#national parliament house

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

the fact that shakespeare was a playwright is sometimes so funny to me. just the concept of the "greatest writer of the English language" being a random 450-year-old entertainer, a 16th cent pop cultural sensation (thanks in large part to puns & dirty jokes & verbiage & a long-running appeal to commoners). and his work was made to be watched not read, but in the classroom teachers just hand us his scripts and say "that's literature"

just...imagine it's 2450 A.D. and English Lit students are regularly going into 100k debt writing postdoc theses on The Simpsons screenplays. the original animation hasn't even been preserved, it's literally just scripts and the occasional SDH subtitles.txt. they've been republished more times than the Bible

[travelandexplorebd]

Travel and Explore BD is one of the best tour operator in Bangladesh. We are dedicated to making travel easy, stress-free, and memorable for our clients. Discover two of the most beautiful buildings in Bangladesh that won the Aga Khan Prize for Architecture: the National Assembly building and the Bait-ur-Rouf mosque.

The National parliament building was built by the famous Louis Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. During our visit to and around the National Assembly building, including the crescent lake and the MP inn, you are invited to have lunch in the VIP cafeteria of the Bangladesh parliament building before heading out towards the Bait-ur-Rouf mosque.

[sspookyspoonss]

Promises Rishi Sunak could make that would be more popular than bringing back National Service:

Banning raisins

Exiling Piers Morgan

Making Greg’s sausage rolls the national dish

Revealing an alliance with Count Binface

Making all the members of the lords eat RAAC concrete each time they vote on a bill

Nuking Wolverhampton

Declare France an unsafe nation

Grant Cornish independence

Free school drinks so the UK can stay number one for child alcohol consumption

PG Tips monkey on a bank note

Ban authors making additions to their novels on Twitter

Eat out to help out that’s specifically targeting at getting women into lesbian bars

Naked calendar shoot with each Lord Justice of the UK Supreme for each month

Turing the Tory Manifesto into a Manga

Defecting to Labour

All I’m saying Rishi is if me and @livingforweevilwednesday ran your campaign you’d win the largest majority in UK history.

[dadsinsuits]

Ian Blackford

[totallyhussein-blog]

Armenia to recognize 3rd August as Day of Commemoration of Yazidi Genocide

The Armenian Parliament voted this week to designate August 3rd as the official commemoration day for the victims of Yazidi Genocide. The bill submitted by ethnic Yazidi MP Rustam Bakoyan passed the first reading with 88 votes in favor. Armenia will thus become the first country after Iraq to enshrine this into law.

“Genocide is a crime against humanity, and it is the biggest crime. This is a direct result and a direct consequence of incorrect and improper condemnation of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. The destinies of Armenians and Yazidis are quite similar, and our destinies have always crossed paths. We have often found ourselves in the same situations in different stages of history,” Bakoyan said as he presented the bill.

“The Republic of Armenia, adhering to the policy and priority it adopted in the process of prevention and condemnation of genocides, in 2014 condemned the genocide of Yazidis in Iraq from the high podium of the United Nations. In 2015, the Yazidi genocide in Iraq was condemned by the Armenian National Assembly factions, and in 2018 by the National Assembly,” the MP said.

“The prevention of genocide and crimes against humanity is one of the priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy,” Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan said, adding that Armenia actively supports the measures aimed at the prevention and condemnation of the mentioned crimes, the processes of further development of tools and mechanisms for the prevention of genocides and other mass crimes, both on bilateral and multilateral cooperation platforms.

[andromedasummer]

this shit sucks. tomorrow is a stay in bed and set up a writing blog day. mend my clothes day. move some boxes day.

[sagedrawstrees]

Going to start a one-man fandom of This House - my all-time favorite play. Walter/Jack anyone??? Is it wrong to ship a tory and a labour? Probably.

[justnownews]

Breaking News: Speaker National Assembly Orders Release of Arrested PTI Members

Islamabad – September 10, 2024In a significant development, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has ordered the immediate release of all arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of the National Assembly (MNAs). The Speaker directed Inspector General (IG) Islamabad to release the detained MNAs and has demanded a detailed report on the entire situation surrounding their…

[townpostin]

Jamshedpur Artist's Terracotta Work Featured In New Parliament House

Mohan Karan’s Creations Represent Jharkhand In Aastha Gallery Young artist’s masks and tiles showcase state’s forest wealth and cultural heritage. JAMSHEDPUR – Mohan Karan, a talented artist from Sonari, has gained recognition for his beautiful terracotta artworks, which are currently on display in the new Parliament House in New Delhi. "Being able to showcase my work in the Parliament House is…

[rabbitcruiser]

National Unicorn Day 

Bake delicious, fanciful Unicorn cupcakes, watch a fantasy movie like The Chronicles of Narnia, or research the history of these elegant mythological creatures.

What mythological creature has been more beloved over the centuries than the delightful unicorn? As incredible symbols of purity and enchantment, unicorns are loved by both children and adults alike and are integral parts of many fairy tales and legends.

For all the roles they’ve played in literature, cinematography, and art as a whole, unicorns more than deserve their own day. And now is the time to learn more about National Unicorn Day.

How to Celebrate National Unicorn Day

The best way to celebrate this day would be to find a fun, fanciful activity to enjoy with family or friends. Get creative with art, music or other projects that can promote free-thinking and fantasy. Or try out some of these other ideas to celebrate National Unicorn Day.

Check out some ridiculous Unicorn-themed products

You can stop a unicorn from farting rainbows, but you can’t stop us from celebrating National Unicorn Day. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite unicorn-themed products. Here are some of the best ones we could find on the internet for this magical holiday.

Watch a Film that includes Unicorns

One activity that could be perfectly suited to this day would be sitting down to watch a good fantasy film, preferably one that includes unicorns, of course! It’s likely to have been a long time since having watched The Chronicles of Narnia. Try out one of these interesting films that include a unicorn or two:

Legend (1986). This less-than-well-known film actually features a fairly noteworthy cast, including Tom Cruise, Tim Curry and Mia Sara, where darkness (Tim Curry) seeks to eradicate unicorns from existence.

Stardust (2007). Starring Clare Danes, this fantasy movie shows how a fallen star (in the shape of a woman) is rescued with the help of a unicorn.

Blade Runner (1982). In this sci-fi film, the unicorn plays a symbolic role in a dream as well as in the form of a paper origami shape.

Fantasia 2000 (1999). This remake of the classic animated Disney film features Mickey Mouse and his incredible group of friends–including a brief scene with a unicorn who laughs at the other animals going to Noah’s ark.

Throw a Unicorn Themed Party

National Unicorn Day shouldn’t be kept a secret! So get the word out by inviting a few friends, family members, neighbors or co-workers to gather together while enjoying and celebrating everything pertaining to unicorns.

Invite guests to dress up as their favorite unicorn or fantasy character. Provide treats and snacks, like the rainbow themed cupcakes featured below. Decorate using rainbow balloons and streamers, as well as tinsel and glitter of all kinds. It’s like that cups, napkins and paper plates with unicorn designs can easily be sourced at a party store.

Read Books and Learn Some Unicorn History

The above information featuring the history of unicorns only scratches the surface of what can be learned about these fascinating, mythical creatures. Head on over to the library and check out some books that tell the many ways unicorns have played a part in literature over the centuries.

Learn about Unicorns in Scottish Culture

One fun aspect about National Unicorn Day that would be interesting to research (that most people don’t realize) is the fact that the unicorn is actually the national animal of Scotland. This fantastical creature is deeply beloved and has been on the Scottish Royal Coat of Arms at least since the mid-1500s.

History of National Unicorn Day

Unicorns have been mentioned in literature as far back as antiquity—ancient Greek writers believed they lived in the faraway and exotic country of India, which was then largely unknown to Europeans at the time. However, at the time the unicorn was thought to be a powerful, fierce animal that was not to be meddled with.

In the Middle Ages, the unicorn’s image was based greatly on Bible passages that were thought to speak of these animals, and unicorns slowly came to be seen as a symbol of strength, the purest kind of love, and the pets of virgin women.

In fact, there is even a sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a unicorn on her lap and patting it in Warsaw’s National Museum located in the capital of Poland ! Thus, unicorns have been appearing in works of literature for thousands of years, although it is now thought by many scholars that this case of unicorns appearing in the bible may have been a translation error.

The most prominent more modern examples of unicorns that can be found in fantasy literature include Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis. Not only that, but the whole immensely popular My Little Pony franchise is also based on unicorns, with the series beginning in the 1980s and being revived a few decades later.

National Unicorn Day was created to celebrate these majestic creatures and help adults remember how much more fun life can be when they let a little magic in sometimes. And this is a great beginning for the celebration of National Unicorn Day!

National Unicorn Day Timeline

2000 BC Unicorns are featured in carvings

The most common feature on soapstone stamps in the Bronze Age, this version of the unicorn has a body more like a cow.

400 BC Earliest description of unicorn in Greek Literature

Greek historian, Ctesias, describes this Indian animal as the size of a horse with a white body, purple head, blue eyes and a cubit-long horn on its forehead.

1980s Unicorn craze hits pop culture

Whether on stickers, t-shirts, or lunch boxes, the rainbow unicorn quickly becomes a symbol beloved by little girls, with the Lisa Frank company having a huge impact.

1997 Unicorns are mentioned in Harry Potter

In the magical world of Harry Potter, created by J.K. Rowling, the unicorn makes an appearance in a variety of ways throughout the series.

2017 Unicorn Frappuccino makes its debut

Starbucks can help but get in on the rainbow fun when it launches its Unicorn Frappuccino.

National Unicorn Day FAQs

Is National Unicorn Day real?

Sure! National Unicorn Day is a real day that is meant to celebrate everything to do with these amazing mythical creatures. It is acknowledged by individuals, organizations and even universities!

When is National Unicorn Day?

National Unicorn Day is celebrated each year on April 9.

What to do on National Unicorn Day?

National Unicorn Day is a great day to learn more about these mythical creatures, understand their role in literature or culture, or perhaps even throw a unicorn party!

Are unicorns real?

The idea of unicorns that look like white horses and can fly is based on fiction, but the World Wildlife Federation notes that the rhinoceros is similar and it is very real – and very in need.

Are unicorns in the bible?

Technically, unicorns are mentioned in the King James Version of the bible from the 1600s, but this is now thought to be due to a mistranslation of a 2200 year old text.

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[easterneyenews]

Massive London protest demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza

TENS of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through central London on Saturday (25) to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the latest in a series of weekend demonstrations in the capital since the seven-week war began.Saturday’s rally, which involved 45,000 campaigners according to police estimates, took place during a four-day truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, the first break in the fighting, but protesters said that was not enough.

Read more- https://www.easterneye.biz/massive-london-protest-demands-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza/

[abbiistabbii]

Ok, so this is a callout post for EstablishedTitles.com

As a Scottish person, I need to say this:

ESTABLISHED TITLES IS A SCAM!

You cannot become a Lord/Lady in Scotland by owning land of any size. The title of Lord or Lady are titles of Peers in the House of Lords, who are members of the House of Lords, the Upper House of the British Parliament. You get a peerage by donating a fucktonne of money to the Tory party being appointed as such by the British Government, not by owning Land in Scotland. If owning land was enough to get you a peerage, my parents would be Lord and Lady Stabbii. They are not. In fact my Dad is banned from any official honours.

There are better ways to support tree planting, rewilding or natural landscape projects in Scotland, namely by donating to either the National Trust for Scotland or the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Both of these charities are trusted, well established and reliable charities that carry out rewilding, tree planting and nature conservation all over Scotland. If you want a cool title, make one yourself.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“LOCAL INDIANS APPEAR IN FULL DRESS IN THE BRITISH COMMONS,” Brantford Expositor. June 24, 1930. Page 1. ---- Deputation From Six Nations Headed by Chief Garlow ---- INDIAN LEADER ---- Wish to Discuss Grievances With Great White Father ---- Chief Chauncey Garlow, one of the hereditary leaders of the Six Nations band and now head of the Mohawk Workers, accompanied by a group of chiefs from the reserve near Brantford, appeared in the gallery of the British House of Commons yesterday, where their colorful full-dress Indian regalia presented a picturesque night and attracted much interest.

They had come on the same mission that brought the late Chief Deskabeh, (Levi General) some years ago, to discuss certain alleged grievances with the government of the Great White Father.

A number of Commoners are a ranging a meeting at which the Indians will be given an opportunity of stating their case. A deputation of the visitors will also call upon the Right Hon. J. H. Thomas, secretary of state for the Dominions.

A party was given tea on the Westminster terrace yesterday, and the historic pipe of peace was produced and handed around. Before the tea came to a close Chief Garlow gave to the Commoners present a document containing an expression of thanks to the Great Spirit for the privilege of landing on Britain's shores, as their Iroquois forefathers had done to discuss the misunderstandings which arose between the British and their allies the Iroquois.

The deputation was sent from the local reserve by the Mohawk Workers following a series of meetings in which the old issues that brought about Chief General's trip were re-discussed and the present course of action decided upon.

[dadsinsuits]

Ian Blackford

[nepalniceties]

Seven MPs nominated to chair HoR session

The meeting of the House of Representatives held today has nominated seven MPs to chair a parliament meeting in the absence of the Speaker. 

The meeting of the House of Representatives held today has nominated seven MPs to chair a parliament meeting in the absence of the Speaker.  The seven MPs nominated by the senior most member of the HoR Pashupati Shumsher JB Rana are:- Ishwori Neupane, Chanda Karki Bhandari, Devraj Ghimire, Pratikshya Tiwari, Buddhi Man Tamang, Ram Krishna Yadav and Sushila Sirpali Thakuri.  Meanwhile, The…

[reasonsforhope]

"The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, has announced plans to ban political donations from state elections, paving the way for nation-leading electoral reforms.

The state’s electoral amendment bill announced on Wednesday [June 12, 2024] night will ban electoral donations and gifts to registered political parties, members of parliament and candidates. The state will provide funding to allow parties and candidates to contest elections, run campaigns and promote political ideas.

Malinauskas said his bill would put South Australia on the “cusp of becoming a world leader in ending the nexus between money and political power”.

“We want money out of politics. We know this is not easy. These reforms may well face legal challenge,” Malinauskas said.

“But we are determined to deliver them, with this bill to be introduced in the parliament in the near future.”

In a subtle challenge to his federal and state counterparts, the premier told Guardian Australia he thought it was “something that democracies everywhere should be pursuing”.

The Albanese government pledged to introduce spending and donation caps, and truth in political advertising laws, as revealed by Guardian Australia after the 2022 federal election and confirmed by a parliamentary inquiry that reported last July.

The special minister of state, Don Farrell, said last month an agreement between the major parties and the crossbench had not yet been reached. An amendment bill is still expected by the middle of the year.

In order to level the playing field for newly created parties and independent candidates, the South Australia bill will allow candidates to receive donations up to $2,700, although they will remain subject to campaign spending caps.

Those spending caps have been set at $100,000, multiplied by the number of candidates up to a maximum of $500,000.

If the bill is passed, a registered political party will be entitled to a one-off payment of $200,000 before 31 August 2026. Whichever is lower out of $700,000 or the number of party members of parliament multiplied by $47,000 will also be given to parties for operational funding.

Membership fees will be allowed to continue but will be capped at $100 or less a year.

To deter attempts to circumvent the proposed changes, a maximum penalty of $50,000 or 10 years’ imprisonment will apply.

The guide acknowledges the proposal would lead to a rise in the cost of South Australia’s electoral system, but says a tightening of expenditure and party registration rules will keep costs to a minimum.

The Albanese government is under crossbench pressure to introduce electoral reforms before the next federal election.

Lower house independents, including Kate Chaney, Zali Steggall, the Greens, David Pocock, Lidia Thorpe and the Jacqui Lambie Network, joined forces to introduce a bill for fair and transparent elections in March [2024].

The bill contained a suite of reforms including truth-in-political advertising, a ban on donations from socially harmful industries including fossil fuels, and tightening the definition of gifts to capture major party fundraisers, including dinners and business forums."

-via The Guardian, March 18, 2024