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AMEN! Don't blow it!

How come there is usually never a time stated for the chat. It says, don't miss it, but! I know it cannot be an exact time, but give me an approx. Thanks for your time and insight on current news.

Do we need to sanction Irac now? I cannot imagine them protecting it, at least these days, and having Iran next door.

Sarge, I do know how you feel. I recently responded to post "Nice try, but this was posted yesterday" with a smiley face, and the person took it wrong and bit me in return stating "trying to make my effort seem, pointless.....nice try" which was far from the truth. then the audience started piling on like the lookers of a fight, getting drawn in. I explained that nice try was for the effort in trying to post a good article and no other meaning was intended. Never got any apology. That person started a fight and ducked out the back door leaving me to defend myself. I do understand +1 from me also and on each of your posts here.

They are aware of us and they are now playing us!

Thanks for posting

tried again, this time the Bing translator and got better result and edited the post

I just went to Babylon Arabic translator and got the following. (Today: Sunday, 22/31/II 2012م now the time: 6:53:10 am) Went to Bing xlator and got (Today: Sunday, 22/January 2012 m time: 6: 53: 10 am) This was in the top left corner

I'll play along..ooops I can't my bad

OK, I'm Sorry I do too, but I like Thai better. mmmmmmm Color? No you didn't

That will be enough pipsqueak!

I have a sneekin suspicion that this is Adams Idea of a social experiment, and we are the rats OR this is a sick joke and we are the rats Looking into it!

welcome into the family I don't think anybody can answer either question, as nobody knows. for the answer we are relying on our own gut feelings, based on news. Even with that, nobody has been correct yet. I can't count the number of times we thought "THIS IS IT" and had a hangover afterwards. At the moment, most think it is close to an end, what ever outcome that is Good luck with your gut feelings.

I think your Pippin a$$ right

Not trying to start something, and I am not the police, but that wasn't a vary politically sensitive joke, or a little off color.

Salt & Pipper Push it! Ooo baby baby!

Thanks for the post I thought I would try a different translation to see if it is worse, better or the same. I am curious as to opinions please. It seems to be a little different. Assess the financial position of the National Alliance Deputy said Baqer said al-Zubeidi algebra, while the Finance Minister said there was "significant" inflation in the Iraqi economy reached ten, and inflation remained "stuck in the structure of the economy by 8 to 10 which was supposed to stand and then a long" appointed by the great economic problem. The same problem and commented to the Iraqi economy from this occurs involving random inflation, the Central Bank's proposal to cancel three zeros from the Iraqi dinars for Iraqi dinars is misplaced by the Bank of Iraq. However, economists considered to accountability on the part of another without that hide their warnings to delete three zeros need to stabilize the security and political and economic order which is currently unrealized. " Besides the cancellation of three zeros the rotation currency would reform the system of currency management and ease of use so that the deletion which seems to be the Central Bank of Iraq Egypt it would shorten the number of banknotes from four billion paper that is equal to 30 trillion dinars in Iraqi markets to billion to 800 million paper ... Economists stressed that the Central Bank of Iraq of the changeover will not affect the per capita income or wealth or contractual obligations. A frequent talk about deleting zeros from the currency was a "direct" market instability as the main reason of volatile commodity prices and food in local markets due to frequent talk about draft deleted three zeros from the currency mm led to chaos in the Iraqi merchant because the Iraqi economy and since the US occupation of Iraq lived in instability and subject to a specific markup between descriptions of global markets has been economically "Live Jam" with the absence of economic strategic studies That would rectify the situation of the Iraqi market after further, inter alia, pursue a policy of indiscriminate import and transform the country from a producer to a consumer. In this regard the Parliament's Finance Committee member Najib Risalat that draft deleting zeros from the currency does not strengthen the Iraqi dinar currency either was a mere formality for restructuring currency ...But that would make it easier for banks and banks, traders and owners of large amounts of money transfer from one place to another, contrary to what is now the current currency that they were replaced with foreign currency. Therefore the goal of deleting zeros from the currency is currency restructuring and more heavily "by Iraqi banks and investors away from foreign currency trading that deleting zeros is the process is not simply move or delete the numbers as they draft both affect and be affected by other words they need to work out future" on the financial implications that would accompany the project purpose. It is imperative to study in detail his pitfalls and identify positive and negative aspects and the need for citizen awareness through the media about how alternative currency and use. After the conduct of the Iraqi economy by stumbled due to the absence of practical solutions, but the Government also wanted the truth to delete zeros in currency as a step towards improving the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar, which reduced the importance of economic experts saying the cost of raising the zeros will be the biggest benefit of raising zeros ... And keep the view that Iraq is rich and possessed significant natural wealth but today need to regulate administrative, economic and better in addition to a strong shot and correct economic agenda than what exists today on the political agenda and the allocation of categorical and party as well as the cooperation of everyone to the advancement of the country and raise the standard of living of citizens. http://www.microsofttranslator.com/?ref=TThis&from=ar-SA&to=en-US

Ya but to do it and not be suspected. that's the hard part. LOL Not easy for the US

Absolutely correct

Lets liberate Iran and control the straights ourselves! Just don't like the war part

thanks for the post but sure wish it wasn't a downer post, but better to know, than not.

I don't know if anybody still wants it, but here is the content of the five pages This notice is placed on behalf of UNAMI. United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of contents of furnished information; and is unable to answer any enquiries regarding this EOI. You are therefore requested to direct all your queries to UNAMI using the fax number provided below. Title of the EOI: Customs clearance, freight forwarding services, dangerous goods handling of UNAMI shipments at Air and Sea Ports of Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq, all locations, including Overland Transportation Services Date of this EOI: 9 January 2012 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI : 25 January 2012 EOI Number: EOIUNAMI7357 E-mail Address: unami-eoi@un.org Address EOI response by fax for the Attention of: Chief Procurement Officer - Unami Fax Number: +965 2472 1899 UNCCS Code: 712100 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS 1) The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has a requirement of “as and when required basis” to obtain the services of a Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding Services, Dangerous Goods Handling of UNAMI Shipments at Air and Sea Ports of Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq, all locations Including Overland Transportation Services of United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) and Contingent Owned Equipment (COE), weapons and ammunition a) The requirement can be divided into following categories: • Sea container 20ft not more than 17,000 kg • Sea container 40ft not more than 34,000 kg • 20' Truck loose load • 40' Truck loose load • Vehicle light upto 2,500 kg • Vehicle medium upto 6,000 kg • Vehicle heavy upto 13,000 kg • General Cargo (Parcel, Box, Carton) • General Cargo (EURO Pallets, Crate) UNAMI is looking for certified and recognized contractors in Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq engaged in the documentation and packaging of dangerous goods and weapons in accordance with current international and local regulations c) The duration of the contact is for One (1) year, but UN shall have the option of extension for additional four (4) years, one year at a time, under the same terms and conditions subject to satisfactory performance of the contractor, availability of funds and continuation of UNAMI mandates. United Nations Nations Unies United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq - UNAMI KUWAIT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) d) In addition, the transportation of UNOE and COE from locations within Iraq to other specific locations in Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq (as below) • IZ Baghdad • BIAP Baghdad • Erbil • Kirkuk • Mosul • Basrah • Najaf • Ramadi 2) Please note the following: a) This EOI is not an invitation for submission of a proposal. UNAMI reserves the right in selecting invitees for the competitive bidding based on substantial and proven records of performance in the subject field of activities and mere expressing an interest would not automatically warrant for Request for Proposal (RFP) document. c) UNAMI reserves the right to reject EOIs received after the above deadline. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION (IF ANY) i. Preference will be given to vendors having several years’ of experience in the similar field of work as outlined above. ii. For further information UNAMI will undertake a competitive bidding exercise shortly, and accordingly would issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to those companies who would express their interest and provide initial relevant information as to their ability to fulfill UNAMI’s requirement. The solicitation will be based on a detailed Statement of Requirement, UN General Conditions of Contracts and other related documents which will be provided by UNAMI to all companies who respond to this EOI and qualify for the tender. 3. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION: a) Below are the mandatory requirement: i) The contractor must: • be able to gain or hold approval for contractor’s personnel, vehicles and equipment to gain access/ enter UNAMI Facilities located in Iraq as well as provide customs clearance services for all shipments imported/exported by air (commercially or by UN air transport) at the Iraqi airports. This is currently but not limited to: - Baghdad Baghdad Airport Camp Victory - Kirkuk Kirkuk Airport FOB Warrior - Mosul Mosul Airport FOB Marez - Basrah Basra Airport Basra Air Station - Najaf Najaf Airport FOB Endeavor - Ramadi Ramadi Airport FOB Ramadi - Erbil Erbil Airport • have IATA Certification and company experience in Dangerous Goods (including weapons) handling and transport by air, sea and road in Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq, including and/or be able to employ and/or sub-contract such personnel/service required to correctly package, document and dispatch ammunition and weapons • capability to operate in austere and post-war conditions and in areas where the security threat is classified by as low, medium and high • hold be ISO 14000 and ISO 9001 certified • be able to provide customs clearance services for all shipments imported/exported by air (commercially or by UN air transport) at the Iraqi airports. ii) have an extensive internal logistics network to support their international operations other than the locations which are mandatory iii) be capable of providing or subcontracting freight forwarding, handling and clearances services on a worldwide basis iv) demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing operational requirements as and when these become known v) have the capability to track the progress and advise the location and status of all UNAMI shipments every 24 hours vi) be able to respond to the service task order within 2 working days and commence the specified task within 7 days of acceptance IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to meet and/or confirm compliance with any of the above Mandatory Criteria shall result in automatic disqualification from the tender. 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NOTE Information on tendering for the UN Procurement System is available free of charge at the following address: http://www.ungm.org/Notices/Notices.aspx Only the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) has been authorized to collect a nominal fee from vendors that wish to receive automatically Procurement Notices or Expression Of Interest. Please subscribe to http://www.ungm.org/Registration/Login.aspx Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should complete the Vendor Response Form of this EOI and fax it to +965 2472 1899 before the closing date set forth above II.3 How many years of experience does your Company have in the field as outlined above: …….. (years) II.4 - Reference to current or previous agreements for similar services with International Organizations, including the United Nations, private or state institutions. Please provide name of Organization, Telephone Numbers and Contact person details. (3 or more preferred). 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I just don't get why they are bombing innocent people. Do they actually think they will somehow win the people back with intimidation? this is so sad!

Well if she knew how busy you kept those busy little hands at night, then she could have changed her child raising techniques for a better outcome. I can't help it

That definitely could happen, but I hope not.