Vung Tau 1971 it'd be far more likely dioxin got you than VC their after all it was also a RNC Center, so more likely you would catch Gonorrhea or Syphilis than a purple-heart
You hijacked this tread with your rude and insulting comments. You give out the appearance of a bitter and twisted rude insulting silly person, who just inappropriately insulted Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth our head of State, because you haven't a clue about issues that are been played out in Hong Kong.
For your information both America and Britain attempted to control the whole of the Chinese nation by feeding them Opium, with opium shipped in from Afghanistan they attempted to control all of China. The Chinese rose up and gave Britain and America a hiding, yet China agreed to a lease over the Hong Kong territory, a lease that quite recently expired and a transition agreement was then entered into between the parties including by mainland china who is attempting to breach the terms of that agreements. I understand you don't learn anything in American schools other than America is great or like brainwashing and I also understand you dislike my person, but please try to grow up and stop complaining every time someone posts a comment you don't understand. The only person who has varied from the subject matter of this thread is you with your insulting comments directed against our head of State, which if anything would be directed towards people like you
Typical mad American Opium Wars result in China ceding Hong Kong Island in perpetuity to Britain; the Crown colony of Hong Kong is established. However:
The Treaty of Wangxia (Wang-hsia) was the first formal treaty signed between the United States and China in 1844. It served as an American counterpart to the Anglo-Chinese Treaty of Nanjing that ended the First Opium War in 1842. The Opium War and these treaties were emblematic of an era in which Western powers tried to gain unfettered access to Chinese products and markets for European and U.S. trade.
Western traders, including those from the United States, had long sought a variety of Chinese products (including furniture, silk and tea), but found there were few products that China wanted from the West. American trade with China began as early as 1784, relying on North American exports such as furs, sandalwood, and ginseng, but American interest in Chinese products soon outstripped the Chinese appetite for these American exports. The British had already discovered a great market in southern China for smuggled opium, and American traders soon also turned to opium to supplement their exports to China. Beyond the health problems related to opium addiction, the increasing opium trade with the Western powers meant that for the first time, China imported more goods than it exported. Settling this financial problem eventually led to the First Opium War between Great Britain and China, from 1839 to 1942. After defeating the Chinese in a series of naval conflicts, the British were in a position to make a large number of demands from the weaker Qing Government of China, in the Anglo-Chinese Treaty of Nanjing. Not to be outdone, U.S. negotiators sought to conclude a similar treaty with the Chinese, to guarantee the United States many of the favorable terms awarded the British. The Chinese readily agreed in an effort to keep all foreigners on the same footing.
I keep quite a few bookmarked news site links, often check to view different takes on international affairs, because we can't trust people who are constantly engaged in mass murder, lying and stealing from other all the time.
In early 1990's John Howard PM listened to a load of crap offered by Bob Brown Greens Party Minister. Howard's Liberal Government then passed legislation banning over one hundred year old prudent bush fire fuel reduction burns, that rural folks had engaged in for well over one hundred years. Farmers across Australia lit what is known as cold burn fires that slowly crept across the forest floor for days or even weeks reducing material that lessened possibility of extremely dangerous treetop bush fires. Since the 1990's very little whats was called "Burning Off" has occurred, in direct consequence many rural towns and homes have been completely devastated probably idiots living in cities don't give a dam what happens in rural areas, then play lip service to the consequences of failing in the duty of care government departments should uphold.
Berrying head in sand blacks-out background to news that is currently appearing like-in outlined in this link:
I think could be its not until Friday that they feel its time to think about themselves having just spent another whole week wasting there precious human rebirth by second fiddling to someone else's grand plans 1 (a) and generally would like to catch up with someone they like
fortunately Holland has some people with a few brains
The most prolonged military expedition was the Aceh War in which a Dutch invasion in 1873 was met with indigenous guerrilla resistance and ended with an Acehnese surrender in 1912.
"Gold Reserves in Switzerland remained unchanged at 1040 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2019 from 1040 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Switzerland averaged 1323.30 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2590.18 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2000 and a record low of 1039.99 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2014.
But Ok your more correct Conrad, I apologize but I will stay on Planet Australia,
Updated Jun 25, 2019 This article explores why the Swiss franc is a good investment. (For more information, read: The Swiss Franc: What Every Forex Trader Needs To Know) Russia earns billions by selling oil and gas. So far, it has been keeping it securely in U.S. dollars, U.S. securities and gold. However, sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union on Russia caused the country to seek alternatives to U.S. dollars and securities The decline in the Russian ruble has also driven Russian investors and businesses to search for safe currencies, and many chose the Swiss franc as a safe haven.
An alternative to gold: Inflation is a key reason investors choose gold. Gold is used as a reserve across the globe by various nations because it is perceived to be a good hedge for inflation (for further reading, see Inflation Hedge). A quick check on historical inflation in Switzerland indicates relative stability, which has led to huge investments in the Swiss franc. Swiss franc poses an acute threat to the Swiss economy and carries the risk of a deflationary development.” Banks like UBS imposed a fee for large institutional investors who maintained large amount of deposits in their accounts. These measures discouraged the rampant buying of Swiss francs and stabilized the Swiss economy. However, since the euro was pegged to franc at a fixed rate, its decline against other currencies in 2014 led to the depreciation of the Swiss franc. Again, a timely reverse action by the Swiss National Bank on January 15, 2015 to remove the fixed price peg against the euro ensured that Swiss franc retained its stability.
Gold Reserves in Switzerland remained unchanged at 1040 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2019 from 1040 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Switzerland averaged 1323.30 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2590.18 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2000 and a record low of 1039.99 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2014.
Competitive devaluation and monetary easing led to sharp fall in interest rates in 1930s Global trade tensions paves the way for a likely currency war: IMF forecast Doaa A.Moneim , Wednesday 21 Aug 2019
"In November 2014, the referendum on the "Swiss Gold Initiative" which proposed a restoration of 20% gold backing for the Swiss franc, was voted down."!
I don't think that was the case at all Conrad, the referendum proposed an increase to 40% gold backing, and that is why i posted what amounts to a misleading comment regarding the November 2014 referendums purpose, e.g. Switzerland still maintains the world's 8th largest official gold reserves, with holdings of 1040 tonnes of gold. These gold reserves are owned by the State but held by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). ... The SNB is demonstrably secretive about its gold activities and operations, and reveals minimum information to the public.
A savvy investor might consider moving loose-change into Swiss Francs, the Swiss Franc is still the official currency of Switzerland, and is backed to the best of my knowledge and belief by the countries still held 20% gold reserves. During my traveling days I used to always carry traveller's cheques written in Swiss Francs. Once upon-a-time a long time ago i woke up in India and other traveller's lost 30% of the US$ value they carried. And by the way, though outdated you can still cash traveller's cheques at exchange offices at train stations or at a bank in Switzerland.
Its possible the English Pound (current rate 1 pound = Swiss Franc 1.19) and the US Dollar (current rate 1 US$ = 0.97 Swiss Franc) that might all change, holding your loose-change in Swiss Franc, whichever method you use possibly be a good move but then Conrad probably come up with his opinion sooner or later
yes but Switzerland still maintains the world's 8th largest official gold reserves, with holdings of 1040 tonnes of gold. These gold reserves are owned by the State but held by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). ... The SNB is demonstrably secretive about its gold activities and operations, and reveals minimum information to the public
I'd probably disagree with most of what's been posted thus far. Tonight i listened on our ABC TV financial news regarding fund managers paying to place there funds in Swiss or EU bonds. In other words retirement fund mangers are forgoing interest on deposits and paying to shift the funds they have under-management into $0- earning bonds.
Short copy and paste some the reading i just did on that subject:
Swiss debt investors have "far deeper pockets" after financial crises in Europe and Brexit lured money into the country as a safe haven, and they are basically focused on high-grade debt, he said. Those debt buyers are looking to diversify away from European assets, he said.
The Swiss bond market has been booming overall, with 19 billion francs of issuance so far in 2019, the fastest pace for the period since 2015. BLOOMBERG
With a massive flight to safety pushing bond yields to record lows in Europe, investors say it’s the perfect time for Apple to flaunt its corporate debt and its AA1 debt rating in front of investors. "[this paragraph subject; my impute pertaining to what that means] Apple has done very well selling Apple Computers to consumers in China"! [end my impute]
“In Europe, institutional investors are desperate to find a place to put money, and there is limited liquidity in the bond market. That is, people are unwilling to sell bonds,” noted Darren Ruane, head of Fixed Interest at Investec Wealth & Investment Limited.
My impute Gold is good, Swiss Franc is still underwritten by 20% GOLD. Uncle Sam is still the worlds biggest gold holder 18,000 + tons. But clown Regan ditched international gold settlements 1984. Enter 1: The World Bank has been funding third world countries gold purchases ever since. Enter 2: The inspired One Belt Initiative does not make settlements in US$'s, Russia and China have been actively buying gold for few years now. Enter 3: Because the US lost its AAA rating this coming September America is not likely to be able to increase Fed Borrowings...and will probably be forced to cut some federal services. Enter 4: America has a US$ 23 trillion debit, most of that is internal debit. Enter 5: There is still US$ 75 trillion outstanding worth of legally binding loans that are derivatives. Yes some expressed a view they had been forgiven I think (as UK Exchequer does) not likely...in other words there is US$ 75 trillion of debit floating about up in the shy. Enter 6: If you go to your local market to buy food because the super markets have closed and try and buy something with a US$ you'll likely stave to death, however if you produced a small bit of gold to pay for the food you'd likely buy the whole market. Enter 7: Money is only as good as peoples confidence in the script. China, Russia and 46 other countries are no longer settling in US Dollars. Trump is pulling his pudd...
The Tugu inscription is one of the early 5th century Tarumanagara inscriptions discovered in Batutumbuh hamlet, Tugu village, Koja, North Jakarta, in Indonesia. The inscription contains information about hydraulic projects; the irrigation and water drainage project of the Chandrabhaga river by the order of Rajadirajaguru, and also the water project of the Gomati river by the order of King Purnawarman in the 22nd year of his reign. The digging project to straighten and widen the river was conducted in order to avoid flooding in the wet season, and as an irrigation project during the dry season.
The founding of Batavia by the Dutch in 1619, on the site of the ruins of Jayakarta, led to the establishment of a Dutch colony; Batavia became the center of the Dutch East India Company's trading network in Asia. Monopolies on local produce were augmented by non-indigenous cash crops.
Jakarta is Indonesia's capital and largest city. Located on an estuary of the Ciliwung River, on the northwestern part of Java, the area has long sustained human settlement. Historical evidence from Jakarta dates back to the 4th century CE, when it was a Hindu settlement and port. The city has been sequentially claimed by the Indianized kingdom of Tarumanegara, the Hindu Kingdom of Sunda, the Muslim Sultanate of Banten, and by Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian administrations. The Dutch East Indies built up the area before it was taken during World War II by the Empire of Japan and finally became independent as part of Indonesia.
Jakarta has been known by several names. It was called Sunda Kelapa during the Kingdom of Sunda period and Jayakarta, Djajakarta or Jacatra during the short period of the Banten Sultanate. Thereafter, Jakarta evolved in three stages.
The Buddhist temple of Borobudur (which i have visited) is one of the world’s largest Buddhists temple; it was built in the eighth and ninth centuries.
One thousand years ago in the early 11th century, Buddhist Teacher Atisha spent 11 years completing his studies of the Mahayana Tantrayana teachings at Muara Jambi in Sumatra. And may have made a pilgrimage to the Borobudur temple in Central Java, before returning to India.
Lord Atisha later traveled to Tibet, where he transmitted the teachings to Lama Tsongkhapa leading to HH Dalai Lamas Mahayana schools of thought. The Lamrim the Sutra teachings, and Tantra teachings came from Atisha’s teachings, "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". Atisha's most celebrated text, Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, sets forth the entire Buddhist path within the framework of three levels of motivation on the part of the practitioner. Atisha's text thus became the source of the lamrim tradition, or graduated stages of the path to enlightenment, an approach to spiritual practice incorporated within all schools of Tibetan Buddhism...
Jakarta's history goes a long way back before the recent more recent Muslim and Dutch history
The debut novel of the series was published under the title 'The Crucifix Killer'. It was released by the Simon and Schuster publishers, The United Kingdom, in the year 2009.
The Crucifix Killer (Robert Hunter 1), Carter, Chris, New Book
I didn't hijack the thread at all, just posted plain old horse sense that appeared online pertaining someone finally applying some sense to out of control navy using XP software to steer its ship into the path of supertankers, to my mind displays, sound practical judgment, common sense, good sense, true meaning to my mind meaning of the words horse sense. Other meanings include gumption and mother wit.
Berrying head in sand comments and or posting disrespectful comments about cleaning septic-tanks that was clearly based on racial discrimination hardly qualify as reasonable meaning that Chuck would use.
Surely Conrad a comment like Gibraltar Court has allowed a British detained hijacked Iranian supertanker to leave and posting deep heartfelt appreciation that US sailors will no longer get blamed for the backward thinking of a reckless government is more closely related to good old Chuck
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RE: I LUB CATCHUP .........
probably collected road kill, slow moving wombat or kangaroo, common opinion here