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India at 60...Growing and Shining (Part-I)On 15th August 2006, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will address the nation from Rampant of Lal Quila, India will be completing its 59 years of Independence and will be entering into "Diamond Jubilee" year of its existence. Let the celebrations continue for centuries and keep the tri-color high. Before I proceed further I like to share with you the Speech of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru delivered on 15th August 1947...Tryst with Destiny..."Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom..."

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Internet Safety - The Missing LinkMay 22, 2006, the 109th Congress 2nd session declared June as Internet Safety Month. Recently, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Cox Communication released a highly disturbing survey of youth between 13 and 17 years old about their use of the Internet.

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New Pilot Program to Nab Sex Offenders Being Tested in Phoenix SchoolsWe are a nation focused on eradicating sex offenders from the lives of our children. They are in and near our schools, at the local parks, living next door, and even in some of our churches.

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Pentagon Says; U.S. Military Death Toll for Iraq Now at 2,500United States military has now stated that the death toll for Iraq has reached 2500 people which is about the average number of people are killed on American highways during any three-day weekend.

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BBC - The Best News and Information Site On The InternetNow the BBC is regarded as perhaps the most unbiased source of information on the internet. They cover anything from entertainment gossip to modern politics.

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More FEMA Fowl-UpsHere’s a logical question: Why would someone who lost their home need money to spend 70 nights in a hotel? Not just any hotel, but a hotel in Hawaii that costs more than $100 per night?Once again, the United States government is giving money away, and scammers are cashing in to the tune of $1.4 billion, according to the Government Accountability Office, or GAO.

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Bird SpikesBird droppings can dry and turn to powder. This powder could find itself in the atmosphere of building grounds and even into the building itself, causing a health hazard - as part of a comprehensive program to minimise bird activity, bird spikes will need to be placed on roofs, in guttering and along some walls and even railings and signage.

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Beyond State Borders – The National Background CheckIf you have even a passing interest in the topic of national background checks, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of national background checks.

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Free Public Criminal RecordsAccess to public criminal records is a powerful way to protect your business and family, and free access to public criminal records online is becoming more and more accessible.

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Alternative Energy InvestmentsThe oil market is not the only one looking up. Alternative fuel stocks are also attracting many investors. Because oil and gas are expensive, Americans are looking for cheaper nonfossil fuel and that demand is boosting the alternative fuel stocks as well.

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Women Issues - Are Women Being Paid Less Than Men Are?Recently, a report was released about the quality of pay for women in the workplace. The result was unanimous. Most women still do not enjoy equal pay alongside their male counterparts in the workplace. The report by the former deputy governor of Massachusetts Evelyn Murphy makes it clear that equal pay is a still a dream for most women.

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Tropical Storm Alberto Gives Florida a Dry-Wet Run Practice DrillLuckily Tropical Storm Alberto did not deliver the 30 inches of rain to Florida that it did to The Grand Cayman Islands with severe flooding there. In fact Florida, which is at a current annual deficit of rainfall this year, so far only got an inch or two throughout the Great Sandbar State.

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IRS Loses Laptop With Personal Information for 291 PeopleThe IRS has announced that an employee lost an agency laptop early last month that contained personal information for 291 workers and job applicants.

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Understanding Green CardThe United States Permanent Resident Card

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Terrorist's Dream - World Cup Football 2006Terrorists posed the unprecedented threat which, as well as rogue states armed with weapons of mass destruction, cannot be settled by an outdated and insufficiently enforced non-proliferation regime. The international community’s obligation is to prevent security and humanitarian disasters at any price.

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Presidential FuneralsA presidential funeral is traditionally a public ceremony held in honor of the head of state, and usually take place amidst pomp and extravaganza. In the United States, presidential funerals follow certain traditions and protocols, though the family of the deceased determines the exact sequence of events.

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New Orleans NewsNew Orleans, New Orleans Hotels, New Orleans News, New Orleans Airfare A city is struggling to get back on its feet again. A hurricane-ravaged metropolis fraught with having to raise funds to recover has just been delivered some good news. The American Trucking association has confirmed that the National Truck Driving Championships for 2006 will be held in New Orleans as planned, in the month of August.

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The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire: What One Man Saw and LearnedOut of the mayhem and distruction of the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire one man walked away with a vision of what was needed to ensure that all of us had what was needed to remake the world.

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Ethanol: The Road to Energy Independence?Soaring gas prices have stimulated new questions regarding the possibility of using alternative fuels for the majority of our energy needs.

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Organic Cotton: An Environmentally Sound Choice for Many ReasonsProducts manufactured from organic cotton are becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious consumers.

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Completing the Cycle: Goods Made from Recycled MaterialsIn recent decades, consumer purchase of goods manufactured from recycled materials has lagged behind.

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Tropical Storm Alberto Floods FloridaTropical Storm Alberto floods Florida with some areas having as much as 25 inches of rain. Apparently the Great Sand Bar State is being flooded and eroded by the very first named Tropical Storm of during the official 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season.

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Al Zarqawi Dead; This is No Time for the WeakThe United States Military has once again proven it can get the job done and they have taken out Al Zarqawi the International Terrorists number one operational man, who had led the insurgents against the new Iraqi Government, Coalition Forces and United States.

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Choosing the Best News Media Type - TV, Radio or NewspapersThe world is changing around us. Don't let it pass you by. Stay up to date with local, national & international current events. How are you getting your news? Why are newspapers still the media type of choice for most people?

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Do You Think for Yourself or Do You Just Think You Do?Are we being sold a bill of goods? Do good causes like supporting global warming really exist?

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Sir Witless and the Dragon - An Almost True Fairy Tale about the EPAA true fairy tale about Environmental Safety. Well, almost true. The gullible Environmental Manager is sent to kill the EPA Dragon. Nick-named Sir Witless, he soon learns the truth about how companies can best survive the wrath of the EPA.

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Iran; Time is Running OutOne has to fell sorry for Iran and its President, as soon the World will be coming down on them like a ton of bricks. It looks as if they have had fun with all their rhetoric

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Civic DutyAmerica is the land of opportunity. There are many opportunities to perform a civic duty for the public. The most common way for citizens to perform a civic duty is by holding a government job, while others choose to run for public office to serve their nation as elected officials.

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Building on Landfill SitesA discussion of the requirements for the avoidance of the risk of landfill gas ingress into buildings. All Entrepreneurs should be aware of the risks from landfill gas and the measures needed to avoid these duing landfill developments.

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Death Penalty in AmericaWe may all have our own opinions concerning the controversial topic about the death penalty and many different points can be made regarding different circumstances and morals. However, one topic that is quite clear is the constitutionality aspect of the death sentencing debate. The constitution has been interpreted in many different ways to answer various questions, and the death penalty system should be treated in the same respect. By analyzing the Fourteenth and Eighth Amendments we can clearly see that the death penalty, being used in the United States under the rule of our constitution, is an obvious violation of both laws as well as a vicious hindrance on our freedom as American citizens.

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