http://www.independent.ie/national-news/imf-chief-yes-you-can-bounce-back-2441090.html
The IMF chief has stated that Ireland will be able to bounce back from this economic situation. Although this will go paired with some drastic measures. Many people might lose their job, because of the current crisis. Mr. Chopra stated that they would not be lending if the situation looked unsustainable. There has been made an agreement in which is stated that the national debt will not increase for the forthcoming three years. Mr Rehn seconds this by stating that the Irish are smart, stubborn people who will get over this challenge and that the EU is supporting them.
It is very difficult to say whether this crisis will take long and what kind of measures need to be taken in order to decrease the national debt and regain normal interest rates. Confidence has been running low over the past months and it will take a solid plan to make sure that Ireland will come out stronger. The Irish are lucky that the Euro trust fund has been made a couple of months ago, because now they can profit from this backup plan and make sure that their crisis will not go on for as long as one might suspect.
dinsdag 30 november 2010
dinsdag 23 november 2010
Pope to resign sooner than later
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/i-will-resign-if-my-health-fails-says-pope-2430948.html
The Pope states that he just might be resigning when he has to. For the last 700 years when someone became the pope he occupied that role until he died. Pope Benedict is about to change all that, because he has officially stated that he will resign if he should become too ill to remain the Pope. The Pope has stated that before in a book by German Catholic journalist Peter Seewald. In that book he says the following: "One can resign at a peaceful moment or when one simply cannot go on". This is a powerful sentence knowing that when this was written the Vatican had to endure a lot of sex scandals.
The Pope would do a good thing if he were to step down if his health should fail him. The last pope remained until he died, but hardly was able to speak when he had to. The cardinals had to carry him up to the microphones and then it is quite dreadful to see such a man speak on behalf of the Roman Catholic church. I hope that Benedict will be more lenient then the other Popes were for the last 700 years. I am looking forward to the day that Benedict will break the chaines in the regular way of doing things in church. He is supposed to be the fatherly figure of Catholics, so please let him be wise!
The Pope states that he just might be resigning when he has to. For the last 700 years when someone became the pope he occupied that role until he died. Pope Benedict is about to change all that, because he has officially stated that he will resign if he should become too ill to remain the Pope. The Pope has stated that before in a book by German Catholic journalist Peter Seewald. In that book he says the following: "One can resign at a peaceful moment or when one simply cannot go on". This is a powerful sentence knowing that when this was written the Vatican had to endure a lot of sex scandals.
The Pope would do a good thing if he were to step down if his health should fail him. The last pope remained until he died, but hardly was able to speak when he had to. The cardinals had to carry him up to the microphones and then it is quite dreadful to see such a man speak on behalf of the Roman Catholic church. I hope that Benedict will be more lenient then the other Popes were for the last 700 years. I am looking forward to the day that Benedict will break the chaines in the regular way of doing things in church. He is supposed to be the fatherly figure of Catholics, so please let him be wise!
maandag 15 november 2010
Less blue out in the streets.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/police-force-to-cut-almost-3000-jobs-2134674.html
The British police forces are getting the axe. It is rumoured that around 3000 policemen and women are getting the sack. These job losses are said to be part of greater plan which will save the government around 134 million pounds. There is speculation about the force using a controversial rule that can make people retire after thirty years of service to the police force. The group of policemen who will get axed the hardest are the specialists. They are known as the ones that solve child abuse and domestic violence crimes. This is all due to happen in a period of four years.
I feel quite puzzled by the fact that the government has decided to cut on the jobs of policemen. Most European governments, if I am not mistaking the British one as well, have said that they will invest in more blue uniforms on the streets and this doesn't seem to happen. Three thousand people will get fired due to humongous shortages. Whilst these shortages are created by the government the public has to turn up for it. It seems that there are too many consequences as a result of irresponsible expenditure of finances by the government. This just should not be allowed.
The British police forces are getting the axe. It is rumoured that around 3000 policemen and women are getting the sack. These job losses are said to be part of greater plan which will save the government around 134 million pounds. There is speculation about the force using a controversial rule that can make people retire after thirty years of service to the police force. The group of policemen who will get axed the hardest are the specialists. They are known as the ones that solve child abuse and domestic violence crimes. This is all due to happen in a period of four years.
I feel quite puzzled by the fact that the government has decided to cut on the jobs of policemen. Most European governments, if I am not mistaking the British one as well, have said that they will invest in more blue uniforms on the streets and this doesn't seem to happen. Three thousand people will get fired due to humongous shortages. Whilst these shortages are created by the government the public has to turn up for it. It seems that there are too many consequences as a result of irresponsible expenditure of finances by the government. This just should not be allowed.
dinsdag 9 november 2010
Crouch reluctant to score in the competition
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/crouch-famine-puzzles-redknapp-2412503.html
Summary:
During the Premier League season Peter Crouch has been reluctant to score. This seems to dazzle coach Harry Redknap. Although his finishing is not poor he has trouble finding the net. He only scored eight times in fourtynine appearances. This seems to only be a problem during the main season whereas in the Champions League he found the net five times so far. Coach Harry Redknap is not too concerned about Crouch not being called up by Fabio Capello for the international matches, even though Newcastle striker Andy Carroll might be a potential addition to the squad for Capello.
Reaction:
Although Crouch is an excellent striker I feel he plays evenly as good as a number ten. He could easily assist another striker and still make his contribution to the team. His height works in his favor as he is a potentially dangerous header, which makes sure that you can leave one tall defender back in its line.
As for the national squad I would recommend Cappelo to take Carroll to the next international games. Carroll has more pace and more speed, besides he is probably one of the most gifted youngsters on the English pitches right now.
Summary:
During the Premier League season Peter Crouch has been reluctant to score. This seems to dazzle coach Harry Redknap. Although his finishing is not poor he has trouble finding the net. He only scored eight times in fourtynine appearances. This seems to only be a problem during the main season whereas in the Champions League he found the net five times so far. Coach Harry Redknap is not too concerned about Crouch not being called up by Fabio Capello for the international matches, even though Newcastle striker Andy Carroll might be a potential addition to the squad for Capello.
Reaction:
Although Crouch is an excellent striker I feel he plays evenly as good as a number ten. He could easily assist another striker and still make his contribution to the team. His height works in his favor as he is a potentially dangerous header, which makes sure that you can leave one tall defender back in its line.
As for the national squad I would recommend Cappelo to take Carroll to the next international games. Carroll has more pace and more speed, besides he is probably one of the most gifted youngsters on the English pitches right now.
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