June 30, 2008 New York Edition Vol. 4 No. 12 Events   There are 11 upcoming events listed in our New York calendar. Click here for calendar. In Quotes "Iraq, once famous for its Libraries, Universities and Schools...Once famous for its best educational system in the Middle East, for erasing illiteracy, for producing top notch academics, scientists and doctors, for supporting overseas students in their studies free of charge, and only God knows how many Palestinians, Egyptians, Somalis, Sudanese, Mauritanians, Jordanians...graduated from Iraqi universities... Iraq, the center of knowledge, culture and publishing...Look at it now, just look at its educational system. There is no educational system left, it is in debris, in ruins." --Layla Anwar "It is not the role of this court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct." --Justice Antonin Scalia, writing for the majority permitting gun owners to keep guns in their homes. George Carlin - A Fan Remembers For 50 years George Carlin used a jester hat to soften the blow of the ugly truths of American way that fueled his stand-up act. His performances epitomized the “if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry” style of comedy. Considered by many America's greatest comic, George Carlin died last week at age 71, after working practically till the end. Columnist Joyce Marcel takes a moment to remember the man, the performer, and his brutally honest messages. More... Who Listens to the Soldier? A new generation of war veterans, many wounded in the body and many more in the soul, the first true affects of the war in Iraq now begin to reach home. Writer and columnist Paul Rockwell explains how not only is a soldier expected to lay his life on the line for his country’s civilians, he’s also responsible for preserving those same civilians’ fantasy of war’s nobility when he returns from battle. As this young generation of soldiers matures, how will their wounds manifest and what scars will they, their families and the civilians around them who don’t want to hear the true horrors of war carry for life? More... No Immunity for Lawbreakers - Feingold Speaks Out In the vigil to protect Americans’ privacy, Sen. Russ Feingold is a tested and tireless veteran. With an investigation into the illegal wiretapping program currently underway, Feingold cautions against quick approval of legislation that would allow illegally obtained information to be retained and used. More... Eviction's Just for Starters Looking at Obama’s current lead in the polls, it appears he has a good chance of being the next man of the (white) house. Professor and activist David Michael Green thinks Obama may have the potential to be the next FDR, but worries that he also runs the risk of being as much a Clinton as his defeated Rival for the Democratic ticket. Already Obama has softpedalled on several issues. Reminding us that keeping Obama's feet to the fire is the public's job, Green highlights some red flags to be wary of if Senator Obama does in fact become President Obama. More... Movies     There are 5 movies playing in New York. Details... News The Plastinator Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India has launched a campaign against plastic waste, with a monster called The Plastinator, named after the popular famous movie, The Terminator. --From The Hindu Pilots Oversleep, Plane Overshoots An Air India Jaipur-Mumbai flight flew well past its destination with both its pilots fatigued and fast asleep in the cockpit. When they were finally woken up by anxious Mumbai air traffic controllers, the plane was about half way to Goa. Times of India About us |Submit articles |Advertise | Contact us |Subscribe FREE |Privacy Policy |Archives Copyright© indogram - the global Indian village in your neighborhood™