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Friday, June 26, 2015
Annabel Goldie, Scottish Conservative Party leader from 2005 to 2011, has announced she will stand down as an MSP at the next elections in 2016. Goldie, who has been an MSP for the West Scotland (previously West of Scotland) electoral region since the Scottish Parliament’s formation in 1999, said she intends to focus on her role in the House of Lords, where she has been a peer since 2013.File:Annabel Goldie.jpg
In a statement today, Goldie said leading the party was an “enormous honour” for her. She also said: “It has afforded me both satisfaction and pleasure to serve my constituents and to serve the parliament and I will look back with great happiness at my time as an MSP. I am grateful to friends and colleagues from all parties for their support. Sometimes we found common ground, sometimes we disagreed but never I hope with rancour nor disrespect. Politics is a rough trade but we have built a strong parliament in Scotland of which we can all be rightly proud.” She said because of Ruth Davidson, her successor as Scottish Conservative leader, the party is now “in fine fettle and stands a great chance of making real progress in the years ahead,” concluding by saying: “I look forward to continuing to work as part of that effort in the House of Lords in the years to come.”
Davidson responded to the news by calling Goldie an “unstoppable force”, adding: “She has been an inspiration to a whole generation of Scottish Conservatives, and she has been a tremendous mentor, support and friend to me. In Holyrood, she has fostered both affection and respect from all members – regardless of their political affiliation – and her retirement from the Scottish Parliament will leave an Annabel-sized hole which won’t ever quite be filled. She is unique.” Meanwhile, David Cameron, UK Conservative leader and UK Prime Minister, said: “Annabel is one of those rare breeds in Scottish politics, somebody known by her first name alone. When she was Scottish Conservative leader, I valued her sage advice. She has been a towering strength to our party in Scotland, a doughty debater in the TV studios and Scottish Parliament and has one of the sharpest wits around. I wish her a long and happy retirement after 17 years unstinting service at Holyrood – but look forward to seeing her on the red benches of the Lords for years to come.”
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Goldie, the Scottish Conservatives’ first ever female leader, was elected unopposed. She took up the role in the aftermath of David McLetchie’s resignation from the role in an expenses usage controversy and subsequent resignation of Brian Monteith from his Conservative whip role in the Scottish Parliament for briefing the media against him. Meanwhile, as Scottish Conservatives won 18 seats in the Scottish Parliament in 1999 and 2003, the party had been less successful in UK general elections in Scotland; Conservatives went up from zero out of a possible 72 UK MPs in Scotland in 1997 to one in 2001. This led to Goldie remarking in her inaugural speech in 2005 that: “The wheels are back on the wagon – and I’m the nag hitched up to tow it.” She also said: “The party is still way ahead of where it was in 1997. And my first task is to take it forward to 2007.” However, under Goldie’s leadership, the number of seats the Scottish Conservatives won in the Scottish Parliament slightly decreased from 18 in 2003 to 17 in 2007 and to 15 in 2011. At the same time, the number of Conservative MPs stood at one out of a possible 59 after the 2010 UK general election.
In the aforementioned 2005 speech, she also said the party could be trusted with devolution in Scotland, adding: “making devolution work better means real devolution: not the lumbering and cripplingly expensive array of government departments, government advisers, consultants, quangos, quasi-quangos and agencies with all their expensive appendages, but devolving down to people and their communities, their right to make their own decisions about their lives, how for example they procure healthcare and how they educate their children.” Goldie would go on to sit on the advisory board for the Smith Commission, which was set up to examine which further political powers should be devolved to Scotland following the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. More recently, Goldie supported a reduction in the voting age for Scottish Parliament elections from 18 to 16 in a vote earlier this month, commenting: “I think it is an opportunity for them to continue their high level of engagement in topical affairs that we saw with the independence referendum.”
Goldie, a member of the Salvation Army’s West of Scotland Advisory Board and a Church of Scotland elder, is not the only Scottish Conservative MSP intending to stand down in 2016. Mary Scanlon, Gavin Brown, Alex Fergusson and Nanette Milne all reportedly intend to leave the Scottish Parliament next year.
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Now a days, majority of the people are not following classical eating food habits. Taking pizza, burger, nooddles etc. with fruit juices or milk shakes is a typical example of incompatible food which leads to the formation of Aamras(toxic substance) and it is the main cause for majority of the diseases. People normally eat outside. Due to this they are not aware about the type of oil used, the way of processing food, spices used etc. As a result food is not digested properly and it provokes various gastric problems like- constipation, acidity, ulcers and so on. As we are dependent on packaged food, these possess significant percentage of coloring agents, preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilisers etc. All these increase Pitta and cause gastric irritation in the long run.In this article, we are going to discuss about the two common gastric problems from which majority of the population is suffering. These are- constipation and acidity. These two problems are the root causes of various chronic problems if not diagnosed and treated early.
Constipation:
Our large intestine is designed to store feces for a certain amount of time. So, holding feces for a longer time is not a big task for it. The problem is that lack of bowel movements for a long period of time sends wrong signals to the brain, liver, immune system etc. leading to migraine and other problems. It looks like a simple problem, if it is not treated properly, it may lead to a major problem.
Constipation according to Ayurveda- results due to Vata imbalance and blockage of channels. Vata mainly Apana Vata is responsible for expulsion of stool. When the functions of Apana Vata are affected, it results in constipation. Ayurvedic treatment includes prescription of laxatives, external oleation, use of suppositories.
What are the causes of Constipation?
Intake of dry, light, rough quality of food
Excessive consumption of pungent, salty and astringent foods
Less intake of wate
Night awakening
Sitting at a same place for a very long period of time
Neurological disorders such as- Parkinson’s disease
Suffering from rheumatoid arthritis
Lack of sufficient fiber in diet
Pregnancy(fetus putting pressure on intestines which causes lack of bowel movements)
Depression
What are the complications of constipation?
If left untreated, patient may develop other problems like- fissures in ano, hemorroids, liver disorders, intestinal, metabolic disorders.
Acidity:
Certain food habits cause increase HCl secretion in stomach leading to the irritation of stomach inner lining. If spices are used excessively, it can cause irritation to gastric mucosa and hence rersults in gastritis (acidity). According to modern medicine, prolonged intake of NSAIDS (pain killers) is also the main cause for this disease.
Acidity according to Ayurveda- Ayurveda considers acidity is of Pitta origin. All measures must be taken to pacify Pitta; otherwise the medicament should subside the irritation. Ayurvedic classical text books emphasise to follow satvik diet. But, it will not be possible all the time. Secondly, our tongue has developed taste for spicy and tasty food all the time. The spices such as- cinnamon, red chili, garlic if used excessively can cause irritation of gastric mucosa.
Knowingly or unknowingly our daily food is full of sour substances. According to Ayurveda, acidity is caused by those substances which are remaining as sour or transformed into pungent material after digestion whereas all sour substances such as- Indian gooseberry, lemon, oranges, pomegranate are not the agents of gastritis.
Ayurveda emphasizes stress, jealousy, anger are the reasons for this disease along with wrong eating habits. If this condition is not treated timely or else if unwholesome food habits are continued, it may lead to gastric ulcer, mal-absorption, perforation, esophageal regurgitation, headache, duodenitis, backache etc.
What are the causes of Acidity?
Intake of sour substances
Intake of spicy food
Intake of incompatible food
Heat provoking foods, beverages etc.
What are the symptoms of Acidity?
Severe burning sensation with thirst
Sour taste in the mouth
Nausea
Fatigue(especially in the legs)
Pricking in the shoulder or back
Neuritis(ant moving sensation over the body)
Irregular bowel habits
Vomiting
Home Remedies for Acidity and Constipation
Lemon juice mixed with sugar helps to relieve vomiting sensation and bloating.
1 teaspoon of Triphala powder added with 1 glass of water, boil and reduce to half glass and then filtered. Mix half teaspoon of honey or ghee relieves acidity.
Regular chewing of half teaspoon of fennel seeds after food is good for digestion and acidity.
To half glass of buttermilk, add a pinch of asafoetida, turmeric and teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and drink it ht to relieve acidity.
Boil ash gourd with jaggery relieves bloating and burning sensation.
Crush cumin seeds and add half teaspoon of cumin seeds to 1 litre water and boil water for 2 minutes and then filter it. This is a natural remedy for acidity.
For constipation, include more fiber in your diet. Legumes, fruits, vegetables, raisins, corn (bran), guava, figs, flax seeds must be included in diet.
Drink good amounts of water throughout the day. Drink a cup of warm water in the evening. Drink 2-4 extra glasses of water per day to get rid of constipation.
Soak 10-15 raisins in water in the morning and consume it at night.
Take tender leaves of Castor(Erand) and ground to make a fine paste. To this pulp, add Aloe vera juice and drink it to get relieve from constipation.
Avoid excess of tea and coffee.
Do not sit at one place for a long period of time.
Make exercise or brisk walking as a part of your lifestyle.
Various herbs used for acidity- Patola(pointed gourd), Amalaki(Indian gooseberry), Haritaki(Terminalia chebula), Bhringraja, Mulethi etc.
Herbs used for constipation- Hareetaki, Patola, Draksha(Vitis vinifera), castor oil with haritaki.
About the Author: DR. Vikram Chauhan, MD – AYURVEDA is an expert Ayurvedic practitioner based in Chandigarh, India and doing his practice in Mohali, India. He is spreading the knowledge of Ayurveda Ancient healing treatment, not only in India but also abroad. He is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Products, Planet Ayurveda Clinic and Krishna Herbal Company. For more info visit our webiste:
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Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics
Monday, December 3, 2007
At Thanksgiving dinner David Shankbone told his white middle class family that he was to interview Reverend Al Sharpton that Saturday. The announcement caused an impassioned discussion about the civil rights leader’s work, the problems facing the black community and whether Sharpton helps or hurts his cause. Opinion was divided. “He’s an opportunist.” “He only stirs things up.” “Why do I always see his face when there’s a problem?”
Shankbone went to the National Action Network’s headquarters in Harlem with this Thanksgiving discussion to inform the conversation. Below is his interview with Al Sharpton on everything from Tawana Brawley, his purported feud with Barack Obama, criticism by influential African Americans such as Clarence Page, his experience running for President, to how he never expected he would see fifty (he is now 53). “People would say to me, ‘Now that I hear you, even if I disagree with you I don’t think you’re as bad as I thought,'” said Sharpton. “I would say, ‘Let me ask you a question: what was “bad as you thought”?’ And they couldn’t say. They don’t know why they think you’re bad, they just know you’re supposed to be bad because the right wing tells them you’re bad.”
BC election writ drops; referendum campaigns underway
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The provincial election was called today in British Columbia. Alongside with the election, the citizens of the province will also be debating if they should change their electoral system from Single Member Plurality to Single Transferable Vote (STV). The vote for both the election and the referendum is to be held on May 12th.
According to the Angus Reid Strategies online poll, the issues before the candidates this year are the economy, crime and public safety, and health care.
Gordon Campbell is the current Premier of British Columbia, and leader of the Liberal Party. Three new tax measures have been proposed, increasing apprenticeship training tax credits, reducing small business income tax, and raising the revenue definition for small business. “Keep B.C. Strong” is the Liberal slogan.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Carole James is focusing her election platform on supporting a green economy, eliminating the carbon tax, offering families tax relief, freezing post-secondary tuition, raising the minimum wage, and providing a small business tax holiday. The NDP slogan is “Take back your B.C.”
The Green Party, led by Jane Sterk, is focused on environmental issues, crime and police, and a ‘green economy’. The Green Party is in support of the carbon tax and will be campaigning in favour of the new STV voting system that is being proposed again. The Green Party slogan is “A better plan for B.C.”File:Carole james.jpg
Wilf Hanni is at the helm of the Conservative Party which opposes the Recognition and Reconciliation Act, privatization of BC Hydro Bill 42 ‘gag law’, and the carbon tax. They propose to reduce senior civil employee pay scale, as well as personal and corporate income tax.
Other parties running candidates are the Democratic Reform under Graeme Roger, the Marijuana Party under Marc Emery, the Work Less Party under Conrad Schmidt, the Refederation Party under Mike Summers, the Sex Party under John Ince, and the Communist Party under George Gidora.
For 60 days before the election, each party may campaign with an allowable CA$1.1 million, in the final 28 days, $4.4 million may be spent. $70,000 is allowed by candidates before the writ is dropped, and another $70,000 in the midst of campaigning.
The referendum will allow BC voters to choose between two voting systems. The Single Member Plurality system is the current system in all Canadian provinces, and is also used to elect Members of Parliament in Ottawa. The other system is BC-STV, which would replace 85 single-member ridings with 20 larger ridings in which between two and seven Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) would be elected. The total number of MLAs will not change. Voters would rank the candidates in order of preference, as many or as few as they wish. When the results are tallied, votes are transferred to the next preference on the ballot when the first preference has been elected or eliminated. The system is designed to ensure that every vote helps to elect someone, every vote counts as fully as possible, and every voter is represented by a candidate they voted for, as nearly as mathematically possible.
Previous elections held under the current Single Member Plurality (also known as First Past The Post) system led to odd results in certain elections, such as the 2001 election where the winning party obtained 77 of the 79 seats of the legislature with just 58% of the vote, and the 1996 election, in which the party with the most votes failed to win the election. The recommendation to switch to STV was made by the British Columbia Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, a group formed in 2004 of randomly selected citizens. They spent a year learning about voting systems around the world and consulting with BC citizens.
It’s the fourth referendum in the country and the second in the province within the last 4 years. The previous referendum held in 2005 also voted on these same electoral systems and came within 2.3% of the 60% threshold. In order for the referendum to be binding, BC-STV will again need 60% of the popular vote and 50% of votes in 51 of the 85 ridings in BC. If the change is approved, it will be the first province in the country to adopt reform of the electoral system in recent history.
Fair Voting BC, recognized as the official proponent group, argues that STV will lead to fairer election results, effective local representation and greater voter choice. They argue that BC-STV will give voters the power to hold politicians and political parties accountable, by giving every voter a vote that actually makes a difference. If the STV system is approved, then it will be put into use for the first time for the 2013 provincial election.
The recognized opponent group is the No STV Campaign Society. Their arguments are that STV will give larger ridings, voters would be unsure of whom their MLA would be, there would be unequal geographic representation, that the counting method is too complicated, the electoral system results are unverified in practical usage, the system results in a higher probability of minority governments and the subsequent coalition of parties. They also argue that other countries who use systems similar to STV have had problems with their election results.
$500,000 in public funding has been given to both the proponents and the opponents of the referendum.
