[via PDK] News has been overwhelming out of the Middle east today…the excitement level from those on the streets of Iraq is through the roof in anticipation… Sadr and a number of people speaking late last evening in Iraq talked about the impending change of value and the impending government changes …Most of my contacts over there think it may be within the next week for the new rate to begin. They specifically mention “Pre-Gulf War” for the rate…about $3.20 cents… IMO this is the very absolute closest we have ever been…