Politics - Government

Jul 21, 2011

After chipping to relations with close ally Pakistan in a raid on its territory without permission, Barack Obama yesterday (19 / 5) again upset a top ally other Israel is using the speech related to Palestine.

Mar 5, 2011

Beginning of the struggle on Tuesday with an issues the regulation of tobacco: whether to ban menthol, the most popular cigarette flavoring, which is smoked by millions of Americans every day.

Feb 15, 2011

The Canadian pardons process outlined in the Criminal Records Act is facing proposed amendments which will bring about substantial changes. Bill C-23, titled "Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act" will do just that if and when it passes. The bill will disallow pardons after three indictable offenses or for those convicted of certain sexual crimes. It will also extend the waiting period for all record suspensions.

Feb 15, 2011

The ideal system for discharging former convictions does not exist if the onus is left solely on the released offender to take care of the proceedings. There is the notion that the convicted should pursue the application privately but many may never bother. There is a borderline that may exclude many who don't have the guidance or motivation to improve their lives. This article will explore ideas that could result in a greater awareness of this privilege and services to assist them.

Feb 7, 2011

Following the passing of the healthcare reform last year, a number of government officials and practicing physicians spoke out publicly against the new legislation.

Dec 15, 2010

Apart from anything else, this would have given a measure of security to the minorities that had decided to remain in Pakistan and make it their home.

Dec 10, 2010

Philanthropic Giving is often where a wealthy individual wishes to make a big impact to charitable cause in one go, and improve the lives of many people (or the environment and animals). It is a sustained way of making a big difference for years to come, and not just one simple donation which, on its own, will not usually make a real change unless added to multiple other contributions.

Dec 2, 2010

The Future Leaders in Philanthropy project encourages gifted teenagers in Gibraltar to give something back to their society and help those in need. It gives them a special opportunity to partake in a 3 year course where they get to manage a large charitable project and donate the funds to their chosen charity. Examples include Cancer Research, Childline, Women In Need and Save The Children.

Dec 2, 2010

Chronic Illness Support groups can be provided to those with long lasting or permanent illnesses, including cancer. It helps to reduce stress and share problems with others in the same situation. They simply provide encouragement, support and guidance and offer advice whenever you need someone to talk to. There are various other steps you can take to help you feel more positive about everything, and the support groups will teach you how to do this, and offer tips for you to put into action and i

Nov 24, 2010

Rajneeti ( politics)is a film by Prakash Jha one of the more successful film makers from Mumbai. The direction is good and the stars have done justice to their roles. In particular the role of Ajay Devgun and his take from the story of Karan in the Mahabharata is quite engrossing.

Sep 6, 2010

One of the things that has been closely followed by people planning to move int to Australia for the past few weeks now is the federal elections in the country. Indeed, the outcome of this one will definitely affect the Australian migration scene. And with the country's entire electoral population heading to the polling precincts last Saturday, everyone has become so eager to learn the results.

Jul 30, 2010

America-Youngstown, Ohio like so many other boom towns in America contributed its success to the countries hunger for quality steel.

May 22, 2010

Last week the Arizona legislature voted on a tough immigration bill. The governor signed it into law, with 70% of the folks in Arizona supporting it. On Saturday Commander Dithers explained in a speech that the people in Arizona were misguided, and it was wrong to pass such legislation.

May 19, 2010

What we have all learned in the last two weeks is that the “post racial” President is a race baiter. First he had his stand ins whip up sentiment, and then he weighed in himself while speaking in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Wednesday last. Listen to El Jefe, speaking in his usual broken cadence…”This law that just passed in Arizona…you can try to make it really tough on people who look like they might be “illegal immigrants…”" the Obamessiah opined.

May 19, 2010

General Al Sharpton is slowly making his way toward Arizona. First he had to get the blessing of Commander Dithers, then it was off to the hairdresser, and track suit maker. I used to call Reverend Sharpton Fat Al…but then I had to switch that designation to another dangerous shyster, the private plane flyin’, limo ridin’ weather wonk, Fat Al Gore.

Apr 26, 2010

I’ve been out of town, and far off the beaten path for a couple of weeks. About all I can say about where I was is that it was hot…and very dry. About the only time I saw any water it was in a bottle, and when I got to clean up, which was about every five days. You haven’t smelled anything like Kahuna funk after five days in the heat…and you don’t want to. The only saving grace was that there were guys who actually smelled worse than me…although that is pretty hard to imagine.

Apr 23, 2010

Onof the advantages of living in Wae shington is that occasionally you get to see some of of the clown princes, and princesses, up close and personal. Such was the case yesterday, as I had some business to attend to in Washington, D.C.. I try and avoid trips into the city like the plague, but this was a must do situation.

Apr 14, 2010

Many years ago my father in law was sitting around the kitchen table with a number of the relatives, almost all of whom happened to be lawyers, including himself. He had been retired for at least a decade, after a long and distinguished career at a Fortune 100 company.

Apr 10, 2010

I haven’t written about the worst President in American history in quite some time, and it’s time to put the gloves on and take a few swings at the most dangerous man to ever to occupy the Oval Office. I’m not talking about Jimmy Carter here, though he held the title until 2008.

Mar 19, 2010

When I got up this morning and fired up the laptop the first thing I saw was that Captain Phil of the crab fishing boat Cornelia Marie had died. He was 53, which is younger than I am. The television show he was featured on was “America’s Deadliest Catch,” which chronicled the lives of a number of captains and crews that work in some of the most hazardous conditions you can imagine to harvest crab.