The Daily: November 9
Malala Yousafzai nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The 15-year old Malala Yousafzai who was shot by the Taliban whilst campaigning for girl's education, has been supported by 60,000 people who signed a partition for her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. The call came ahead of Saturday's global day action marking one month since the shooting in Pakistan. Shahiba Chouhary is campaigning in the UK for the prime minister and prominent politicians to recommend Malala to the Nobel committee. She said that "Malala doesn't just represent one young woman; she speaks out for all those who are denied an education purely on the basis of their gender. There are girls like Malala in the UK and across the world. I was one of them." Ms Chouhary initiated the petition of a Nobel Prize for Malala because it would send a clear message that the world is always watching and supports girls' rights for education.
UK to end financial aid to India by 2015
India has become one of the world's fastest-growing economies and is now considered to be a global force. UK has supported India but the international development secretary has announced that financial aid will end in 2015. Even though many ministers have defended the support to India on the basis of persisting poverty in rural areas and because of the deep colonial ties, the aid has been seen as somewhat controversial and especially among Tories. The support will gradually be reduced by £200 million between 2013 and 2015 when it will be wound up completely. After discussions with the Indian government, it is agreed that they will together focus on skill sharing and technical assistance in the future rather than aid.
Paddy, the NHS's first and only drug sniffer dog
The trained springer spaniel Paddy, did not come from the police but rather was a part of the Met's Marine Dog Unit to track down illegal drugs, guns and money for the police. This energetic sniffer dog now works for the NHS, scanning every picture frame, drawer, cupboard and desk for contraband with his highly sensitive nose. Chris O'Connor, Head of Nursing Practice explained that Paddy's work is extremely valuable because patients who take illegal drugs do not recover as quickly and that creates problems as their aim is to get people back into the community as quickly as possible. The experiment has proven to be a success and Patty seems to offer a therapeutic benefit as well. Julie who now handles Patty says that it has had an effect on her social life. "I can't leave him for more than five hours, so it's difficult to go to some social events, but I can't really take him with me because he sniffs out money too and he'll be going over people's bags all night."
The Journey - John Lewis new Christmas ad melts hearts
John Lewis festive Christmas commercial called The Journey is about a love-struck snowman that goes his lengths in order to find the perfect Christmas gift. His heart-felt journey has turned viewers misty-eyed as they first see children making the snowman in their snow-covered garden. Before they have the time to clothe Mrs Snowman in scarves and gloves they are called to come inside by their mother. Very much like the Christmas tale of The Snowman by Raymond, Mr Snowman mysteriously disappears the following morning as he sets of on his epic journey in the liking of Frodo in the Lord of the Rings. He crosses fields, forests, rivers and sweeping mountains for the perfect gift for his sweet love.
The Royal Roundup
Midway through a four-month tour with the Army Air Corps, Prince Harry will make his first-ever visit to the Chelsea Flower Show next year as he will have his very own garden there. The garden has been commissioned by his Sentebale children's charity and is to be exhibited in the showpiece central avenue. A friend of the Prince recently said "clearly some of his father's passion for gardening has rubbed off — though I don't think Harry will be talking to any plants." His garden will be featured on the Queen's route when she pays her annual visit on opening day.
The Prince of Wales on the other hand, is amused by leading sheep on his visit to a Tasmanian stud farm during his stay in Australia. Ironically, whilst wearing a merino wool suit Prince Charles met merino wool sheep and the Duke of Cornwall got her try on fleece-throwing. Perhaps out of their element, the six-day visit down under is to be part of Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The 15-year old Malala Yousafzai who was shot by the Taliban whilst campaigning for girl's education, has been supported by 60,000 people who signed a partition for her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. The call came ahead of Saturday's global day action marking one month since the shooting in Pakistan. Shahiba Chouhary is campaigning in the UK for the prime minister and prominent politicians to recommend Malala to the Nobel committee. She said that "Malala doesn't just represent one young woman; she speaks out for all those who are denied an education purely on the basis of their gender. There are girls like Malala in the UK and across the world. I was one of them." Ms Chouhary initiated the petition of a Nobel Prize for Malala because it would send a clear message that the world is always watching and supports girls' rights for education.
UK to end financial aid to India by 2015
India has become one of the world's fastest-growing economies and is now considered to be a global force. UK has supported India but the international development secretary has announced that financial aid will end in 2015. Even though many ministers have defended the support to India on the basis of persisting poverty in rural areas and because of the deep colonial ties, the aid has been seen as somewhat controversial and especially among Tories. The support will gradually be reduced by £200 million between 2013 and 2015 when it will be wound up completely. After discussions with the Indian government, it is agreed that they will together focus on skill sharing and technical assistance in the future rather than aid.
Paddy, the NHS's first and only drug sniffer dog
The trained springer spaniel Paddy, did not come from the police but rather was a part of the Met's Marine Dog Unit to track down illegal drugs, guns and money for the police. This energetic sniffer dog now works for the NHS, scanning every picture frame, drawer, cupboard and desk for contraband with his highly sensitive nose. Chris O'Connor, Head of Nursing Practice explained that Paddy's work is extremely valuable because patients who take illegal drugs do not recover as quickly and that creates problems as their aim is to get people back into the community as quickly as possible. The experiment has proven to be a success and Patty seems to offer a therapeutic benefit as well. Julie who now handles Patty says that it has had an effect on her social life. "I can't leave him for more than five hours, so it's difficult to go to some social events, but I can't really take him with me because he sniffs out money too and he'll be going over people's bags all night."
The Journey - John Lewis new Christmas ad melts hearts
John Lewis festive Christmas commercial called The Journey is about a love-struck snowman that goes his lengths in order to find the perfect Christmas gift. His heart-felt journey has turned viewers misty-eyed as they first see children making the snowman in their snow-covered garden. Before they have the time to clothe Mrs Snowman in scarves and gloves they are called to come inside by their mother. Very much like the Christmas tale of The Snowman by Raymond, Mr Snowman mysteriously disappears the following morning as he sets of on his epic journey in the liking of Frodo in the Lord of the Rings. He crosses fields, forests, rivers and sweeping mountains for the perfect gift for his sweet love.
The Royal Roundup
Midway through a four-month tour with the Army Air Corps, Prince Harry will make his first-ever visit to the Chelsea Flower Show next year as he will have his very own garden there. The garden has been commissioned by his Sentebale children's charity and is to be exhibited in the showpiece central avenue. A friend of the Prince recently said "clearly some of his father's passion for gardening has rubbed off — though I don't think Harry will be talking to any plants." His garden will be featured on the Queen's route when she pays her annual visit on opening day.
The Prince of Wales on the other hand, is amused by leading sheep on his visit to a Tasmanian stud farm during his stay in Australia. Ironically, whilst wearing a merino wool suit Prince Charles met merino wool sheep and the Duke of Cornwall got her try on fleece-throwing. Perhaps out of their element, the six-day visit down under is to be part of Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.