Interesting old photos…
Note: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln stands under cover at the center of Capitol steps during his inauguration in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 1861. The scaffolding at upper right was used in construction of the Capitol dome. Image source: Denver Post
View more of the past presidential inaugurations photos here
No tags for this post.… [Click to read the rest] “Past Presidential Inaugurations”
(Image source: BBC)
Read the speech in full here…inspiring
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(When it comes to bailouts, rest assure that the public will be the one who get screwed. Image source: http://wcrnews.wordpress.com)
I never expected to see this but this is what CNN reported:-
… [Click to read the rest] “Porn Industry Needs Bailout”Another major American industry is asking for assistance as the global financial crisis continues: Hustler publisher Larry Flynt and Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis said Wednesday they will request that Congress allocate $5 billion for a bailout of the adult entertainment industry.
From theStar: –
… [Click to read the rest] “Showdown in Chennai?”Malaysian Indian political leaders from both sides of the country’s political divide are heading to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu in India this week to attend a conference which is likely to be an explosive affair.
Malaysian Indian political leaders from the MIC, DAP and PKR are heading for the southern Indian city to attend the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, better known as the Indian Diaspora Conference, starting Wednesday at the Chennai Trade Centre.
(Taj under seize! Image source: Financial Times)
Read this and tell me you are not impressive with the kind of sacrifices that people do to protect others under their care:-
… [Click to read the rest] “Mumbai Massacre: Stories of Heroes”Prashant Mangeshikar could be dead, one of more than a hundred victims of militant attacks across Mumbai landmarks, if it had not been for an employee at the Taj Mahal Hotel.