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Nutritional Magic For Anxiety, Depression, And Stress!
Modern medical science has found that low serotonin levels (the brain chemical influenced by drugs like Prozac®) can lead to a huge variety of symptoms and complaints including anxiety.
That's the bad news.
The good news is that you don't necessarily need to take a powerful, and potentially risky, drug to correct low serotonin levels. There are several very effective—and side-effect free— nutritional approaches to enhance serotonin, including a unique new formulation that utilizes all the most powerful supplements available. Furthermore, we'll show you solid scientific evidence that these nutritional approaches may actually work as well as (or even better) than Prozac® or similar types of drugs known as SSRI's, or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
You may recognize the symptoms of low serotonin. They can affect anyone with anything from common, garden-variety malaise to serious emotional disorders. Here are some of the symptoms:
Problems in thinking, concentrating, and decision making
Needless feelings of unworthiness and guilt
Loss of interest and pleasure in usual activities
Sleep and appetite disturbances
Chronic depressive disorder
Violent temper and poor impulse control
Panic/agoraphobia syndrome1
Research indicates that proper nutritional supplementation may also help with aggressive and violent behavior (including suicide), migraine headaches, and even heart disease related to stress and depression.
But you wouldn't know this if you only followed mainstream information. And here's why…
The Prozac Landscape
Prozac® has quickly become one of the most widely prescribed medications on the market. About 35 million people worldwide have taken Prozac®. In fact, the drug produced a profit of about $2.5 billion dollars for Eli Lilly in 1999.2 But the news isn't all good.
"Drug interactions may occur when Prozac® is taken with a number of other medications, with effects including confusion, poor coordination, restlessness, shivering, diarrhea, fever, sweating, trembling or shaking, stomach or intestinal problems, extremely high blood pressure, and severe convulsions. Even without interactions, Prozac® itself can cause side effects including depression of the sex drive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, chills or fever, joint or muscle pain, breast enlargement or pain, overactive reflexes, mood or behavior changes, vomiting, hair loss, trouble in breathing, and convulsions."3
Prozac® has been implicated in a number of lawsuits—over 200 of them according to one article.4 Prozac® has also been specifically implicated in suicidal behavior. Internal memos from Lilly were obtained that made numerous references to suicide and depression, even urging Lilly scientists to change mentions of suicide attempts to "overdose" and suicidal thoughts to "depression."5
Other SSRI's Are Equally Questionable …
Other SSRI's have been implicated in suicide attempts also.6 And withdrawal symptoms include hallucinations, nervousness, melancholy, flu-like symptoms, nausea, tingling and electric shock sensations, and vivid dreams.7
Unfortunately, these drugs are big, big business —reaping billions a year in profits for the big drug companies. There is an interest in keeping them on the market.
According to one report, Lilly contributed $2.87 million to The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), a nonprofit support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. The report also states that Jerry Radke, a Lilly executive, is on loan to NAMI, working out of the organization's headquarters.8
Is it a coincidence that NAMI gives Prozac® a friendly review, saying, "Prozac® is popular because it is effective in relieving symptoms of depression with fewer, milder side effects than other antidepressants"? NAMI also plays down the side effects, saying most of them subside in a few weeks "for some people." And that "smaller numbers of people may find Prozac® inappropriate because it inhibits orgasm or causes craving for alcohol."9 However, other reports indicate that loss of sexual desire and/or nausea and vomiting can occur in as much as 30% to 40% of users.10
What the Pharmaceutical Giants Don't Want You to Know …
Fortunately, there are alternatives to these drugs. Researchers have found that certain powerful supplements work not just on depression and anxiety, but on the broader problem of serotonin deficiency syndrome, which manifests in depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, aggressiveness, agitation, obsessive-compulsive traits, migraines, and other common behavioral disorders—in other words, the host of illnesses that SSRI's are used to treat.11 Studies have even found some of these supplements to be superior to SSRI's in treating depression.
And besides being alternatives for the more serious illnesses we've discussed, these supplements are blessings for the tens of millions of people who are not clinically depressed or anxious, but who simply—often—don't feel well emotionally.
(Of course, these nutritional supplements can't be patented, so they'll never receive the marketing and press the giant pharmaceuticals invest in their proprietary products.)
Let's take a look at how some of these alternative therapies work…
The Serotonin Link
First of all, the action of serotonin in the body must be understood.
Serotonin, or 5-hydroxytryptomine (5-HT), was first identified some 50 years ago, and ever since then scientists have been finding out more and more about the functions it performs in the body.
Studies have found that serotonin plays an important role in depression, mood, anxiety, sleep, appetite control, memory, learning, temperature regulation, sexual behavior, hallucinations, cardiovascular functions, skeletal muscle contractions, endocrine (hormone) regulation, blood clotting, and GI motility—contractions of the stomach and intestines that move food along and promote digestion.12
Nerve cells synthesize 5-HT by a two-step process that begins with the essential amino acid tryptophan. (Since tryptophan was banned in the U.S. after a contaminated batch was distributed, it must now be obtained from dietary sources.)
Once tryptophan has been taken up into the nerve cell, it is converted into 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) with the help of the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase.
Studies have shown that taking supplements of tryptophan or 5-HTP will increase the amount of serotonin available for use by neurons.13 And the elevation of the available serotonin can have a profound impact on the subject's emotional condition.
The conclusion that serotonin had a critical role in depression—a conclusion that revolutionized the treatment of depression—was first made in the 1970s. It was observed that many people with depression had low levels of a metabolite of serotonin—5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA)—in the fluid that surrounds their brain and spinal cord. Low 5-HIAA suggests that the brain is not producing, and therefore not metabolizing, a normal amount of serotonin.14
Researchers also found that people who attempted suicide had abnormally low levels 5-HIAA in their brains. This finding suggests that a serotonin deficiency might actually predispose some people to kill themselves.151617
Serotonin has also been found to be a key player in aggressive behavior. One Russian study found that silver foxes selected for tame behavior, and with no defensive reaction to humans, had higher levels of both serotonin and 5-HIAA than wild silver foxes bred in captivity.18
Another study of rhesus monkeys living on a 475-acre sea island found that variations in serotonin levels on a normal diet can cause profound variations in behavior, even making life and death predictions possible. The most aggressive monkeys had the lowest concentrations of 5-HIAA, and were the most likely to die or get injured. Conversely, not a single one of the rhesus monkeys with the highest 5-HIAA levels died or went missing.19
In humans, studies have confirmed that serotonin levels can be linked to both inward and outward directed violence. One study consisted of men convicted of homicide, suicide attempters, and healthy males. The lowest levels of 5-HIAA were found in those who had killed someone or attempted suicide.20 Another study of "self-mutilators" found that not only did they have lower 5-HIAA levels, but also had more severe character pathology and greater lifetime aggression, as well as being more antisocial, with greater impulsivity, chronic anger and somatic anxiety.21
Fortunately, there's a better way to improve serotonin levels in our system than merely eating a high-tryptophan diet. By combining several nutritional supplements, we can get a powerful mood enhancing effect.
Step #1: A Powerful Supplement For Boosting Serotonin Levels
Although they are closely related amino acids, tryptophan is a precursor of 5-HTP. This means that cells use tryptophan to make 5-HTP, and that 5-HTP is a metabolite of tryptophan. 5-HTP, in turn, is a precursor to serotonin.
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In other words, nerve cells take some tryptophan, turn it into 5-HTP, and then turn the 5-HTP into serotonin.22
Being that tryptophan is only available from dietary sources, (making availability somewhat limited), and that you can skip a step in the metabolic process, it makes sense to use 5-HTP as a supplement if it enhances serotonin levels. And in fact, 5-HTP appears to have distinct advantages over tryptophan.
A given molecule of 5-HTP is more likely to be converted to serotonin than a given molecule of tryptophan, since the body can convert tryptophan to any one of several other substances in addition to 5-HTP. This suggests that a dose of 5-HTP is more likely to be converted into serotonin than a dose of tryptophan, and might also cause fewer unwanted side effects.
5-HTP easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and therefore gets into the brain far more readily than does tryptophan. Tryptophan molecules that do not pass into the brain may increase serotonergic activity in other parts of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, which may result in unwanted side effects.
5-HTP is probably a more effective antidepressant than tryptophan.23
Another benefit of 5-HTP is in its superior functioning in the body compared to other SSRI drugs like Prozac®. Whereas 5-HTP provides the raw materials for the body to make new serotonin, Prozac and other SSRI drugs interfere with the normal metabolism of serotonin in the synapse, preventing excess serotonin molecules from being naturally deactivated.
This would all seem to lead to a very simple solution: just take serotonin supplements. Unfortunately, simply ingesting serotonin doesn't work very well. Serotonin has a harder time getting into the brain than tryptophan, and most of the serotonin found in the brain is produced there.
So the most effective means of enhancing serotonin seems to be through proper supplementation, such as 5-HTP, designed to raise the body's natural production of serotonin. And there are other supplements that can enhance serotonin levels as well.
Step #2: Enhancing The Body's SAMe…
Another powerful supplement for emotional well-being is called SAMe (S-adenosyl methionine). It's been prescribed by doctors in Europe as a treatment for depression, but also for a wide range of other benefits also. It's been used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, liver disease, schizophrenia, demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis, dementia, peripheral neuropathy, ADD, migraines, and cardiovascular disease, among others.
SAMe is manufactured in the body from the amino acid methionine, with the aid of the co-factors Vitamin B12 and folic acid. A deficiency in any of these nutrients can result in decreased SAMe synthesis. As a "methyl donor" SAMe contributes a methyl group (a single carbon unit) to another molecule.
This methylating action is what makes SAMe so essential in the production of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA), proteins, specific vitamins, neurotransmitters, antioxidants, hormones, and phospholipids. SAMe is also involved in the biosynthesis of many sulfur-containing compounds, including the antioxidant glutathione, the amino acids taurine and cysteine, and the sulfur-containing components of connective tissue.24
The emotional benefits of SAMe are probably due to a couple of factors. First of all, SAMe aids in the formation of the pineal hormone melatonin, as well as having a beneficial effect on neuronal membranes. SAMe is also essential for the manufacture of brain neurotransmitters, or chemical messenger molecules, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and serotonin. SAMe facilitates the binding of the neurotransmitters to their receptor sites, enhancing their activity. By methylating certain phospholipids, such as phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine, in the cell membranes, SAMe also enhances cell membrane fluidity and improves cellular communication between neurons.
Over 100 placebo-controlled, double-blind studies provide well-documented evidence for SAMe's benefit in depression. Many of these show SAMe to be equal or superior to antidepressants, with more rapid onset, most often within a few days, and, unlike the antidepressants, with no side effects. According to one meta-analysis of these studies, 92% of patients responded to SAMe, compared to 85% for the medications.25
SAMe is completely devoid of the side effects that often accompany prescription antidepressants, like constipation, agitation, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. It is also faster-acting than antidepressant drugs. And it may well be useful in treating the broad range of disorders treated with SSRI drugs, such as panic disorder, agoraphobia, bulimia, chronic pain syndromes, post-traumatic stress disorder, and ADD.
In a healthy young body, all the SAMe needed is manufactured from the amino acids. With age, though, the body appears to be less able to produce enough SAMe. Thus the need for supplementation SAMe precursor.
Step #3: St. John's Wort Works Like SSRI's—But Naturally
St. John's Wort is an herb with oil spots on the leaves that may look like holes or appear to be rust-colored. Pious country people believed these spots to be the mark of the blood of St. John the Baptist. Also, the sap of the plant is reddish colored and has been said to represent the blood of St. John the Baptist.
St. John's Wort has become popular in recent years as an herbal treatment for depression. One study, consisting of 23 randomized trials including a total of 1757 outpatients with mainly mild or moderately severe depressive disorders, was published in the British Medical Journal.
The study found that St. John's Wort (Hypericum extracts) were similarly effective as standard antidepressants. Also, there were only two (0.8%) drop outs due to side effects with hypericum and seven (3.0%) with standard antidepressant drugs. And side effects occurred in only 50 (19.8%) patients on hypericum, as opposed to 84 (52.8%) patients on standard antidepressants.26
St. John's Wort also contains an inhibitor of serotonin reuptake, which is responsible for the recycling of serotonin back into the "sending" cell. By inhibiting serotonin reuptake, more serotonin is left in the synaptic cleft between adjacent nerve cells, which increases the serotonin stimulation of the adjacent (postsynaptic, or "receiving") cell.
Toward Emotional Wellness
Nobody disputes the fact that SSRI's and other antidepressants have a place in the world. And we don't advocate anyone terminating any subscription medication and trying alternative treatments without consulting their physician beforehand.
But we do believe, and studies have proven, that there is a place for nutritionally-based supplements in the fight against depression, anxiety, all the related illnesses, and even just for those of us who often "just don't feel well." Supplements that act on serotonin levels have been proven effective in a variety of treatments:
Depression: In a series of studies dating back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, 5-HTP given to seriously depressed people was reported to produce dramatic and sudden improvements.27
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: L-Tryptophan was found to be effective in reducing the symptoms of OCD.28
Anxiety: Ten patients with anxiety were treated with 5-HTP, and significant reduction in anxiety was measured on three different scales designed to measure anxiety.29 And in a study of 20 people with panic disorders, several experienced relief after receiving 5-HTP.30
Preventing Migraine Headaches: One study showed that 5-HTP can reduce the intensity and duration of migraine headaches.31 Another study showed that 5-HTP is even more effective in preventing migraines.32
Enhancing Sleep: The action of 5-HTP and tryptophan in promoting sleep without a drugged feeling or morning hangover are similar to the hormone melatonin, which is well-known for its sleep-regulating function. This is probably due to the fact that some of the serotonin produced in the body is converted directly into melatonin. Serotonin may also promote sleep by helping the brain "tune out" unwanted stimulation. One French study found that administration of 5-HTP to "mildly insomniac" people resulted in significant improvement.33
Suppressing Appetite: According to a British obesity expert, among the most effective and safest candidates for drugs that genuinely suppress appetite are those that increase serotonin in the brain.34 Not surprisingly, one of the most common uses of SSRIs these days has been to suppress appetite with the goal of losing weight. But in one well-controlled study researchers found significant weight loss in a group treated with 5-HTP.35
Fibromyalgia Relief: Two major studies in Italy demonstrated significant improvement in patients according to six different criteria.3637
Preventing Heart Disease: One surprising benefit of minimizing depression, anxiety and stress is a correlation with a reduction in the danger of heart disease. This has been demonstrated by a host of studies, but is far too complex a subject to investigate within the scope of this article. However, the connection is well documented.
If you suffer from any sort of depression, anxiety, mood swings, obsessive behavior, trouble sleeping, migraines, difficulty losing weight, or even any sort of general malaise, you may want to consider trying nutritional supplements. However, do not attempt to replace any prescription medications without consulting your doctor first.
It's very possible that the right supplementation program will provide you with marked relief from all sorts of emotional malaise, tension, and anxiety.
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5-HTP: The Natural Alternative To Prozac, by John Morgenthaler & Lane Lenard, PhD
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Huge pile of rubbish fly tipped in Small Heath
The pile of rubbish on Somerville Road in Small Heath. Credit: BPM Media
A 6 foot high mountain of rubbish has been left to block a pavement in Birmingham.
Residents near the home on Somerville Road in Small Heath have been forced to walk into the middle of the road to get past the eyesore, including mothers with pushchairs.
One resident said: "It's an eyesore - having to walk past that every day is a joke."
The pile of filth, which includes cupboards, a fridge-freezer and a broken sofa, was dumped outside the home on Friday (29 November).
Shaun McRobert, 21, said: "Most of the pathway is blocked, people are being forced to walk into the road and speeding is a really bad problem here."
"It should have been removed by now, it's a health and safety thing. There could be broken glass, anything inside of there, one little mistake and someone could end up getting hurt."
The pile of rubbish contains cupboards, a fridge freezer, old clothes and a broken sofa. Credit: BPM Media
Another resident, Bader, 32, said he was particularly affected as the waste spilled across the front of his house. He said: "It's really bad, we have trouble getting out of the house with the prams"
"It's going to attract rats, mice and it's going to affect my house because I am the one closest."
"It's too dangerous and you have to walk in the road to get out, it's really annoying."
Nabil Guennoun, 30, also from Small Heath said he had never seen anything like it in his five years living in the street "It's no good, it's dangerous, especially when all the cars are parked," he said.
One resident, who would not be named, said it was a major inconvenience to her and her family. She said: "When you're walking with the kids you have to walk around it, it's dangerous.The leaves and mud are a mess in itself but to have that - it's just messy."
But the resident also said fly-tipping was fairly common in her area. "We've had this kind of behaviour forever."
"There's rubbish that stays there for weeks and weeks and nothing is done."
A woman walks on the road with her child to avoid the pile of rubbish. Credit: BPM Media
The manager of the property with the rubbish outside said the mess was due to a previous tenant. He said: "I'm a victim, just like everybody else."
The property manager was making efforts to remove the waste on Wednesday (4 December) and assured residents that it would be taken care of.
"Following reports from member of the public, we were made aware of this incident - which is now being investigated. "As it is under investigation we cannot make any further comment in detail. "In general, as we have said on many occasions in the past, fly-tipping is unacceptable and a blight on our communities that citizens should not have to suffer. "Where we have credible evidence that meets the threshold required for a prosecution, we do not hesitate to take cases before the courts, as has been evidenced in a number of high-profile cases in the recent past."
– Birmingham City Council
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Mr. Agbaje is the Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc. With over 19 years investment and international banking experience, Mr. Agbaje is involved in the general management of the bank's day-to-day operations and has earned a reputation as a truly accomplished and highly respected professional within the West Africa sub-region, given his diverse experience in the financial services industry.
Prior to joining Guaranty Trust Bank plc, he worked with Ernst & Young, San Francisco, USA. He subsequently joined Guaranty Trust Bank as a pioneer staff in 1991 and rose through the ranks to become an Executive Director in January 2000, and Deputy Managing Director in August 2002, in light of his diverse background and experience in almost all areas of the bank's activities including commercial banking, investment banking, treasury, corporate planning and strategy, settlements and operations.
Mr. Agbaje possesses a deep understanding of the Nigerian business environment having initiated and led the execution of large, innovative and complex transactions in financial advisory, structured and project finance, balance sheet restructuring and debt and equity capital raising in several sectors of the Nigerian economy notably Oil and Gas, Energy, Telecommunications, Financial Services and Manufacturing industries. In addition, he helped in developing the Interbank Derivatives market amongst dealers in the Nigerian banking industry and introduced the Balance Sheet Management Efficiency system.
He was also very instrumental in putting together Guaranty Trust Bank's landmark USD350million Eurobond offering in 2007 and later that year, the listing of its US$750 million Global Depository Receipts (GDR) in an unprecedented concurrent global offering in the domestic and international capital markets – which made Guaranty Trust Bank the first Nigerian company and first bank in Sub-Saharan Africa to be listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. In 2011, he further led GTBank to launch the first Sub-Saharan Africa financial sector benchmark Eurobond when the Bank launched its USD500million Eurobond without a sovereign guarantee or credit enhancement from any international financial institution.
Mr. Agbaje serves on the boards of several other notable companies including Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited and also a Director on MasterCard Advisory Board Middle East and Africa.
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FS Jeanne d Arc (R97)
Helicopter Carrier
Jeanne d Arc served in the helicopter carrier role with the French Navy from 1964 to 2010, since decommissioned and awaiting her fate.
Authored By: Dan Alex | Edited: 11/9/2018
Credit: Image courtesy of the United States Department of Defense imagery database; No endorsement implied.
Status: Decommissioned, Out-of-Service
Ships-in-Class: 1
Named Ships: FS Jeanne d Arc (R97) (originally laid down as "La Resolue")
Roles: Aircraft/Offshore Support;
Length: 597 ft (181.97 m)
Width: 79 ft (24.08 m)
Height: 25 ft (7.62 m)
Displacement (Surface): 10,575 tons
Propulsion: 2 x Geared steam turbines developing 40,000 horsepower to 2 x shafts.
Speed (Surface): 26 kts (30 mph)
Range: 6,517 nm (7,500 miles; 12,070 km)
Operators: France
When the French Navy required an all-modern aircraft carrier during the tumultuous Cold War years, it selected a conventionally-powered helicopter carrier as the FS Jeanne d'Arc (R97). The vessel saw its keel laid down in 1959 with official launching in 1961. She was formally commissioned into French Navy service in 1964. While an aircraft carrier in the general sense, the Jeanne d'Arc was a true helicopter carrier, her air wing composed of nothing but rotary-wing aircraft. Her onboard facilities supported up to ten various helicopter types depending on mission requirements. Jeanne d'Arc served in the helicopter carrier and training roles until finally decommissioned on September 1st, 2010. During her time at sea, Jean d'Arc she was given the nickname of "La Jeanne" and based out of Brest along the French northwest coast. Today (2014), the decommissioned vessel awaits her fate - most likely to be scrapped.
Originally, Jeanne d'Arc (R97) was to carry the name of "La Resolue" due to the fact that the original 1930s-era FS Jeane d'Arc cruiser remained in active French navy service. However, the original ship was decommissioned during 1964 in time for the new vessel to take up the name. Jeanne d'Arc (R97) served as the only vessel of her class.
As built, Jeanne d'Arc displaced 10,575 tons under standard load and 12,365 tons under full load. Her length measured 597 feet with a beam of 79 feet and draught of 25 feet. Propulsion was conventional in utilization of two geared steam turbines generating 40,000 horsepower output to 2 x shafts. This arrangement allowed for a maximum sea-going speed of 28 knots and range out to 7,500 nautical miles. Her complete crew complement numbered 627 to include 31 officers. She fielded a variety of sensors and systems including air/surface search radar, sonar, fire control, and navigation set along her main mast. Her defensive suite was led by 6 x Exocet-38 series anti-ship missile launchers (two banks of three launchers) with 2 x 100mm autocannons (the guns eventually removed in 2000). Short-range defense was through 4 x 12.7mm heavy machine guns.
The most important quality of this (and any) helicopter carrier was the flight deck - measuring 203.4 feet wide - designed to manage several helicopters simultaneously (depending on size). Hangar facilities were available for full-service work below the flight deck with an aft-elevator allowing the necessary access. Storage room also allowed the vessel to carry an array of munition options for her helicopter fleet.
Having only to serve helicopter aircraft, the general arrangement of Jeanne d'Arc was quite different from other aircraft carriers of the period. Her design was given a flight deck set over the stern with a smaller quarterdeck section fitted. The platform extended forwards to about midships. The bridge was set high on the sole superstructure which, itself, was fitted just ahead of amidships with a single smoke funnel seen aft. Her defensive armament was centralized ahead of the bridge superstructure along a sub-deck. The autocannons were at single turrets straddling either side of the bridge superstructure with the Exocet missile launchers in a pair of outward-facing, three-launcher units just ahead and in between.
During the course of her career, Jeanne d'Arc served training, support, and combat roles. During peacetime, she was a school for officer cadets but always reserved the capability to be readied for wartime service - primarily in support of amphibious operations where her helicopter-launching capabilities could be put to good use. Additionally, her internal space was such that the vessel could support up to 700 infantry prior to landing this force ashore by air or landing craft (LCVP). When stocked with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopter types, the carrier could also be called upon to hunt enemy submarines down through sonar and torpedoes.
The final cruise of Jeanne d'Arc (R97) was in 2009, her tenure fully ended in 2010.
6 x Exocet 38 surface-to-surface anti-ship missiles
2 x 100mm cannons (initially 4 turrets)
4 x 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns
Up to ten aircraft that can include any of the following:
2 x Aerospatiale Puma Helicopters
2 x Aerospatiale Gazelle Helicopters
2 x Alouette III Helicopters
8 x Super Frelon Helicopters
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Pietro Santi Bartoli was one of the greatest engravers in Rome during the late 1600s. He specialized in illustrating the magnificent surviving monuments and buildings of ancient Rome. His work 'Romanae Magnitudinis Monumenta' featured elegant gardens, amphitheatres, palaces, monuments, buildings and people in ancient Rome. Bartoli (1635-1700) studied painting under Poussin until he devoted himself to engraving, becoming one of the most renowned engravers of the antiquities of Rome.


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Club "Klasika" – a Glance at the Passing Year
The more and more often we notice that in the mad day race we usually do not go along with our work and worries. Time catches and overtakes us… Maybe only when the New Year changes for the year, we stop, take a moment and look back calmly. Such a step, which has already become the tradition of the Antique Vehicle Club "Klasika", has been repeated for almost a decade. Although, in truth, we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the club only in the coming
Klasika Wall Calendar 2018
The purpose of the Antique Vehicle club "Classic" is not only the preservation of historical vehicles, but also the demonstration and promotion of the antique technique. One of the ways, in which the club "Classic" famous from its establishment, has been the press publication release that promotes interest in historic cars and motorcycles.
This year, the sixth annual club calendar "Klasika" was released in the middle
1929 Oldsmobile Model F-29 Landau Sedan-DeLux
Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. It was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. In its 107-year history, it produced 35.2 million cars, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory. When it was phased out in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American automobile marque, and one of the oldest in the world, after Daimler, Peugeot and Tatra. The closing of the Oldsmobile division presaged a larger consolidation of GM brands and discontinuation of models during the company's 2009 bankruptcy reorganization.
"Klasika" Christmas Cards!
It is said that the traditions and customs we create ourselves … I think that it has been well proved by from the "Klasika" Christmas cards which have been published since 2009. The very first start of the "Klasika" card (2009) and the green car was invented by professional designers. Artist Ligita Jasenauskiene colored to a club a playful Christmas a snowman. Following, 2011 Christmas was decorated by Ona Bričkutė's cozy cottage with an oldish car. Well, 2012 holidays were met with Joris Malūkas' Santa Claus. Later, from 2013, we started to publish a collection of Christmas cards which depicted
Antique Vehicle Club "Klasika" Calendar 2016
Tags : 2016 m. kalendorius Klasika senoviniai automobiliai
On the last 2015's month, it was released the fourth annual club "Klasika" calendar showing the original historical vehicles with harmony and elegance of youthful beauty. A huge team, who created, prepared, took pictures, posed or otherwise contributed to the like-minded, tried a little differently peek into automotive history and antique charm. This year, at the club "Klasika" work has contributed over many or few – more than 30 people who are not indifferent to historical cars. We are pleased that this project has managed to interest a large crowd of young people, who already a little differently assess the importance and beauty of the antique technique. It is in this annual project, completing all the work and becoming like an Antique Vehicle Club "Klasika" visiting card. And what is it, you will value: speaking, sharing and voting…
By the way, soon to be announced the elections of a photo of the Club "Klasika" Calendar 2016. By voting on Club "Klasika" Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/klasika/ you can select an unbeatable calendar picture, photo model and the best photographer. Of course, the winners will be awarded…
So, thanks to all those who sponsored, supported, participated and made this project to become not only a calendar, but also the original art work!
Sincerely thanks the project leader Vytautas Gineika and photo shoot designer Vaida Delkutė!
Thanks photographers: Ilona Daubaraitė, Andrius Repšys, Aurimas Frankas, Mantas Šimkus, Vilhelmantas Sereika, Gediminas Aleksandravičius!
We are thrilled
Classic Cars Adorn Biržai
Tags : Biržai Klasika Panevėžys senovinė technika
Article published in the magazine "Aktualijos" (Current Affairs) by the company "Inter Cars Lithuania"
So far, Biržai has been the most famous for ancient castles, manors and deep brewing traditions. But in recent years, this Highland city can rightfully be called the Lithuanian capital of classic cars. Here, every summer, an abundance of historical technical enthusiasts gather for the traditional feast of "Timeless Classic".
Among the participants – a centenarian motorcycle.
In early August, there was held an event where Biržai streets were filled with convoy of 83 historic vehicles, which were driven by the participants not only from Lithuania, but also from Belarus, Latvia and Russia. Although, according Lithuanian law, a historical vehicle may become a car produced 30 years or more ago, "Timeless Classic 2015" organizers decided to allow participate only 40 years ago or even earlier manufactured machines.
"Not only Biržai citizens gather here, but also guests from other cities, because it is the best of historic vehicles event in Lithuania. The audience has been already pampered because every time we try to surprise. In addition, participants are offered a diverse program with excursions, dances, songs, classical music and local cuisine presentation", said
The Antique Vehicle Caravan Visits the Citizens of Kupiškis
An article is published in the biggest auto-lovers portal in Lithuania – "Automanas" ("Automaniac")
When the sun is shining outside, the Antique Vehicle Club "Klasika" is becoming one of the most active clubs in Lithuania. It was founded in 2008 and the club members do not miss an opportunity to show to all Lithuanian citizens, that in our country there is no shortage of enthusiasts who have a weakness for old, in car history books described cars.
Last weekend (July 11th), a large number of Club "Klasika" members went to Kupiškis to take place in the traditional festival "Lingaudala". Town guests and residents were able to enjoy not only "Lingaudala" festival generated sounds, but also to admire the Antique Vehicle Club "Klasika" members
The Interesting Facts of Historical Vehicle Evaluation
Often I get calls or e-mails with questions about historical vehicle registration marks, i.e. brown historical numbers. First of all, it should be figured out what is a historic vehicle? According to the Republic of Lithuania on Road Traffic Safety Law, the historical motor vehicle – 30 years ago or earlier produced vehicle, the model is no longer produced at least 15 years and which is the original, suitable for exploitation, but is not used for everyday purposes.
The second question is the way in which ordinary vintage vehicles can be recognized as a historical vehicle? The Historical Motor Vehicles Associations which carry historical
Educational Program in "Aušra" High School
Many vintage clubs in Lithuania understand the promotion of historical technics only with car and motorcycle demonstrations during exhibitions and other public events. Maybe it is not bad, but sometimes frequent appearances work on the opposite side – the exhibitions show low value or "collective farm" vehicles which is found in the streets even now, or when it is done almost every weekend. Such common and bothersome performances become not a festive exception but a grey daily routine and it dulls people's attention. Yet, it can be done and a little bit more subtle – not only in the preparation of the technical quality of historical exhibitions, but also through the media,
Many ancient technology lovers look forward to the historic vehicles exhibition "Riga Retro" which is held in Latvia every year. This year, on August 16, the festival, organized for the ninth time, brought together 124 vintage-cars. Seventeen of them were produced in the interwar period.
The event, has become a tradition in Riga city festival. It was started by registration of participants in a race track of Bikernieki complex. The flags of Latvia's four neighbouring countries flattered on the historic cars made at various times.
Lithuania was represented by five cars and their owners from the Antique Vehicles Club "Klasika" and Lithuanian Classic Car Club. There appeared impressively G. Miškinis Pacard 333 Limousine made in 1925, A. Adomaitis 1939 BMW 327, G.Žičkus 1937 Mercedes Benz 320 D,
Eugenijus… We Drive 2014 !
"Eugenijus… We drive!" a festival which has already become a tradition, otherwise popularly known as the Lithuanian historical technical season opening, this year was held again in the Sinkholes park, Pavalys. For the sixth year, the festival has brought together not only the lovers of antiquities from all over Lithuania, but also the historical vehicle fans from Latvia and Estonia. For two years, this antique technique lovers event takes place without the initiator and organizer Eugenijus Malinauskas, to whose memory, there were dedicated an exhibition
Classic Year of Club "Klasika"
As every time, on the year crossing, we stop, look back, evaluate the walked way, enjoy achievements and plan future work. The year 2013 was special for Antique Vehicle Club "Klasika". The season was started by an opening banquet, which was held in the club member Gediminas Aleksandravičius farmstead Kupiškis district. At the meeting, there were discussed the preparations for the antique technique 2013 season, welcomed new members of the club, announced the report of the club president, recalled establishment story of "Klasika", watched documentary footage, shared the joys and downsides.
The antique vehicles event 'We drive 2013' has already become a tradition.
Journey to Bauska
If you are interested in vehicles, or at least drive a car, be sure to visit Bauska and museums of antique vehicles in Bauska region. It was said by the members of antique vehicles club "Klasika" and their friends when they shared their travel experiences after visiting neighbouring Latvia.
It all started this summer when "Klasika" organised an exhibition of antique vehicles in Biržai. The club members got acquainted and became close friends with their neighbours of the other Memel (Nemunėlis River) side and were invited as the guests. Each year, the club's season ends with eventful sightseeing tours, which gives meaning to the annual activities of the club. So this year, on 12 October, it was decided to visit friends in Latvia, to share experiences, broaden horizons and curiosity. As Riga Motormuseum is currently being reconstructed, it was decided to start a trip from the museum branch in Bauska.
For the eighth time the Latvian capital hosted the annual historic car exhibition "Riga Retro 2013". This year it was sacred to the memory of Viktors Kulbergs (1948-2013) who was a long-lived director of Latvian Antique Automobile Club (AAK) and the founder of Riga Motormuseum. Every year this event changes: from preparation to demonstration of trucks, motorcycles and various antique technical in one year to only a car exhibition for the second year. This year, on August 17, the event that took place was not similar to those already held. Due solely to the fact that not everyone was able to register to the event, but only those invited by an authoritative organisers' commission from Riga Motormuseum and Latvia Antique Automobile Club (AAK). Such a decision adopted by the organizers to show Riga townspeople and their guests the rarer and more diverse vehicles, and to prevent them from popular, in large series and still produced, everyday used car dominance.
Five years old "Klasika" – a short, but serious time!
The article by Antanas Seibutis printed in the newspaper, "Draugas" 06/08/2013
During this year's Biržai town Festival, a few dates were going around in the information space – 80 years of S. Darius and S. Girėnas flight across the Atlantic, 45 years of Biržai AirClub and 5 years of antique vehicles club "Klasika". As said club director Egidijus Einoris, organized the first of the old automobiles "drive" on 16th of August 2008, now it was decided to commemorate the club's five-year-old birthday.
To the festival on the 3rd of August, Saturday, there were invited antique technique lovers and holders from across Lithuania and in particular the significant number arrived of neighbours, "brothers" Latvians. Signing up at the gas station at the entrance to
Eugenijus… We Drive 2013!
The antique vehicles event 'We drive 2013' has already become a tradition. This year it was held in Pasvalys without the initiator and continuing organizer Eugenijus Malinauskas. He left us unexpectedly before the festival. Eugenijus was honoured giving the title of event on his behalf.
The festival of historical technical was started by a party of the participants, sponsors and guests of honour in Balsiai Mill on the 3 May. With all its beauty and charm, it shined in Sinkholes Park on Saturday, 4 May. Not only shined perfectly restored vintage cars, motorcycles, trucks, sheen, but also the joy of ancient vehicles enthusiasts and spectators' eyes.
Cars of the Club: 1931 Nash 6-60
Nash Motors (1916 – 1954) was founded in 1916 by former General Motors president Charles W. Nash (1864-1948) who acquired the Thomas B. Jeffery Company. Jeffery's best-known automobile was the Rambler whose mass production from a plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin began in 1902.
The first Nash car appeared in the autumn of 1917. The Nash Model 671 was the first vehicle produced to bear the name of the new company's founder. Nash created a new lineup of cars for the 1918 model year. The new cars were aimed at the middle of the market, and consisted of the 681 (touring), 682, 683 (roadster), 684 (sedan), and 685 (coupe).
The meeting of representatives of Lithuanian antique vehicle clubs
This year, on the 16th of March, in Kaunas, there was the conference of managers of Lithuanian historical auto-motor technical. The participants discussed the concerns of the fans of historical vehicles, planned 2013 events calendar, introduced the historical technical laws realization order and perspectives.
The meeting was launched by the "Retromobile" president R. Kardelis, introducing guests from Ukraine. Lvov retro car club "ZAZ-Kozak" representatives invited everyone to the historical vehicles festival "Leopolis Grand Prix" in Lvov, on June 20-23. It is an international event sacred to commemorate the GP series (F-1's predecessor) race held in this Western Ukrainian city, 1931-1933.
Later, the antique vehicles enthusiast Eugenijus Malinauskas made a speech, inviting not only to participate in the traditional antique technical season opening in Pasvalys, but also urging all Lithuanian clubs of antique vehicles to contribute to the organization of the event.
Cars of the Club: 1927 Erskine Model 50 Touring
The Erskine was an American automobile brand produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, USA, from 1926 to 1930. The marque was named after Albert Russel Erskine (1871–1933), Studebaker's president at the time. During his term as president, Erskine encouraged Studebaker engineers to develop advanced engines. As a result, the company achieved numerous racing wins and a bigger share of the upper-price market. This left Studebaker without an entry level automobile in the United States, and Erskine, who had always been fascinated by smaller European vehicles, saw market potential in a short-wheel-base compact car, especially if it could expand Studebaker's presence in the European market.
The first Erskine (Erskine Six) was introduced to the world on October 7, 1926 at the Grand
Cars of the Club: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
Antique Vehicles Club "Klasika" continues to introduce its members' cars. Since you have recently read an article about our club member in "Siaures Rytai", we are expanding on newspaper's idea and introducing you to Virginijus Kučinskas 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. According to Virginijus, El Dorado translated from Spanish means "golden", "gold-plated". This model, or more accurately vehicles with this name, started to be made in 1953 and continued until 2002. Of course as years passed, the form, mechanics, power, and modifications of Eldorado changed. This vehicle is the eight (1971-1978) generation of Eldorado. In total, there were eleven Eldorado generations.
Klementas Sakalauskas, Panevezys district Honorary Citizen
Klementas Sakalauskas was awarded as an honorary citizen of Panevėžys district on 15 February, 2013. He is a well known collector, museum professional, public figure, member of Club "Klasika".
The regalia of Panevežys district honorary citizen are traditionally served on the municipal Council meeting, which is held annually to honour Lithuania's Independence. This year, the celebratory meeting of the Council and commemoration of February 16th was held in Piniavos school-kindergarten.
Panevežys district honorary citizen has been elected since 2004. The title is given a person to honour his outstanding service, the unique contribution to Panevezys district science, education, culture, sports, economics, social development, national defense and other areas, for promotion of Panevezys district in the country and worldwide.
Cars of the Club: 1973 Lada 1500
Antique Vehicles Club "Klasika" launches the presentation of club member's cars. We suggest to recall for seniors and to discover for the younger fans of our club Vaz 2103, the masterpiece of the Soviet automobile industry, produced in 1973. This car is a united Italian Fiat and the Volga car factory (Volzhskii Avtomobilnij Zavod) production, for the prototype of which served Fiat 124 model.
Vaz 2103 had been produced since 1972 to 1984 and during this period it was made 1,304,899 units totally. For a long time this model had been seen as the best, most convenient and most reliable Soviet car. Beyond the bounds of the Soviet Union, this car was known as the Lada 1500.
Having Found El Dorado!
Antanas Vaičeliūnas' article about the Klasika Club member Virginijus Kučinskas, printed in the Šiaurės Rytai newspaper on February 2, 2013.
Virginijus Kučinskas
A car is not a luxury item, but means of transport. This statement made by the great Ostap Bender, which later became a winged phrase, was never implemented by the Soviet government during the entire time of its existence. With great difficulty having saved a bunch of Roubles and having waited patiently in the line for his time to buy a car, an average Soviet citizen used to get a miserable Moskvich or a "Lada", a car hatched from the Italian Fiat 124 model. A man basically knew that he acquired a joy and a misery (if not for the rest of his life, at least for the next twenty years), and that it would be easier to change his wife than the old tires to the new ones without having acquaintances in the right post.After Lithuania escaped from the Soviet regime, a tsunami of used cars from the West overwhelmed our homeland. After twenty years of independence, a Moskvich or a Zaporozhets that one might occasionally encounter on the road, became quite a unique experience.
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Anything that messes with enjoyment of the outdoors makes Boiseans cranky, and this smoke is tough to endure. It's coming from forest fires even beyond our state. The levels of particles in the air have reached "unhealthy" readings at several locations today.


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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes SLK vs Porsche Boxster
0 0 Ravi Kumar Purbey 7 May 2017
When it comes to luxurious and super cars, German automakers have been on the verge of excellence. On one hand, automakers like BMW and Mercedes have excelled in the field of extravaganza and have redefined luxury with a couple of notches higher, whereas on the other hand, automakers like Porsche have really made it big in the field of super-cars.
Both BMW and Mercedes have designed and produced cars in the segment of luxury as well as supercars. Porsche, on the contrary, has been one of the masters in the field of supercars that are driven by a brilliant design and class apart specifications.
If we pick up some specific cars that rule the segment, it has to be the Z4 by BMW, SLK for Mercedes and the excellent Boxster from Porsche. On one hand, the Z4 and the SLK are powerful but are more biased towards luxury while the Boxster is designed with outright power on the word go. Hence, their comparison would bring into consideration of BMW and Mercedes to get power on track along with luxury, their forte. On the same note, it will also be interesting to see Porsche can keep up with the best-in-class luxury to go hand-in-hand with outright power.
So let's bring them on a comparison note and see how they fare against each once they are brought head-to-head against each other both physically as well as on paper.
The exterior elements
The latest edition of the BMW Z4 looks amazing. The hard top is much more secure than the conventional soft-top peers. However, this again gets the weight up significantly, besides reducing the boot space by a big margin. This 2-seater convertible looks attractive with a long bonnet and split front grilles with vertical air intakes dipped in chrome. The headlamps are sleek and horizontally sweptback.
The side section of the car is utmost sculpted and the bold designing lines on the side as well as on the bonnet is the evidence. Get back to the rear section and I am sure you will fall in love with what you see. There are no enhancements as such like a bold bumper or a devil-ish spoiler. The designing is plain and curvy. That's it. So there are no such stitches or extraordinary parts added to make it look attractive. It is just that the inflation or the dents made at every corners have been made with perfection.
The Mercedes SLK is different from the BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster. There is a big grille up front with honeycomb radiator air intakes. A thin line of chrome, with the company's logo run horizontally through the centre of the grille. The overall designing cues suggest that the car are not that bold or aggressive, but are rather sober and classy. It has a similar hard-top roof that takes an extra bit of time to get folded while the car is in motion. The headlamps are swept back but are not as sleek as the Z4.
But just when you think that the aesthetics elements Mercedes SLK could disappoint a little, the company throws a piece of a charmer. The rear section of the SLK is a completely different story and is quite a great competition to its competitions. The black-coloured rear spoiler houses rectangular exhaust pipe tips which are dipped in chrome.
If there was one car that could be epitomized as the highest level of supercar design out of its competitors, it has to be the Porsche Boxster. Look at it and you will fall flat, not wanting to remove your eyes off the spectacle that you have just seen. Porsche's trademark sloping bonnet that meets the big low bumper and the overly slanted round-ish headlamp cluster is what will leave in awe. Preferably, a set of black alloy wheels further improves the visuals, along with a black soft-top.
Walk back to the back of the car and you will see something that you might have never seen before. The rear section is nothing sharp, but rounded and perfectly brilliant. The dual exhaust tip is conventionally round and are placed together at the centre.
The BMW Z4 is a spot on racer car from the inside. It has a low driver's seat with a multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel. The surroundings for a driver is very modern with many button bits everywhere. The touchscreen infotainment display is a pop-up unit and is not integrated to the dashboard.
However, there is just one factor that might draw you back. Despite having quite a roomy interior, the car has a modest boot. With the roof up, the boot is quite good at 310 litres. However, with the roof folded, the boot space reduces to a meagre 180 litres.
The Mercedes SLK, despite having an unattractive aesthetic design compared to its competitions, does have the interior features and technology that is arguably better than that of the Z4. The car is luxurious enough to get the passenger and the driver comfortable pretty soon. Added to this, the boot space is also bigger that the Z4 despite having similar hard-top. With the roof folded, the boot space is something around 225 litres.
The Porsche Boxster stands out in terms of everything that it could be compared on. The interior dashboard layout is nothing fancy, but is soberly great. The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is fitted within the dashboard and is easy to reach from the low seat. However, even though there are shortcut button to everything, the instrument cluster is a little complex to handle than the simpler one in the BMW Z4.
The supercar lacks a lot of standard features as steering mounted audio controller and parking sensors with reverse camera is given as an option and you have to pay extra to get a hand on them.
That said, Porsche is known to be luxurious and the Boxster, despite being the entry-level car to the big lineup, is no exception to it. If you are willing to pay extra, you can even have leather covered dashboard and the inner door panel. If you pay a little more, you can even get Alcantara or wood finishes on the insides which would make it stand out of the rivals.
Engine and Mechanism
The BMW Z4 is offered in many engine options. The entry-level trim gets sDrive 18i engine while the mid spec engines get sDrive 20i and 28i. The top end trims get sDrive 35i and 35iS engine. There are no general differences between the engine apart from the fact that they are just the higher tuned or the lower tuned engines than the other.
The top end sDrive 35i gets the same 3.0-litre direct injection, twin turbo engine which was present in the previous generation edition. It makes a maximum power of 302 bhp and can hit an acceleration of 0-100 kms per hour in just 6.1 seconds. The transmission duties are done by a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox as standard and an option of 8-speed automatic gearbox is added as an option.
The Mercedes SLK is very competent in this segment too. It has a 3.5-litre V6 engine which is refined, responsive and powerful. The engine is capable of making a highest power of 305 bhp and can easily take on the Z4 with ease. The engine can propel the car to hit an acceleration of 0-100 kms per hour is 6.48 seconds only. The transmission duties are done by a 7-speed manual transmission or a 7G Tronic automatic transmission gearbox.
The Porsche Boxster is the most powerful and the deadliest among the three. It is given a 3.5-litre engine direct injection V6 engine that sends the power to the rear wheels for an absolute peach of a racing experience. The Boxster is light and hence the 311 bhp power makes sure that you go the distance at full pace. Keep the throttle up and the revs higher and you will see that the car really comes alive beyond the 4,000 revs per minute mark. The 0-100 kms per hour mark is reached in just 5 seconds. The transmission duties are fulfilled by a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox.
After having talked about these supercars, coming to a conclusion is not easy, especially if you are considering cars from makers like BMW, Mercedes and Porsche. I must say, keeping an eyes on the price, none of them look like they are loosely fed with features. All the three are priced between Rs. 65 lakhs to Rs. 80 lakhs exclusive showroom in India. Hence, the prices may not be the biggest determining factor.
What determines the best one among them are the subtle differences in terms of visuals, interior layout and the engine specification. Speaking specifically on these parameters, the Porsche Boxster looks the best in terms of aesthetics followed by the BMW Z4. In terms of interior layout, you cannot deny that Z4 looks most attractive followed by the Mercedes SLK. And lastly, the Porsche car overtakes everyone else in terms of power and engine refinement and the experience is truly unmatched.
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In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here is the Irish prime minister trolling Trump
Burnnnn.
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By Nicole Gallucci 2017-03-17 16:06:20 UTC
The U.S. Capitol's St. Patrick's Day rituals did not bring President Donald Trump any luck this year.
On St. Patrick's Day eve, Trump was put in an awkward position when Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny stood beside him and subtly called out his immigration policy in front of everyone.
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After Trump discussed the country's "high levels of optimism" and vowed America would remain a loyal friend to Ireland, he introduced Kenny, who explained the tradition of gathering at the White House every year to honor Ireland's patron saint.
Then he packed the punch. "He too, of course, was an immigrant," Kenny said. "And though he is of course the patron saint of Ireland, for many people around the globe he is also a symbol of the patron of immigrants."
For a brief moment, it appeared the two leaders might clash as hard as their green striped and polka dotted ties.
Instead, Trump gave Kenny some serious side eye as he continued: "Ireland came to America because, deprived of liberty, deprived of opportunity, of safety, of even food itself, the Irish believed, four decades before Lady Liberty lifted her lamp, we were the wretched refuse on the teeming shore.
"We believed in the shelter of America in the compassion of America, in the opportunity of America. We came — and we became — Americans."
At the Friends of Ireland Luncheon on Thursday, Kenny also addressed Trump's plans to remove illegal immigrants from the United States in a more direct way.
"I'd just like to say in finality, this is what I said to your predecessor on a number of occasions: We would like this to be sorted. It would remove a burden of so many people that they can stand out in the light and say, now I am free to contribute to America as I know I can. And that's what people want," Kenny said.
"There are millions out there who want to play their part for America — if you like, who want to make America great," he said, using Trump's own campaign slogan as the ultimate troll. "Heard it before? Heard that before?" Kenny said over laughter and applause.
Sick burn, Kenny. Sick. Burn.
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The 2022 Outlook: The Pandemic May Ebb, but Will Inflation be Tamed?
Looking at the year ahead, several questions remain. Will the coronavirus pandemic finally be reined in? How will bond yields fare as the Federal Reserve tightens monetary policy? And, will risk assets continue to outperform?
By Nick Sargen January 12, 2022
Economics Markets
Last year was full of surprises, but two are particularly noteworthy: (i) The COVID-19 pandemic was not brought under control; and (ii) U.S. bond yields were remarkably steady even as inflation spiked to a three decade high.
Looking ahead, the worst of the pandemic may be over before long, but we are uncertain that inflation will recede materially. That said, markets appear confident the Federal Reserve will win the battle over inflation.
Meanwhile, we continue to overweight risk assets in investment portfolios because the economic outlook is favorable. However, we are prepared to reduce risk if inflation stays elevated and the Fed tightens more than expected.
Key Issues for Investors
One year ago, the consensus view among forecasters was that the U.S. economy would return to normal and bond yields would approach pre-pandemic levels. Instead, reining in coronavirus proved to be a more difficult task due to the emergence of the Delta and Omicron strains and the reluctance of many Americans to become vaccinated. Also, while Treasury yields surged in the first quarter, yields subsequently settled into a trading range and closed the year around 1.5% for 10-year Treasuries. This occurred even though inflation surged to a three decade high (Figure 1).
On the political front, one of the main uncertainties was how much of President Biden's ambitious legislative agenda would be enacted considering that Democrats controlled Congress by the narrowest of margins. By year's end, the Build Back Better plan was still up in the air, although the administration succeeded in passing a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package and a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The Biden administration, however, did not overturn the tax provisions in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act enacted in the Trump administration.
Amid this, risk assets continued to garner stellar returns (Figure 2). During 2021, the S&P 500 Index posted a total return of 28.7%, while returns for the NASDAQ composite and Russell 2000 Index were 22.2% and 14.8%, respectively. U.S. equity markets have now doubled in value from their lows in March of 2020, far outpacing other developed markets (EAFE) and emerging markets. Similarly, corporate bonds—both investment grade and high yield—have outperformed Treasuries considerably.
Figure 2: Investment Returns for Asset Classes (in percent)
Mar. 31, 2020 - Dec. 30, 2021
U.S. (S&P 500) 28.68 89.48
NASDAQ 22.21 105.91
Russell 2000 14.78 98.43
International (EAFE $) 11.86 56.93
Emerging Markets (MSCI $) -2.51 51.57
U.S. BOND MARKET
Treasuries -2.32 -2.50
IG Credit -1.08 11.68
High Yield 5.28 29.15
MSCI EM -2.29 41.41
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Looking ahead, the key issues are similar to last year's. Namely, will the coronavirus pandemic finally be reined in? How will bond yields fare as the Federal Reserve tightens monetary policy? Also, will risk assets continue to outperform?
When Will the Pandemic Become Endemic?
Of these issues, the hardest to forecast is how the coronavirus pandemic will play out. On the Fourth of July, President Biden confidently declared that the United States had achieved "independence" from COVID-19. Instead, cases have surged since then as a result of the Delta variant and more recently the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, although deaths have not spiked thus far.
As 2022 begins, epidemiologists are forecasting that cases will continue to spike in January. The good news is that many experts also believe coronavirus will become endemic over time. This means that while the virus will continue circulating around the world for years, its prevalence and impact will abate to manageable levels such that it winds up more like the flu than a virulent global disease.
One criterion for an infectious disease to be classified as endemic is that the rate of infections (and hospitalizations) stabilize over time. While we clearly aren't there yet, the rapid spike in Omicron infections is building population-level immunity in addition to those who are vaccinated and have received booster shots. The big unknown, of course, is whether new strains will surface that will be resistant to existing vaccines.
Impact on the Economy and Monetary Policy
Regarding the economic impact, one of the main lessons from the Delta variant is that it did not produce lasting damage because businesses and schools remained open. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers the economic effect of the Omicron variant would not be "remotely comparable" to what occurred during the onset of the pandemic. By the same token, it could influence monetary policy if the economy were to slow materially.
At the December FOMC meeting, the Fed announced it would accelerate its tapering of bond purchases to conclude in March 2022, and it increased the projections for the federal funds rate. The median forecast of FOMC members now calls for three rate hikes in both 2022 and 2023, with a terminal rate of 2%-2 ¼% by 2024. Subsequently, the minutes from the meeting revealed that some officials are concerned that inflation is becoming entrenched. Market participants now believe the Fed could begin to raise rates in March and that it could begin to shrink its balance sheet while it raises rates.
The looming issue is whether this gradual glide path of rate increases will be sufficient to bring inflation back to the Fed's average annual target of 2%.
There are several reasons to be skeptical. First, the median projections of Fed members for the coming year call for real GDP growth of 4% and the unemployment rate to fall to 3.5%. If realized, they suggest the economy will be approaching its long-term potential before long. Second, inflation expectations are becoming embedded in wages, which have risen steadily and are now approaching 4% as the jobs market has tightened. Third, while supply chain disruptions may ease as the coronavirus pandemic abates, the housing component of the CPI is likely to stay elevated.
Meanwhile, economic policies are highly accommodative as indicated by financial market conditions that are the easiest on record (see Figure 3). With inflation in the vicinity of 4%-5%, interest rates are decidedly negative in real terms, which has helped boost stock prices to record levels.
With respect to fiscal policy, the surge in the federal budget deficit to record levels in the past two years is about to end as COVID-relief winds down. Nonetheless, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the deficit will stay relatively high in the vicinity of 4.5% of GDP in the current fiscal year. Moreover, CBO's forecast does not take into account the impact of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was enacted (over 10 years) or the $2 trillion BBB plan that could still be enacted. Accordingly, federal spending is expected to stay high while transfer payments to households diminish.
Markets Currently Side with the Fed
For the time being, financial markets concur with the Fed's assessment of the economic outlook and its interest rate trajectory. Amid all of the angst over inflation, one of the big surprises is that gold prices fell last year. Similarly, two other widely-followed market indicators—the shape of the Treasury yield curve and the tradeweighted value of the U.S. dollar—suggest investors have confidence the Fed will keep inflation under control.
Historically, the shape of the Treasury yield curve has been considered one of the best indicators of economic activity. If investors thought the Fed was behind the curve, the Treasury curve would normally steepen, with long-term yields rising by more than short-term rates. Instead, the shape of the yield curve has changed very little over the past year as it shifted higher. (Figure 4).
The same applies to the U.S. dollar. If investors believed the Fed was behind the curve the dollar would normally weaken, whereas it appreciated by 3.5% on a trade weighted basis over the past year. The primary reason is interest rate differentials favor the dollar, and the Fed is expected to raise interest rates this year while the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan are on hold and the People's Bank of China may ease rates. As a result, international investors continue to view the dollar as a safe haven.
So, why are investors unfazed by the spike in inflation?
One explanation is that investors' expectations about inflation and interest rates have been shaped by the experience following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC), when economic growth and inflation were subdued for a decade. The coronavirus pandemic, however, is a completely different type of shock that did not inflict lasting damage on the economy and the financial system. Throughout the travail, what stands out is many U.S. companies are highly adaptable and experienced increased productivity while others have seen their businesses disrupted. Therefore, one should not expect the same outcome as occurred after the GFC.
Investors Foresee a Benign Environment
With the economy and corporate profits having recovered from the shutdowns when the pandemic spread globally in early 2020, the U.S. stock market has posted outsized returns since then that far exceed most international markets. To a large extent, the gains last year reflected a strong rebound in corporate profits, with earnings for S&P 500 companies up by about 35%. Going forward, Wall Street analysts are forecasting profit growth for S&P 500 companies in the vicinity of 10%. Therefore, investors should lower their return expectations after outsized results in the past two years.
How well the stock market performs will also hinge to a large extent on how inflation fares. If it recedes as the Fed expects and interest rate increases are gradual, valuations are likely to remain high. However, should inflation prove to be persistent and the Fed is compelled to accelerate the pace of rate hikes, the stock market would likely become vulnerable.
Accordingly, we are currently maintaining moderate overweight positions in risk assets in investment portfolios. But, we are also prepared to alter our strategy if it becomes evident that the rate hikes the Fed is currently projecting are too modest to bring inflation under control.
Nick Sargen
Senior Economic Advisor
Nick is an international economist, global money manager, author, and contributor on television business news programs. He earned a PhD and MA from Stanford University and BA from UC, Berkeley.
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