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Saturday, August 3, 2013

The future of Iran

What the future has in store for Iranian people?!


Does Rouhani's British link bode well for reform in Iran?

2 August 2013 Last updated at 06:37 BST
The British government has declined an invitation to attend the inauguration of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, despite indications he wants to reach out to Western countries.
Mr Rouhani has strong links with Britain, having studied Islamic law as a post-graduate student in Glasgow, and some of his former academic supervisors believe he could bring reform to Iran.
Richard Galpin reports.

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Hassan Rohani

Unshackling Iran from its past


UNLIKE some of his predecessors, Iran's new president looks like a consensus builder.  This could speed up law-making in the country and deal-making beyond it, says our correspondent

New President Hassan Rouhani makes the unimaginable imaginable for Iran

Reconciliation would allow the world to stop fearing a Persian Gulf conflict and get Iran back in the global economy

President-elect Hassan Rouhani may be Iran's hope for moderation

The legal scholar and theologian has deftly appealed to more reform-minded Iranians. But it isn't clear whether his leadership style will result in policy changes.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Britain is slamming its doors against the world

Chris Bryant MP: 'Go Home' vans show ministers have no ideas on immigration

The “Go Home” vans which are trundling around London boroughs this summer symbolises how this Government has run out of meaningful ideas on immigration.

The 'Go Home' vans which are trundling around London boroughs this summer symbolises how this Government has run out of meaningful ideas on immigration, says Labour's Chris Bryant MP Photo: RICK FINDLER
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/labour/10219288/Chris-Bryant-MP-Go-Home-vans-show-ministers-have-no-ideas-on-immigration.html
Mobile billboards carry a warning of


Immigration to the UK: facts and figures

Overview: Net immigration has added 1.5 million people to the population over the last 10 years. Two-thirds of them have come from the continents of Asia and Africa. In 2006 the total UK population was 60.6m. If net immigration continues at its current rate, as the government actuary's department calculates, the total population in 2031 will be 70m, and by 2081 it will be 85m.
The numbers: People born overseas account for about 10% of the population. This is up from just more than 6% in 1981 and just over 8% in 2001. This is compared with 24% in Australia, 23% in Switzerland, 19% in Canada and 13% in America. In France that figure is 8%, and 7% in Denmark.
The people: In 2006 the largest numbers of immigrants were born in Africa and the Middle East (3% of the working age population) and the Indian sub-continent (2.5%). Those born in the east and central European EU member states – the A8 - made up 1% of the working age population. Today A8 immigrants account for one in three of new immigrants since 2004.
Where do immigrants live and work: In the last three years, East Anglia had the greatest number of A8 workers registering with employers in the area (15% of the total), followed by the Midlands (13%) and London (12%). A8 immigrants are more concentrated in low-skilled jobs, with only 13% in high-skilled occupations. Overall, there are more foreign-born than UK-born workers in highly skilled jobs (49% vs 42%).
The three most popular sectors for all foreign-born workers in the UK are public administration, education and health (32%), distribution, hotels and restaurants (21%) and banking, finance and insurance (20%). Immigrants are concentrated at the high and low skill end of the occupation distribution.
How easy is it to find work? The employment rate of A8 immigrants is more than 80%, while that of immigrants born in Bangladesh is only around 50%. When employed, the average immigrant worker worked one and a half hours a week more in 2006 than the average individual born in the UK. The average hourly wage of all immigrants in that year was £11.90 compared with £11.50 for UK-born workers. The earnings gap is partly explained by the fact that immigrants are more likely than UK-born persons to live in London where hourly rates are higher than in the rest of the UK.
How educated? Among new immigrants (those arrived up to two years ago), the proportion of persons with degrees is particularly high (46%) and the proportion of persons with only secondary schooling particularly low (48%), compared to the UK-born population. Two-thirds of the UK-born population has only completed secondary school while 17% have a degree, Labour Force Survey data suggest. But 51% of all migrants have secondary school qualifications and 37% have degrees.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

jeans and a bra

Is this the ultimate strapless AND backless bra? Stick-on InvisiBra glues on to give cleavage a boost

  • 10 models hit London's Regent Street today wearing just jeans and a bra
  • Surprised tourists and shoppers stopped to stare and take pictures
  • Stunt to promote the new backless strapless 'Invisibra' 

While London’s busy Regent Street certainly sees a colourful cross-section of life in the capital, it is doubtful it has ever seen anything quite like this. Shoppers today were treated to the sight of 10 women striding down the street wearing blue jeans, high heels… and very little else.
The stunt was part of the promotion of InvisiBra: a new strapless, backless bra that all the women were wearing to maintain their dignity.
The bra claims to be a backless, strapless, self-adhesive bra that will lift and enhance cleavage but won’t slip off.
Models parade down London's busy Regent Street wearing their bras to celebrate the UK launch of Lavalia's InvisiBra
Models parade down London's busy Regent Street wearing their bras to celebrate the UK launch of Lavalia's InvisiBra
Despite of their minimal attire and the downcast weather, the girls kept a smile on their face as they posed for the waiting cameras
Despite of their minimal attire and the downcast weather, the girls kept a smile on their face as they posed for the waiting cameras

THE INVISIBLE BRA: HOW DOES IT WORK?

It is the clasp of the InvisiBra that makes it different, the firm says. 
'The shape of the cups for InvisiBra are unique and the way they are placed on the breasts and then clasped together in the centre gives the wearer support and lift.
'It is the only self-adhesive bra that gives you a cleavage,' they say. 
Handwash only, each bra can be reused up to 200 times.
Attractive: The Irina model of the Invisibra
Attractive: The Irina model of the Invisibra
InvisiBras are made from medical grade silicone with fabric or lace placed over the cups. 
The stickiness is a special glue from Germany that regenerates itself every time it is washed. 
Invisibra say their silicone is medically proven to be safe for the skin.
Some of the bystanders couldn't believe their eyes (or their luck) as half naked girls suddenly strolled by
Some of the bystanders couldn't believe their eyes (or their luck) as half naked girls suddenly strolled by
it also aims to bring an element of fashion into the strapless bra market, with the Invisibra coming in a range of colours and fabrics rather than the traditional ‘nude’ shade.
The silicone InvisiBra is priced at £48 while the less padded Fabric InvisiBras cost £38.
Unsurprisingly rather shocked tourists stopped and openly stared at the scene as the girls flaunted their bodies.
 
A few rather cheeky builders who couldn’t believe their luck could be seen snapping away on their camera phones as the girls posed for the waiting press.
They managed to maintain a smile despite the rather inclement weather in London today and, despite some rather extensive bouncy walking, there were no ‘wardrobe malfunctions’, giving sway to the InvisiBra’s claims.
Despite the walking and twisting the bras held up and their were no 'wardrobe malfunctions'
Despite the walking and twisting the bras held up and their were no 'wardrobe malfunctions'
The models showcased the self adhesive bras aim to bring an element of fashion, with varying fabrics and colours available
The models showcased the self adhesive bras aim to bring an element of fashion, with varying fabrics and colours available
Tourists and shoppers stopped to look at the unusual sight, as those standing behind them must have questioned if they were topless
Tourists and shoppers stopped to look at the unusual sight, as those standing behind them must have questioned if they were topless
The bras are designed to be worn with low cut, cut out or revealing tops and dresses
The bras are designed to be worn with low cut, cut out or revealing tops and dresses

One passerby seems particularly pleased at the sight...
One passerby seems particularly pleased at the sight...
...and attempts to persuade his companion to follow the girls!
...and attempts to persuade his companion to follow the girls!