Monthly Archives: June 2012

Spain downs Portugal 4-2 on penalties, Euro 2012 prediction intact, Faith and Courage in the face of hegemony and collapse

Posted on June 27, 2012 by David Mint

6/27/2012 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… We are emotionally drained here after Spain’s victory over neighboring Portugal in the Euro 2012 semifinal which took place in the Ukraine. From what we could tell, soveriegn credit quality was not … Continue reading →

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Smurfing

Posted on June 26, 2012 by halfwayfoods

As a treasury professional, we have more than a passing interest in money laundering schemes. For the unitiated, money laundering schemes are generally designed to make money earned through illegal activities, such as trafficking illegal drugs, appear as if it … Continue reading →

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The Mint’s Euro 2012 prediction – Germany loses on all fronts

Posted on June 25, 2012 by David Mint

6/25/2012 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… After defeating Greece in the quarterfinals, Germany will now face Italy in the Euro semifinals and, if they are victorious in there, either Spain or Portugal in the finals. If the 2012 … Continue reading →

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Is Greece European? By Robert D. Kaplan | Stratfor

Posted on June 19, 2012 by halfwayfoods

With Greece predominantly in the headlines for its fiscal woes, this insightful report by Robert Kaplan explores the historical roots of Greece’s economic problems as well as its unique strategic advantage owed to its geographic location. It can be a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from John’s gospel, chapters 1-3

Posted on June 18, 2012 by halfwayfoods

This year, it is our privilege to get to know John, the author of a good portion of what is now the New Testament. There is much to learn. Today, we had two revelations as we began our journey: Revelation … Continue reading →

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Spain, Debt and Sovereignty via Stratfor

Posted on June 14, 2012 by halfwayfoods

The EU’s direct Spanish bank bailout, while ostensibly averting the latest in a string of events which threaten to blow the Euro to smithereens, has now raised the question of moral hazard for German politicians. The path forward, as we … Continue reading →

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Jamie Dimon makes a courtesy appearance before the home team

Posted on June 13, 2012 by David Mint

Today, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, made his courtesy appearance before the home team, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee earlier today. It was, for the most part, a constructive exercise. Mr. Dimon had been called to explain something alarming, a $2 billion loss … Continue reading →

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Spain, Inc., the latest proof of Anarchy in action, an Impromptu Manifesto

Posted on June 11, 2012 by David Mint

6/11/2012 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… When we attended graduate school in Spain, we were the first North American student in our course. It was late 2003 and the Eurozone was full of optimism. This optimism lead some … Continue reading →

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Never Compromise: Murder, Robbery, Decriminalization, and the Slippery Slope

Posted on June 8, 2012 by David Mint

6/8/2012 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… As the world continues to hurtle towards a form of financial armageddon, at The Mint, we have become increasingly reflective. Ed Harrision of Credit Writedowns, recently posted regarding the causes and effects … Continue reading →

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The End of Counterinsurgency and the Scalable Force | Stratfor

Posted on June 5, 2012 by halfwayfoods

This particular report focuses on the failure of the United States’ recent nation building strategy which has relied on counterinsurgency operations. It also explores what viable defense strategy may take its place, namely, the broader use of specialized, highly mobile … Continue reading →

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