Ultra right wing politician Markus Söder - secretary general of CSU, the ruling party in the German state of Bavaria - demands further cuts in social welfare for long term unemplyed. According to a report by German newsweekly 'Der Spiegel' based upon press agency reports,...
created by Markus Schlegel | 6 years ago | updated 6 years ago 450 views | 10 recommendations | 1 comment
Today, Sueddeutsche Zeitung and others reported in their online editions that a 20 year old man in the German city of Speyer was found dead from starvation in his flat.Apparently, the man's 48 year old mother was sitting by and was unable to help her son, as she was admitted...
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"We often hear how producers of a successful Hollywood movie, you know, one that had very strong attendance figures (box office) is never is able to turn a profit.
Many joke that what is actually happening is “Hollywood Math” (while others call it creative accounting)...
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The Canadian government drives me crazy. While Canada is hailed as a progressive nation, they are way below par when it comes to animal rights. It is sickening. They are not even close to the US, not...
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I am always inspired when I see expeditions come to fruition which are not only the brainchild of Sherpas, but also serve some greater purpose than simply climbing Mount Everest once more. As I always note in my keynote presentations, the Sherpa are truly the backbone and...
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I know that when I visited London last year, I had a lot of trouble at restaurants (pubs even) and hotels in being able to understand what staff were saying and them understanding what I was saying.I guess with the easy movement of people brought about by the EC, this...
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"It seems the ever-increasing debt of the UK is now starting to bite back. After years of manufacturing decline and people borrowing above their means, black Wednesday will look like a boom time.
This government...
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"The New Canadian Government asked for it and now they have it but will they do anything about it? No excuse for grinding poverty in Canada: advisory council report"
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"The roots of Dalit rage
The symbolism of Dalit politics is a tactical response to the threat of violence lurking beneath the surface of Indian democracy. The benevolent tolerance that caste Hindu society affects may well be misplaced.
by | Sukumar Muralidharan
In January...
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The old monster swung from the gallows this morning at 6 am Baghdad time. His Shiite executioners danced around his body.
Saddam Hussain was one of the 20th century's most notorious tyrants, though the death toll he racked up is probably exaggerated by his critics. The...
"Alcohol is now the leading killer of Finnish adults, with consumption reaching an all-time high last year in the Nordic nation, officials said Friday.
More than 2,000 people between the ages of 15 and 64 were killed by alcohol poisoning or illnesses caused by alcohol...
"State officials say a preliminary investigation has found that more than 1,000 convicted drug felons in Marion County may be illegally receiving state welfare benefits.
Convicted drug felons are not allowed to receive welfare benefits. The recent investigation by the state...
"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries?
Contents
1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006--------------------------------------
2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...
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"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries?
Contents
1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006--------------------------------------
2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...
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