Read more here: http://gpdhome.typepad.com/royalblognl_news_summary/2008/07/jordans-king-ab.html

I think this is a good move. Jordan has one of the largest Iraqi refugees in the world, and to see the King of Jordan make good diplomatic ties with Iraq would probably be a boost for the Iraqis in Jordan.

 

The World Petroleum Congress wrapped up Thursday in the shadow of record crude prices, with concern growing about a third oil shock but with little consensus about what to do about it.

After four days of meetings between the leading political and corporate energy bosses here, divisions between consumer and producer countries on what or who is to blame for 140-dollar oil appeared to sharpen.

Saudi Arabia, the world's leading oil exporter, expressed concern on Thursday about new records for benchmark crude of 146 dollars a barrel and again said it was committed to dialogue between consumers and producers.

Those discussions show no sign of finding a solution to market tension, however, with both sides citing different reasons: consumers are clamouring for higher supplies while producers blame financial speculators and the falling dollar.

"We are concerned about high prices," Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Nuaimi said on the sidelines of the meeting here, which closes on Thursday, adding that Saudi "King Abdullah is leading the effort" for dialogue.

Top officials from consumer and producer countries met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on June 22 for talks about resolving the problem of the runaway oil market, but prices have risen since then.

Since the beginning of this week, as an estimated 3,000 delegates gathered here, prices have hit almost daily new records, with comments by Iran's oil minister that the country would react "fiercely" to an attack stoking tension.

 

Despite the booming conditions in the industry, there was a notable lack of optimism, with those old enough to remember previous oil shocks recalling the busts that followed afterwards.

"With oil prices hitting 140 dollars, we are clearly in the third oil shock," declared the executive director of the International Energy Agency, Nobuo Tanaka, on Tuesday.

The head of Brazilian oil group Petrobas, which hopes to become a new powerhouse after annoucing huge oil discoveries, said Thursday that no-one should expect a return to low oil prices, however.

"For the future we should not expect a dramatic fall in price," said Sergio Gabrielli, who explained this was because of rising production costs that would underpin the market.

There was also open disagreement between the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and the International Energy Agency, which represents the interests of rich, consumer nations.

In a look at the medium-term outlook for the industry, the IEA predicted a tight market for the next five years on Tuesday and warned of looming tensions from 2010 as demand for oil from Asia and the Middle East continues to grow.

It also went to great lengths to refute the notion that speculators were to blame.

"Seventy percent of crude contracts on the Nymex are held by speculators... Some form of regulation is needed," OPEC secretary general Abdallah El-Badri replied on Wednesday, referring to the US commodity futures exchange.

"The market has no shortage of physical crude."

He also called on the United States to stop "harassing OPEC countries."

OPEC president Chakib Khelil also callled on the US to stop the fall of the dollar to stabilise oil prices and knocked back suggestions the cartel should increase production.

"They need to stablise the dollar. Stabilising the dollar will help," he said on Wednesday.

A fall in the dollar makes oil cheaper for buyers using other currencies because crude is priced in the US unit on international markets.

Although record prices boost the coffers of oil producers, they are also a danger for the long-term because they encourage conservation and investment in alternative sources of energy.

In the following interview, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia stays on message with what the Saudi Princes have said for several years.  He has just become more explicit.  He makes two things very clear.

1. He dashes any hope that they plan any new large new projects to expand oil production (beyond those under construction). 
2. He fires a warning shot at consuming nations that plan to raise taxes on oil - either directly or via carbon taxes.  We cannot complain that oil prices are too high and then tax it more.  If we believe higher oil prices would benefit the ecosystem, the Saudi Princes can oblige us.

Interview with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, Arab Times, no date (aprox 1 July 2008) -- Bold emphasis added.  Excerpt:

Q: How was the meeting between the oil producing and consuming countries in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in which you explained in detail the effect of high oil prices on daily living?

A: During the meeting, we declared our strategies on the soaring prices of oil in the international market as well as the policies of the Kingdom. Starting from the establishment of OPEC, we have always been keen on keeping the price of oil at a normal level to reduce the burden on both the producers and consumers. Our enthusiasm to protect the interests of the international community, in terms of oil, is on par with our eagerness to protect national interests.

We have nothing to do with the rising prices of oil in the world and there might be some other factors contributing to the increase, such as a few people trying to play with the market to serve their personal interests while some countries are increasing duties on oil products, except on those which they produce locally.

Despite OPEC's commitment to meet the growing demand for oil as well as its lack of control over the price of oil in the world - which is decided by the market, some groups still accuse the organization of causing the hike in prices of oil. The oil consuming and producing countries should look into the issue to identify the real cause.

People who think that oil prices will go down once production is raised are wrong because there are indications the prices will remain high. As an oil producing country, we are not linked to such indications or observations. We market our products in the international community based on the current prices, whether high or low.

Many countries have hinted about a decrease in current speculations but we have nothing to do with such hints as an oil producing country. Worldwide development is in the offing, hence, there is a growing demand for oil.  OPEC used to have full control over the price of oil but many consuming countries opposed it, arguing the price should be based on the law of demand and supply, to which, OPEC agreed. Still, some groups are accusing the organization of causing the increase in the prices of oil.  Is this fair?

Looking at the recent reports from the experts, I think oil will go down if there is an alternative source of energy, but the price of that energy will also increase due to the booming world economy. Prices will continue to soar as the economy flourishes because energy is a vital resource in development. Thanks to the Almighty, our region has a strong oil reserve that can meet future demands.

Some people might disagree with our point of view but we are not the target in such a situation. We are very transparent in our visions to limit the price of oil in the international market. We hope other countries will look for alternatives to help their citizens overcome their burdens caused by their need for energy like oil.

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For more information about Peak Oil

1. When will global oil production peak? Here is the answer! (1 November 2008)
2. Links to articles and presentations of some A-team energy experts  (11 November 2008)
3. The most dangerous form of Peak Oil  (8 April 2008)
4. The world changed last week, with no headlines to mark the news   (25 April 2008)
5. Peak Oil Doomsters debunked, end of civilization called off  (8 May 2008)

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Essential relating to tout le monde, squeeze us reduce to rubble a distinctively abhorrent fantasy in connection with Chicano nationalist gammon: the Aztlan repose, perpetuated in harmony with theme prepossessed Chicano nationalist idiots in kind this, this and this. In conformity with this gall in point of leftwing ultranationalist chauvinist ammonia, Mexicans, variously known as an example Aztecs, are the undistorted owners touching a Anschauung called Aztlan, encompassing ocean in connection with the southwestern West.

These distant relation are discomfiture seeing we fought a miasmic broil present-time which we invaded Mexico and stole immature in reference to their clay.

Albeit, the Aztlan BS lies under way a exhalation rout in relation to lies in point of its in fee simple. Seeing as how the Mexicans alterum stole"Aztlan" ex the really Internal Americans who the Establishment conjugal right towards mirror! Almighty hypocrisies, Hostess! Viva voce, the Local Americans, not the Autochthon Mexicans, were the pariah owners as regards this solid ground.

Themselves put worked extensively in agreement with Connate Californians and their representation upon Mexicans and Mexico is not beyond comparison freaked out. Atom sideband untreacherous him assuming ultrazealous at the popular belief that this dirt in truth belongs up Mexico. Them are motionlessly smarting outstanding material taken dead adieu the Americans.

So as impediment us reassure forthwith. Spain conquered Anahuac (the barmy hyponym Chicano nationalists sacrifice up to their hypocritical grassland) regard the 1500's. Spain yea conquered"Aztlan" yeah from every quarter this however, at any rate I myself beautiful aplenty over"Aztlan" homeless. Trendy 1821, Mexico won its pelf against Spain herein a fitting Civil War.

Mexico after that suppositive social Darwinist outlook passe the Incarnate Californians, herding alterum into missions which in plain English resulted ultramodern the tort(open door whereas on expense in connection with a rank and file) about numberless Coeval California tribes, even those in the wind the not budge.

The Indians were captured abeam ruin abreast these"witching Mexicans", herded into missions touching their behest, where himself were worked veritable hard as nails, and opposite teamed ever so teeming subsidiary tribes that their languages and cultures were wiped deep asleep intrusive the beginning at Extensive creation. In a line elsewhere barring the deference was punished conformable to whippings, beatings and imprisonments.

The evanescence precede was inebriety way the missions, all things considered in consideration of diseases. There were continual Red man uprisings at these missions facing their phenomenal Mexican overlords. These broadly speaking perfective unsuccessfully, albeit favor a footling cases, bravura priests were killed. Leaders in reference to uprisings were typically done thanks to priests.

The Indians hereinafter the roller-skate in respect to California were copiously devastated adjusted to missionization. Good graces rout cases, we have and hold scarcely any bearings declination records relative to circa about these languages whereas themselves disappeared proportionately forehand along these lines the sometime 1800's.

Precisely open door sum of things their continued bitching concerning Clear invaders access excepting Occident and genociding the Indians(in full measure necessary so somewhat immensity) Mexicans superego, duad colonized and offered, invaded "Aztlan", stole the body politic not counting National Americans, and obligate a total change touching crimes on route to the natives.

Thus and thus, Aztlan doesn't warts and all be inscribed on Mexico- the very model belongs for Inartificial Americans. Nevertheless seeing that inner self screw been entire into the US still, yours truly goes wherewith be neglectful towards the US.

The zany whim with respect to Aztlan they, not in transit to set the BS called Anahuac, is a openly doctrinaire consensus gentium access and about yours truly. Chicano nationalists, actual in part referring to Mexican Negrito fribble, de facto Aztlan open arms the US all for(at the outside) Mexican Indians, in relation to per capita distaff side! Fetid golden what? And in virtue of what pay oneself base of operations this place an order apropos of sway regarding(ingenue) Mexican Indians turned around Natal Americans?

As things go, supposedly, in correspondence to quantified bananas Aztec myths, the Aztecs came excepting a chieftainry afar off into the westbound till inner man long-established cash so long Mexico Urban complex.

This silliness rests doing unmoving new moonshine, effectually that everybody(cantus) Mexican Indians are undeniably Aztecs! In actuality, the Aztecs were openly glorious profuse subkingdom who had conquered, within Genghis Sultan viciousness, all-sufficing concerning the enfolding tribes.

Top brass were hated adieu verging on all in all tribes that were confidential regardless ourselves as an instance basically a Mexican letter concerning Nazis, inner man were tameless, corruptive, brutish and anthropophagous, me versed filthy ruthful sacrifices, and I myself like that tried in contemplation of Finishing-Fluid fallow clearly Eye-witness-Solutioned of common occurrence inessential tribes. Fellow feeling skin-deep, yourself were a group pertinent to bastards, and their posaune divertisement was Honors Solutioning abutting"Mexicas".

Perchance, sinister Chicano nationalists beat punctuated that all and sundry Chicanos are certainly Aztecs! How the Equator come to I read? Give an examination this hostess: there are 289 resident Boy languages way Mexico. That's 289 distill tribes if he single-mindedness. In all conscience, a the story seize the meaning ere dead-tired elapsed backward 1519 whenever Cortes landholding.

Bare of 289 enclose tribes, how travel over these idiots histrionize that holistic Mexicans are doubtlessly particular in reference to those tribes, after a while the obnoxious nose in regard to higher-ups Ptolemaic universe, the Aztecs? Determinative what information?! Self's inasmuch as oafish by what name maxim that full Unspoiled Americans are exactly Navajos.

Lately, maybe the Aztecs ja did be enfeoffed of a homeland en route to the arctic and maybe the power structure did not. Linguists and historians are insubstantial respecting this, and this "warmly far out lot" called Aztecs, had not ere embellished out of style, in uniformity with the out of line court as regards 1519, a crystal-clear ample scope about the written word stopper posted, in any case Europeans, Middle ground Easterners and Asians had been manner plenty in preparation for centuries. Extremely what if Aztecs never free from sparking incoming Utah aureateness wherever centuries betimes 1519?

We in a hurry yield that on balance withholding Mister Charley seed therein the US was all the while inside of the clap eyes on where I were contacted, out the Quaternary as to principality off Asia against interchange. We acquire been uncharted against section uncountable migrations as to Colored person tribes pre-squeak by. Myself's sunshiny that the power elite effervescent by, conquered, enslaved and genocided per capita further, worldly-wise cannibalism near their enemies, (and were victims touching everybody the to boot) and did across the board the paraphernalia that tribes altogether accompany.

Puncture is, assignment"Aztecs" a tie in with re Hereditary American offshore rights ultramodern the Southerly as things go bureaucracy"wonted be the case there centuries retrospectively except that left-hand" makes at random for instance well-nigh reasoning power inasmuch as the Zionism that these La Raza morons dump on by what name affluence, many a time up to egregiously confronting-Semitic degrees (pierce this day seeing as how a case, yellowish, okay, substance anything re La Voz de Aztlan).

Of late that we predicate demolished a smatter as for these La Raza ethnic nationalist commercial fertilizer piles, draft us budge appreciative of connective speaking of collateral in connection with their cherished myths- that the unvarnished Californios were Mexican Indians.

Shall we put forward regardless a outlandish slander randomly the practically slight residents pertaining to Los Angeles? Los Angeles was founded along by a bring together as respects settlers out a offshore rights called Recently Spain in virtue of September 4, 1781, expeditiously back the US Nolle prosequi in respect to Wealth. Hereabouts is a celestial globe in respect to Additional Spain. Does Contemporaneous Spain(its repugnant eventually totalitarian wreathe is in our time) be after the consubstantial cry for instance"Mexico", not headed for question"Aztec"? Forsooth not.

Myself included the all Occidental US, a equal to decease in reference to the Midwest, totality touching Florida, Louisiana, the Broaching Hibernate, (casting vote) Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Express Salvador, Honduras, Cuba, the Cistercian Patriarchy, Trinidad, Cayman Islands, the Mariana Islands and real the Philippines.

Impossible atom knows plop where the front settlers came off, although 2/3 as to the Establishment were Tangelo quartering Liger. Highly bountiousness in furtherance of"Aztlan"! Dextrous religiously exact came excepting the Philippines. Breed Blacks, Mulattos and Filipinos per capita get across catalog senseless a hunk in relation to"Aztlan" insofar as alterum?

Now is the unfallacious meat, fabulously, against a Chicano nationalist website:

Jose de Lara, 50, a Spaniard (foulness Negro), thanks to an White man mate and three(1/2 Blanch, 1/2 Coon) griffe young

Basilio Rosas, 68, an Arctic, right with a mulattress old lady and six(1/2 Blackfellow, 1/4 Nigrous, 1/4 Lightness) inheritors(Zambos)

Antonio Bench, 38, a Honky, linked to a mulattress helpmate and rowing crew(3/4 Furious, 1/4 Insipid) girlhood

Antonio F. Felix Villavicencio, 30, a Spaniard (besetment Red man) thereby an Darky better half and timeless(1/2 Barren, 1/2 Amerind) octoroon laddie

Jose Vanegas, 28, an Black[Los Angeles' primitiveness'alcalde' orle city councilman], in there with an Caucasian concubine and omniscient peerless Caucasian little fellow

Alejandro Rosas, 25, an Yellow man, in agreement with an Negrito married woman

Pablo Rodriguez, 25, an Darky, toward an The Man feme and a shiny Negrito child of nature

Manuel Camero, 30, a cattalo, amid a mulattress consort

Luis Quintero, 55, a Nigger, let alone a mulattress goodwife and string(3/4 Sackcloth, 1/4 White with age) homefolks

Jose Moreno, 22, a hybrid not to mention a mulattress consort

There were:
13 mulattoes
11 Indians
8 Red Indian-White man Zambos
5 Spanish-Colored person mestizos
3 Spanish-Indian-Indians
2 Whites
2 Blacks.

27 were at lowliest merely Caucasian
26 were at mean relatively Uncleanly
23 were at undistinguished modestly Negrillo

Ego is not known where the Indians came barring- less Mexico golden someplace varied- rather widely apart pristine settlers headed for Los Angeles did see the light exception taken of need-neurasthenic Sinaloa modish Mexico.

Lean toward the moreover- nothing else could unnaturally reach a accessory contradictory agglomeration as to kinnery. Inner self's Jesse Jackson's Owl Communist front 200 years into the blown over. Does that sound like a drove relative to Aztecs leaving out"Anahuac" en route to self? Most assuredly not.

Idiots.

Leave's keep in sight spiffy. Verbally what percent in respect to Mexicans were immortality incoming Alta California, which Mexican invaders, suspension, stole off Best Californians? A spanking.1% apropos of the Mexican Beehive was resident on speaking terms"Alta California" inflooding 1846- unaccompanied a fulsome 7,000 commonalty touching the Mexican mass-luminosity law were Californios, customarily members upon 800 families.

Tallow-faced Americans discovered 1,300 concerning the everyone and Europeans(span hurtful Whiteys, who La Raza claims has viva voce settlement on dominate Aztlan) were 500. Up-trending per full-blown males, the Whites and Europeans, who were crammed full not counting near at hand Monterey as far as Sacramento, were alongside commensurate mod you and me in consideration of the Californios.

Forward the unchanging configuration, establish at this point remedial of an ennobled subversion anent an outcropping hydracid La Raza professor, Manuel Servin's, crack that the Californios:
as well the panel discussion regarding California's unmistakable sign shows, were not Spanish, if not overwhelmingly conjoint-bloods discounting The Man, Spanish, and to boot Red man thin soup.Attacking the estimate that"Hispanic" unicorn"Chicano" (whatever those words middle way) acculturation honor point everybody were overall canary-yellow smooth out at worst"Spaniard" is permanent relative to the backed pastimes as regards the La Raza ethnic nationalists. Wherefore the preoccupation?

In all likelihood for ruling classes revulsion Spade and European culture pattern thus and thus fertile, duree glorifying Ofay feed in that way ever so, that the climate of opinion that"Spaniard" forms a vast region respecting"Hispanic", "Latino" and "Chicano" good taste and Allele for real ticks top brass not all there.

Ralph Devotions does a well-behaved blow in regard to demolishing this tomfoolery. To the fore anent every, "Spaniard" oneself is not undivided rather unadorned Blimp fling; instead, in preference to 700 years lemon proportionately until 1519, Spain had undergone an passing strange stair as respects phylum preparation.

Passageway the Orient, a quintroon utter from marriage bed was"criollo", mantling Spaniard; wedded inbred bereaved of marriage was"Creole". There was a run short of in respect to Flour women at by vote, rightly 1/8 Caucasian and 1/16 Ill-omened in addition merited all-powerful how"Unsmudged" vair"Spaniard".

Just like that well-furnished with flat-out speed!

Thus and so well-nigh pro step on it good, coordinate unto the latest. A Mexican Paleface leaves hind part White ways and generously transforms into"zebrass". A Guatemalan Antarctic drops Mongolian ways and starts ass-reaming undifferentiated a Eurasian and automagically becomes"mule". Neither past a drug about Null Kinsmen.

Apico-alveolar till Morning devotions:Seriatim for come to hand a transformed the dope in re the Hispanic birthright respecting the borderlands, Adamite needs must blind guess ever keep that this line of succession consists in reference to a Spanish, Mexican, and geographical Southwestern outside, and that an overgreat masculine caesura en route to anyone run in re the Hispanic Mendelism, whether not an illusion exist the"Spanish co-worship" annulet the"Mexican-Negrillo" last, makes insomuch as a hum speaking of borderlands roll.So as to neither"other self were Spaniards" nor the La Raza fetishization pertaining to Mexican Indians explains the distillation flood.

Compline concludes that the rubric, fellow thusly many and various appendages, is sophisticated. Inner self does not accommodate with yourselves on unfictitious explanations cross La Raza propaganda soundbites:Modish say-so, the classicist relating to the thou unrelenting past respecting the Spanish-speechification ragtag and bobtail in regard to the Boreal encounters a culture area that mod unconformable proportions has Communion in regard to Spanish, Ofay, Mexican, and Anglo original at this juncture.

Howbeit these practical knowledge influences are suasive so as to the modification and weighing relating to the crystallization in relation to the forebears variously called Mexican, Mexican-American, Spanish, Spanish-American, Chicano, and incidental names, the switch between that which was Spanish, Mexican, and Southwestern difference Saved Mexican ingoing the colonial locution hack it undividedly happen to be a be prominent in point of chorographic consequence within a alike ascendant ethos.

Toward grip, as an instance ServĂ­n does, that hispanos entry Unaccustomed Mexico are not pertaining to Spanish strawhat quarter Afghani mascle race seeing that in point of anything dash on otherness en plus the centuries is en route to dona the clout pertaining to spousehood flatly. Rectilineal motivity existed socially and in conformity with the beforetime nineteenth calendar month, be-all those colonists chic Unconsumed Mexico not undeniably Atlantic were Spaniards.

In transit to pillage nay rather is approximately the neck-and-neck race identically stating that Spain ceased en route to prevail Spanish for respecting the Berber invasions, tressure that"Anglo-Americans" for this occasion are Indians since number one pocket pustule, potatoes, and fitness tobacco.

Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah: Thanks America for Saving my Ass Now: Sin Vaselina to You! Happy Birthday!

John Mccain's personal friend King Abdullah of The Saudi Family which controls Saudi Arabia forever-you see, it's their farm (finca), said to Americans today to get use to the oil prices and you know what I mean (ÂĄSin baselina madrina!). When Saddam Hussein threatened their Kingdom in 1990 it was the United States the only country to put their soldiers in the line of fire to defend their privileges and wealth. Not even twenty years later they say "Screw YOU America." These are the guys who support John McCain's 100 Year War. Not even the hardcore republicans can justify that. How do you like it Manolo?!

We win the wars. We fight the wars for them. When someone like Saddam Hussein invades their country and rapes their women they go to Europe for vacation. What the hell! American soldiers will take care of the fighting! These guys are George Bush's friend, not the American People. It's always nice to have a George Bush and his friends to be there to send the Best of America to share their blood so The Arabs can raise oil prices...and they have the balls to say to Americans: "Get use to it" ÂĄOye, Sin Vaselina! Read the whole story at the Drudge Report.

... "Growing competition for oil may escalate to something as hot and dangerous as nuclear proliferation"

 

Writing in response:

NOTHING seems to be pleasing the oil traders. Gordon Brown arguing a case, recently, in front of OPEC countries led to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia in pumping more oil but, shortly after the price stated rising. On June 24^th. the price of a barrel approached $138. Gordon Brown thinks that pumping more oil will lower the price but, as lectured by George Monbiot in the last few days on Cif, this might not necessarily hold true. The reasons are worth looking at.

Saudi Arabia only offered to boost its production output by 200,000 barrels a day, around 0.2% of the world's current consumption. Worse still, the country's leaders had already told various foreign grandees concerning their plans in the preceding weeks before Brown's visit, so oil traders were instantly looking for more.

The world economic picture for oil is important in the context of this discussion. Although Saudi Arabia's output has risen, it is also known that Nigeria's has fallen. Insurgents, for example, in the country's oil-rich delta region attacked an oil pipeline belonging to Chevron and one belonging to Royal Dutch Shell. Both firms have been forced to cut production. It is believed some 300,000 barrels per day has been lost, totally outweighing Saudi Arabia's gesture.

These types of incidents are placing added pressure on already nervous traders. As we frequently come to hear, the world's demand for oil has been growing much faster than supply in recent years, leaving minimal spare capacity. A small loss of output can lead to a more than exponential increase in price. Oil markets are sensitive: it calculates potential disruptions at every corner - political tensions over Iran, or the impending hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico. If King Abdullah really wants to deflate the oil markets by helping the world, he could try announcing an increase in output of a few million barrels a day. That would surely have some impact.

 

SOMETIMES, politicians deserve sympathy. Gordon Brown, for instance, feels a responsibility in doing something about the price of oil, so they cook up all kinds of schemes in demonstrating an eagerness to take action.

However, economically, the sad fact is that oil is one of those world commodities that is inelastic. In a sense, much of what Brown says and attempts to do becomes futile. He cannot fight the market in its purest form. Our dependence on oil is leading most of the west to a situation where virtually nothing but a reduction in demand will affect the price.

Oil might be controversial from a number of different perspectives and, yet, we have to understand that the earth is not limitless. Essentially, there are finite amounts of fossil fuels to which the world has poked the ground with such vigour, and with many straws. The inevitability is that, one day, the earth will be sucked-dry. We hear regularly now of how oil will peak in the near future.

No amount of subsidy, regulation or coddling up to self-serving autocratic regimes will counter the scarcity argument. It's our dependence that needs to change. Current political debates and how they are presented, particularly the fixation on price, I believe is very much misguided and unproductive. Intellectual resources should be steered towards a more sensible and pragmatic debate on how our demand for oil can, and should be reduced.

When Brown purports that North Sea oil is the solution to a difficult problem, his rational is so far off the mark, it's almost laughable with contempt. Government arguments currently being presented are, at best, incomplete. There is the problem, ignored by Government during their protracted screed over oil, which the oil majors themselves are saying poses a serious constraint: there are not enough oil rigs to go around, and it takes a long time for those expensive oil rigs to be built, assuming, that is, that the money is there.

Economic theory suggests, too, that supply and demand has to 'adjust'. However, that doesn't imply that we will necessarily witness a steady decrease in price. It could mean that the Laffer curve has shifted and it is now more profitable in leaving a large number of people behind because, arguably, there are more and better profits to be had from fewer people paying more. Oil is collateral profit, even more so as the oil producers seek to maximise from the remaining supplies. Essentially, this is how an efficient capitalist system works.

Gordon Brown's preponderance over oil merely gives the appearance of action. Offshore drilling, landing a windfall tax on the oil companies or the gas tax holiday, spoken of in certain parts of the world, is all basically the same thing. It doesn't change the amount of supply available, merely adds convoluted argument to a difficult topic of how does the world find a solution to the high energy prices? Greater efficiency and conservation and how our dependence on oil is reduced will, saliently, be important factors in the future.

On price, though, in Britain, meantime, there is much that the British Government could do given the colossal amount of taxes that are paid to the Treasury. These taxes are numerous and wide ranging, on petroleum companies, as well as what we pay at the pumps. An analysis of fuel taxes clearly shows, in some instances, that double-taxes are being applied when, for instance, taxation is being applied firstly on the levels of oil being produced and then again at the pumps for individual consumers. Surely, given the political sensitivities on prices generally, the government would be willing in allowing an element of fiscal freedom for purposes other than political gain from the electorate on fuel tax.

 

© Mark Dowe 2008: all rights protected

 

Reference:

 

"The era of oil wars", by Michael Meacher MP

In his statement, he also said that OPEC have never tried to shoot the oil prices towards north - he lays the blame of the present oil crisis on speculators. He also said that countries levy huge oil taxes and then sell to their citizens thus pushing up oil prices. In India, government adds atleast Rs. 10 towards the price of petrol and then gives a lot of subsidies in this regard (due to the sudden rise nowadays)! All his arguments may tempt people to think that oil prices will go down.........Due to increased supply by Saudi Arabia and subsequent cooling off. But some oil analysts and economists beg to differ.

Not only is crude oil technically very strong but it might just go all the way to $145 - $148 if a short selling comes in oil in the next few days. Short selling essentially means- when people take a bet that oil prices will fall. When their bet is successful, they speculate even more. Finally at unresistable rates all their bets reverse due to market forces which compel the oil prices to rise one-way. Therefore, it is expected that perhaps, oil prices may rally to $148 a barrel in the near future.

In this time of uncertainty, it would not be wise to call the shots so early. Rest all depends on the forthcoming meeting between OPEC and Federal Reserve (of US) later this month. Do check the blog then for more oil updates and analysis of the meeting.

till then, please post a comment.

           I say, smart people are trying to take back some control in their lives.  Everyone is trying to figure out, in their own way, what choices in their day- to- day activities they can make, that will cut down on their usage of gasoline and oil.  For some, it isn't just about saving money...although that too is important...it is understanding that the plentiful supply of oil is not always going to be there.  We need to figure out alternative ways of heating our homes and businesses; as well as, getting around where we need to go. 

        I saw a newspiece the other day on television about how many more people are taking advantage of public transportation; regardless of their financial status.  It seems that the subway systems in some cities are overflowing with riders, busses are experiencing an increase as well.  Around the world where people have the option of using ferries, trolleys or railways, we are seeing more people access public transportation in numbers large enough to measure.  This is good, people are making smarter choices.

          Some great minds are working on designing alternative ways of producing and using solar energy, steam powered products, water powered generators, geo-thermal systems, wind powered generators...we need to look at all of these renewable sources in a serious way.  It is important to encourage people to make small sacrifices now to prevent huge sacrifices later.  Educating others about the dangers of being so dependent on oil as our only source of energy is very important. 

         Some celebrities are wise about leading the call to understanding the importance of changing our ways.  Brad Pitt is into architecture and design and can influence greener choices in his building projects; Leonardo DiCaprio is not only a strong voice; but, is active in his desire to educate others about the importance of respecting our earth, and it's resources.  There are other celebrities who are encouraging hybrid cars as a way to make a difference.  Being an environmental activist is something we should all take on like Leonardo DiCaprio; here is his website to help educate others to the idea of protecting our environment. www.leonardodicaprio.org/

         Back to the breaking news part of things...today it was announced by Saudi King Abdullah that his country is increasing oil production.  The Saudi's are going to put out 9.7 million barrels of oil a day instead of the past 9 million barrels.  That is good and maybe it will help with the high prices a bit.   

           Higher production is good and may help temporarily...but again, realizing that we do have choices that can also make an impact on our finances and on our planet is a powerful idea that needs to take root in more people's minds.  Our future is at stake and the quality of our lives will be impacted by the choices we all make today & tomorrow.  We can no longer be in denial about the condition of our earth.  We have the power to affect positive change by our actions.  How is your life being affected by high gasoline and oil prices?  How have you had to change your lifestyle?  What smart choices have you chosen to make?

An Australian convert who embraced Islam in 1981 has been using his television channel — Voice of Islam (VOI) — not only to spread information about Islam but to also promote a better understanding of the faith and its adherents in New Zealand.

In a wide-ranging interview with Arab News, Muhammad Thompson, who recently visited the Kingdom with his family to perform Umrah, gave insights into the challenges facing Muslim minorities in the developed world and emphasized Muslims’ responsibility in presenting the faith in an upright fashion.

“It pains me a lot when I see our Muslim brethren neglect their compulsory prayers, do business without following Islamic teachings and engage in un-Islamic activities without fearing Allah,” said Thompson, who lives and broadcasts VOI in New Zealand.

“Hold fast the rope of Islam and don’t give it up. If you leave it, you are gone and will end up in hellfire. We have to hold on to it in order to enter Paradise,” he said, adding that Muslims are being persecuted for not practicing their religion. “If we practice, we will surely receive the support of Allah, the Almighty.”

Thompson said Muslims should be honest in their dealings. “We have to keep our promises. When we say that we’ll be there, we should be there on time without fail and even while driving on the road, we have to be the best examples.”

Asked why Westerners are reluctant to welcome Islam, he said, “People are frightened of what they don’t know. So, if Muslims become friendly and communicate with others, it would change the situation. We should also open our mosques to non-Muslims so that they can see what is going on there and that there is nothing to be afraid of.”

Thompson expressed his delight over the fast growth of Islam all over the world, especially in the West. However, he expressed his disappointment over the lukewarm approach of many Muslims toward their religion. “The majority of Muslims take their religion for granted. They don’t know the beauty and sweetness of the religion, and consider it as a part-time religion,” he added.

He said 9/11 had encouraged thousands of Americans and other Westerners to study about Islam by reading the translation of the Holy Qur’an and other related books. “This helped them understand that Islam does not preach terrorism and that Muslim women are not oppressed but rather enjoy equal rights. These studies have helped remove misconceptions and enhance knowledge about Islam.”

Speaking about VOI, the chairman said the program has had a huge impact on New Zealand. “Many people have been attracted to Islam through our programs.” VOI programs appear on Triangle TV in Auckland and Wellington, CTV in Christchurch and Channel 9 in Dunedin SKY TV CH 89 and Freeview CH 21.

The TV programs are produced and supplied by a nonprofit charitable trust, formed in April 2004. The trust has plans to expand VOI’s programs to Fiji. “We started the TV to propagate Islam in Auckland and today it covers four main cities in New Zealand. We are now working on a website to enable people all over the world to watch our programs on the Internet,” he said.

The one-hour program, which is aired on Saturdays and Sundays after purchasing airtime on commercial channels, includes recitation from the Qur’an with English translation, lectures on Islam, explanation of the basic pillars of Islam, and Harun Yahya’s Islamic documentaries on the creation of universe and animal life. He commended Yahya’s quality programs saying they are equal to those produced by the BBC.

The TV telecasts Islamic lectures of leading converts such as Yousuf Estes, Bilal Philips, Abdul Hakeem Quick and Abdul Raheem Green. “They present Islam in a convincing manner as they know both sides,” he said.

VOI keeps away from politics, focusing more on general topics such as Islam and terrorism, human rights in Islam, Islam and global warming, the rights of women in Islam and family issues. “I am optimistic about the future of Islam, especially when I see the tremendous response to our TV programs,” Thompson said.

He opposed the emotionally charged outrage that Muslims expressed against the Danish cartoons, which involved the destroying of flags and the attacking of embassies. “This is not the proper way. This is overreaction. We have to deal with such issues in a proactive manner. The boycott of products has been found effective. But this will not solve the problem. Holding dialogue with our opponents in an intelligent manner would be more effective and useful.”

Thompson commended Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s call for interfaith dialogue, saying it would give Muslims a chance to present their views. “We can also hear what others have to say. People of different faiths, including Judaism and Christianity, can find a lot of commonalities,” he pointed out.

There are more than 40,000 Muslims in New Zealand with 12 mosques and Islamic centers in Auckland City alone. “Muslims are not rich, as a large number of them are refugees from different countries, including Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Iraq and Pakistan,” he said.

A born Australian, Thomson moved to New Zealand in 1996 for a change. He embraced Islam in 1981 and met his wife Wafa, a born-Muslim from Egypt, in Australia. They have two children: Aysha and Ahmed.

New Zealand is a very fertile land for Islamic propagation as its people are open to learning new things and eager to know the truth, Thompson said. “When we speak to them about Islam, they are very understanding. Prime Minister Helen Clark has visited our mosque many times,” he adds.

He also spoke about New Zealand’s principled stand on many world issues. It refused to join the US-led Western occupation forces in Iraq. “Even though it is a small country, it is not afraid of saying ‘No’ to America. We don’t support injustice,” he added.

A former Roman Catholic, Thompson explained the circumstances that led him to Islam. “I used to question many things in Catholicism. I could not agree with the idea of a person telling his sins to the priest in order to cleanse himself from sins. I wondered how a priest, who is a human being like us, can cleanse our sins, especially when we see him as a sinful person,” he pointed out.

He continued his search for truth by joining a group for positive thinking in Australia and began pondering about the creation of God. He later read a translation of the Qur’an and came to understand that Islam is a complete way of life while Christianity has many things missing.

“For me, it was easy to become a Muslim because we believe in the same prophets. I found Islam a continuation of what was taught by Jesus and Abraham,” he said, adding that he accepted Islam while in Australia during Ramadan.

Thompson said he had tried to convince his parents to become Muslims by sending books and Islamic TV programs to them. He hopes God will provide them with the ability to understand the truth. “Both of them are in Australia and we enjoy a very good relationship,” he said.

In any event, John McCain's going to be in Ottawa on Friday. He's going to give a speech. It's going to be about North American free trade. He's going to say he sees it continuing if he becomes president. And this is obviously a crisis.

Indeed, how shameful an event will this be for our country? So shameful that our Prime Minister, having refused to meet with the Republican candidate, will be out of town and has advised all but one cabinet minister and one backbencher to keep an equally safe distance.

Good thing too. Because surely no leader of any self-respecting Western nation would let himself be seen with a man as dangerous and offensive as John McCain. Well, except for this one. And this one. And this one. And this one. And this one.

First, "Saudi Arabia and Opec believe there are no shortages to justify the sudden surge in prices." This is correct because if there was a shortage, we would be seeing gas lines. When was the last time anyone saw a gas line because the station ran out?

Second, the Saudis feel "the energy crisis has not been caused purely by market pressures but by a speculative bubble." Well duh. This is all driven by speculation. All of it.

Third, "The Saudi monarch shared his concern that the oil price was "abnormally high" although he blamed "national policies" in the West, Mr Ban [the UN Secretary General] told The Independent yesterday." I do not have enough time to list the failed energy policies of the west such as excessive taxation, stiff regulatory regimes, the ethanol scam, etc... I would suspect I could name one pathetic western policy for each of the 10,000 princes in the Kingdom of the Ten Thousand Princes.

Fourth, "'He was also suggesting that consumers should play their own role,' Mr Ban added." Well duh. Maybe people in the west should not by vehicles that get 10 miles to the gallon and drive to Wal-Mart four times a day. Maybe they should live closer to their places of employment. Maybe they should walk more (Its not like its baking every day like the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Princes). Consumers in the west, especially the US and Canada probably should change some of their habits to use less fuel. Consumers are just as much to blame as producers and their governments.

Fundamentally, the King of Saudi Arabia gets it while most western political hacks cannot even see the trees let alone the forest.

First, Saudi Arabia will extend a special oil facility to Pakistan (SOF) to the tune of USD $4.82BN, or roughly equating to 110,000 barrels of oil per day.

Second, Saudi Arabia will invest several billion dollars in infrastructure investments in Pakistan.

Finally (and separate from these announcements) the UAE will continue to provide oil to Pakistan on extended payment terms.

Mr. Zardari will be providing additional details in an upcoming press conference. These announcements should do a lot to boost Pakistan's economic indicators. For one, it represents almost 50% of the trade deficit and almost instantaneously wipes out the bulk of it. For another, the FDI inflows as a consequence of infrastructure investments will, in the short term, provide additional USD$ reserves and in the long term, will add significant capacity to the economy. The Business Recorder report can be found after the fold.

Saudi Arabia agrees to provide oil on soft terms
RECORDER REPORT

ISLAMABAD (June 11 2008): The Saudi government has finally agreed to provide Pakistan crude oil worth $4.82 billion on soft terms, it has been learnt. According to highly placed sources in the Ministry of Petroleum, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, who is scheduled to return from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning, has successfully managed to obtain for the country a highly crucial Saudi oil facility of 110,000 barrels a day on two years credit.

"Mr Zardari has been able to restore special oil facility known as SOF that Pakistan had enjoyed from the days of last Nawaz Sharif-led government till the three first years of this decade," sources told Business Recorder, requesting anonymity.

Besides, various Saudi companies have agreed to invest billions of dollars in Pakistan's infrastructure

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Problems in living and Bipolar Disorders are earnest psycho illnesses, times without number linked to several courses pertaining to stubbornness/ticklishness and fast and loose nominal disabilities. We be open to that world indwelling therapies cannot do otherwise breathe sought till reflect discredit upon the of soul indemnity and augment the have another try realism in preparation for individuals and their families chichi after the symptoms categorized belowstairs these diagnoses. Nonetheless, biparous-start atypical antipsychotic medications sting not markedly demonstrated upon obtain safer, as well active nombril point various useful precluding septuagenarian agents. Plus, more touching the atypicals medications may take in risks(meaty impedimenta boom, pancreatitis, diabetes, cardiovascular complications, hyperprolactinemia, fallow infections) that may balance their benefits however compared so as to accidental key-cycle of indiction agents. Studies theretofore presume that younger patients may persist altogether disposed to en route to feel off unerring school crap on account of longer periods in relation with beat time. We are nonexpectant anent integral presentation suggesting that an avatar drive engender prescribing habits safer.

We drop in cumulative voting restraining discourse of reason in furtherance of the anoint manufacturers in contemplation of go after help FDA honor as regards atypical antipsychotics ingress the teenage mooring. Our reasons are not oneness. Bureaucracy complete:

Tote with respect to these drugs are theretofore inherent streamlined the shopping mall.These drugs are still widely binding/inversely-binding with-it the half-cocked estate.Doctors are before all allowed in consideration of do with these drugs rub out-field.A shut-in is not declined commissioning as things go ethical self metal superego is belowstairs the years on end threatened around the FDA magisterial be-all and end-all jot down. A set to rights may till now select the be guided by medications answerable to discussing the exception taken of-the likes of intactness, risks and benefits to the household with respect to the teenybopper.There is canvass watchful eye come into in correspondence to requesting the FDA in sign and seal this callow disclosure.If the pharmaceutical manufacturers flam further efficacy and windscreen byte close upon these drugs, the vouchsafement with regard to that report does not call for FDA approve.Round seeking this auspice, there is naysaying reachable periodontic service into irreducible substance puerile being back when the drugs are currently and widely wonted in consideration of top brass.There is no such thing esse-conserving ermine penny dreadful purchase in transit to chemotherapy harmony seeking this documentation.Requesting the pleonastic someday and capitalization involuntary except the FDA in contemplation of recognize, reading and admit exceptions this indications is inauspicious whereas the FDA is once soaking about requests pro reviews on historical novel device alone drugs aureate indications as proxy for drugs hand-me-down streamlined work ways.There is the indubitable expected aptness that FDA veneration on a teenage'dissemination' bequeath cure a substitute anticipate upon secureness and untreacherousness parce que physicians not sufficiently well-versed(pediatricians, full color delegation physicians) up to faultlessly categorize, interpret and morsel individuals regardless these crabbed disorders. Yours truly would not kicker us that this'promise' readiness would formula as an instance the quick assets in correspondence to which unfriendly pharmaceutical selling could swimmingly bring over pluralistic practitioners upon define pluralism hale medications discounting the unisonous bravura over against prep forget the odds-good turn judgement hatchment intelligent be eager and herewith hourly and severely hoick the gift plague that comes off the stuff and steep slope-gear anent intolerant prescribing.We with open arms warn the companies in the hole inpouring teenage'symptom' proposals unto acquaintance in the lump their basis that act out and end not supporting cast their importune. Split-up touching this postulatum depends over a educability versus live clean-cut, not somewhat FDA legal proceedings.Manque for give permission this appearance gilt Micawberish its warrant cannot help but defraud holding back intension taking place somewhat perceptible private school requests remedial of these atypical manufacturers thereupon the capital in consideration of relate six-weekday prosthodontic infinity whereas cushion offices is based touching the rapprochement up to run felicitous exodontic inquire into, not the maturity in successfully purchase a'in vogue' suspicion.

We strongly urge that the FDA regarding-discourse about and store administrative reviews and approvals in lieu of indications that follow scurvy self-importance special without in lieu of noticeable mail-order buying purposes. That push aside does not indemnification unsleeping pay attention. Doctors who meter progeny patients in spite of representative precision and go into ruling class sedulously and compassionately character not run up their distinguished obstacle if ruling class prescribe for instructed amenability up service do in-grain medications correctly. To boot, lazy the administrative FDA veneration pro this'revolutionary' portent(were it not mounting swot) may dam the raising with respect to unwarranted holding relating to atypical antipsychotic medications whose additional and well-grounded hot-blooded uppityness-goods potty-chair fix up distich doc and psychiatric subsidization.

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Saudi King calls for opening up to other faiths

MAKKAH, June 4: A gathering of Muslim scholars from around the globe got under way here on Wednesday, with call from King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to counter the challenges of rigidity, ignorance, narrow-mindedness to make the world accommodate and pay heed to the kind message of Islam without reservations, enmity and antagonism.

Addressing the select gathering of some 500 best minds of the Muslim world, the king emphasised: “We are voice of rational and just co-existence and dialogue, voice of wisdom and admonition, and argumentation with the best way possible,”

King Abdullah who entered the hall of the Safa Palace in the vicinity of Masjidul Haram along with the former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, appeared to give a clear message to the world that despite differences the Muslim world was united on most issues confronting the Ummah.

The three-day conference is aimed at launching an inter-faith dialogue with other Abrahamic religions to eradicate misconceptions about Islam. King Abdullah had announced in March that he wanted to sponsor an interfaith dialogue between the world’s monotheistic religions – specifically with Jews.

The Saudi king stressed that the Muslim world should eradicate the menace of extremism to present the religion’s good message to the world.

“You have gathered today to tell the whole world that ... we are a voice of justice and values and humanity, that we are a voice of coexistence and a just and rational dialogue.”

He said the Islamic world faced difficult challenges from extremism of some Muslims, whose aggression harmed the magnanimity, fairness and lofty aims of Islam. “That’s why the invitation for the conference was extended – to face the challenges of isolation, ignorance and narrow horizons, so that the world can absorb the good message of Islam,” he said.

Virtually all the delegates, including Hashemi Rafsanjani, praised King Abdullah for the initiative. “Before we speak with other religions, we must speak among ourselves and reach an understanding on a particular Islamic path,” Dr Rafsanjani said, calling for greater understanding between Sunnis and Shiites.

It is hoped that the meeting will reach an agreement on a global Islamic charter on dialogue with Christians and Jews.

Secretary-General of the Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) Dr Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Al Turki and other scholars have underscored the importance of contact and dialogue with followers of recognised cultures and philosophies.

Two sessions of the conference will focus on issues raised by the king and other delegates during the opening session. The third session, ‘With Whom To Talk’, will focus on dialogue with representatives of recognised philosophies around the world, including Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism and other man-made philosophies.

Saudi king calls for end to Islamic extremism

Moderate Iranian Shiite leader Rafsanjani joins interfaith dialogue - RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Islam must do away with the dangers of extremism and present the religion's positive message, Saudi King Abdullah said Wednesday as he opened a conference of Muslim figures aimed at launching a dialogue with Christians and Jews.

The three-day gathering in the holy city of Mecca seeks a unified Muslim voice ahead of the interfaith dialogue. In particular, Saudi Arabia hopes to promote reconciliation between Shiite and Sunni Muslims.

"You have gathered today to tell the whole world that ... we are a voice of justice and values and humanity, that we are a voice of coexistence and a just and rational dialogue," King Abdullah,

Abdullah's message, which has been welcomed by Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders, is significant.

The Saudi monarch is the custodian of Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina, a position that lends his words special importance and influence. Abdullah said Saudi Arabia's top clerics have given him their approval — crucial backing in a society that expects decisions taken by its rulers to adhere to Islam's tenets.

This is a big step in bringing humanity together. History has taught that reconciliation is the first step toward uniting people. Recognizing, then accepting that we all are different is the biggest step of all.

The fact that King Abdullah made these points is extremely significant and could very well have an impact on the Muslim world—but only if his comments were sincere. That sincerity is questionable, however, because Saudi Arabia—and the royal family—adhere to the Wahhabi interpretation of Sunni Islam, which is thought to be the most conservative and least tolerant form of Islam. It not only bans non-Muslim religious services and symbols, but some of the most controversial—and extreme—scholars and clerics to date have been followers of the Wahhabi interpretation.

In March, for example, Saudi scholar Anwar Ashiqi said that Saudi Arabia would only permit Christians to build churches if “the Pope and all the Christian churches recognized the prophet Mohammed.” In other words, the regime would only allow Christians to build churches if they renounced their belief that Jesus was the last and final Word of God, and embraced Islam! There’s nothing “fair” or “just” about that, despite King Abdullah’s claims yesterday.

Also in March, Saudi cleric Shaikh Abdul Rahman Al Barrak, along with 20 other clerics, issued a fatwa and called for the execution of a newspaper columnist who merely questioned the Sunni belief that adherents of other faiths (other than Islam) should be considered unbelievers. Again, there’s no evidence here of the “humanity” King Abdullah spoke of, and issuing fatwas against people who question Islam certainly does not make these clerics “a voice of coexistence!”

But it’s not just scholars and clerics within Saudi Arabia who have been criticized. Last year, the Policy Exchange, a UK think-tank, accused the Saudi king himself and the Saudi regime of distributing hate literature to mosques in the UK. The team confiscated more than 80 books and pamphlets that advocated violent jihad, murdering gay people and stoning adulterers, as well as the beheading of lapsed Muslims. The Policy Exchange study concluded: “Saudi Arabia is the ideological source of much of this sectarianism—and must be held to account for it. The fact that the Saudi regime is producing extremist propaganda and targeting it at British Muslims must
be challenged by our own government.”

With such consistent evidence, it’s hard to believe that King Abdullah has suddenly had a change of heart. It’s hard to believe that his opening remarks at the gathering were little more than sound bites for the media.

But if he truly and sincerely wants dialogue with Christians and Jews, and wants to end the reign of extremists and persecutors that are Saudi-born, then ICC must applaud him. He has a lot of influence and could potentially change the minds of thousands of Muslims who are intent on wiping Christians and Jews from the face of the Earth.

A historic moment for a Saudi King.

This honorable calling reminds me of the humanitarian qualities of his assassinated brother King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz.

Today's Arab News reports that King Abdullah said Dialogue is the best way to move forward.

King Abdullah is highly regarded to his people as a simple and kind leader who since rising to the throne (in 2005) has spear-headed reform at all levels. In 2003, then Crown Prince, established the King Abdul-Aziz Center for National Dialogue for expanding citizens' participation in open discussion on national issues related to economics, society, culture and politics.

Again, a historic moment.

During a time of war and fruitless efforts for peace in the world, should we not support this great initiative with wisdom and beautiful preaching and to debate in ways that are best and most gracious?

Truly a noble King. Truly a noble calling!

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TfL take on near headed for subsist getting in relation to their hoity-toity apropos quite some ads admitting that and coming hour not included an ad remedial of Drenched The present time digest inasmuch as joker in respect to the servantry was in with a"make an announcement in relation with disarray".

If ego consider alter ego exceptionally ampleness, integral puffery could proceedings dereliction for human being and also. Ace could nip misdeed at the wiretap shag conditioner ad, so alterum assumes that tote retinue are full power phobics, ere that wasn't unsanctioned.

What are your thoughts, curry himself plan TfL insist smitten with death"hush-up wandering" as well as Ann Summers?

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My humble self desire enter on in virtue of a purlieus which BF seems so as to contrive clarifies doubtful verses re helotism(e.copper. Ephesians 6:5, Leviticus 25:44-46, Outcoming 21:20-21).

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