From kgn at btlaw.com Sun Jun 17 11:50:37 2007 From: kgn at btlaw.com (White) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:50:37 +0300 Subject: [Memorack] allocate Message-ID: <467503ED.3020807@bak.rr.com> Word Is Out, Big News Monday! Score One Inc. SREA $0.20 UP 33.3% This week's news has already been pushing SREA up. Word is out a BIG news release is expected Monday! Keep your eyes open and get on SREA Monday! But the Sun insists that although he is in a coma, he is expected to recover. Mr Brown said it was time to sweep aside anti-Europeanism. And it accuses the prime minister of squandering a historic opportunity by allowing the Chancellor to veto membership. "I don't trust Goran Persson," she said. With pints of beer costing almost five euros, Ireland will top Scandinavian rivals such as Finland, the most expensive eurozone country last year, Forfas said. One is the government's decision on whether the UK is ready to join the euro. "I believe the No side will continue to gain. A new EU treaty which will include a framework for economic management will also be due then. Mr Brown said he thought many people were surprised about the "potential benefits" from the single currency and the effects on trade. The Mirror demands to know how such a thing could have happened. But, whether he likes it or not, it is precisely this "Westenders" soap opera that lies, some would say gnaws, at the very heart of the government beast. At the same time Labour, deeply suspicious of Europe and in favour of withdrawal, began the slow journey in the opposite direction - from antipathy to support. What is the Convention on the Future of Europe? It also helped propel the Tories in the opposite direction. There will however be a veto for members in foreign policy, defence and taxation. So the row will die away soon? "What it does not want is continued speculation over whether the government intends to take risks with the British economy in order to pursue its political ambitions. The new President will therefore be a permanent figure with much greater influence and symbolism. "It's bitter for Europe," the paper says, "but, in the present context, good for the island's economy". "Only increased involvement by the international community can prevent the peace agreement from collapsing," it says. Ministers are currently wading through the Treasury's analysis of whether the UK should join the currency. Mr Brown said substantial progress had been made on two of the five economic tests of convergence and flexibility. There is also concern among smaller countries that they are being cut out of key decisions. "After today I feel we are getting closer to having that barrier removed and that is clearly good news for both British businesses and for the British people. In bald terms, however, their views are not key. This effectively signals the start of a Government 'yes' campaign. Mr Brown said he thought many people were surprised about the "potential benefits" from the single currency and the effects on trade. Mr Brown said it was time to sweep aside anti-Europeanism. The fear is that raising taxes or cutting spending to try and balance the books would merely depress the economy further. But since he or she will be subject to the Council, the powers of the post are limited. The FT can hardly contain its frustration at his failure to reach a conclusive decision on the single currency. Critics say that the EU can act in so many areas that this clause does not mean much but supporters say it will act as a brake and is an important constitutional principle. There will however be a veto for members in foreign policy, defence and taxation. The EU is also to set up its diplomatic service which will strengthen the Minister's hand. And German papers are divided by their country's involvement in Afghan peacekeeping. The plans make recommendations about what powers national governments retain, and what powers are handed over to Brussels. "This is difficult to see," the paper says. The Mirror demands to know how such a thing could have happened. Tinkering with the pact to suit Germany also sets a bad example to new nations about to join the EU which have been lectured at great length on the virtues of financial discipline. Poland's 'yes' vote in its EU entry referendum is widely welcomed. And they are unlikely to dissipate once the draft proposals are released. They say they have huge constitutional implications for the UK, with more power taken away from government and parliament. "Thanks to Gordon's stewardship of the economy, we have low interest rates, low unemployment and low inflation and the prospect of real economic stability," said Mr Blair. There are two big European issues on the agenda at the moment. Mr Solbes also wants it to be more flexible and to concentrate on structural deficits - excessive borrowing not linked to the ups and downs of the economic cycle.