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Thursday, 24 January 2013
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Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Obama, Netanyahu: Bad blood between key allies
WASHINGTON (AP) ? President Barack Obama heads into his second term weighed down by an American government snarled in partisan gridlock, but also by an unproductive relationship with the leader of Israel, the bedrock U.S. ally in the tumultuous Middle East.
And the puzzle that is the U.S.-Israeli relationship under Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is only growing more complex.
"It's troubled. It's the greatest dysfunction between leaders that I've seen in my 40 years in watching and participating," said Aaron David Miller, a scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center who served under six secretaries of state in both Republican and Democratic administrations. He was deeply involved in negotiations involving Israel, Jordan, Syria and the Palestinians.
"I don't think we are headed for a showdown," he said, "but the relationship will continue to be dysfunctional."
Even so, the United States routinely backs Israel when much of the world is deeply critical of the Jewish state. For example the U.S. was among the few nations opposing the Palestinians' successful bid for upgraded status at the United Nations and did not criticize Israel's bombardment of Gaza late last year in retaliation for rocket attacks from the tiny Palestinian enclave.
Still, an array of issues muddies the alliance.
Netanyahu likely will win re-election on Jan. 22, two days after Obama is sworn in for a second term. Netanyahu is a hardliner on making peace with the Palestinians, a goal that Obama said was foremost on his foreign policy agenda at the beginning of his first term. Beyond that, Netanyahu has been pressing Washington to adopt policy specifics that would trigger a military strike if Iran does not pull back on its nuclear program ? widely believed to be aimed at building an atomic bomb. Iran claims its program is for generating electricity.
A further complication is Obama's nomination of former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as defense secretary.
Known as a maverick when he represented Nebraska in the Senate, Hagel is viewed by many in Washington and Israel as insufficiently supportive of the Jewish state. He has castigated what he called the "Jewish lobby" in the U.S., prompting some to label him anti-Semitic. While he voted for billions in aid for Israel, he has also called for engagement with its Hamas and Hezbollah enemies.
What's more, he opposed unilateral American sanctions on Iran's nuclear program, which the Netanyahu government believes is an existential threat to Israel.
Netanyahu's office refused comment on Hagel when contacted by The Associated Press in Jerusalem. But Reuven Rivlin, parliament speaker and member of Netanyahu's Likud party, told AP that Israelis are worried because of Hagel's "statements in the past, and his stance toward Israel."
But Ori Nir, a spokesman for Americans for Peace Now, a Jewish group that pushes for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement, said fears of Hagel are wrongheaded.
"Talk of anti-Semitism is unjust and over-the-top," Nir said.
Republican lawmakers' opposition to Hagel is the latest in the partisan battles that have snarled the U.S. government.
Disputes over the budget almost led to major tax increases for middle class taxpayers, which neither party wanted. Other fights are pending over spending cuts and the government's borrowing authority ? both with potentially dire consequences for the economy. The newly elected Congress, with a Republican-led House of Representatives and a Democratic-led Senate, is similar to the previous one, which passed fewer laws than any Congress since the end of World War II.
While most of the partisan disputes have been on domestic issues, Republicans have continually accused Obama of not doing enough to support Netanyahu's government.
The bad blood between Obama and Netanyahu began early.
In their first public appearance together at the White House in 2009, Netanyahu pointedly rebuffed Obama's call for Israel to stop building Jewish housing on land the Palestinians want in a future state. Obama dropped the issue after it became obvious that it was a waste of political capital at home and that Netanyahu would not budge. Netanyahu's government has continued to announce plans for new settlements in the Palestinian West Bank.
During the presidential campaign, Netanyahu hosted Obama opponent Mitt Romney in Israel as if he were already a world leader. Netanyahu denied backing either candidate, but his words and actions clearly showed favoritism for Romney.
On Iran, Netanyahu called at the United Nations in September for the United States to draw a "red line" on Iran's nuclear program, beyond which Iran would face military action. Obama continues to insist there is time for diplomacy, but has said he would not countenance a nuclear-armed Iran.
"The more Netanyahu believes Obama is serious about preventing Iran from getting a bomb, the better they will manage their relations," said David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. "If not, the issue of an Israeli first strike on Iran becomes more likely."
Miller, of the Woodrow Wilson Center, said Obama will be too consumed with battling Congress on the budget, gun control legislation and other issues to spend much time on disagreements with Netanyahu.
"Is he going to go after Israel-Palestinian peace talks or war with Iran given all his domestic challenges?" Miller asked. "He will go to extreme lengths to avoid war with Iran."
He said the two leaders are moving further apart on the Palestinian issue, but have found some consensus on Iran. "For the next six to eight months, I don't think the president is going to push on those issues."
But Nir, of Peace Now, says time is running out for a peace deal with the Palestinians and Israel could face another armed uprising like the one that bloodied the region in 2000.
"There's more and more an atmosphere among Palestinians that there is no political horizon," he said, "a feeling that diplomacy doesn't work."
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Associated Press writer Amy Teibel in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/obama-netanyahu-bad-blood-between-key-allies-082153717.html
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Monday, 7 January 2013
Hands-On With Redbox Instant By Verizon: Not Really A Netflix Killer. But Then, What Is?
Redbox?s long-awaited streaming video service is almost here, thanks to a partnership with Verizon that was announced in July. I lucked out and got an invite to the service, which was launched in beta last month, and have played around with it a bit. Here?s what you need to know about Redbox Instant and how it stacks up against the competition.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/RltpTp75Tqg/
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Sunday, 30 December 2012
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Why choose business as a career?
Many of you may wonder exactly why people choose to become involved in the world of business as it can be a dog eat dog world full of disappointment and stress. To answer your question people choose to study for business as it is one of the most rewarding careers in the world and can offer the successful business person a host of benefits once they have become qualified and gained experience. In order to undertake a Business Career Review, we have compiled some useful information below, to assist anyone who is unsure if this career is the right one for them.
There are many ways to break into the business world such as learning a trade and starting your own business but the most common way is for the potential business person to enrol in any of the huge variety of business courses in the United Kingdom. During these courses which can range from an L.L.M degree to a simple foundation course the student will be taught all the skills that they will need to become successful. These skills when used properly will enable the person to make management decision, forecast revenues as well as many other skills such as man management and accounts. If we look at the syllabus for one of these courses such as the L.L.M in International Business Law we will see that the student will be required to learn a host of topics. The Icloud Careers Website?is a new concept offering an online Careers advice service for all ages, we highly recommend a browse, as it is packed with some very interesting facts and help sheets for anyone who is unsure which career path to choose.
These topics can consist of comprehensively learning issues such as Company Formation, Corporate Personality, Corporate Theory, The Functions of Companies as well as many further topics such as Liquidation and Directors Duties. More information on UK Company Structures can be located on the Companies House Website.
As you can see many of these courses will aim to teach you a broad selection of skills that when used right can make you effective at your job. You will also find on courses like this that you will be required to learn aspects of business that you would never have heard of before and this can be tough. The average courses length for a degree course in business is three years full time or if available five years part time so as you can see this type of course will require a huge commitment from the student.
With all this in mind you may still be wondering why would you wish to do this and what benefits would you get from taking on such a challenge? There are many benefits from becoming fully involved in business with the most important reason in many peoples eyes is the salary. The average wage for someone who works mid level in business in the United Kingdom is around ?40,000 per annum but this can vary in range dramatically depending on the business and the area. There are some very good resources on the Berkeley University Business pages of there website, offering a valuable overview of Business Career types and what else to expect from a Career in this industry.
Another reason to be involved in business is that it can provide you with new challenges each day which is very rare in many jobs as they can become repetitive. As the business world changes each second of the day so does the requirements of the businessman so you will rarely see a day that is the same as the one before. Business will also give you the chance to earn the respect you deserve as you will be able to show your skills more often than not with issues such as marketing and so on. As you can see there are many reasons you should take a business course if you thinking about it as for the right people it these course can be the stepping stone to greatness.
Other Resources ? National Careers Advice Centre?and the Skills Funding Agency.
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Saturday, 29 December 2012
Mash Mad Snowy after 4-length win set to shine in Coral Supports ...
Mash Mad Snowy after 4-length win set to shine in Coral Supports Macmillan Cancer Stayers at Romford
Mash Mad Snowy gained reward for persistency with a bold win last time around. Having returned to the winning ways, the blue dog is flushed with pride, and looks in a great position to offer more. S. Cahill?s charge is likely to build on his fresh success, and produce a favourite result in the Coral Supports Macmillan Cancer Stayers at Romford on Friday, December 28th.
The son of Droopys Maldini, out of Shades Of Snow, showed great consistency during the previous few weeks. After grabbing the runner-up place at Hove, the dashing hound continued the great work, and ran a couple of fine races ahead of reaching here. It would be a foolish move to take him lightly following an outstanding triumph.
Other hounds in the pack are: Lanrigg Paddy, Proper Cat, Star Cash Simon, Mays Millhouse, and Centurion Dolly. The 575 metres contest is scheduled to begin at 22:26 GMT. The successful dog will leave the field with a handy prize of 175 pounds. An exciting battle is imminent.
Proper Cat has a tough question to answer here. The black bitch won an open race here on December 7th, but lost her momentum thereafter. She was unlucky on her previous two outings, respectively finishing third and second on the table.
Mays Millhouse will be looking to make a move in the second half. His recent figures are not impressive at all. The black dog could only get the third place the last twice. Star Cash Simon, the Essex Vase victor, is looking to ping the lids. The brindle dog is short of confidence after completing the order of finish at Wimbledon.
Centurion Dolly may have to wait for a better opportunity. The bitch ran well in her previous two races, but had no luck on her side. P. Young?s trainee was runner-up last twice, and needs something different to break the shackles.
Lanrigg Paddy showed his skills on last visit, and could pass this test in good style. According to our calculations, the David Pruhs-trained is the main danger to Mash Mad Snowy. We wish the best of luck to all the hounds.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the writer's own and do not reflect Bettor.com?s editorial policy.
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Wall St Week Ahead - Cliff may be a fear, but debt ceiling much scarier
REUTERS - Investors fearing a stock market plunge - if the United States tumbles off the "fiscal cliff" next week - may want to relax.
But they should be scared if a few weeks later, Washington fails to reach a deal to increase the nation's debt ceiling because that raises the threat of a default, another credit downgrade and a panic in the financial markets.
Market strategists say that while falling off the cliff for any lengthy period - which would lead to automatic tax hikes and stiff cuts in government spending - would badly hurt both consumer and business confidence, it would take some time for the U.S. economy to slide into recession. In the meantime, there would be plenty of chances for lawmakers to make amends by reversing some of the effects.
That has been reflected in a U.S. stock market that has still not shown signs of melting down. Instead, it has drifted lower and become more volatile.
In some ways, that has let Washington off the hook. In the past, a plunge in stock prices forced the hand of Congress, such as in the middle of the financial crisis in 2008.
"If this thing continues for a bit longer and the result is you get a U.S. debt downgrade ... the risk is not that you lose two-and-a-half percent, the risk is that you lose ten and a half," said Jonathan Golub, chief U.S. equity strategist at UBS Equity Research, in New York.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said this week that the United States will technically reach its debt limit at the end of the year.
INVESTORS WARY OF JANUARY
The White House has said it will not negotiate the debt ceiling as in 2011, when the fight over what was once a procedural matter preceded the first-ever downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. But it may be forced into such a battle again. A repeat of that war is most worrisome for markets.
Markets posted several days of sharp losses in the period surrounding the debt ceiling fight in 2011. Even after a bill to increase the ceiling passed, stocks plunged in what was seen as a vote of "no confidence" in Washington's ability to function, considering how close lawmakers came to a default.
Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's lowered the U.S. sovereign rating to double-A-plus, citing Washington's legislative problems as one reason for the downgrade from triple-A status. The benchmark S&P 500 dropped 16 percent in a four-week period ending August 21, 2011.
"I think there will be a tremendous fight between Democrats and Republicans about the debt ceiling," said Jon Najarian, a co-founder of online brokerage TradeMonster.com, in Chicago.
"I think that is the biggest risk to the downside in January for the market and the U.S. economy."
There are some signs in the options market that investors are starting to eye the January period with more wariness. The CBOE Volatility Index <.vix>, or the VIX, the market's preferred indicator of anxiety, has remained at relatively low levels throughout this process, though on Thursday it edged above 20 for the first time since July.
More notable is the action in VIX futures markets, which shows a sharper increase in expected volatility in January than in later-dated contracts. January VIX futures are up nearly 23 percent in the last seven trading days, compared with a 13 percent increase in March futures and an 8 percent increase in May futures. That's a sign of increasing near-term worry among market participants.
The CBOE Volatility Index closed on Friday at 22.72, gaining nearly 17 percent to end at its highest level since June as details emerged of a meeting on Friday afternoon of President Barack Obama with Senate and House leaders from both parties where the president offered proposals similar to those already rejected by Republicans. Stocks slid in late trading and equity futures continued that slide after cash markets closed.
"I was stunned Obama didn't have another plan, and that's absolutely why we sold off," said Mike Shea, a managing partner and trader at Direct Access Partners LLC, in New York.
Obama offered hope for a last-minute agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff after a meeting with congressional leaders, although he scolded Congress for leaving the problem unresolved until the 11th hour.
"The hour for immediate action is here," he told reporters at a White House briefing. "I'm modestly optimistic that an agreement can be achieved."
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to convene on Sunday and continue working through the New Year's Day holiday. Obama has proposed maintaining current tax rates for all but the highest earners.
Consumers don't appear at all traumatized by the fiscal cliff talks, as yet. Helping to bolster consumer confidence has been a continued recovery in the housing market and growth in the labor market, albeit slow.
The latest take on employment will be out next Friday, when the U.S. Labor Department's non-farm payrolls report is expected to show jobs growth of 145,000 for December, in line with recent growth.
Consumers will see their paychecks affected if lawmakers cannot broker a deal and tax rates rise, but the effect on spending is likely to be gradual.
PLAYING DEFENSE
Options strategists have noted an increase in positions to guard against weakness in defense stocks such as General Dynamics because those stocks would be affected by spending cuts set for that sector. Notably, though, the PHLX Defense Index is less than 1 percent away from an all-time high reached on December 20.
This underscores the view taken by most investors and strategists: One way or another, Washington will come to an agreement to offset some effects of the cliff. The result will not be entirely satisfying, but it will be enough to satisfy investors.
"Expectations are pretty low at this point, and yet the equity market hasn't reacted," said Carmine Grigoli, chief U.S. investment strategist at Mizuho Securities USA, in New York. "You're not going to see the markets react to anything with more than a 5 (percent) to 7 percent correction."
Save for a brief 3.6 percent drop in equity futures late on Thursday evening last week after House Speaker John Boehner had to cancel a scheduled vote on a tax-hike bill due to lack of Republican support, markets have not shown the same kind of volatility as in 2008 or 2011.
A gradual decline remains possible, Golub said, if business and consumer confidence continues to take a hit on the back of fiscal cliff worries. The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence fell sharply in December, a drop blamed in part on the fiscal issues.
"If Congress came out and said that everything is off the table, yeah, that would be a short-term shock to the market, but that's not likely," said Richard Weiss, a Mountain View, California-based senior money manager at American Century Investments.
"Things will be resolved, just maybe not on a good time table. All else being equal, we see any further decline as a buying opportunity."
(Reporting by Edward Krudy and Ryan Vlastelica in New York and Doris Frankel in Chicago; Writing by David Gaffen; Editing by Martin Howell, Steve Orlofsky and Jan Paschal)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/wall-st-week-ahead-cliff-may-fear-debt-235250243--finance.html
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Self-Improvement Chapter 1: The Addiction of Depression ...
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I just talk about the difficulties behind being depressed and being too familiar with being depressed. There is a way to become addicted to the feeling of depression, and it?s as hard to deal with as any street drug.
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