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Durably stabilizing today’s markets is important, especially for a system that has already assumed too much financial risk. It requires a policy handoff instigated by more responsible behavior on the part of politicians on both sides of the Atlantic – one that undertakes the much-needed transition from over-reliance on central banks to a more comprehensive policy approach that deals with the economy’s trifecta of structural, demand, and debt impediments (and does so in the context of greater global policy coordination).
Should this handoff occur, its beneficial impact in terms of delivering inclusive growth and genuine global stability would be turbocharged by the productive deployment of cash sitting on companies’ balance sheets, and by exciting technological innovations that began as firm/sector specific but are now having economy-wide effects. If the handoff fails, the financial volatility experienced earlier this year will not only return; it could also turn out to have been a prologue for a notable risk of recession, greater inequality, and enduring financial instability.

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Ethnic Characteristics of Russian reflected by their food art.


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Another set of awesome photos from Russian military factory building and repairing Russian legendary TU-160 transcontinetal jet bomber. The ones that can fly around the Earth non stop (with a refuel in air). Usually the other photos from Russian aircraft factories showed just regular SU and MiG planes and never such huge white beauties like these Tu-160. But this time, thanks to a visit of one top official to this factory the journalists who were escorting him were able to shoot around and then were allowed to publish this, thru Tatarstan news agency and thanks to this we are able to view these photos too on this Friday day. Enjoy the view!




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Virus you should stop disrupting others thread. You know what is called shame? Don't follow me like a mad dog. Go fuck your mother wife daughters 24x7x365. You are pimp of your whore family. Be proud. Sia suay opposition face to have you around. Go jump.


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Virus you should stop disrupting others thread. You know what is called shame? Don't follow me like a mad dog. Go fuck your mother wife daughters 24x7x365. You are pimp of your whore family. Be proud of your prostitute family. Sia suay opposition face to have you around. Go jump and die.


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Virus you should stop disrupting others thread. You know what is called shame? Don't follow me like a mad dog. Go fuck your mother wife daughters 24x7x365. You are pimp of your whore family. Be proud of your prostitute family. Sia suay opposition face to have you around. Go jump and die.


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All fake goods manufacturers are financed, nurtured, subsidized under the table by the Chinese Govt. because it helps them two ways - one, it gets them revenue big time and helps them in their grand scheme of dominating the market and wiping out the original branded manufacturers - leading them to ruins.








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Mind your behaviour! Xi tells wealthy businessmen to ‘set a good example’ amid criticism of China’s nouveau riche

PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 09 March, 2016, 11:41pm
UPDATED : Wednesday, 09 March, 2016, 11:41pm

Cary Huang
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China’s President Xi Jinping attends the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

President Xi Jinping has told the mainland’s wealthy businessmen to toe the party line and set a good example to the public, warning them to be mindful of their behaviour and words.

“Many of you are successful entrepreneurs and public figures,” Xi said. “You should treasure and maintain your public image as your behaviour and your words have a strong impact on society, as an example to *others.”

Xi was speaking at a panel discussion with delegates from the China Democratic National Construction Association and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Both represent the private business sector at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the Communist Party’s top advisory body, which is meeting in Beijing until next week.

Xi said wealthy businessmen should maintain political loyalty to the party and follow the socialist path. He asked them to “actively exercise core values of socialism” and to show “their love to the motherland, the people and the party”.

Xi’s comments, delivered on Friday and published by Xinhua on Tuesday, follow increasing controversy over the behaviour of China’s nouveau riche, or tuhao, many of whom have been criticised for unruly behaviour and flaunting their lifestyles.

Xi said he wanted billionaires to engage in charitable activities, to help the government’s poverty alleviation campaign, and to exercise their social responsibility.

Xi also wanted private entrepreneurs to abide by the law and to be honest in their business dealings.

He called for a “new type” of relationship between government officials and private businessmen as he warned against them colluding in power-for-money deals.

The president’s anti-corruption campaign has unearthed many cases of bribery and corruption involving collusion between party officials and businesspeople since he came to power more than three years ago.

Xi pledged to grant wider market access to the country’s private sector as he promised “to unswervingly encourage, support and guide the development of the private sector”.

READ MORE: Corrupt Chinese official ‘demands aircraft in return for favours’

However, he also said the public sector was the mainstay of, and had the leading role in, the national economy.

The remarks come amid debate on reforming state-owned enterprises.

Xi has rejected calls by economists to privatise SOEs, despite having promised a level playing field for all and having called for liberal supply-side reforms.

The private sector has played a crucial role in creating employment – something that is crucial to the party’s ability to maintain social stability. The sector has created more than 62 million jobs in the past two years.







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Mind your behaviour! Xi tells wealthy businessmen to ‘set a good example’ amid criticism of China’s nouveau riche

PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 09 March, 2016, 11:41pm
UPDATED : Wednesday, 09 March, 2016, 11:41pm

Cary Huang
[email protected]



China’s President Xi Jinping attends the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

President Xi Jinping has told the mainland’s wealthy businessmen to toe the party line and set a good example to the public, warning them to be mindful of their behaviour and words.

“Many of you are successful entrepreneurs and public figures,” Xi said. “You should treasure and maintain your public image as your behaviour and your words have a strong impact on society, as an example to *others.”

Xi was speaking at a panel discussion with delegates from the China Democratic National Construction Association and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Both represent the private business sector at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the Communist Party’s top advisory body, which is meeting in Beijing until next week.

Xi said wealthy businessmen should maintain political loyalty to the party and follow the socialist path. He asked them to “actively exercise core values of socialism” and to show “their love to the motherland, the people and the party”.

Xi’s comments, delivered on Friday and published by Xinhua on Tuesday, follow increasing controversy over the behaviour of China’s nouveau riche, or tuhao, many of whom have been criticised for unruly behaviour and flaunting their lifestyles.

Xi said he wanted billionaires to engage in charitable activities, to help the government’s poverty alleviation campaign, and to exercise their social responsibility.

Xi also wanted private entrepreneurs to abide by the law and to be honest in their business dealings.

He called for a “new type” of relationship between government officials and private businessmen as he warned against them colluding in power-for-money deals.

The president’s anti-corruption campaign has unearthed many cases of bribery and corruption involving collusion between party officials and businesspeople since he came to power more than three years ago.

Xi pledged to grant wider market access to the country’s private sector as he promised “to unswervingly encourage, support and guide the development of the private sector”.

READ MORE: Corrupt Chinese official ‘demands aircraft in return for favours’

However, he also said the public sector was the mainstay of, and had the leading role in, the national economy.

The remarks come amid debate on reforming state-owned enterprises.

Xi has rejected calls by economists to privatise SOEs, despite having promised a level playing field for all and having called for liberal supply-side reforms.

The private sector has played a crucial role in creating employment – something that is crucial to the party’s ability to maintain social stability. The sector has created more than 62 million jobs in the past two years.







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All fake goods manufacturers are financed, nurtured, subsidized under the table by the Chinese Govt. because it helps them two ways - one, it gets them revenue big time and helps them in their grand scheme of dominating the market and wiping out the original branded manufacturers - leading them to ruins.








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According to recent caveats lodged, 3 HDB flats in mature estates have been sold in February for over $900,000.

A five-year-old, 94 sqm, high floor unit in the central area fetched the highest price. The flat at 1B Cantonment Road transacted at $938,000 on Feb 26.

On the same date, the most expensive flat transaction in Bedok happened. A 146sqm executive apartment in Bedok changed hands for $935,000. The unit at 108 Lengkong Tiga that was completed in 1989.

Meanwhile on Feb 24 a 117sqm DBSS flat at 9 Boon Keng Road was sold for $928,000. The 5-room unit is located within 400m from Boon Keng MRT station. Excluding terrace-type housing unit, this sale is the most expensive flat transaction in Kallang/Whampoa area.

http://theindependent.sg/3-hdb-flats...k-in-february/


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This morning, I slithered out of the bed while the swine is still snoring like an A380 engine. I changed, went for my revitalising early morning run, a run, which I probably need, to “cleanse” my fat consumption this week. When I returned, the swine's "engine" was still roaring over the Pacific Ocean, cruising at 38000 feet in the bright and sunny blue skies.

I had previously suggested to him that he should see a sleep disorder specialist at Mount E. I think he has sleep apnoea problem. To date, he hasn't. My solution ∼ I have forbidden him from sleeping before I doze off. Am I bitchy? I did share this with Sue previously. She said no. I agree :).

When I returned from my pulsating run, I heard a vibration from his mobile. Instinctively, I decided to take a look and saw a notification message ∼ "wanna meet up for lunch next week?" ∼ it was from someone with a girl's name (for privacy reasons, I shall refer to her as “Cocotte”).

I guess Cocotte must be one of his ex-flame. Guess what I did? I unlocked his phone (as I knew his password) and typed a reply to Cocotte ∼ "sorry, i m not free, will arrange with you another time". I then deleted both messages from his phone.

While making breakfast, I mused over my actions of concocting a deceitful reply to Cocotte. I felt awful, my conduct appalling, my action abysmal. I think I have allowed possessiveness to get the better of me. I was bitchy, I admit :( .

When he woke up, refreshed himself, and we were having the strawberry pancake breakfast which I made, I sheepishly told him what I did on his phone, earlier on. Astonishingly, he smiled and said it's ok, no big deal. The smile and manner of his reply was candid, felt genuine and not wry.

I asked if he was upset. He said nope without hesitation. He added that he would have replied the same too as he isn’t interested in Cocotte. I felt better instantaneously. He told me I am free to access his mobile anytime as he has nothing to hide from me. The unassuming reassurance, I felt from him, was like E.T touching Elliot’s forehead in the movie. I was indeed moved :) .

Well, while writing this piece, I am not sure whether I have been too suspicious about his ‘outside’ activities, or he is really a "changed" man, dedicated to me unequivocally. My heart believes the latter. My brain, otherwise.

My heart says I have been a bitch and I have been "nasty" to him unnecessarily. He loves me and I should not doubt him.

My brain says all men cannot be trusted. In fact, it says trust no one, not even myself. Every one of us cheats at some point in our life.
Thinking aloud while penning this piece, I asked myself ~ Have I "cheated" on him since the start of this challenging relationship?

Perhaps?

I am sure he flirts with women that “entice” him too, and so do I, vice versa.

While I have stopped dating other men, I do not deny that I enjoy a "flirt" once in a while with those handsome and tall Caucasian expats in office or with those guys that Sue hangs out with, who are probably more polished and refined than him, wealthier and exude more stature. Nonetheless, I have been thoroughly faithful to him.

Well, I can be bitchy, but I think I haven’t been that bitchy. That's my conclusion. Have a great weekend, guys! :)

PS :

And especially to my elder brother, Eat, who has painstakingly guided and made my short stay here much more pleasant, away from those hoodlums and shoddy characters who can't even string a proper sentence without resorting to improprieties.

Also to Charlie, my SNAG; Zhi; Wunder; Blackie; Big; John; Panda; Yahoo; Hard; Ash; R2D2; Long; Ult; C3PO; Choot; Froggy; Winnie; Ru; Kraft; Jah and others whom I haven't formed a deeper impression and online relationship :) .

You guys have been great for infotainment, entertainment and counsel in my 5 months here :) .

There you go, I ain't bitchy, right? :)


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According to recent caveats lodged, 3 HDB flats in mature estates have been sold in February for over $900,000.

A five-year-old, 94 sqm, high floor unit in the central area fetched the highest price. The flat at 1B Cantonment Road transacted at $938,000 on Feb 26.

On the same date, the most expensive flat transaction in Bedok happened. A 146sqm executive apartment in Bedok changed hands for $935,000. The unit at 108 Lengkong Tiga that was completed in 1989.

Meanwhile on Feb 24 a 117sqm DBSS flat at 9 Boon Keng Road was sold for $928,000. The 5-room unit is located within 400m from Boon Keng MRT station. Excluding terrace-type housing unit, this sale is the most expensive flat transaction in Kallang/Whampoa area.

http://theindependent.sg/3-hdb-flats...k-in-february/


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Mind your behaviour! Xi tells wealthy businessmen to ‘set a good example’ amid criticism of China’s nouveau riche

PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 09 March, 2016, 11:41pm
UPDATED : Wednesday, 09 March, 2016, 11:41pm

Cary Huang
[email protected]



China’s President Xi Jinping attends the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

President Xi Jinping has told the mainland’s wealthy businessmen to toe the party line and set a good example to the public, warning them to be mindful of their behaviour and words.

“Many of you are successful entrepreneurs and public figures,” Xi said. “You should treasure and maintain your public image as your behaviour and your words have a strong impact on society, as an example to *others.”

Xi was speaking at a panel discussion with delegates from the China Democratic National Construction Association and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Both represent the private business sector at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the Communist Party’s top advisory body, which is meeting in Beijing until next week.

Xi said wealthy businessmen should maintain political loyalty to the party and follow the socialist path. He asked them to “actively exercise core values of socialism” and to show “their love to the motherland, the people and the party”.

Xi’s comments, delivered on Friday and published by Xinhua on Tuesday, follow increasing controversy over the behaviour of China’s nouveau riche, or tuhao, many of whom have been criticised for unruly behaviour and flaunting their lifestyles.

Xi said he wanted billionaires to engage in charitable activities, to help the government’s poverty alleviation campaign, and to exercise their social responsibility.

Xi also wanted private entrepreneurs to abide by the law and to be honest in their business dealings.

He called for a “new type” of relationship between government officials and private businessmen as he warned against them colluding in power-for-money deals.

The president’s anti-corruption campaign has unearthed many cases of bribery and corruption involving collusion between party officials and businesspeople since he came to power more than three years ago.

Xi pledged to grant wider market access to the country’s private sector as he promised “to unswervingly encourage, support and guide the development of the private sector”.

READ MORE: Corrupt Chinese official ‘demands aircraft in return for favours’

However, he also said the public sector was the mainstay of, and had the leading role in, the national economy.

The remarks come amid debate on reforming state-owned enterprises.

Xi has rejected calls by economists to privatise SOEs, despite having promised a level playing field for all and having called for liberal supply-side reforms.

The private sector has played a crucial role in creating employment – something that is crucial to the party’s ability to maintain social stability. The sector has created more than 62 million jobs in the past two years.







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