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Bill oil Kurdistan within Iraq strengthens the central regions
Amman-Adel Mahdi life-31 / 08 / 06 / /

The project was proposed for the enactment of the oil to the Kurdistan region, The second axis, which was in the Economic Forum organized by Al Iraqi Center for Development and International Dialogue "in Amman last week. much of the discussion participants. One of the most prominent observations Iraqi oil experts that the law focuses on the importance of decentralization and federalism between Iraq and Kurdistan, it tends towards strong centralized within the Kurdistan region. , As well as before the law passed federal oil which is supposed to be the rule of the laws of the Federal Territories.

The expert Almahidi oil to the full text of the law by the oil Kurdistan : "There is oil in Kurdistan King of the people of Kurdistan», While the constitution said that the Iraqi oil and gas are the property of all Iraqi people in all regions and provinces Al. Therefore, the interpretation of the constitution Iraqi Kurdistan might not receive approval from the other parties.


Al fields and the current Al Al Al future

He added that the draft law known as Kurdistan Al Al existing fields as those fields that have been and continue to produce commercially before August 22 (August) 2006-the date of approval of the Iraqi constitution-as well as those fields produced for a period of 12 months prior to that date production rate of 20 thousand barrels per day. The Almahidi that this definition would introduce several giant fields in the southern and central regions in the list of the so-called Al existing fields, which issued distributes royalties on the production of all. Since these fields are now producing at a modest compared to the planned production and some produce for the purposes of experimental facilities and modest and temporary, the provinces concerned, and perhaps the federal government has objected to this definition. He explained that the law Almahidi known Al futuristic fields such as Al-fields which are non-existing fields. This means that all the discovered fields and other developers are not Al or Al existing fields and the distribution of their products only on the territory.


Marketing and development contracts

For oil marketing, Almahidi said that the article 110 (III) of the proposed law states that the jurisdiction of the federal authority includes organizing trade policy across the borders of the region and the governorates in Iraq. The fact that the network of oil pass through the border regions and the provinces, can be a whole, including its marketing, that is the prerogative of the federal government.

He said Almahidi in its interventions that Article 43 points out that the Ministry of Petroleum intervention in Kurdistan had oil contracts in the disputed areas such as Kirkuk. Although the articles of the constitution relating to the Iraqi oil does not discuss the disputed areas. As described by Article 46, which calls for giving priority to local partners of Kurdistan and other regions of Iraq, positive, Al But we must caution that the domination of Al parasitic elements.

As for the matter of Article 52 on arbitration, Frey full Almahidi oil expert, The body that will be played are not clearly defined in the case of a dispute between the companies and the government. But it must be emphasized that the arbitration outside Iraq will take time which is not in the interest of the country, Therefore it would be better if the Iraqi court specialist.

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Originally Posted by ezcash

Whoo hoo... if what Neno just posted is really happening at Chase... then Webster and Jsfletcher... if you can afford it ... go for it!!!
I'm going to call around tomorrow ...

I look at this way... I now know for a FACT that chase will exchnge, so if I buy more and this goes south (which it definatley will not) I might be out some shipping charges...big deal!!

Wow, thanx ezcash, you just helped me make up my mind

I think this is a sign of the times. I have never seen so many Armored Trucks in my lifetime in such close succession. The banks are stocking up.
by the way when I bought my first shippment of IQD, I went to Chase bank.
Actually the branch is close to where I saw the first AT. they told me at the time that they would be exchanging it if it came onto the Int'l market, but not at present time. Guess the times have chnaged. I will go to the branch or call tomorrow and ask if they are currently exchanging it. Then I will tell them that I was going to order from my broker, and offer them the chance to sell me some of theirs. If they are going to be exchanging they must have some on stock NO? I'll keep you up to date. I called the banking number but the operators hours are closed for the evening, I'll post tomorrow afternoon.

Originally Posted by jsfletcher

I look at this way... I now know for a FACT that chase will exchnge, so if I buy more and this goes south (which it definatley will not) I might be out some shipping charges...big deal!!

Wow, thanx ezcash, you just helped me make up my mind

Good point Indeed. And if you have a account at a Chase Bank there should be no exchange fees either.

Originally Posted by www.xealthy.com

I think this is a sign of the times. I have never seen so many Armored Trucks in my lifetime in such close succession. The banks are stocking up.
by the way when I bought my first shippment of IQD, I went to Chase bank.
Actually the branch is close to where I saw the first AT. they told me at the time that they would be exchanging it if it came onto the Int'l market, but not at present time. Guess the times have chnaged. I will go to the branch or call tomorrow and ask if they are currently exchanging it. Then I will tell them that I was going to order from my broker, and offer them the chance to sell me some of theirs. If they are going to be exchanging they must have some on stock NO? I'll keep you up to date. I called the banking number but the operators hours are closed for the evening, I'll post tomorrow afternoon.

It is already stated that you can order from them or they will place your order. I am not getting the Armor Truck thing yet. Sorry

Originally Posted by jsfletcher

Wow, thanx ezcash, you just helped me make up my mind

jsfletcher... I really think your risk factor will be zero at this point..
and like Neno says.. with a Chase acct. you won't have to pay
exchange fees.. hopefully it won't be long now

Positive Press on Iraq Is Aim of U.S. Contract
By Walter Pincus
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, August 31, 2006; Page A20

U.S. military leaders in Baghdad have put out for bid a two-year, $20 million public relations contract that calls for extensive monitoring of U.S. and Middle Eastern media in an effort to promote more positive coverage of news from Iraq.

The contract calls for assembling a database of selected news stories and assessing their tone as part of a program to provide "public relations products" that would improve coverage of the military command's performance, according to a statement of work attached to the proposal.

The request for bids comes at a time when Bush administration officials are publicly criticizing media coverage of the war in Iraq.

The proposal, which calls in part for extensive monitoring and analysis of Iraqi, Middle Eastern and American media, is designed to help the coalition forces understand "the communications environment." Its goal is to "develop communication strategies and tactics, identify opportunities, and execute events . . . to effectively communicate Iraqi government and coalition's goals, and build support among our strategic audiences in achieving these goals," according to the statement of work that is publicly available through the Web site http://www.fbodaily.com .

A public relations practitioner who asked for anonymity because he may be involved in a bid on the contract said that military commanders "are overwhelmed by the media out there and are trying to understand how to get their information out.

"They want it [news] to be received by audiences as it is transmitted [by them], but they don't like how it turns out," he said. As an example, he said, there are complaints that reports from Iraq sometimes quote Shiite cleric and militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr more than military commanders.

The proposal calls for monitoring "Iraqi, pan-Arabic, international and U.S. national and regional markets media in both Arabic and English." That includes broadcast and cable television outlets, the Pentagon channel, two wire services and three major U.S. newspapers: The Washington Post, New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

Monitors are to select stories that deal with specific issues, such as security, reconstruction activities, "high profile" coalition force activities and events in which Iraqi security forces are "in the lead." The monitors are to analyze stories to determine the "dissemination of key themes and messages" along with whether the "tone" is positive, neutral or negative.

The media outlets would be monitored for how they present coalition or anti-Iraqi force operations. That part of the proposal could reflect Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's often-stated concern that the media does not cover positive aspects of Iraq.

In a speech before the American Legion on Tuesday, Rumsfeld said that a search of leading newspapers revealed that a soldier punished for misconduct was written about "10 times" as often as the first recipient of the Medal of Honor in anti-terrorism efforts.

The proposal suggests a team of 12 to 18 people who would provide support for the coalition military command as well as the Iraqi government leadership.

Prospective contractors are also asked to propose four to eight public relations events per month, such as speeches or news conferences, including "preparation of likely questions and suggested answers, themes and messages as well as background, talking points."

An attempt yesterday to reach the contracting officer for this project was not successful. Bids are due Sept. 6, and the 24-month contract is scheduled to begin on Oct. 28.

The Rendon Group, which has represented organizations such as the Iraqi National Congress, currently holds a much smaller year-to-year contract with the military command in Iraq. That contract includes creating an Arabic version of the command's Web site, http://www.mnf-iraq.com .

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...083003011.html

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Hi,

This one is for Sporter, I see you have just joined us this month and it would appear that you have made 12 posts already, one minute you are posting it will be at the end of October the next minute you are saying May 2007, it would appear that you dont know whether you are coming or going. Could you please let us know either way where you get your info or facts from or are you just messing about.

Anyway I am of on may hols for a week and wish all of you good luck for the 2nd Sept and hopefully by the end of next week when I get back we and the people of Iraq will be be somewhat better off.

Hi,

Sorry I apologise for the spelling mistakes.

The Halifax Bank is the place to go in the UK to get your dinars. I walked in and said i would like to order some holiday money, she asked me where am i going, i said Iraq, she looked at me strange as she checked on the computer,she then said how much do you want and i could collect it next working day.The next day i collected it with a big smile on my face the best part was she said if i don't spend it all just bring it back and they will exchange it free of charge. Fantasic i'll be back in September.