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Australian Stock Broker Falls Because of Insider Trading

Rene Rivkin was a successful Australian stockbroker who was convicted and imprisoned because of insider trading. This article delves into his life and the crime that he committed.

Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare: How To Protect Your Children Against The Crime Of Human Trafficking

The issue of child slavery is a real problem that is facing the United States today. This tragic crime is happening all over the United States. Recent stories reported in the news demonstrate the reality of this problem. Parents need to take action to protect their children from becoming victims of child slavery. The first step to protecting your kids is education.

Who Are They? A Look Behind The World Of Child Trafficking And Slavery

Child trafficking is a growing problem that the United States and other countries are facing around the world. This modern day slavery is perpetuated by the growing demand of predators seeking to prey on innocent and helpless victims. Predators come from all walks of life. Some are rich, some are poor, some are educated and some are not.

Iraq Elections What Happened And How Does It Affect You?

Iraq held elections on March 7, 2010, to elect a new Parliament and possibly a new prime minister. Defying a sustained barrage of mortars and rockets in Baghdad and other cities, Iraqis went to the polls in large numbers.

The Iraqi Parliamentary Election And The Result

The good news is that the Parliamentary elections finally came off in Iraq. The bad news is that voting was down from the 2009 Provincial elections, and that deadly violence continues to plague and terrorize Iraqi society.

Iraq’s Oil Production Future, “Amazing”

This month Iraq will finalize contracts with the likes of ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell and BP to develop some of its biggest oil fields. These giants are among the world’s last remaining pockets of so-called “easy oil.” See why Iraq has been chosen and what makes the oil fields in Iraq so profitable.

Is Iraq Gambling on it’s Financial Future?

Iraq’s 2010 budget, considered one of the most controversial in the country’s history, was finally endorsed at the end of January by parliament and the presidential council.It is the biggest budget since 2005 and runs with a deficit of US$19.6 billion (23 trillion dinars).

Unemployment Reality Check: Hamburger Flippers Abound

While Wall Street and Washington debate the technical definitions of a recession, the fine print of the US Census Bureau reports reveals a startling statistic: US employment figures incorporate a huge proportion of what can best be called casual, temporary and seasonal jobs.

Iraq’s Oil Production Becoming a Force

Iraq is quickly becoming recognized as a major force when it comes to oil production. See why.

Why American Men Who Travel Should Be Worried About Inflation And The Dollar

It’s no secret the United States has experienced the worst recession since the great depression, but the real question is: Is the government perusing the right policies that will lead to an eventual recovery? Why is this important for all American men? Because one of the possible and likely outcomes of the current spend and bailout policy is that it will lead to very high inflation in the dollar.

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