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Casino Stocks: Bring On The Dividends!

November 30, 2011 by ·

The volatility in financial markets since we last visited the Asian gaming stocks did not leave the stocks undisturbed. Since “Casino Stocks: Turbo-Growth From Rising Asian Wealth” went to press, Wynn Resorts (WYNN) is down 23%, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) down 5%, Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL) off 20%, and MGM Resorts International (MGM) is down 13%. But International Gaming Technology (IGT), reflecting its exposure to a strengthening U.S, domestic economy instead of the hyper-volatile Asian economies, is up almost 10% in that time period.

The big news is the announcement of a $5.00 special dividend from Wynn and the expected announcement of a dividend in 2012 or 2013 from Las Vegas Sands. Both companies have seen stabilization in their U.S. operations and despite huge capital expenditures for Cotai developments and Macau expansion, cash is piling up at their Asian subsidiaries. The special dividend from Wynn and future regular dividends from Las Vegas Sands also reflect that key control persons – twin casino legends Steve Wynn and Sheldon Adelson – are prime beneficiaries of any dividend expenditures. Wynn and related family members own over 20 million WYNN shares which means a cool $100 million will be coming their way. Hey, every little bit helps during these tough economic times, right ? [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Business, Economy, Games, Humanities ·

If Iran Gets The Bomb

November 29, 2011 by ·

The world immediately becomes a far more dangerous place.

The International Atomic Energy Agency this week released its most detailed assessment to date about Iran’s efforts to acquire nuclear weapons, and if “Paranormal Activity 3″ wasn’t enough to keep you awake at night, the report’s 14-page annex detailing the state of Iran’s weapons work should do the trick. It lays to rest the fantasies that an Iranian bomb is many years off, or that the intelligence is riddled with holes and doubts, or that the regime’s intentions can’t be guessed by their activities.

So much, then, for the December 2007 National Intelligence Estimate, which asserted “with high confidence” that Iran had abandoned its nuclear-weapons work in 2003 and ended any chance that the Bush Administration would take action against Iran. So much, too, for the Obama Administration’s attempts to move Iran away from its nuclear course, first with diplomatic offers and then with sanctions and covert operations. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Political ·

Security Solutions For Your Property

November 28, 2011 by ·

A lot of people know securing an entrance is the single most important step in protecting any of your facility, as this should be your first line of defense in deterring unwanted visitors. However, most entrances of a building lacks the security where some property owners uses the only method of security that typically only happens when the facility closes for the day or is on lock down. Thus, you better think carefully before shopping what is best to be considered for your vacant property security. And while it is true that there’s a lot of security system now available, but among of the most reliable one is the installation of numerous types of security Heras fencing.

Nevertheless, it’s of common knowledge that to some extent, any burglars or unwanted visitors want as quick of an exit as possible to make their escape. And usually, when faced with taking their chance with a secured entrance/exit, they will forego a visit to your facility and try for a building with a less secure entrance/exit. So to possibly deter or ward off any intruders in your property, then it is best for you to possibly have installed temporary fencing as your first line of defense. Whether you are looking at security solutions for your property, they will be happy to work with you to determine the best product for your business.

Filed Under: Business, Economy, Home Improvement, Professional Services ·

Let’s Talk About the Future We Want

November 28, 2011 by ·

Here are some questions for the Occupiers, the Tea Party demonstrators, the people engaged in the Arab Spring and those around the world who are too hungry, too tired, too discouraged or too occupied with basic survival to protest.

These are questions, too, for the young people who will inherit the future we are setting in motion today, and the elders who are concerned about the world they are leaving their grandchildren.

Most of us want things to be better. We don’t want the kind of world we’ll get if we allow global climate change, resource conflicts, resource constraints, environmental degradation, overwhelming population growth, helter-skelter urbanization, war, social injustice and other looming problems to go unaddressed. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Humanities, People ·

The All-Out Hypocrisy Of The Arab League And The West

November 26, 2011 by ·

After the Arab League hypocritically suspended the membership of Syria amid the mounting pressures of NATO and the United States, the resurgence of violence in Egypt and the increasing use of excessive force in Bahrain and Yemen and the unrelenting massacre of innocent civilians by the barbaric regime of Al Khalifa and Ali Abdullah Saleh once again attracted the attention of conscientious observers in the international community.

According to official figures released by the “Bahrain Center for Human Rights” website, so far 44 Bahraini citizens were killed at the hands of the mercenaries of the Al Khalifa regime. The Bahraini martyrs include the 6-year-old Mohammed Farhan, 14-year-old Ali Jawad Alshaikh and 15-year-old Sayed Ahmad Saeed Shams. The Bahraini organization has reported that many of these martyrs were killed while in custody. The Center has also published documents indicating that more than 1,500 Bahrainis including about 100 women were incarcerated since the eruption of turmoil in the Persian Gulf country on February 14, 2011 and that more that 90 journalists have faced threats to their life. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Politics ·

The Roads To War And Economic Collapse

November 24, 2011 by ·

The day before the Thanksgiving holiday brought three extraordinary news items.  One was the report on the Republican presidential campaign debate. One was the Russian President’s statement about his country’s response to Washington’s missile bases surrounding his country. And one was the failure of a German government bond auction.

As the presstitute media will not inform us of what any of this means, let me try.

With the exception of Ron Paul, the only candidate in either party qualified to be the president of the US, the rest of the Republican candidates are even worst than Obama, a president who had the country behind him but sold out the American people to the special interests. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Government, Politics ·

Insight – “The Lady” Media Splash Presents New Face Of Myanmar

November 23, 2011 by ·

As Myanmar loosens media controls, one woman’s image is everywhere, from newspapers to magazines to television programmes: pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, or simply “The Lady” as she is known here.

“The Lady is good for business,” said Ko Lynn, a senior editor at a Yangon weekly journal, one of many publications enjoying the slight relaxation in recent months of the government’s strict regulation of the media.

“Before, we ran about 6,000 copies. Now, it’s 10,000.” [Read more...]

Filed Under: Humanities, People, Politics ·