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To: TobagoJack who wrote (6010)	5/2/2006 8:47:44 PM
From: aknahow	Respond to of 218863

Well I can see the long term view but I don't like incompetence. Yes, I understand things go wrong and mistakes are made. Neever having mad one myself, I suppose I should have compression. But, a regulator like the SEC could suspend trading if SLV violates the terms spelled out in the prospectus. Those who opposed the creation of SLV probably are already discussing what they can do to bring down SLD and damage it. I remember false charges about bar numbering at GLD, which had some impact at least in becoming a widely spread false rumor. If trading is halted in the SLV, the damage would come not from the immediate halt but in being able to convince a large part of the market that access to ones silver was not guaranteed and that only physical silver can be relied on.

To: TobagoJack who wrote (6010)	5/2/2006 10:35:09 PM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218863

US could seek to punish Iran outside UN: Bolton it could work instead with like-minded nations to punish Tehran for its nuclear programs. Tue May 2, 2006 6:01pm ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With no clear sign the United States can win U.N. support for sanctions against Iran, the Bush administration said on Tuesday it could work instead with like-minded nations to punish Tehran for its nuclear programs. The United States, which has its own sanctions on the Islamic republic, is lobbying for the United Nations Security Council to impose international sanctions on Iran but faces resistance from veto holders Russia and China. "If for whatever reason the council couldn't fulfill its responsibilities, then I think it would be incumbent on us, and I'm sure we would press ahead to ask other countries or other groups of countries to impose those sanctions," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton told a House of Representatives government reform subcommittee. Diplomats have said the United States could seek to persuade Iran's European trade partners to sanction Tehran if it fails to win support for wider sanctions at the council. Under sharp questioning from Democrats who said President George W. Bush appeared intent on war with Iran, Bolton dismissed as "fiction" news reports that U.S. covert forces were in Iran. He said Bush was focused on diplomatic remedies. Washington says Iran is pursuing nuclear arms under cover of a program to produce electricity, while Tehran insists it wants only to fulfill civilian energy needs. Bolton and U.N. ambassadors from France and Britain are expected to circulate a new draft Security Council resolution this week. It would require Tehran to abandon uranium enrichment, invoking Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter, making the demand binding under international law.

To: TobagoJack who wrote (6010)	5/2/2006 10:56:54 PM
From: Taikun	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218863

Hi Jay, Explosion of fake silver pandas on ebay. all seem from China. What happens when they start faking 100oz Englehard and Johnson Matthey bars?! 1983 panda usually sells for over $300, but now you can buy sheets for a few bucks: search.ebay.com ditto 1984 search.ebay.com 1985... search.ebay.com middle is copper: goldismoney.info Might not be restricted to pandas: forums.ebay.com So the cheapest slver is on ebay now (as the prices of the authentic stuff coins, as far as I can tell, been negatively affected) D

To: TobagoJack who wrote (6010)	5/3/2006 3:31:03 AM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218863

One of my technical sources (Martin Pring) has silver making a short term blow-off top, then dropping back - like right now. So I will try to buy some put on silver miners PAAS and SSRI. PAAS has some Peru and Mexico exposure. SSRI has low production/ large reserves, it is a stock for people with patience - which hedge funds won't have once the silver price dips.... I think your 18 month plan is a good one.

To: TobagoJack who wrote (6010)	5/3/2006 2:04:58 PM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 218863

Psychological warfare: Brazil unveil World Cup starting side Brazil coach Carlos Alberto has usurped USA boss Bruce Arena in the mind-game stakes by naming his starting line-up for the defending champions' opening World Cup match against Croatia in Berlin on June 13th. Arena last night named his 23-man squad for the tournament but Alberto's revelation today ups the pressure even further on the other nations' bosses, many of whom are still deciding on who will even be making the trip to Germany, let alone start the first game. And it is not only the premature timing of his comments that will strike fear into his counterparts' hearts but also the formidable strength of the XI that will actually take to the field in just over one month's time. Alberto told reporters today that the line-up will be the same as that which started Brazil's final World Cup qualifier against Venezuela in October. This means the magic four – Ronaldo, Adriano, Kaka and the stand-out best player in the world Ronaldinho – will all start against Croatia, a revelation that is sure to give their coach Zlatko 'Cico' Kranjcar substantial pre-kick off nightmares. Dida will start in goal, Cafu, Juan, Lucio and Roberto Carlos will make up the back four, while Emerson and Ze Roberto will sit just in front to provide cover for the offensive-minded quartet. The Brazil boss also took time to emphasise that Ronaldinho will not be asked to relinquish any of his attacking flair in favour of a more defensive team mindset, a criticism that has been levied against Alberto by the media during qualifying. 'It's absurd to say that he plays differently in the national team and Barcelona because of his positioning,' Alberto said. 'He has complete freedom in the Brazil team. 'The difference is that, when he plays for his club, he has the stage to himself and in the national team he has to divide it with other stars.'