Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The Ayn Rand Election?

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:52:18 -0500 (CDT)
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The Ayn Rand Election?

August 14, 2012

IRVINE, Calif.—Following Mitt Romney’s announcement that he has selected Rep. Paul Ryan to run as his Vice Presidential candidate, another name instantly became part of the presidential debate: Ayn Rand. Ryan is on record as being a fan of Atlas Shrugged although not a follower of Rand’s philosophy. 

“For anyone concerned with limiting government, Ayn Rand is badly needed today,” said Don Watkins, an Ayn Rand Institute fellow and author, along with Yaron Brook, of Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government.

“Ayn Rand is history’s preeminent champion of capitalism. Who else had the courage to say that free markets are not simply powerful engines of wealth creation, but one-hundred percent moral—moral because they free the individual to pursue his own goals, wealth, and happiness?

“Instead of apologizing for opposing America’s colossal regulatory-entitlement state, the way virtually all Republicans do, Rand unflinchingly identified it as a moral corruption that sacrifices the individual to the collective. She didn’t seek to reform it but to end it.

“Ryan was right when he said that ‘Ayn Rand, more than anyone else, did a fantastic job of explaining . . . the morality of individualism.’ But what he and the rest of us must learn is individualism’s full meaning. According to this distinctively American idea, the government’s only function is to protect the freedom of every individual. Nothing short of this principle will end the unlimited power that Big Government now wields over our lives.”

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Don Watkins is a fellow at the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights. He is a columnist at Forbes.com and his op-eds have appeared in such venues as Investor's Business Daily, Christian Science Monitor, FoxNews.com and CNBC.com. He maintains the blog LaissezFaire, and is co-author of the soon to be released book: “Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government.” Mr. Watkins is also a regular guest on PJTV’s Front Page with Allen Barton.

The Ayn Rand Institute is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting the philosophy of Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. For more information on Objectivism and Ayn Rand, visit www.aynrand.org.

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A Special Communique: 66th Independence Day

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Subject: A Special Communique: 66th Independence Day

  Independence Day Celebrations  
     
 
Independence Day of India evokes the feeling of patriotism in the heart of every Indian. A day of celebration, when we rejoice in our freedom and pay homage to those who laid down their lives winning it for us - August 15th is a day that every Indian holds dearest to his or her heart. The National Portal brings for you an exclusive vibrant microsite to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Hon'ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee will address to the Nation on the eve of Independence Day on August 14, 2012 at 7.00 PM (IST). Hon'ble Prime Minister of India , Dr Manmohan Singh will unfurl the tricolor from the Red Fort in Delhi on the 15th August, 2012. This will be followed by the PM's address and a colourful Parade by the Defence and Paramilitary forces and school children.
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A Special Communique: 66th Independence Day

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  Independence Day Celebrations  
     
 
Independence Day of India evokes the feeling of patriotism in the heart of every Indian. A day of celebration, when we rejoice in our freedom and pay homage to those who laid down their lives winning it for us - August 15th is a day that every Indian holds dearest to his or her heart. The National Portal brings for you an exclusive vibrant microsite to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Hon'ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee will address to the Nation on the eve of Independence Day on August 14, 2012 at 7.00 PM (IST). Hon'ble Prime Minister of India , Dr Manmohan Singh will unfurl the tricolor from the Red Fort in Delhi on the 15th August, 2012. This will be followed by the PM's address and a colourful Parade by the Defence and Paramilitary forces and school children.
Right from the live webcast of the President's Address to the Nation to various programmes hosted at the Red Fort in New Delhi, we will do exclusive coverage and Webcast the whole series of events for you.
Our exclusive website will also provide information on the National Awards & Recipients such as Gallantry Awards, Police Medals etc. Besides accessing information on this year Awardees, you can also get to know about all the awardees since Independence.
Our Downloads Section will help you access the specially designed wallpapers, National Anthem in both audio and video format, National Flag in different formats, 'My India My Pride ' badges, and the Independence Day banners to download and distribute among friends. You can also send the Independence Day greetings to your friends and family members.
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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Fw: India: Stop killer hospitals!

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An innocent baby girl died shortly after she was denied access to life-saving equipment because her parents couldn't pay 200 rupees, even though her treatment should have been free. The government has announced free neonatal care for all. Now call on Punjab's health department to widely publicise this information so no more infants die due to ignorance:

An innocent baby girl died in a Punjab hospital shortly after she was denied access to life-saving equipment because her parents couldn't pay 200 rupees. Let's act now to end this callous cruelty.

As a high-risk baby, she should have received free treatment -- but her parents didn't know their rights. Aware of the public anger sparked by this cruelty, the Chief Minister, quickly announced free care for all newborns. But money is not enough to ensure this shocking tragedy doesn't happen again. Let's insist that the state's health department publicise these new rules informing parents of their rights.

Sign this petition now urging the Punjab Health Department to set a precedent by putting up posters in all government hospitals announcing this free healthcare policy. Avaaz will deliver our message directly to the officials when 50,000 of us sign:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/indias_killer_hospital_b/?bOTnEbb&v=16865

Poor people across India rely on government hospitals but unfortunately there is no one to inform them of their rights. Policies made in government departments in state capitals are rarely properly communicated to hospitals or patients. So while India plans to increase spending on healthcare, tragedies will persist until people are informed of their rights.

The parents of this poor baby girl have done us all a service by speaking out. Let's campaign together so that no baby has to die like this ever again. Let's demand that the Punjab Health Department put up posters in key languages inside hospitals and set up help desks to genuinely assist poor patients.

Sign the petition now and send to others to sign too:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/indias_killer_hospital_b/?bOTnEbb&v=16865

Avaaz members have successfully campaigned from Bahrain to Brazil to hold governments and corporations accountable. Avaaz members recently managed to get 100 Indian labourers released from captivity in Bahrain. It's time for us to come together again to ensure that what happened to this poor couple in Punjab doesn't happen again to other parents.

With hope and determination,

Meredith, Alaphia, Luis, Ian, Ricken, Alex, Rewan and the entire Avaaz team.

MORE INFORMATION

Third probe ordered into infant death (Times of India):
http://www.timesnow.tv/Third-probe-ordered-into-infant-death/articleshow/4407533.cms

Probe raps callous hospital staff for newborn's death (Times of India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Probe-raps-callous-hospital-staff-for-newborns-death/articleshow/15266958.cms

After baby's death, Punjab wakes up to offer free care (Deccan Herald):
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/267540/after-babys-death-punjab-wakes.html

Nurse suspended as probe begins into infant's death (Hindustan Times):
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Nurse-suspended-as-probe-begins-into-infant-s-death/SP-Article1-902925.aspx

Infant dies for Rs. 200 at hospital, government orders probe (ZeeNews.com):
http://zeenews.india.com/news/punjab/infant-dies-for-rs-200-at-hospital-govt-...

Regulating hospitals is health (The Hindu):
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article2889880.ece

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Digest of the Beyond Teaching posts for teachers

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

National Portal of India, e-Newsletter, July 2012

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india.gov.in Newsletter July 2012

The month of July brings with it much-needed relief from the searing heat of the summers in the form of pouring rains. As farmers rejoice in celebration in the wake of the onset of monsoons, the student fraternity is busy wrapping up the admission process - waiting eagerly for the new chapter in their lives to begin.

We, at the National Portal of India , are dedicated to keep you informed with all the latest developments related to India and its diverse facets by providing a unique gateway to access requisite information. Our constant endeavor is to make your visit to the National Portal a more satisfying experience. We wish to get your kind support as we have been receiving so far. Do write to us , if you have any suggestions or feedback .  

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Annual filing of Income Tax Returns: Income Tax is an annual tax on income. The Indian Income Tax Act (Section 4) provides that in respect of the total income of the previous year of every person, income tax shall be charged for the corresponding assessment. Paying income tax is compulsory for all citizens whose gross total income - which includes income from salary, business, capital gains, property and other sources, before allowing for deductions - exceeds the basic exemption limit. In this section we give you details of the procedures, forms and online facilities to file your Annual Income Tax Returns (ITR).

 

 

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Saturday, June 30, 2012

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Weekly Inspiration from Pinterest

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