Scenario for impeachment of Lula raised in Brazil

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

São Paulo, Brazil — The government of the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his party, the Workers’ Party are the target of several serious accusations of corruption.

This is the most severe political crisis since Brazilians first attained their right to vote for a President in 1989, the former President Fernando Collor de Mello was elected.

The ruling Workers’ Party has not succeeded in its defense against the accusations. The Brazilian deputy Roberto Jefferson said that the ruling party bought the support of some Brazilian deputies, paying 30 thousand Brazilian Reals (US$ 12 thousand) each, every month. Although Jefferson said that he had no proof of this, he gave a very detailed description of the alleged corruption scheme.

The testimonies of other witnesses and the investigation that is being made by police gave support for some of the Jefferson’s claims. Independent investigation being made by newspapers and magazines, and the publication of documents and other evidences, expose the government and Workers’ Party more and more.

Popular support for the President is deteriorating. Except for the Workers’ Party and the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB) which are part of the government, there is not another political party in Brazil denying the accusations. All newspapers and magazines publish stories every day related to the scandal. The Workers’ Party itself is divided: some members believe that the accusations are true and that something went wrong, others prefer to deny the evidences and they argue that the party is innocent.

A great part of the work of the Brazilian parliamentarians is related to the investigation of the scandals. Besides the Votes-for-cash scandal dennounced by Jefferson, there are the Bingo’s scandal, the Post Office scandal and the Brazilian Reinsurance Institute (IRB) scandal. All of these scandals are being submited to investigation by Brazilian parliamentarians.

One important question is whether President Lula knew about the alleged scandals in his government or not. If he knew and he did nothing he was conniving or he participated, it is the worst. If he didn’t know, someone can say that he was very incompetent because he didn’t see something so big under his nose.

Today, the authority and the efficiency of the President is being questioned. Some people say that it was the former Minister José Dirceu who actually took great part of the decisions in Lula’s government. The politicians say that President Lula must take control of his government, that he should do a major reform of his government and that he should get away from the people who are involved in the scandals.

Besides the corruption dennounciations, the government of President Lula is being criticized by his weak social agenda. The programme called “Zero Hunger” has showed little results and many people accuse it of being just a marketing strategy.

The management of the economy has being praised by some analysts. However, critics, even inside the government like the Vice-President José Alencar have already criticized it, because of the high interest rates. There is not severe inflation, but unemployment is high, and salaries are low.

The next days or the next month may be decisive to the future of Lula. He must show that he is not involved in the corruption scandals, he must reform the government and he must prove that he is competent. The positive factor are that the Brazilian economy is not seriously contaminated by the political crisis until now, the population is perplexed but calm and the politicians are not envolving the President in the denunciations, although they demand the investigation of all corruption allegations. However, nobody knows how much this situation will remain or if it will remain until the end of the government of President Lula in 2006.

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camplindenmereThe Lindenmere Retreat and Conference Center has hosted a wide variety of groups over the years. We have hosted running camps, religious groups, church groups, karate groups, band camps, football camps, youth groups, school groups, and many more. Being only 90 minutes from New York City and Philadelphia makes us a perfect distance for the tri state area. Our conference center is a great blend of indoor facilities, open field space and miles of trails.

We have 25 newly remodeled private rooms for all of your group leaders and presenters that can be set up with full and queen size beds. We also have 33 cabins that can hold over 500 people. Each cabin is fully equipped with its own bathroom including 3 showers, 2 sinks and 2 toilets.

With over 25 years of restaurant experience we know that food plays a major part in any great event. We will work with you to create a menu that meets your specific needs. We have done everything from high protein diets, authentic vegetarian Indian and classic American fare including BBQ on our outdoor grill. We prepare the highest quality food while finding the price that works for you.

We realize that bringing your group to a new location can be stressful. Our staff is highly experienced in working closely with our groups to make sure that you have everything that you need and will trouble shoot any questions you might have. Our experience of running a camp has made us experts in scheduling, property management, staff management and camper management and we use all of that to help you have the most successful group possible. When your group leader is calling us please don’t hesitate to ask any and all questions.

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We have heard over the years that many camps will rent their grounds out to groups and they will not see the camp staff the entire time they are there. We are not just a camp, we are a retreat and conference center as well, and our staff will be available as much or as little as you desire 24/7. We pride ourselves in giving our groups the best experience and servicepossible.

Please give us a call so that we can find out exactly what you are looking for in your next event!

The Lindenmere Retreat and Conference Center has hosted a wide variety of groups over the years. We have hosted running camps, religious groups, church groups, karate groups, band camps, football camps, youth groups, school groups, and many more. Being only 90 minutes from New York City and Philadelphia makes us a perfect distance for the tri state area. Our conference center is a great blend of indoor facilities, open field space and miles of trails.

We have 25 newly remodeled private rooms for all of your group leaders and presenters that can be set up with full and queen size beds. We also have 33 cabins that can hold over 500 people. Each cabin is fully equipped with its own bathroom including 3 showers, 2 sinks and 2 toilets.

With over 25 years of restaurant experience we know that food plays a major part in any great event. We will work with you to create a menu that meets your specific needs. We have done everything from high protein diets, authentic vegetarian Indian and classic American fare including BBQ on our outdoor grill. We prepare the highest quality food while finding the price that works for you.

We realize that bringing your group to a new location can be stressful. Our staff is highly experienced in working closely with our groups to make sure that you have everything that you need and will trouble shoot any questions you might have. Our experience of running a camp has made us experts in scheduling, property management, staff management and camper management and we use all of that to help you have the most successful group possible. When your group leader is calling us please don’t hesitate to ask any and all questions.

We have heard over the years that many camps will rent their grounds out to groups and they will not see the camp staff the entire time they are there. We are not just a camp, we are a retreat and conference center as well, and our staff will be available as much or as little as you desire 24/7. We pride ourselves in giving our groups the best experience and servicepossible.

Please give us a call so that we can find out exactly what you are looking for in your next event!

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Indian banks propose to use gold deposits as CRR/SLR

Monday, June 30, 2014

State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB), two of the largest public sector banks of India, proposed on Saturday their gold deposits should be allowed to count toward their state-mandated cash reserve ratio (CRR) or statutory liquidity ratio (SLR).

Arundhati Bhattacharya, the chairperson of SBI, made the proposal at a Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council event held in Mumbai on Saturday. She said the need for gold deposits to become more liquid has increased because gold import is putting a strain on the country’s current account deficit. S. S. Mundra, Chairperson and managing director of BoB, agreed and said it would help bringing gold into the more productive sectors of the economy.

Bhattacharya added SBI has no longer any incentive to run its gold deposit scheme as it cannot fully deploy the assets, noting SBI is the party most involved with gold deposits in India. G. S. Sandhu, Union financial services secretary, also at the event, responded that the government is looking for ways to monetize the gold held by the public, as import of gold can strain the current account deficit and foreign exchange reserves.

Currently, the Reserve Bank of India has set the CRR at 4% and the SLR at 22.5%. SLR is the portion of deposits that must be invested in recognized safe securities and assets.

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Get A Great Deal On Outdoor Signs In Orange County

byAlma Abell

Every business owner or future entrepreneur should know the importance of getting your business name out into the community, or presented to your target audience. In order to get your business known or seen, it is important that you develop a significant marketing strategy. Having a great marketing plan will assist you in setting yourself apart from the competition. There are several ways to get your name out to the public. Word of mouth is usually the best way. If your clients appreciate your service or product, they are prone to share the information with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. There is also another way to get your name out to the public. You can get a visible sign with your brand or logo on it.

Having a sign is a simple way of letting people know where your business is located. You can determine what type of sign to present to your customers based on the product or service you provide. Most coffee houses and cafes usually display a sign of a coffee cup or something similar. The size of your sign should be a major factor when making your decision. The larger the sign, the more it will be seen. Ensure the location of the sign is not being blocked or obstructed. You will find that there are a myriad of sign styles to choose from. You can select an electric sign or something with dimensional lettering. If cost is a factor your can choose a customized banner to hang outside. Brightly colored neon signs are very popular, especially the Outdoor Signs in Orange County.

In addition to signs that are displayed on a building, you can also choose to have your vehicle outfitted with your company name and logo. Advertising via vehicle graphics is amazing. You can also get brochures and business cards as well.

Contact Sunset Signs or a similar vendor to get some advice if you are not sure on what type of sign to get. Make sure they have a professional graphic designer on hand to walk your through the process. You can get some great deals on Outdoor Signs in Orange County. Call a vendor today and begin the process of setting yourself apart from your competitors.

Canada’s social insurance assets pass $140 billion in fourth quarter

Sunday, February 13, 2011

With a fourth-quarter investment earnings of $3.9 Billion CAD, largely driven by stock market rises, the Canada Pension Plan’s (CPP) assets rose to $140.1 Billion reported the CPP Investment Board on Thursday.

Rate of return for the quarter netted three percent, bringing the first nine months of the fiscal year to 8.3%. The fund’s broad exposure to equities, in concert with a good quarter for stocks both in Canada and internationally, was largely to be credited according to CEO David Deneson.

The assets value rose from $127.6 Billion March 31st 2010, to $138.6 B on September 30th, to $140.1 B December 31st. The $3.9 B investment earnings, 3.58 of which came from the 54% of the portfolio in equities, was partially offset by seasonal outlays of $2.4 B to plan members.

The fund was very active throughout the calendar year, and particularly active in infrastructure, real estate, and private equity. As part of a consortium they completed the $4.8 B purchase of UK-based Tomkins plc, as well as purchasing Australian-based Intoll for $3.4 B thus acquiring a 30% stake in the 407 Express Toll Route (ETR) near Toronto — which they expanded purchasing a further 10% stake from Spain’s Concesiones de Infraestructuras de Transporte, S.A. (CINTRA). They acquired a 25% equity stake in Westfield Stratford City, a retail complex adjacent to London’s Olympics venue, among many real estate ventures.

The CPP fund covers every province except Quebec, whose Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec is the only larger pension fund in Canada. The five-year annualised investment rate of return for the CPP reserve fund was 3.5%, its 10-year rate of return was 5.6%, at the close of 2010. The fund was established in 1997.

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Inter-Korean communication lines restored

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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After almost two months of radio silence over the telephone and fax lines that serve as a hotline between North Korea and South Korea, communication was restored between the two countries on Monday.

In a speech made at a Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the North-South communication lines to be reopened, wishing for an “early recovery of the present inter-Korean relations and settlement of durable peace on the Korean peninsula.”

The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released a statement where Kim Jong Un’s wishes were expressed, and closed the short article with a cautionary statement directed at the South Korean government. This statement warned authorities in South Korea they “should keep in mind the meaning of reopening of the communication lines and make active efforts to solve pending important issues for saving the inter-Korean relations and opening its bright prospect.”

The communication lines had been severed on the North’s order in August as a method of protest exercised during US-South Korea joint military drills. The KCNA had previously stated communication would be re-established 9 AM on Monday KST (UTC midnight). In an article by CTV News, it is said officials exchanged greetings over telephone lines and discussed fishing activities in their disputed western maritime border.

This thawing of Korean relations comes at a heated time, with the North having conducted multiple missile tests last week. One of the said launches was confirmed by Japanese and South Korean defense ministries to be an early-stage hypersonic missile, launched only minutes before the representative of North Korea spoke before the UN General Assembly, heavily criticizing the US.

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What You Need To Know About Real Estate Law In Colleyville Tx

byAgatha Feldman

The real estate business involves a lot, and if you are not careful either as a seller or a buyer, you might end up losing a lot of money. The real estate field is governed by different laws that vary from state to state, but there are also federal laws to guide the transactions. This article will discuss what you should know about Real Estate Law in Colleyville TX.

Real estate law covers the right to possess, enjoy and use property. The law guiding the real estate business impact on the lives of all citizens as renters, landlords or homeowners. It guides the relationship and interactions between the buyers and the sellers and ensures that all parties get the protection that they deserve.

Generally, the law classifies property into two categories, i.e. real and personal property. The real property is a description given to land and the fixtures upon land. Most real estate business transactions in the country revolve around real property. Personal property on the other hand is all other property that can form the subject of a sale other than land. This includes notes, intellectual property other intangible items.

The sale of real property use agreement set up in law to guide this kind of transactions. The seller of the property in most cases hires agents or brokers to look for a buyer of the property. These agents and brokers are protected by the law, and there are laws regulating their operations. The agreement between the buyer and the seller, and the agreement between the seller and the agent/broker form part of the Real Estate Law in Colleyville TX.

These agreements are guided by the general law of contract and the state laws regulating the sale of property. The requirement is that the contract of sale be in writing and that the title should be market. It is at this point that the real estate attorney comes in to investigate the marketability of the title. This can also be done by an insurance company.

For a clean business deal, you need the services of an attorney to investigate on the marketability of the title to the property.

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Cecile Willert, Ajax—Pickering

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Cecile Willert is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Ajax—Pickering riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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