On the extent of India’s intervention in Nepal
It is time for New Delhi to decide to what extent it is in the interest of India to deepen its intervention in the political affairs of Nepal. There is much to do bilaterally on the environmental, cu
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I Didn’t Think A Murderer In Prison Could Bring A Tear To My Eye, But This Did It.
When prisoners are held in solitary confinement they are put in small, windowless cells for 22 to 24 hours a day. The United Nations has denounced solitary confinement as torture. The prisoners experience severe depression, sensory deprivation among other psychological effects. A prison rights group wanted to give inmates locked in a super-maximum security prison the chance to see images they were desperate to see. These are the touching photos they requested.
His own auntie’s house.
A stained glass window a prisoner liked.
The Chicago skyline.
South King and 63rd on the South Side of Chicago.
A photograph of the inmate and three wild lions.
The Michael Jordan statue.
A picture of his mother (she passed away the year before), a castle, a Hummer and a big pile of money.
The Puerto Rican flag.
The Masonic Temple.
The downtown Christmas tree.
The Navy Pier.
Genesee Street in Downtown Waukegan, Illinois.
The members of Tamms Year Ten fighting for the men at Tamms.
A vigil at Bald Knob Cross held for the inmates.
Some inmates asked their Department of Corrections photos to be placed on different backgrounds so they could be sent to their families.
A boy and girl, in their Sunday best, sitting side by side on a piano bench, with a single rose on the keys (this photo was a present for the inmate’s wife).
Several inmates requested images of the area where Chicago public housing project Robert Taylor Homes used to be, and what it looks like now.
One inmate asked for a picture of a friend that will write to them.
The prison-rights group is called Tamms Year Ten and although Illinois prison policy prohibits the prisoners from hanging the photos on their walls, the group still makes the photos for those locked away in a supermax, just to give them a glimmer of hope and happiness. Seeing what the prisoners asked for gives you a glimpse into what they yearn for or miss on the outside. They’ve made mistakes – terrible mistakes – but they are still human beings with feelings. And their requested photos show it. Sources
Read more: http://viralnova.com/solitary-confinement/
This Tiny Dog Was Terrified Of Everything Until Her Best Friend Came Along
We often call someone who’s always frightened a scaredy cat, but in the case of this Italian greyhound, you might call her a scaredy dog.
When Weezy was dropped off at an animal shelter in Alberta, the pup was scared of just about everything. Anything from human contact, squeaky toys, or even the buzzing of a fly would send the greyhound into fearful trembles. Her irrational fear was so bad that the first family that tried to adopt her from the animal shelter returned her the next day because the panicked dog was too much for them to handle.
But when Sarah Mavro heard about Weezy, she was willing to drive more than two hours to pick up the dog and take her home. Little did Mavro know at the time that her future baby boy would be just what the doctor ordered when it came to calming Weezy’s nerves.
Before Weezy could go home with her new family, her teeth were in such terrible condition that all but two of them had to be removed, causing the dog’s tongue to hang from her mouth most of the time.
Upon arriving at the Mavro’s, Weezy was given a security blanket to hide in when things got too be too much for her tiny heart to handle.
It took Weezy quite some time to fully learn to trust Mavro and her family.
Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/scaredy-dog/
Bush 41 to endorse Romney tomorrow in Houston
http://twitter.com/#!/LisaDCNN/status/185021274496577538
Bush 41 will formally endorse Romney at the event tomorrow. Neither Jeb Bush nor Bush 43 are expected to attend.
— Caroline Horn (@CNHorn) March 28, 2012
Here’s the report from The Hill:
Former President George H. W. Bush will formally endorse Mitt Romney on Thursday in Houston, Texas.
The endorsement comes a week after the former president’s son, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) endorsed Romney. Former first lady Barbara Bush has also endorsed Romney.
Twitchy will continue to monitor the situation and update this post as needed.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/28/bush-41-to-endorse-romney/
So… What Exactly Am I Buying?
Someone Rearranged The Letters In The Word…
Want To Build A Snowman Elsa?
Coming soon: US Senator Erick Erickson?
http://twitter.com/#!/IcarusPundit/status/273565166631800834
RedState Editor Erick Erickson said today that he is “prayerfully considering” a primary challenge to U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, a Republican from Georgia. Erickson has been forcefully advocating for a primary challenge to Chambliss on RedState, and said today on his radio show that “serious people” have approached him about becoming the challenger himself. Peach Pundit editor Charlie Harper broke the story online, and has been in personal contact with Erickson about the subject. Here’s his take:
I’ve traded a couple of texts with him and would say this isn’t a publicity stunt. Nor has he decided he’s running and is being coy about it. It’s something he needs to think about. So he will.
Reaction so far has been mixed:
@sissywillis I would be happy to support @ewerickson in a primary challenge against @saxbychambliss to represent Georgia in the US Senate
— Hutch Cecchi (@Johnny_Petrini) November 27, 2012
Good to hear @ewerickson is considering RHINO Saxby Chambliss challenge – POLITICO m.hilliker.org/QoHuyG
— Marc Hilliker (@MarcHilliker) November 28, 2012
Oh, so you think Erick Erickson would be a better senator than Saxby Chambliss? Tell me again how much you know about governing. #tcot #gop
— GOP Operative (@gop_operative) November 28, 2012
Finally, the eternal critic will taste his own medicine RT @politico: Erickson mulls Chambliss challenge: politi.co/TsHeyb
— US American 4Maps (@MeSoBland) November 28, 2012
Dem surprise pickup RT @byersalex RT @politico: Erickson mulls Chambliss challenge: politi.co/TsHeyb
— Hollywood Politics (@Hwoodpolitix) November 28, 2012
@icaruspundit Chambliss vs Erickson.Wouldn’t that be a fun one to watch?As a Democrat, I say “Go for it, Erick!!!”
— Larry Felton Johnson (@larryfeltonj) November 28, 2012
This is apparently a recent development, as one week ago Erickson forcefully shot down the idea when someone mentioned it on Twitter.
@mikedevinelaw No
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) November 20, 2012
So, are you ready for the first blogger in the United States Senate?
Update: Erickson tweets about how he would vote if he were Senator:
If I were a senator I’d object to every UC, until Obamacare was repealed. Shut down the Senate lest they shut down America
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) November 28, 2012
If I were a Senator, I’d sure as heck not have voted for TARP.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) November 28, 2012
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Update: Georgia Tip Sheet has the audio from Erickson’s show. A partial transcript:
For a week now, I’ve been getting calls to see if I would challenge Saxby Chambliss, once he really got into the whole ‘raising taxes issue,’” Erickson said in the opening segment of his radio show Tuesday. “Well, the pace quickened. I got a lot of people pledging a lot of money in the last couple of days if I did something like this. And I’ve been very adamant, I wasn’t going to do it, but after a few conversations today with a few heavy hitters in Washington, D.C. and some here in Georgia, I should at least consider it.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/11/27/coming-soon-us-senator-erick-erickson/
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Twitter reacts to Peyton officially signing with Denver
http://twitter.com/#!/THEMartinEscoto/status/182193491928035328
Peyton Manning is officially a member of the Denver Broncos after signing a five-year, $96 million contract on Tuesday.
Manning and John Elway took the podium in-front of the media to publicly announce the deal.
From ESPN:
The Denver Broncos introduced Manning as their new starting quarterback at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. Manning earlier reached agreement on a five-year, $96 million contract on Tuesday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
“I’m very excited to begin the next chapter of my playing career with the Denver Broncos,” Manning said.
He will wear the No. 18, which had been retired by the team, for the Broncos.
A source told ESPN business analyst Andrew Brandt that Manning will be paid $18 million in 2012.
He will be paid $20 million in both the 2013 and ’14 seasons if he passes a team physical to be given 10 days before the start of the 2013 league year. There is an injury waiver included in the contract, however, covering Manning’s surgically repaired neck. If he re-injures the neck during the 2013 season, the Broncos will not have to pay his 2014 salary.
He is scheduled to make $19 million in both ’15 and ’16, but must pass a physical before each league year.
Peyton Manning STRONGLY believes that a number that is retired should stay retired… Unless he wants it. In that case, screw it.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) March 20, 2012
OMG! Peyton Manning turned his head to the left. No neck problems y'all! pic.twitter.com/wZbNtkxq
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) March 20, 2012
I can't picture Peyton manning in anything but a colts jersey
— Dallin Eliason (@dallineliason) March 20, 2012
My boy Peyton Manning is a Denver Bronco. I wish him the best of luck he'll still be my favorite QB & a Colt for life.
— Chillmatic (@Jupe_23) March 20, 2012
I have nothing against Peyton Manning, but I am SO tired of seeing the guy EVERYWHERE I GO…
— Hero of Time (@Lizzisonn) March 20, 2012
I swear Peyton Manning better complete at least 90% of his passes to get this treatment.Unretiring the #18 so he can wear it is disrectful
— GreenBlooded (@MrPhillieDee) March 20, 2012
https://twitter.com/#!/MartyBuckley/status/182193643547934720
Peyton Manning is one of the most classiest professional athletes of all time. #respect #bestofluck
— Connor Tracy (@TrayC_38) March 20, 2012
Peyton Manning is one of those guys that you could just sit and listen to hear him talk all day and not get bored
— Michael Minshew (@mminshew) March 20, 2012
Watching the Peyton Manning press conference. John Elway has a third career as a professional wrestler. He could be the next Ric Flair.
— Matt Raymond (@mattraymond) March 20, 2012
Every professional athlete should take notes on Peyton manning. This is how you talk to the media.
— Marc Fridley (@FridTheKid) March 20, 2012
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/20/twitter-reacts-to-peyton-officially-signing-with-denver/