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Prospects for Russia–China Cooperation in the Middle East
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The Middle East is a region that has traditionally fallen under the influence of external forces. The desire of the United States to take a less active role in the Middle Eastern affairs, which was marked by the withdrawal of troops from Iraq in 2011 under the Obama administration, coincided with the increasing involvement of Russia and China in the processes taking place in the region.
The emerging crisis of statehood in the Middle East, the threat of terrorism and the general state of global politics have prompted Moscow, which has a long history of cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, to play a role in the region's affairs. Beijing's involvement is not so much connected to possible threats to the country as it is to internal development processes, economic complementarity with the countries in the region and the strategy of becoming a major power behaving in a responsible manner.
Russia and China see the influence of the United States in the Middle East during the 1990s and the 2000s, when Washington dominated the region as being wholly destructive. However, neither Moscow nor Beijing is calling for the United States to withdraw from the region. They are interested in cooperating with Washington and working out joint approaches to ensuring the security and development of the Middle East.
This type of relationship suits Moscow perfectly, as Russia does not have the necessary economic clout. Notwithstanding, Russia could make the switch in the next few years from exporting weapons to exporting integrated security using – and promoting – new developments.
The emerging crisis of statehood in the Middle East, the threat of terrorism and the general state of global politics have prompted Moscow, which has a long history of cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, to play a role in the region's affairs. Beijing's involvement is not so much connected to possible threats to the country as it is to internal development processes, economic complementarity with the countries in the region and the strategy of becoming a major power behaving in a responsible manner [1].
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The transformational processes that have been taking place in the Arab world have led Russia and China to the realisation that they need to adopt new approaches to their respective foreign policies in the Middle East.
Russia and China traditionally oppose the interference of external players in the domestic affairs of the countries in the region in contravention of international law. For a long time, Moscow did not view the Middle East as a priority region, focusing from the 1990s onwards on its relations with the West.
Before Xi Jinping came to power, China's foreign policy was based on the principle of "tao guang yang hui" ("keep a low profile and bide your time"), which explains why Beijing never had any desire to interfere directly in the resolution of complex and long-standing conflicts in the Middle East [2]. At the same time, Russia and China never used human rights as a rhetorical instrument in their foreign policies, something that their Middle Eastern partners found appealing.
The non-interference of Moscow and Beijing in the region's affairs led to a severe infringement of Russian and Chinese interests, to the extent that the countries lost investments that had already been made [3]. In particular, Russia and China abstained from the vote on UN Security Council Resolution No. 1973 sanctioning foreign intervention in Libya [4]. This direct military intervention by Western states is what led to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. Considering the results of these approaches, as well as the destructive influence of the actions of Western governments in Afghanistan and Iraq, Russia and China took a different decision on the Syria issue.
While Russia and the United States had an active military presence in Syria, China adopted a more flexible position, one that left room for manoeuvre. However, Beijing expressed its general attitude towards regional conflicts at the very beginning of the Syrian crisis, opting to veto alongside Russia in October 2011 the UN Security Council Resolution to impose sanctions against the Bashar al-Assad regime. Moscow and Beijing would subsequently reject several proposals put forward by third countries to resolve the conflict [5]. The steps taken by China in this situation reflect the evolution of Beijing's approach to the problems in the Middle East [6]. China has significant strategic advantages in the region, acting as a preferred partner for the states in the region thanks to its ability to provide loans and develop economic interaction. The need to defend and promote its interests demanded that its political potential, imbued with economic and diplomatic power, be realised. Moreover, the Middle East is an essential component of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative [7].
Russia's and China's Ties with Middle Eastern Countries
The Russian Federation presented its updated Foreign Policy Concept in 2016. The document mentions the Middle East several times, primarily in the context of ensuring security and combatting international terrorism [8].
This approach is in many ways a response to the threats to Russia emanating from the Middle Eastern region, especially considering the proliferation of the Jabhat al-Nusra (Al Nusra Front, or al-Qaeda) and so-called Islamic State terrorist organisations in Syria and Iraq. These groups also threaten China's security, recruiting fighters both domestically and from Russia (as well as from existing terrorist organisations such as the Caucasus Emirate and the Turkistan Islamic Party).
The question of the possible return of foreign terrorist fighters to their homelands has been raised. To counter these threats, both China and Russia continued their close cooperation with Syrian intelligence services and the armed forces in the fight against Islamic State and other terrorist organisations. For example, according to official media reports, Chinese military advisors have taught government troops in Syria how to handle Chinese weapons [9], while the military and political leaders of the two countries continued to hold regular meetings and con sultations [10]. Meanwhile Russia, at the request of the official Syrian government, launched a military operation in the country on September 30, 2015, a move that in many ways altered the balance of powers in the country and the Middle East as a whole [1].
Through its multi-vectored policy and consolidated military presence Russia has been able to expand its economic opportunities in the Middle East. Leading Russian corporations are planning to develop energy, military-technical, agricultural and other types of cooperation with the countries in the region.
Russian experts have helped to build the first nuclear power plant in the Middle East near the Iranian city of Bushehr, and the two sides have signed contracts on the construction of additional blocks [12]. Contracts were signed on the construction of nuclear plants in Turkey [13] and Egypt [14], with work already under-way. In addition, relevant agreements were signed with Jordan [15], and negotiations are under-way with Saudi Arabia and other countries [16].
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Russian weapons – from assault rifles to air defence systems (including the S-300 and S-400 systems) – are in demand in the region and are supplied both to major regional players and to Russia's less influential partners. Moscow has been involved in the exploitation of large hydrocarbon deposits and the construction of the related infrastructure in Egypt [17], Turkey [18], Syria [19], Iraq [20], and Iran [21] since late 2015. What is more, Russia works with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to stabilise oil prices [22].
China has become the largest investor in the Middle East, surpassing the United States [23]. At present, Middle Eastern countries continue to sign cooperation agreements
with China to carry out projects as part of the Belt and Road Initiative [24]. Other countries in the region are also stepping up the pace of the alignment of their development strategies with the Belt and Road Initiative. Chinese experts note the balanced and diversified structure of China's diplomatic relations with the countries in the Middle East [25]. China's role in the region's economy has increased dramatically, which is in large part due to the compatibility of their economic structures: Middle Eastern countries supply hydrocarbons to China, while Beijing sends various goods and products to the region.
In the run-up to Xi Jinping's official visits to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran in January 2016 [26], China published its first ever policy paper on cooperation with Arab countries [27]. The President's trip to the Middle East and the intensification of foreign relations with the region's countries received extensive coverage in official Chinese media outlets [28].
This could indicate that Beijing has accumulated enough experience in the Middle East and has worked out which direction it wants to take with regard to its policy in the region. What is more, news broke in early 2016 that China had set up its first overseas military base in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa [29].
China had long planned to have a military presence in Africa so that it could protect Chinese business in the region. The base's location in Djibouti means that the country will be able to track the situation along essential logistics routes: goods and hydrocarbons travel to China from the Persian Gulf States to the Suez Canal via the Gulf of Aden. According to some estimates, China has a desire to develop its presence not only in Africa but in the Middle East as well [30].
Russia and China take part in various multilateral formats of cooperation with the countries of the Middle East. Russia is, more specifically, developing ties with the region within the framework of the Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum and in the form of strategic cooperation with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) [31].
China cooperates with the region's countries through its traditional cooperation formats, such as the China–Arab Cooperation Forum. The BRICS and the SCO could serve as a promising platform for the development of contacts between Moscow and Beijing on the one hand and the countries of the Middle East on the other, which may help when it comes to implementing joint economic initiatives and ensuring security.
Russia–China cooperation in the Middle East should not merely be aimed at countering the U.S. actions. Through the interaction of all three influential external players with the region's countries, many issues can be solved. In this context, it would be worth studying further the issue of creating a security architecture in the region.
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Moscow, Beijing and Washington could suggest setting up a security system in the Persian Gulf in the GCC+2 format (adding Iraq and Iran). In addition, Russia traditionally maintains working contacts with Saudi Arabia [32] and Iran [33]. Moreover, China is a key trading partner for these countries [34].
Efforts to reduce tensions between Riyadh and Tehran and strengthen trust between them will also lead to a weakening of competition in other parts of the region. This will make it possible for Saudi Arabia and Iran to develop more constructive relations.
With time, it may be worth considering the possibility of creating a regional multilateral security organisation in the Middle East on a collective basis, with the involvement of Russia, China, the United States and the European Union as observers.
The settlement of the Syrian crisis and the post-conflict reconstruction of the country will require large-scale investments. If a plan for political transition in Syria in the interests of all parties to the conflict and the Assad regime uses force to suppress its opponents, then it is unlikely that international institutions will provide aid or investments in the post-conflict period.
Russian experts believe that, given the fact that China, Iran and Russia are building up cooperative ties, the sides could define their areas of responsibility both on the restoration of Syria, and on the Middle East as a whole.
China has already expressed its intention to take part in the restoration of Syria [35]. Vladimir Putin has talked about the importance of this in the past [36]. Russian companies are also expanding their presence in the country.
The integration of the International North–South Transport Corridor running through Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran and into India with the Belt and Road Initiative could become an element of strategic Russia–China cooperation.
Russia and China may both be interested in gaining continental access to the Middle East using the territories and infrastructure of Iran and Iraq in order to strengthen their influence in the Arab Mashreq sub-region, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq. The countries in the region may also be interested in this, as diversifying international relations will allow them to stabilise political and socio-economic life.
Russia has a wealth of experience in the region and directs considerable resources towards the development of diplomatic contacts and ensuring security in the Middle East. China, in turn, aims to develop economic ties with regional countries, becoming a key trading partner for them. What is more, the massive and strategically important China–Pakistan Economic Corridor leads right into the Middle East. All this notwithstanding, the United States remains the major external player in the region, where it has a robust military presence.
Coordinated actions between Russia and China could have a positive effect on regional stability, with Moscow, Beijing and the countries of the Middle East carrying out joint projects while at the same time guaranteeing security.
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India is modernizing its maritime supply chains with the digitalization of all trade documents including bills of lading. For added security and transparency, the country is harnessing blockchain technology and is now moving its Port Community System (PCS) into the ultra-secure platform.
CargoX, a Slovenia-based logistics company, has already integrated its Platform for Blockchain Document Transfer (BDT) with the country's Port Community System, according to WorldCargoNews. India's PCS was built by Portall Infosystems, a J.M. Baxi Group subsidiary known for its state-of-the-art logistics management application.
The need to move toward a digitized maritime supply chain has been highlighted with the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic. According to TheLoadStar, the existing paper-based processes have hampered container shipping as the government imposed lockdowns and social distancing as measures to slow down the spread of the virus. These factors eventually lead to port congestion.
In response to this need, the country's ministry of shipping authorized the trial run using the bills of lading submitted through Portall's PCS using CargoX's blockchain platform, the BDT. The test run was a success and India's shipping stakeholders can now transfer bills of lading electronically using blockchain.
Alejandro Gutierrez, the founder of logistics network Forward Together, participated in the trial run using live shipments with Global Transitions, Tech Cargo, DeeEs Engineers India Project, and Parsteel Shelving Co/Atlas Mega Steel.
"The ability to conduct shipment transactions and transfers of ownership without the need for human physical interaction creates a breakthrough case for freight forwarding and logistics, especially when health measures are so important," Gutierrez said. Throughout the process, a blockchain-protected bill of lading was used instead of the usual manual handling of paperwork, eliminating the need for human contact.
CargoX's blockchain-based solutions ensure the timely and secure delivery of important shipping documents. The system also reduces the document transfer cost while allowing personnel to maintain social distancing protocols put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"In these times of multiple risks to our common society, we are proud to help shipping companies, which represent the backbone of the economy, resolve supply chain document-sending issues and enable them to meet delivery deadlines everywhere in the world in a secure and efficient manner, while also lowering the document transfer cost," CargoX CEO and founder Stefan Kukman said.
"We saw that there was a good fit between the companies," Portall president Manish Jaiswal said, expressing his satisfaction with his firm's partnership with CargoX. "Both Portall and CargoX are fairly young, but the teams have domain-rich knowledge and bring expertise from various facets of the industry."
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Port Davies and Lillie's Bay: Flinders Island
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For visitors to Flinders Island, it's worth doing a bit of ground work before visiting Wybalenna, Settlement Point, Port Davies and Lillie's Bay. When you arrive at these places you will probably be the only people there with nobody to ask for the history of these sites. A good example of this being my visits to Wybalenna where I came away, on two occasions, without knowing that convicts were held there as well as Tasmanian Aborigines.
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Port Davies and Lillie's Bay: Mystery History
by Roger Findlay
I took plenty of photos at all of the above but now I'm trying to write about them I have become aware of how little I know about the history. Amazingly, there is very little information on the internet for much of Flinders Island but I did find relevant snippets from The Examiner of the time.
Furneaux Museum, Emita
The Furneaux Museum, Emita, is a good starting point for any visitor. It's a fantastic museum with so much to see and an amazing collection of all things Furneaux Group. You need to allow at least two hours for this experience but check the opening times before you go. The volunteer staff will help you with anything you need to know but don't expect to be taking photos of the countless treasures and displays.
Furneaux Museum, Emita: Flinders Island
Major T.H. Davies
Port Davies was named after Major T.H. Davies who was the Minister for Lands and Works at the time of the opening of the harbour in 1939. The jetty was 376ft. long and 70ft. wide with a price tag of 4422 pounds.
At the opening, Major Davies cut blue and gold ribbons (his regimental colours) and praised the Harbour League for its fine work. He then visited the Cape Barren island schools, a fish factory and a dance at the Emita hall before leaving on the MV Loatta.
Short-Tailed Shearwaters
Although the old jetty doesn't exist, Port Davis is used for launching boats but my interest was the viewing platform where you can watch the short-tailed shearwaters (mutton birds, moon birds or yolla) come and go. Their arrival from the Arctic is around September and the departure in April or May. Amazingly the birds return to the same burrow as the previous year after a grueling 15,000km trip!
Information, Short-tailed shearwater: Port Davies
Mutton bird burrows: Port Davies, Flinders Island
John Lillie
Standing on the beach at Lillie's Bay I was attracted by the appearance of the timber poles and rusted iron that forms the remains of the jetty. I appreciated the importance of the jetty for receiving provisions and sustaining life on the island. Lillie's Bay was named after John Lillie who was the secretary for the Royal Society in the 1840s. The name was given by the Commandant at Wybalenna, Dr.Milligan.
Remains of the jetty at Lillie's Bay, Flinders Island
Lillie's Bay Jetty
*On 21 April 1893, the SS Yolla arrived from Hobart with timber poles. She anchored for the night before proceeding to Settlement Point where the poles were unloaded for Lillie's Bay jetty. Five men who had arrived with the SS Yolla on a previous visit were busy driving piles under the watchful eye of a Government Inspector, Mr. H. Calder and contractor Mr. Hodgson.
Lillie's Bay, Flinders Island
At the same time, Messrs G. Boyse and F. Collis successfully tendered to build a bridle track from Settlement Point to connect the northern residents at a cost of 2 pounds per mile!
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Lillie's Bay is a favourite with the locals and visitors alike. Giant boulders provide good shelter and privacy. There are basic facilities for camping but it's essential to be self-sufficient when it comes to food, water and firewood. As with so many beaches in Tasmania, for most of the year you will be the sole occupant and if you feel like doing some skinny dipping only the eyes of a wallaby will see you!
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Calling Tasmanian Island Historians
If you live on Flinders Island and you can expand on relevant history, I would love to hear from you. I have a special interest in the influence of sealers and whalers and songs that they may have brought to the Bass Strait islands.
*This information was gathered from The Examiner of 10 May 1893 and 3 August 1893 and used in my own words. The reports at that time covered events from the previous month. Not like today where news transmits in seconds!
Roger Findlay spends all his holidays in Tasmania, then writes about the experience for Think Tasmania. If you'd like Roger to visit you in the name of research (so we can publish information about your business), please contact us.
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Roger Findlay	on 13 January 2013 at 9:44 am
Since writing this article, I have had some excellent comment from Rowena Nichols and D'reen (a historian). My inaccuracies have been corrected in the above and I'm relieved.
For history on Wyballena I would recommend reading Lyndall Ryan's History of Tasmanian Aborigines. This explains why convicts were also based there.
Michael Vanderkelen	on 14 January 2013 at 1:09 pm
I also recommend you try and get your hands on the book by Professor Henry Reynolds called "Fate of a Free People", a summary of which is as follows.
A description of the book says it is "a radical reassessment of the struggle between the Tasmanian Aborigines and the white settlers (and) reveals them to be well organised and well armed. Their 'exile' to Wybalenna settlement was in fact part of a negotiated peace which the colonial government failed to honour. Even now the black and white fallen of Tasmania's patriotic war are largely unacknowledged. Reynolds challenges us to face our colonial history and accord it the same honour as Australia's conflicts overseas."
It is out of print but may be for sale through eBay or Amazon, or possibly can be borrowed from a library. Henry writes with great detail and passion and as a Tas history buff I commend this to you.
Roger Findlay	on 14 January 2013 at 4:10 pm
Thanks Michael.
I'll try and get my hands on that one but for now I have to finish reading Tasmanian Aborigines but (for me) it's heavy going.
Since my earlier email I have found that Henry's book may be back in print. I have been chasing it as my first reading some years ago was of a borrowed copy. After an Internet search today I was able to order a copy online from Readings (www.readings.com.au) the Melbourne based retailer. regards
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Before their set at Laneway Festival in Singapore, we suss out what's on the playlist of Scottish trio CHVRCHES
It's pretty hard to conduct an interview with one of your favourite bands when another act is rocking a nearby stage. With the speakers blasting out The 1975's pop rock prowess at Laneway Festival, my voice recorder and I painstakingly attempted to capture what was said in our private interview with CHVRCHES in their dressing room. With each response laced with the trio's thick Scottish drawl, we were hanging on to their every word.
Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty return to Singapore after a show in 2014, making this their third performance here in three years. After releasing their debut album The Bones Of What You Believe in September 2013, the electro pop act went on to self-produce a second album, Every Open Eye. Released in September last year, their first single, Leave a Trace, was a teaser of even greater synths to come. Since then, they've released four music videos and have since embarked on a massive tour that will see them performing at major festivals such as Laneway, Coachella and Bonnaroo.
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Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Susquehanna Bancshares restated a "hold" rating and issued a $130.00 price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Monday, November 22nd. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $145.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Susquehanna restated a "hold" rating and issued a $130.00 price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Monday, November 22nd. Cowen raised their price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $120.00 to $125.00 in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, DZ Bank started coverage on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Wednesday. They set a "buy" rating and a $145.00 target price on the stock. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $139.76.
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There was almost too much to choose from Cuban rice, Asian noodles, Turkish beans, and that is the short list. These are just three of many dishes sampled by those attending this year's Food for the Soul event, the Tubman African American Museum's International Taste of Soul. With nearly 20 vendors to choose from, taste testers could be seen table hopping… stopping… and popping in the featured dish of their choosing, one at a time. Included were Lemongrass, Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, Molly's Cafe, Tubman Torchbearers and Jamaican Kitchen, just to name a few.
The purpose of the event, according to Tubman officials, was to showcase comfort food, or soul food, from various cultures. BB&T Bank, Macon-Bibb Convention & Visitors Bureau, Morrison's Cafeteria and Butler Automotive served as event sponsors. In addition to the right to eat, for the nominal cost of $25, Taste of Soul participants also received a tour of the Tubman, entertainment, a signature drink, door prizes, a discount in the museum gift shop, and an opportunity to learn more about the museum. "This is an important fundraiser for the Tubman," said museum sales and marketing director Nichole Thurston. "It is a great way to bring people together for a common goal, which is to raise funds to keep the museum viable and available."
The heavenly aroma and taste of culinary delights from around the globe combined with the ambiance of the museum and the positive synergy of the many guests in attendance made for a good outing, according to Shirley Lester. The former Bibb County Training Coordinator agreed with Thurston and stated, "Food is always a good way to bring people together."
Taste of Soul exposes the community to different cultures who can come together and appreciate the differences of others," added Lester, following a successful bout with a small plate of Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings from Francar's. It was one of her favorites, along with the Indian-style Curry Chicken.
Sumitra Himengshu, a Tubman board member, doubled as a vending representative for Middle Georgia State College. She and MGSC Director of Auxiliary Services, Kevin Reid, manned a table on the second floor. The chicken Lester spoke of has it roots in Himengshu's homeland of India and her mother's repertoire of recipes. She said that a Taste of Soul exemplifies food's ability to bring people together for the same reason. "Food is like music for the soul. To bring a plethora of experiences together under one roof is amazing," she exclaimed.
For those of us working the event, sampling dishes went fast and furiously. Musician Dean Brown and friends provided live music, but he managed to squeeze a bite or two in during breaks. He was most impressed with the Gullah Rice and the similarities it shares with other rice dishes from the American bayou, West Africa, and Cuba.
On the other hand, this writer's personal favorite was the Seven Cheese Pimento Cheese Sandwiches. Everyone of the multitude of cheeses, ground walnuts, chili peppers, cayenne, black pepper, and mayonnaise that made up each sandwich could be tasted. The amalgamation of various foods and spices could best be described as explosive. From the first bite to excellent after taste, Mae Thurston got it right.
On this lazy hazy Sunday afternoon, not only was she Nichole's mom and Executive Director of the Middle Georgia Arts Association, but creator of the most delightful—and apparently most popular—dish of the day. Armed with 200 sandwiches upon arrival, Thurston and her husband left with just 30 at the end of the day. She was happy that Taste of Soul attendees had lightened her load, but more satisfied with the turnout and the way everybody came together to eat, drink, and be merry.
"The sense of community is the benefit of participating in this event," smiled the elder Thurston. "Everyone needs to experience the museum and a Taste of Soul."
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Today's college grads leave school with an average of $34,000 in student-loan debt. That mound of debt is delaying homeownership among millennials. Parents and grandparents who cosigned private student loans or took out Parent PLUS loans may also be burdened. Now, mortgage giant Fannie Mae has launched loan-underwriting changes that will lighten the load.
When calculating a borrower's monthly debt-to-income ratio, lenders will exclude payments made in the past year by someone else—typically a parent or employer—for nonmortgage debt, including student loans. And for those on an income-adjusted repayment plan, lenders will use the lower payment on a federally insured loan instead of the higher, fully amortized payment of principal and interest.
A third initiative allows homeowners to refinance their mortgage, taking cash out to disburse directly to a student-loan lender to pay off debt. That will also help parents or grandparents who borrowed to help the kids and now want to refinance. The new Student Loan Cash-Out Refinance loan can't exceed 80% of the current market value of the home. For example, refinancing a $175,000 mortgage, lowering the rate from 4% to 3.75% and rolling in $25,000 in student loans would save borrowers about $80 a month.
Refinancers will lose some student-loan protections, including income-based repayment and deferment on federal loans. You'll lose any student-loan interest deductions for which you may have been eligible, but you'll gain a larger mortgage-interest deduction if you itemize on your tax return.


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El XXIV Campeonato Mundial de Halterofilia se celebró en Viena (Austria) entre el 21 y el 23 de octubre de 1938 bajo la organización de la Federación Internacional de Halterofilia (IWF) y la Federación Austríaca de Halterofilia.

En el evento participaron 38 halterófilos de 11 federaciones nacionales afiliadas a la IWF.

Medallistas

Medallero

Enlaces externos
Resultados en la pág. web Lift Up .

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Deporte en 1938

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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Astragalus sesameus is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae.

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Flora of Malta


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The Rodney Dangerfields of the Ideological Universe
Robert Higgs • Friday April 19, 2013 10:46 AM PDT •
Libertarian anarchists are the Rodney Dangerfields of the ideological universe. Born and reared in a world pervaded by the state and statism, we must fight our way through a dense jungle of clinging, collectivist vines, obscured by murky, mendacious propaganda, and populated by brainwashed lizards, political opportunists, and a multitude of wormy moochers. If we are hardy and continue to hack our way toward the light of truth, we ultimately grasp an understanding of the state in all its violent, unscrupulous, and shameless glory. Our reward for these arduous efforts is being seen as kooks and weirdos, at best, and all too often as unwashed, bomb-throwing vandals bent on senseless acts of destruction. I tell ya, we don't get no respect at all.
Anyone who defends any form of freedom from the state, much less someone who espouses the state's abolition, quickly encounters a standard set of baseless comebacks. The first, of course, is the progressive knee jerk, the claim that we are nothing but shills for soulless corporations that are raping the world for the exclusive benefit of a handful of corporate plutocrats who already possess almost all of the world's wealth and will not rest until they have snatched the remainder and despoiled the environment in the process. It's a life's work merely to explain some basic economics to these nincompoops, to enlighten them to the startling news—well known at least since Adam Smith discussed it clearly in the latter half of the eighteenth century—that business people are typically the free market's greatest enemies, and to clarify that libertarians endorse the free market, not the corporate privileges, subsidies, and legal protections from competition that now masquerade in the guise of "capitalism."
Next, if not indeed first in the litany of statist reactions, comes the personal attack on our sincerity. If we really do not believe in the state's various involvements in social and economic life, why do we ourselves drive on public streets, attend public schools, drink water purified in public water-treatment plants, and so forth—a list whose limits are defined only by the endurance of our critics in enumerating the countless elements of contemporary life run or regulated by the state. In view of the nature of the world in which we live—the world into which we had the temerity to be born, blameless for its accumulated sins—the indictment is basically that we libertarian anarchists are hypocrites for continuing to live at all, given the manifold "benefits" that we enjoy owing to the state's provisions, requirements, and prohibitions. How dare we live in this world! As the yahoos like to say, "Why don't you filthy anarchists go back where you came from?"
I tell ya, it taxes our patience that we must explain again and again that simply because we happened to be born into this twisted, hyper-politicized world, we bear no responsibility for its current configuration. We have been taxed, fined, charged, bullied, and tricked into providing our pro rata share of the resources with which it sustains its ugly self, yet, if our critics be credited, we have no right whatever to enjoy any of its benefits. I don't want to be unkind to people of limited intellectual capacity, but I must say, I'm getting a bit tired of their idiocy in this regard. Do they really think that after having been taxed to support the Social Security system throughout my working lifetime, I would be a hypocrite to draw a miserable pension from it? I didn't create this damned Ponzi scheme. If I had been asked—which I was not in regard to this or any of the state's other criminal enterprises—I would have said, don't create this monstrosity. Had I been asked whether road building should be left to private enterprise, I would have said yes, it should be. Had I been asked whether the state should be involved in education, I would have said that it absolutely should not be; and so forth, right down the line from A to Z of the alphabet of state interventions. But, again, I was not consulted. Statists and their supporters created this world. My fate was to be tossed into it, only to realize, in the fullness of time, how utterly fouled up it is owing to the state's pervasive involvement in it.
Punishment is unpleasant even when one has sinned and has it coming, but punishment—and even relentless, ignorant criticism—is even worse when one's only crime is that one has, after long and difficult effort, pried open his eyes to see the state and its actions for what they are—the emperor that has no clothes, the falsest of false gods, the fairy tale that nearly everybody believes even though it consists of little more than fantastic counter-factual claims and dreamy wishful thinking.
Free Market Politics Power Propaganda The State


Well, that's it, the puppy, junior and adult classes have started.
Junior Class at 16:15 The junior class started in fact three weeks ago and is a mix of obedience and fun agility where we practice obedience drills.
Agility for beginners class on Mondays at 13:30 Interested in Agility Classes?