Lastly, are Olympic figure skating medals decided before the events?
I wonder. Reigning world champions sometimes offer up less than stellar performances, yet win top medals. CORRECTION It was brought to my attention that my last article used 2004 TIC data. Mine had it improperly labeled as 2005 data, whose tabled source can be found here (2005). I stand corrected, and thank that keen eye (CBeagan from The Great White North) who pointed out my error. Here is the corrected table. The message is slightly different from what was described last week. The Caribbeans are less significant in their changes. However, London based banks have seen a skyrocket in USTBond holdings, up over 73% in seven months up to Aug2005, then up over 33% to the end of year. My interpretation is that OPEC nations are attempting to conceal and sneak their USTBond purchases, after a broad holdout until a higher yield was offered, or until broader security was promised for their corrupt regimes. On a more sinister level, illicit USFed agencies (under direction by the US Treasury) mig
