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To: Benkea who wrote (18367)	6/23/1999 10:13:00 PM
From: pater tenebrarum	Respond to of 99985

Benkea, thanks- LOL! and good night, 4:15 a.m. in my neck of the woods... regards, hb

To: Benkea who wrote (18367)	6/24/1999 7:57:00 AM
From: Kip518	Respond to of 99985

Just for fun (passed on by Peter Eliades) IMF ANNOUNCES IT WILL START ISSUING CREDIT CARDS The IMF today confirmed it would start issuing credit cards to its members effective July 1st, 1999. Concern about the sale of large amounts of gold into an already depressed gold market by some member nations, as well as a new internal policy called the Britton Sticks accord, which consists of maintaining liquidity for its non performing loans at all costs, had led to this decision. The credit cards, to be called the Wondercard, will allow member nations who have no cash reserves to continue spending during the summer season, an unnamed spokesperson said today. The cards will be delivered over the next few days and issued to high ranking officials and their wives. The Bank of England issued a statement applauding the IMF decision saying it was a bold step in restoring liquidity to the market place and would see the current spending spree by the poorer countries (HIPC's) continue. They looked forward to receiving their cards. The Bank of Brazil was also pleased with the decision and wanted to know if they could be used at the local ATM's and would they receive mileage points with their respective programs. Russian banking officials were delighted when told of the news and asked for their cards to be sent straight to Geneva. Russian defence officials were also delighted for now the planned naval exercises could continue as the cards would be accepted by Turkish gas stations. Mexican banking officials also breathed a sigh of relief as it became known that Caesar's Palace, a well known meeting place for holding policy discussions would also accept the new cards. The new cards are believed to have a $10 Billion limit and interest would be at the rate of 2% over a fifty year period. Repayment of any outstanding balances was not a requirement. End of story. Yahoo!