Politics

Current affairs and social issues serve as a looking mirror for a society. Not only do they spell out the mood of a nation they also give its character sketch with great accuracy. To know the pulse of a nation especially one that is as vibrant and dynamic as India it is important to have a thorough understanding of the nuances of its social and political fabric. Staying abreast with current affairs and social issues is thus imperative for developing a well-rounded insight into the nation’s character.
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Its recent coverage of the Naxalite threat in the Chhattisgarh belt has attracted many eyeballs. The article ...

Wellington is the capital and the second most populous city in New Zealand. This highly urbanized yet beautiful city is known for its many tourist attractions and diverse society, making it one of the most popular destinations in the world. It was also ranked 4th in the “Lonely Planet’s, Best in Travel: Top 10 Cities”, and is also referred to as the “coolest little capital in the world”!
Wellington has many attractions, be it modern or historic sites, which attract many tourists and locals alike. Yet one of the best ways to discover Wellington is by visiting its many historic landmarks and attractions which echo the history and stories of this wonderful city.
Although this city is highly developed with all things modern and sophisticated, one can still see that its age old heritage is still very much intact. One can observe buildings and structures built by the city’s original occupiers still standing proudly against the test of time. One of the ...

A historic monument standing on the outskirts of old Doha town, the Al Koot Fort is a representation of old Arabic architecture. The structure is white and impressive featuring three striking towers and is an edifice synonymous with Qatar’s history. Situated at the corner of Al Qalaa Street and Jasim Bin Mohammed Street, this Moorish construction lies adjacent to the Souk Waqif car park and is easily accessible.
Built in 1880 the white fort is recognized mostly for its interesting design. Belonging to the Ottoman period and similar to the North African architectural traditions, it was built primarily to protect the public market place. The most noteworthy feature of the construction is the roofless and wall less courtyard mosque. The early twentieth century saw the fort used as a base for armed guards and also housed a prison. The patrolling guards or the nattoors began their patrolling of the bustling souk from here.
The year 1978 brought with it restorations and an altogether ...

Munneswaram temple is a holy place situated in the Puttalam District in the Western Coast of Sri Lanka. It is a significant Hindu religious site in the country and considered to be one of the five most important temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva in the county. According to myths and legends, this site has been in existence for more than millennia and has a close link with the epic Ramayana and King Rama as well.
At Munneswaram there are five different shrines dedicated to various Gods and deities. The main shrine is the most majestic and it is the shrine of Lord Shiva. There are other temples dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the deity Ayyanayaka, Goddess Kali as well as Lord Buddha. Thus, not just Hindus but also Buddhists and Roman Catholics visit this site making it a religious setting frequented by people of all faiths.
This place is also famous for its annual festivals that are celebrated during Navarathri and Shivarathri. The festival that takes place during Navarathri goes on ...

In January 2001 President Bill Clinton almost accomplished the feat of giving half of Jerusalem to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Arab sources show that Clinton's far-reaching offer to the PLO involved an extraordinary new development: It gave the PLO almost everything it wanted, including 98 percent of the territory of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, all of East Jerusalem except for the Jeish and Armenian quarters, Palestinian sovereignty over the Temple Mount, conceding only the right of Jws to pray there, and a compensation fund of $30 billion.
In 2009 two men entered into a clandestine agreement to deliver the West Bank and most of Jerusalem into the hands of the Palestinians by 2012. Unnamed sources have identified the two men as President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah. Why would the president of the United States abandon America's most reliable ally in the Middle East? The answer:
Obama relayed a pledge to Saudi King Abdullah that he would take any ...

  
Anubis - God of Embalming
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Anubis invented embalming to embalm Osiris, the first mummy. He was the guide of the dead. The Egyptians embalmed their dead, especially their pharaohs, to preserve them, since they thought that this helped them live for ever.The weighing of the heart
The Ancient Egyptians believed that when you died, you travelled to the Hall of the Dead. There Anubis weighed your heart against the feather of Ma'at. Ma'at, the goddess of justice sits on top of the scales to make sure that the weighing is carried out properly. You can see Anubis steadying the scales to make the weighing fair. If your heart was lighter than the feather, you lived for ever. We still talk of "a heart as light as a feather" to mean care-free, and "heavy-hearted" to mean sad. If your heart was heavier than the feather then it was eaten by the demon Ammit, the Destroyer. Ammit had the head of a crocodile, the shoulders of a lion and the rump ...

Obama and Boehner hit the links last week. These two guys have a hard time getting together to deal with mammoth issues that threaten the future of America, but somehow five hours on a golf course is doable. Of course, many rationalized the event as an opportunity for the two leaders to bond and set the stage for more cooperation down the road. Those people do not understand golf.
Boehner is a stick, a very good golfer. He didn’t start playing until he was in his 30’s, but he attacked the game once he got addicted. He has always been an accomplished athlete. His handicap is now under 10, some report as low as 6.3. He is an aggressive, committed golfer. In 2006, he played over 100 rounds. He doesn’t play at that pace today, but the game is still a priority in his busy life.
Obama, at best, is a mediocre golfer. In fact, he may be a bona fide hacker. He never discusses his scores, but some observers estimate his handicap to be at least 17, perhaps much higher. There is ...

Steve Daines - Gun Owners of America Endorses Steve Daines
Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse of Steve Daines for Congress.  He is running for the seat left open by Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg, who is challenging Jon Tester for U.S. Senate.
A successful Montana businessman, Steve is not a career politician and just the kind of principled, pro-Second Amendment person we need in Washington.  
Daines earned an “A” rating from GOA for his unwavering commitment to oppose any new gun control laws and to work to roll back unconstitutional gun laws already on the books.  He believes, with the Founding Fathers, that the Second Amendment is a safeguard of freedom and liberty.
Steve is Gun Owners of America’s number one Congressional target for 2012.
Why? There are many good pro-gun votes in the Congress, but WE NEED LEADERS!
A husband, father and a hunter, Steve is a leader in his community and a leader in the State of Montana who will serve our nation ...

Steve Daines | Steve Daines Political Views: It is common knowledge that the abuse of and addiction to drugs is a major problem in our country. Drug use is occurring at earlier ages, especially in our inner cities, but the problem exists across the country with complete disregard for where children live or how much money their parents make. With the family as the cornerstone of American society, each and every parent must accept the responsibility to teach children about the perils of drugs. These conversations should cover the negative effects of drugs in terms of the damage they can do to the body as well as the risk of potential death.
As a parent of four children, one of my many goals upon being elected to Congress will be my steady commitment to reducing drug use among teens. To pursue this goal we must ensure that jail time and zero tolerance is used as an effective deterrent to drug use. We must also support schools in developing drug testing programs so that problems can be ...

 
So following the most devastating earthquake recorded in history, more than a thousand times as powerful as the one in Haiti, the President has authorized the USS Ronald Reagan, its support vessels and two experts from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Japan to help.
Wow.  You know we spent over a half billion dollars in the first week of Operation Odyssey Dawn.  That's the cool name for our war on Libya.  Oops police action.  Err.... multinational humanitarian aid?  We have countless troops and supplies directing the downfall of Ghaddafi, over a billion dollar and growing commitment under the guise of humanitarian aid.
And we have sent so little to Japan.  The USS Mercy (a one thousand bed hospital ship)  is still in port in San Francisco, no massive US lead response to the disaster, no huge appeal to the UN.
Why not?  It seems that the real humanitarian issue would be helping the Japanese try to clean up their towns, try to ...