TonyR

Weird.. I went to transfer some money from one of my BofA accounts to another BofA account earlier and their online banking system said "Sorry at this time we are un able to provide wire transfer services"

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I never heard such a thing. He may be referring to the CNBC news cast's from last year talking about buying into Iraq and the Dinar Those are the three videos.

See, I might believe him... if he had his facts straight. Parliament is meeting Today, Monday and Thursday. Talabani never said he would not step down. In fact in many articles on the net, he was quoted saying the rumors about him refusing to go along with the UN were false. And he has every intention to comply with whatever happens. So before anyone takes anything they read from AC (Or anyone else in that matter) research it yourself. Check the IQD/Iraq news section on DV. Lots of great posts that contradict exactly what AC said. Tony

Amara (NINA)- Member of Parliament from Ahrar bloc affiliated to al-Sadr Trend Rafa' Abdul-Jabbar described the Article 142 of the constitution as "a time bomb and a card for pressure to be used by Kurds on the leaders of political process if their interests are subject to hurt", as he put it. During a dialogue symposium on Iraqi affairs organized by civil society organizations in Maysan and attended by a number of the cultured and politicians of the province, Abdul-Jabbar pointed out that other articles of the constitution has stirred up wide scale debate among various political blocs and social classes in general. "Unless these articles be amended, no important legislations that constitute the main elements of life in Iraq could be enacted", he added. The Article 142 stipulates that Parliament is to form at the beginning of its proceedings a committee of its members representing the main components of Iraqi society whose task is to submit a report to the Parliament within no more than 4 months including a recommendation on necessary amendments to be made on the constitution, and this committee is to be dissolved after its proposals have been decided on. The amendments are to be passed by majority in Parliament, then to be taken to the people through referendum which to be concluded within no more than two months. The referendum on the article is to be considered successful by the majority of voters and if it has not been rejected by two thirds of voters in three provinces or more./End/ http://www.ninanews.com/english/News_Details.asp?ar95_VQ=FEGDLI

Karbala, Nov. 6 (AKnews) - A member in al-Iraqiya list in Karbala province, stated on Saturday, that Erbil's meeting will determine whether or not its list will participate in the next parliamentary. Mohammed al-Daami, member of al-Iraqiya, told AKnews that if the results benefited the Iraqiya list in the parliamentary, its presence will be an 80% chance in participating. "The list has a lot of demands, and the negotiations with the Kurdish side that are underway, if our demands were not achieved in the round-table meeting, this means that the votes of more than 11 million Iraqi voters in the past elections will be lost," said Daami. The Iraqi Parliament Speaker Fuad Massoum stated yesterday, that the parliamentary meeting will be held next Thursday to end the open meetings. He said “there will be no other delays” assuring that it will be the last legally permitted delay that doesn't contradict with the decision of the federal court. Reported by Hassoun al-Haffar http://www.aknews.com/en/aknews/4/193720

Yes - I hope they do also. It would be very bad if Parliment got canned.

Baghdad, Nov. 6 (AKnews) - The Iraqi Parliament Speaker , Fuad Masum, confirmed on Saturday Thursday’s deadline for ending the open June 14 session legally, reminding lawmakers that the session should end with the election of the President of parliament and his deputies. On Friday Masum announced the postponement of the parliament session that was to be held on Monday to Thursday, pointing out that the decision came after consultation with all political blocs. The Iraqi Parliament convened on June 14 when the elected members swore their oaths of office. The first and only meeting of Iraqi lawmakers in the house since the inconclusive March elections was disbanded after just 20 minutes and declared “open but unattended” allowing lawmakers more time to nominate the leadership and select a new speaker and president. Iraqi civil society organizations filed a lawsuit in August against Masum, and demanded he reverse the decision to leave the session open which they deemed illegal. The Federal Court declared last month that not concluding the meeting “violated the constitution” and ordered the parliament speaker to call members back. According to article 76 of the constitution, parliament will be considered disbanded if it fails to convene for thirty days. For the past eight months Iraq has been in the grip of a constitutional crisis as political leaders have remained unable to reach agreement over the formation of the new government, particularly the allocation of the country’s premiership. Reported by Wisam al-Jaff http://www.aknews.com/en/aknews/4/193635/

Personally I have already opened a few bank accounts and I will spread the money equally - minus a certain amount which I will keep in a secure safe. Some money in off shores accounts, and other places. After that I'm going to start investing in real-estate and music.

Hey all, So many of you have met me already, but I figured I would make a formal post to say "Hello!" My name is Tony, I live in North Carolina (For now... ) I have been investing for some time now, not so much the IQD as much as real-estate/business. I'm glad I found DV - I've clicked with tons of the people so far...it's and awesome place to stay connected with other IQD investors. I look forward to getting know each one of you as we get ready for this thing to blow... See you around the rumor mill...hehe! -Tony

Al-Nijeifi: Meetings of political blocs have made progress and reached agreement http://www.ninanews.com/english/ Thanks to Niko for finding this in the first place.

September 11th 2001.... attack on the WTC

Wasit Investment Commission has announced that it granted its first investment licence within the health sector to an Iraqi company for the construction of a private hospital at a cost of around 6.5 billion Iraqi Dinars [$5.6m]. The new 100-bed hospital is to be equipped under the supervision of engineers from the investment board and will contain eight operating theaters. It is expected to be completed within 16 months. The head of the investment board, Sadiq Huwadi, told AKnews that this project will motivate local and foreign investors to enter different fields of investment in Wassit, which enjoys stable security conditions. Wasit Investment Board was established in 2007 and has granted six investment licenses over the past three years in the housing, industry, tourism, and agriculture sectors. http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2010/11/05/new-5-6m-hospital-for-wassit/

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Department of Foreign Relations held a farewell reception for Mr Jeremy Macadie, Consul General of the United Kingdom, and Ms Moraig Henderson, Head of the Erbil Office of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq. Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir, the Head of the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR), said, “I would like to thank Jeremy and Moraig for their hard work and dedication. Both have made substantive contributions to the Kurdistan Region, playing an important role in strengthening ties with our people and our government.” He added, “We look forward to continued engagement from the United Nations and its agencies, and we hope that the British will upgrade their Embassy Office to a full Consulate General in the near future.” Diplomats, UN officials, and members of civil society attended the reception, as did a number of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) ministers, the President’s Chief of Staff, and the KRG Representative to the United Kingdom. Mr Macadie and Ms Henderson praised the KRG and the people of the Kurdistan Region for facilitating their work. Mr Macadie said, “We have all enjoyed our relationship with KRG officials and the citizens here. The best part of being a diplomat is the people one meets – the worst part is the friends we must leave. I will remember many occasions throughout this land with great affection, and I will depart with wonderful memories.” Ms Henderson said, “I would like to thank the KRG for such good cooperation from our counterparts. They have truly facilitated our work every step of the way. I would like to thank the entire UN team, as well.” She added, “I have found that the Kurdish people have been extremely warm and welcoming – and I will remember this as one of the very best postings I have ever had. For us, it has been a dream situation, and I will always be a friend of the Kurdish people.” The KRG hosts 17 diplomatic representations, which will soon expand to 19 when Egypt and Jordan open their consulates in the coming months. The KRG has promoted an open-door policy with the international community which has resulted in an increased diplomatic presence in Erbil. Mr Macadie and Ms Henderson received plaques and letters of appreciation and were outfitted with traditional Kurdish clothing for the occasion. Minister Bakir and other KRG officials welcomed Mr Macadie’s successor, Mr. Chris Bowers, who will lead Britain’s Embassy Office in Erbil. http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2010/11/05/krg-bids-farewell-to-british-consul-general-and-un-diplomat/

In Iraq, most of the Internet connections are routed through satellites and users have to pay up to $150 for a 512kbps connection, so the nation requires more fiber connectivity to meet consumer needs, a Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) team that visited the country early this month said. "Our goals were to explore opportunities for Google in Iraq, to understand the landscape of Internet access and connectivity in the country during this critical transition period and to bring top-voted questions from YouTube to Iraqi leaders in a series of interviews," wrote Mary Himinkool, a Google principal of new business development, and Olivia Ma, news manager of YouTube on Google's official blog. The Google officials met with private-sector companies, NGOs, and Iraqi leadership in the Kurdish city of Erbil in the north, and in Baghdad. The team also met a few enthusiastic and motivated computer science students at Salahaddin University in Erbil and at Baghdad University, who expressed their willingness to innovate in an attempt to boost Iraq's economic prospects. During the trip, the team discovered a higher mobile penetration over the past seven years. However, Internet penetration in Iraq is among the lowest in the Middle East. Only 15% of Iraqis said they browse the Internet, and the largest percentage of these users live in Baghdad. Himinkool said the trip was an eye-opener for the team, as it showed how Iraq missed the Internet bus during Saddam Hussein's military regime. Other interviews were conducted in partnership with Middle Eastern news agency Al Arabiya. Questions were submitted by people in Iraq and around the world in both Arabic and English. Google Translate enabled anyone to vote on their favorite questions regardless of language. "The Iraqis we met consistently expressed their desire for increased access to the Web and for more access to content and tools in both Kurdish and Arabic," Himinkool said. "We believe access to information and high-speed connectivity to the cloud will be key to the future of the country." However, the country faces significant challenges getting to that point. "To incentivize and enable private companies to lay more fiber in Iraq, a complex set of roadblocks must be addressed, from security concerns to regulatory frameworks to licensing structures," Himinkool said. The trip was arranged by the Department of Defense's Task Force for Business and Stability Operations. http://www.fool.com/investing/high-growth/2010/10/30/google-goes-to-iraq.aspx

Hmm... Article Link! It works!

Here is the article.... You left a lot of it out.... http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-allawi-qa-20101105,0,1451055.story Iraq ex-premier sees security deteriorating amid political stalemate Iyad Allawi says his rival, Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, is not interested in a power-sharing deal and that Iran is a major stumbling block to his own chances of becoming premier. Iyad Allawi Iraqi politician Iyad Allawi, whose Iraqiya list won two more seats than Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's coalition in March elections, warned that a non-inclusive government would cause greater unrest. (Thaier al-Sudani / Reuters / September 5, 2010) 3Share 0diggsdigg By Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times la-fg-iraq-allawi-qa-20101105 Reporting from Baghdad — Iyad Allawi, a secular politician who is Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's main rival for power in Iraq, warned in an interview with The Times this week that the country's security situation is likely to worsen after coordinated bombings killed 113 people in the capital Tuesday and extremists massacred 58 people in a siege of a Baghdad church two days earlier. Allawi, whose Iraqiya political bloc was widely supported by the country's Sunni Arab minority among others, won two more seats than Maliki's faction in March elections, which still have not produced a new administration. He made it clear his bloc would not participate in a government headed by Maliki that did not include real power-sharing. He accused Iran of dictating the makeup of Iraq's next government and warned that a non-inclusive government would cause greater unrest. How do you view the security after the attacks this week? It's very sad. I always maintained that the security improvement was only fragile.... Unless the political landscape is changed, then all the surges and awakenings are not going to bring sustainable results. That's why we have been witnessing an escalation of violence.... What we have seen and what we know is only the tip of the iceberg. We haven't yet seen the whole iceberg. Assassinations are now a flourishing business throughout the country. There are explosions and violence. But now I think it will continue to take a sharper bend toward the worst. Do you think the attacks will force everyone to come to the table and form a government? It's not a matter of forming a government.... It is a matter of the political landscape. [it's] the dynamic of things.... Suppose a government is formed without a roadmap, without tackling the real issues. Violence will escalate. We have problems. We have to face these problems. Without facing these problems, there will be no security. Do you see any way you could become prime minister now? You have to ask the Iranians if they agree to have me become prime minister or not. Until now they don't agree. Tehran has put a redline on Allawi.... They have been blocking me the last few years. They continue to block me. What is the motivation of Prime Minister Nouri Maliki's list in not agreeing to your concepts of sharing powers now held by the prime minister's office? They don't believe in power-sharing. What is the alternative to power-sharing? Absolute power. If you don't want to share power with others, what does this mean?… The big question mark is: Where is the democracy that we fought the last regime for 30 years? I did fight the last regime for over 30 years to bring about rule of law and democracy to this country. So we have now full-blown rule of law? [laughs] Do you think new elections could happen? I think all options should be considered, including a new, fresh election, because my guess is even by January next we won't be able to have a government. ned.parker@latimes.com Copyright © 2010, Los Angeles Times

The key word in the post.... “I think all options should be considered" A lot can happen yet/

At the current time - yes you would have to fly to Iraq to change your dinars over. Once an RV/RI happens, all banks will take the dinar.

Actually it has been said to be moved to Saturday

Hopefully this works.

The only reason I asked was because the BofA I went to said the dinar would not RV and to stay away. CarrieAnne however says that her Investment Group has a deal with BofA and she will be posting the info for the BofA they have a deal with on the forums soon.

Do you have a screen shot of the actual message?

I do hope it's right. An RV in 2010 would be a nice Christmas present...

Iraq's parliament will convene on Monday to elect a new speaker and two deputies, nearly eight months after inconclusive elections, officials say. The move, ordered by the Supreme Court, is being seen as a deadline for Iraqi parties to agree on the new government. Correspondents say Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is likely to keep his job, having won over key Kurdish allies. Mr Maliki's State of Law bloc won 89 seats in March, two fewer than former PM Iyad Allawi's al-Iraqiyya movement. Since then, Iraq's parliament has met for just 20 minutes - and the country has set a world record for the longest time taken to form a new government. Leadership race "A session will convene on Monday to elect the president of the parliament and his two associates," the caretaker speaker Fouad Masum said in a statement on Wednesday. At the moment, it looks as though PM Maliki is very likely to keep his job, having slowly won the support of a number of other factions for his nomination, says the BBC's Jim Muir in Baghdad. The Kurds, who control more than 50 seats, still hold the balance. They seem to be tilting in his direction, but they have not announced anything yet. The key question is whether the secular al-Iraqiyya coalition headed by Iyad Allawi, which came out narrowly ahead in the inconclusive elections, is somehow included in what is being billed as a government of national partnership, or whether he will form an opposition, says our correspondent. Since he has the bulk of the Sunni vote behind him, that would be seen as a potentially dangerous development, underlined by the recent upsurge of violence, our correspondent adds. Fears of violence On Tuesday night, about a dozen co-ordinated bombs targeted Shia districts across the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing more than 60 people and wounding hundreds. The attacks came two days after at least 52 people were killed as police stormed a church in Baghdad where hostages were being held. Analysts say the spike in violence could be a last-ditch attempt by al-Qaeda to exploit the country's political vaccuum. They warn of more attacks over the weekend as the political negotiations come to a head. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11688572 ---- "I call the elected members of the Council of Representatives to attend the parliament session on Monday, Nov. 8," the state-run television of Iraqia quoted the elder speaker Fuad Masom as saying. The resuming of the parliament meeting on Monday goes with the decision of the federal court that ordered the parliament to convene within two weeks saying the suspension of the parliament sessions for undetermined period is unconstitutional, the channel said. The Iraqi federal court made its decision after activists from the Iraqi nongovernmental civil organizations filed a lawsuit against Masom over his decision that led the country to a complicated political crisis. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-11/03/c_13589473.htm