Academics activists protest Binayak Sen assurance
Delhimay be cold but the atmosphere at Jantar Mantar on Monday was anything but that. Over 200 people gathered there and held a heated protest shouting slogans against Dr Binayak Sen's conviction by the Raipur sessions court. Students fromJawaharlal Nehru University(JNU), Delhi University (DU), Jamia Millia Islamia, joined ranks with human rights activists at the protest, which was organized by AISA (All India Students' Association) across the country. "The mining mafia rules Chhattisgarh in the name of democracy, and when somebody protests, it is called sedition. Does the country belong to the corporates or the mafia? " Sucheta De, joint secretary of AISA, thundered.
The Lathes Of Giants - James B. Longacre
As part of a continuing series to familiarize the public with great artists of heroic persona, the men who designed our national coinage, I will periodically feature short biographies of the creators of our splendid US coins. Our first entry is James B. Longacre (1794-1869); appointed Fourth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint in 1844. Already an portraitist and designer of some renown, Longacre"s early career is curiously reminiscent of another American legend, Benjamin Franklin. Born impoverished in rural Pennsylvania, Longacre, as did young Franklin, left home for Philadelphia at the age of 12, became apprenticed to an engraver, and spent the next years perfecting his skills which included specie design and engraving and portraiture, for which he opened his own enterprise in 1819.
Is Ed Miliband A Tax Expert?
So what can be said about Ed Miliband the new Labour leader and his belief that the VAT rise from 17.5% to 20% is the wrong tax at the wrong time? Is it in fact that Ed Miliband is the wrong leader at the wrong time? Before we consider that question we need to ask the key question what experience does Ed Milliband have to be able to make such a bland statement.? What better policy or policies does he have to offer. What can he really bring to the table.? Mr Milliband is critical of the coalition for "going to far and to fast" in reducing public spending and increasing indirect taxes. Yet his very own Labour Chancellor Allistair Darling had not ruled out the possibilty of changes to the rate of VAT when Gordon Brown was Prime Minister.
Will Justice Be Delivered To Anni Hindocha?
Newlyweds Anni Hindocha and Shrien Dewani were honeymooning in South Africa when a carjacking went horribly wrong and cut short her life on 13 November 2010. Anni was shot in the neck while Shrien was thrown out of the car unscathed. And the question that is perplexing most South African observers is why Shrien was allowed to walk away from the hijacking so easily especially when he could identify the hijackers to the police. In most hijacking cases, the couple are beaten up badly and robbed and the woman is abused in front of the husband. If fortunate, the victims are left by the roadside while the unlucky victims are killed and their vehicle set on fire to eliminate all evidence.
Mexico Solves Immigration Problem; Becomes Part Of China
In a startling announcement, President Vicente Fox of Mexico revealed that his nation has solved its immigration problem with the U. S. by requesting annexation as a province of China. On account of its new status, a plentitude of domestic jobs will be available. He made the surprise announcement, not during his latest visit to America, however immediately upon returning to Mexico. Mexicans by the tens of millions cheered the choice, throwing fiestas nationwide, with shouts of Viva Mexico! Viva China! And the air rang out with the triumphant neologism, MexiChina, Ole! In his handle to the Mexican nation, President Fox stated, " In the present day, I announce that our nation has change into a proud province of China.
Is Ed Miliband A Nothing Man ?
When their first parliamentary meeting happened in this year, Mr Cameron referred to Ed Miliband as the "nothing man", while Ed Miliband accused Dave Cameron of making "pathetic excuses". At another similar exchange Cameron said Labour had a shadow chancellor who can not count and a Leader who didn't count! Funny as these remarks are do they really add to the policital process? Surely It is time to stop this Punch and Judy show in the house of commons that happens every wednesday at Prime Minister's question time? I have to say, sometimes, it can be very funny. However is this not meant to be a working place where decisions are made rather than an entertainment show?
Recession s Over? Bah, Humbug
U.S. Government Can't Artificially Buoy Economy Forever by Michael D. Hume, M.S. Some time soon, we'll be hearing this year's holiday retail numbers. The story the liberal American media want to tell is one of triumph over economic challenges... they want to tell the story of a recession that's ended, of tough times behind us, of the effectiveness of the Democrats' economic policies and prosperity just around the corner. So that's probably the story they'll find a way to tell, untroubled by actual facts. How was your Christmas shopping experience this year? Did it look to you like retailers were back in the black, making money hand-over-fist like they normally do this time of year?
