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Dr. Alauddin Saeed, writes: The economic inflation.. Between the problem, its effects, combating it and the solutions

Posted by مؤسسة الوطن العربى الإعلامية - لندن ، المملكة المتحدة . WA MEDIA FOUNDATION - LONDON, UK | Saturday, 13 August 2022 | Posted in Alauddin Saeed, Articles and Opinions

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Introduction:

The inflation is a key economic concern for both consumers and businesses. But what exactly is inflation? And how do we measure it? In this article, we'll explore these questions and more, including the effects of inflation and how it can be combated.

How to measure economic inflation ?!:

The consumer price index:

The consumer price index (CPI) is the most commonly used measure of inflation. It is a weighted average of prices of a basket of goods and services purchased by a typical urban consumer. The CPI basket includes items such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, and medical care. The CPI is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The producer price index:

The producer price index (PPI) measures the average change in prices received by producers for their output. The PPI covers a wide range of finished goods and services including agricultural products, mining products, manufactured goods, construction materials, and energy products. The PPI is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The gross domestic product deflator:

The gross domestic product deflator (GDP deflator) is a measure of inflation that takes into account changes in both prices and quantities produced. It is calculated as the ratio of nominal GDP to real GDP multiplied by 100. The GDP deflator is released quarterly by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The effects of inflation:

The effect on consumers:

Inflation has a number of effects on consumers. First, it reduces the purchasing power of money, which means that each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services. This is sometimes referred to as "currency devaluation." Second, inflation may lead to higher interest rates, which can make borrowing more expensive and reduce the amount of money available for consumption. Finally, inflation can create uncertainty and cause people to save rather than spend, which can lead to slower economic growth.

The effect on producers:

Inflation can also have an impact on producers. For example, if the cost of raw materials and other inputs increases, this can eat into profits and make it difficult to compete with foreign firms. Additionally, high inflation can lead to wage increases, which can put pressure on prices and further erode profits. Finally, like consumers, businesses may also be reluctant to invest in a climate of high inflation due to the associated uncertainty.

The effect on the government:

Inflation can have both positive and negative effects on government finances. On the one hand, rising prices may lead to higher tax revenues as people's incomes increase (assuming that tax brackets are not adjusted for inflation). On the other hand, high inflation can erode the value of government debt and make it more difficult to finance government spending. In addition, governments may need to take action to combat inflationary pressures, such as increasing interest rates or implementing fiscal austerity measures, which can have negative effects on economic growth.

How to combat inflation?!:

Monetary policy:

Monetary policy is the process by which a country's central bank manages the money supply in order to achieve specific economic objectives. The most common goal of monetary policy is to stabilize prices and keep inflation low. Central banks use two main tools to implement monetary policy: open market operations and reserve requirements.

Open market operations involve the buying and selling of government securities in the open market in order to expand or contract the money supply. Reserve requirements are the percentage of deposits that banks must hold in reserve and not lend out. By changing reserve requirements, central banks can influence the amount of loans that banks make, and therefore the money supply.

Fiscal policy:

Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. Fiscal policy can be used to combat inflation by reducing government spending or increasing taxes, which would reduce aggregate demand and slow down economic growth.

Supply-side policies:

Supply-side policies are designed to increase productivity and encourage economic growth. These policies include deregulation, tax cuts, and investment in infrastructure and education. Supply-side policies can help combat inflation by increasing the supply of goods and services, which would put downward pressure on prices.

Conclusion:

The consumer price index, producer price index, and gross domestic product deflator are all ways to measure economic inflation. The effects of inflation can be felt by consumers, producers, and the government. In order to combat inflation, policy makers can use monetary policy, fiscal policy, or supply-side policies.

Dr. Alauddin Saeed, writes: In memory of the leader, Fidel Castro's farewell

Posted by مؤسسة الوطن العربى الإعلامية - لندن ، المملكة المتحدة . WA MEDIA FOUNDATION - LONDON, UK | Thursday, 26 November 2020 | Posted in Alauddin Saeed, Articles and Opinions

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On his goodbye memory, I recurrent it, "Goodbye Fidel Castro" ... Farewell, O last of the genuine pioneers in the realm of yesterday and today ... O the remainder of the government officials with key insight, public entertainers and promoters of our Arab causes when all is said in done against expansionism in the 20th century and as of not long ago and we champion the Palestinian reason specifically and the Arab and African freedom developments the legend Goodbye, the genuine chivalrous warrior - and your confidant Ernesto Che Guevara - for the total freedom of Latin America from the hold and mastery of severe American and pilgrim impact .. Farewell You who remained with strength, determination, pride and respect despite American authority over Latin America and your nation set up a Cuba against the United States Which is just 140 kilometers from your nation and made medical care and training available to poor people who were your essential concern.

You were additionally a wellspring of motivation for a few communist developments around the globe, particularly in Latin America. - I rehash to each cognizant brain - just 140 kilometers from you and couldn't have cared less about the threat of this - switching its tails constantly many thousands from the mother What her slaves and young men of pioneers and leaders of her are - you were a difficult friend to her as long as your progressive will and your purpose were not shaken notwithstanding the breakdown of the Soviet Union, your partner at that point. I turned eighty years of age. I never anticipated that, at any rate with the presence of a neighboring nation, the most remarkable nation on the planet, that attempts to kill me consistently.

"... Farewell, Commandant, who changed your fight, unrest, and battle against the powers of abuse and oppression into creation, abundance, and an unrest against neediness, obliviousness, illness, and reliance on others in Cuba into a public monetary upheaval and an unrest for training and wellbeing.

Farewell, incredible "Commandant", the ally of freedom developments in the entire world, the remainder of the genuine free warriors around the globe, and even the remainder of those planes, roused by them and their scholars against the powers of abuse and oppression around the globe .. Farewell, the remainder of the pioneers, appropriately .. Farewell, you last warrior in confidence for pride And the respect and eminent of his country and its identity, and without a doubt for the entirety of mankind .. Farewell, extraordinary image .. Farewell, symbol and a remarkable cycle that never tumbles off the crown of the world upset in the advanced time .. Farewell, extraordinary pioneer, incredible accomplishment Fidel Castro.

Trump's Plan For DISORDER! - By Richard Brody

Posted by مؤسسة الوطن العربى الإعلامية - لندن ، المملكة المتحدة . WA MEDIA FOUNDATION - LONDON, UK | Sunday, 22 November 2020 | Posted in Articles and Opinions

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Although, nearly every news media, from the most liberal/ progressive, to the moderate/ middle - of - the - road, and, even, the more conservative ones, have declared Joe Biden, the victor, of the recent, Presidential election, President Trump, and his partisan supporters, have declared, there were improprieties, which they state, were an organized effort to steal the election! Is this, a true belief, panic, lying, manipulation, or another component of this President's apparent, life - long, effort, to distort facts, to his advantage, etc? Many, including, me, believe, this is Trump's pattern of behavior, and a key part of what some refer to, as the man's agenda! It seems, he believes, he benefits, by creating, confusion, and DISORDER, and, those who have read his book, realize, he has believed that, for many years. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and the potential harm, it creates, for the nation, its citizens, and the planet.

1. Denials; destroy/ destruction; disharmony: By creating differences, and disharmony, it seems, he believes, he benefits! Often, Trump's statements, rhetoric, and empty promises, appear to be, self - centered, based predominantly, on what he believes, is in his self - interest! His pattern is to continuing his denials, seeming to, either, under - estimate, fail to perceive/ believe, or not care about, the potential dangers, to create destruction. Many articles have been written, where the author states, his belief, which is, this individual, would destroy, anyone, or anything, if it serves his purpose!

2. Inferences; implications; interference: How often, have we heard, President Trump, state, Many people say, etc, in order to imply, whatever, fits neatly into his agenda? The implications of this, is creating, an atmosphere, where his core supporters, believe and support him, inferring, his words, are, Gospel! This pattern creates interference, in our historic, method of preserving the American Way of Life!

3. Suckers; selling; suggestions: Whether, P. T. Barnum influenced him, when he was credited with saying, There's a sucker born, every day, or something/ someone, else, did, the present occupant of the White House, seems to have spent, much of his adult life, attempting to sell something, regardless of the ramifications! His suggestions often, lack the level of consideration, which might, make a difference, for the better!

4. Oppositional: Instead of trying to bring people, together, for the greater good, and seeking a meeting - of - the - minds, Trump's pattern has been, oppositional, adversarial, and, often, polarizing!

5. Repeat; rationale; rationalize: He seems to believe, if he repeats a lie, no matter how often, it has been disproven, his rationale, will appeal, to his core supporters, and serve his interests! Perhaps, more than, nearly, anyone, we have seen, in recent memory, Trump seems ready, willing, and able, to rationalize, anything he says, and/ or, does!

6. Disorder; disorganize: Many reports claim, this President, rarely pays attention, to comprehensive briefs/ reports, etc, and seems to believe, disorganization serves him, best! Have we been witnessing, prioritizing, disorder, instead of relevant, sustainable policies?

7. Efforts; emphasis; exaggerate: At the very least, he likes to exaggerate, but it seems, his emphasis, and efforts, have been, often, far - more, sinister, than that!

8. Resist; reply; references; rhetoric: No one should be surprised, the President has publicly, refused to accept, defeat! He has resisted doing so, and his reply, is, to proceed, with his pattern, of blaming, and complaining, without evidence, etc! When, we observe his references, and statements, his rhetoric, and vitriol, many feel, instead of being, unusual, and/ or, crazy, he probably is, sly, as a fox!

Is this coincidence, or, Trump's well - considered, plan, to create, and use, DISORDER, perhaps, for his personal benefit? At the very least, this isn't normal, and/ or, unifying!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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THEY’RE COMING..and other examples of media madness

Posted by مؤسسة الوطن العربى الإعلامية - لندن ، المملكة المتحدة . WA MEDIA FOUNDATION - LONDON, UK | | Posted in media

ARAB GAZETTE - By: BARBARA MULTER-WELLIN

When I was a child, my mother’s Aunt Blanche liked to talk about what “they” were and were not wearing this year. I remember asking her to tell me who “they” were. “They” seemed to know so much about fashion’s mercurial rules. Who could “they” be? Aunt Blanche’s answer was vague. She replied “they” were “the beautiful people who wore designer clothes and knew everything about fashion.” Her answer didn’t satisfy me then and many years later I am still asking the same question. Just who are “they” and why are so many people willing to believe what “they” have to say about issues of much greater consequence than passing fashion trends?

Case in point: Several recent conspiracy theory videos (I refuse to call them documentaries) all using the portmanteau “Plandemic” in the title. The first, produced by former model and actor Mikki Willis, attempts to convince viewers that the COVID-19 virus was manipulated in a lab and then released to start a pandemic so that vaccine patent holders and manufacturers can reap astronomical profits. Willis’ film is basically just an interview with Dr. Judy Mikovits, a discredited virologist with a checkered past who makes a number of hair-raising claims including that Dr. Anthony Fauci killed millions in 1984 by holding up her scientific paper on the AIDS virus, that he has conspired with the Wuhan lab to manufacture and release COVID-19 for profit from mandatory vaccinations, that wearing a mask inhibits the immune system and that sheltering in place reduces bacterial flora needed to fight off the virus. Oh yes and she also claims there are healing microbes in the sand and water at the beach. Really?

Dr. Mikovits’ ludicrous claims have been widely debunked. Within days of its early May release, YouTube and Facebook deleted “Plandemic,” but the proverbial cat was already out of the bag. The video continues to be spread across the Internet, according to an LA Times article, by everyone including “vaccine skeptics, right-wing media and conspiracy theorists of every stripe, signal-boosting nefarious narratives about the pandemic among pro-Trump lockdown opponents and anti-Chinese-government outlets like the Epoch Times.”

The second video I’ve come across, also called “Plandemic” was released by a company called Stranger THAN Fiction. They have a fund-raising page on Patreon but I have been unable to uncover anything more about them. This almost 2-hour mishmash of TV clips and I-phone videos informs us that “The signal for the Corona Operation was Kobe’s death” because the Hebrew translation of Covid is Kobe and he is buried in Corona Del Mar. But the real plan is to use a mandated Covid19 vaccine to secretly inject biometric ID chips into everyone on earth so we can be CONTROLLED. Uh, sure. There are multiple handheld phone videos shot outside hospitals showing empty lobbies and parking lots to “prove” the pandemic is a hoax and that the patient shown in many television news clips is actually a life-size doll. Not to mention the dire warnings that 5G technology absorbs oxygen, causes cancer and/or makes you fall down dead on impact. And that’s just a limited selection of a whole lot of crazy.

Yet, people still believe and continue to spread this literally life-threatening nonsense widely.So how do conspiracy videos influence people? Here are a few of the techniques they employ:

A. Lack of Transparency: Willis and Mikovits are identified but the names and affiliations for most of the people appearing in these videos are withheld. Conspiracy theorists are fond of saying “do your own research” but how do you investigate the credibility of nameless people? This also pertains to research and studies that are cited but never identified and so cannot be challenged or authenticated.

B. Demeaning Expertise: Viewers are told they intuitively know more than highly trained doctors, scientists, engineers, etc. or many years, Americans have been encouraged to resent and distrust anything that smacks of intellectual speech or accomplishments. Conspiracy theorists are reaping that harvest, convincing people that a degree and verified experience don’t make you more of an expert on a given topic than anyone else.

C. Appealing to the Reptile Brain/Ignoring the Intellect: These videos use scare tactics (You’re going to die! Everyone you live is going to die! There’s a secret cabal of people who will control your every move!) to bypass the rational, thinking part of the human brain and speak directly to primitive, reactive portion of the brain that is responsible for instinct and survival. While this theory is a vast oversimplification in its own right, the fear response invoked by these videos do not elicit calm, rational, critical thinking. The underlying message is always: Panic, now!

D: Scapegoating: After all, we can always blame “Them.” Whoever they are. Whaddya think, Aunt Blanche?

Ahmed H. Zewail , won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Posted by مؤسسة الوطن العربى الإعلامية - لندن ، المملكة المتحدة . WA MEDIA FOUNDATION - LONDON, UK | | Posted in persons

Ahmed H. Zewail , won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry

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Chemist Ahmed H. Zewail won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for developing a rapid laser technique that let scientists study atoms during chemical reactions.

Synopsis

Chemist Ahmed H. Zewail was born February 26, 1946, Damanhur, Egypt. In 1999 he won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, first Egyptian and Arab to do so in the science field, for developing a rapid laser technique that enabled scientists to study the action of atoms during chemical reactions and gain more control over the outcome. The breakthrough created a new field of physical chemistry known as femtochemistry. Zewail had a long career as a Linus Pauling professor of chemistry and director of the Physical Biology Center for Ultrafast Science and Technology at the California Institute of Technology. A dual American and Egyptian citizen since 1982, in 2009, President Barack Obama appointed Zewail to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and he was later named the First United States Science Envoy to the Middle East. He founded the Zewail City of Science and Technology, a nonprofit educational institution for research and innovation in Cairo. In 2013, he joined the United Nations Scientific Advisory Board. Zewail died on August 2, 2016 at the age of 70.

Egypt: Geneva Council condemns the arrest of activists from the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights

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Geneva Council for Rights and Liberties (GCRL) condemns the arrest of three activists of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, including Ali Jasser Abdel-Razek, Executive Director of the initiative, and calls for their immediate release and an end to the systematic prosecutions against human rights defenders.

Egyptian security forces arrested, on November 19, the executive director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, Ali Jasser Abdel Razek, after raiding his home in Cairo and took him to an unknown location. One day before, authorities arrested Karim Ennarah, the director of criminal justice at the EIPR in Dahab, South Sinai. On November 15th, authorities arrested Mohamed Basheer, the administration manager of the organization from his home.

According to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), he was questioned at a State Security premise outside Cairo, and after 24 hours had passed, Karim appeared afternoon on Thursday 19 November before the Supreme State Security Prosecution in Cairo. He was questioned for 4 hours before the prosecution ordered his detention for 15 days pending investigations in the case 855/2020, charged with the following: Joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its purposes, using a personal account on the internet to spread false information that undermine public security and broadcasting false news and statements that undermine public security and harm the public interest.

This took place following the arrest of Muhammad Bashir, the administrative director at EIPR, and the Supreme State Security Prosecution charged him with several charges, including “joining a terrorist group” and “committing one of the terrorism financing crimes” and ordered his detention for 15 days pending investigations after adding him to the same Case. These accusations were based on what the Egyptian security investigations described as “participation in prison riots to “undermine the bases of the Egyptian state and fight its stability.”

It is noteworthy that Case No. 855 of 2020 includes many detainees from months without trial, including human rights defenders and lawyers such as Muhammad al-Baqir and Mahienour al-Masry, and journalists such as Islam Muhammad and a professor of political science, Hazem Hosni. These arrests came in the context of a campaign of incitement and defamation against human rights institutions in a number of state-owned media outlets or known for their proximity to the security services, in parallel with the ongoing prosecution and arrest campaigns.

On August 25, 2020, the Fifth Terrorism Circuit Court in Cairo sentenced exiled Bahey el-Din Hassan, director of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights, to 15 years in prison on fabricated charges related to “insulting the judiciary” and “disseminating false news”

Geneva Council believes that these arrests and accusations are nothing but political decisions wrapped in a formal legal framework, as part of a systematic prosecution against human rights defenders in an attempt to silence voices that seek to uncover the escalating violations of human rights in Egypt.

This attack is a response to EIPR’s activism and works on a number of files, foremost of which is monitoring conditions in places of detention and prisons, especially under the COVID-19 pandemic, and its monitoring of the unprecedented surge in the issuance and execution of death sentences. This is in addition to EIPR’s work on monitoring and documenting incidents of sectarian violence and discrimination against women. The recent campaign seems to be also a direct response to a meeting held at EIPR’s headquarters on November 3rd with 13 ambassadors and accredited diplomats, who discussed ways to improve human rights conditions in Egypt.

Geneva Council for Rights and Liberties expresses its full solidarity with the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights and calls on the Egyptian authorities to immediately release the human rights detainees, quash the unfair sentences against them, and provide guarantees to facilitate the work of human rights organizations and human rights defenders in monitoring the human rights situation as signs of good governance. GCRL calls on the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forrest, to activate the necessary international mechanisms to put pressure on the Egyptian state; to stop its prosecution of all human rights defenders, and to enable them to perform their work freely and responsibly.