UN IS BACKING IRAQ UP ALL THE WAY!! GO IRAQ!!! GO RV!!!
  16. I hear you so happy for those people, they can live in peace.! Let's pray for RV so those people can have money that they need to live better. GO RV!!!
  17. I'm seeing the same thing. Let's hope this is things to come. But on the menafn it shows this: Answer Kuwaiti Dinar Exchange Rate US Dollar 1.00 5:04:24 PM GMT 3.547357 3.547357
  18. Crap where did all the newbies come from??? I hope this thing RV's soon because the info we see everyday is just getting to crazy..
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