Spaniards to the polls to punish the Socialists

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Spanish voters to the polls this Sunday as part of early parliamentary'élections should spend the end of the outgoing government socialist, a victim of the economic crisis, and bring to power the Popular Party (PP) center-right. Polls close at 19:00 GMT (23:00 to Mauritius) and the final results are expected in the evening. Training conservative Mariano Rajoy in the polls has a solid lead over the Socialist Party of outgoing prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, in power for seven years.The voters blame the Socialists for the delay in responding to rectify the economy and curb unemployment, the rate (21%) is highest in the European Union. Unlike the Greeks, whose demonstrations against austerity caused a political crisis, the Spanish seem willing to tighten our belts and suffer budget cuts in the areas of health and education background of the debt crisis that has overcame the Greek governments, Portuguese, Italian and Irish. "I will vote for the PP, just so that there is a change. We need people to restore order. It is a shame to have 5 million unemployed. They should do something but I do know what, "said Angel, 35, who lost his job as bus driver. With one in five Spanish unemployment, the economy dominated the election campaign amid concerns of a return to recession in the fourth largest economy in the euro zone next year, for the second time in three years. END of the socialist era After two failures legislation against socialists, Mariano Rajoy is moving towards the most complete victory of a conservative party since the restoration of democracy in Spain in the late 1970s after the dictatorship of General Franco. The former interior minister, aged 56, should not take an oath before the month of December, but should in the meantime, however, seek to reassure the bond market by unveiling its upstream measures to reduce the deficit and boost competitiveness. Sign of nervousness in the bond markets, the Spanish 10-year bonds were traded this week at a rate close to 7%, the highest since the inception of the euro area. Battered by the crisis, José Luis Zapatero has decided not to run for third term and the Socialists have placed their hopes in Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, however, which is struggling to stand out from the outgoing prime minister. On the eve of the elections on Saturday, some 200 protesters from the movement " Indignados " gathered in the Puerta del Sol in Madrid to call for a boycott of the two main parties in the country. " The situation in Spain is not good and we must show , "said one of the demonstrators, Luis Garcia. "The two main parties are the slaves of bankers." The movement of " Indignados ", inspired by the " Arab spring ", was launched during the campaign for local and regional elections of 22 May to protest against government policy which, according to activists, offers them no future . Relatively quiet during the campaign, "Indignados" are ready to resurface once the new government presents its austerity plan.

Infotech 2011 at SVICC

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-The 18th edition of the high mass of computer technology will be held from November 24 to 27, at Swami Vivekananda Conference Centre at Pailles.

Some 85,000 visitors are expected for this new edition of Infotech. The aim of this exhibition is to educate the general public about the latest trends in computer technology. As every year, the exhibition of Infotech will be divided into several zones, including one exhibition area, a shopping area, an ICT Career Fair and a gaming zone.This year, 95 exhibitors will offer a variety of latest products. The public will discover the advanced emerging technology. Among the exhibitors, we will find Orange, HM Rawat, Emtel, among others. This show will also be an opportunity to explore employment opportunities in the ICT sector. Thus, in collaboration with the Outsourcing and Telecommunications Association of Mauritius (OTAM) and Associtaion Mauritius IT Industry (MITI), a Career Fair will welcome visitors. These can also register for vacancies. As a reminder, the show will be open from 10:00 to 7:00 p.m., 24, 25 and 27 November and 10:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26. Entrance is free. 

Remake in 2000: "Major developments by the end of the year," according to Paul Bérenger

----------------------------------------------------------The opposition leader said that there will be significant developments by the end of the year about a possible alliance MSM / MMM. Paul Berenger is back on various topical issues, including water management, the case Rehana Ameer, municipal elections and the death of Anand Kumar Ramdhany in police custody.

A remake of the alliance MSM / MMM is still relevant. Paul Berenger has reiterated this Saturday, November 19, at the weekly press conference of the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM). Without giving details, the opposition leader said that major developments are expected by the end of the year.

What about the speculation about a possible alliance between the bad and the Labour Party (Ptr)? Paul Berenger is adamant: " This is a fiction . "

In addition, the leader of purple calls the new reference of the municipal elections of " rape of democracy . " " It is clear today that there will be no elections this year. The government will come again with such an amendment last year to return the city , "he said.

Returning to the case Rehana Ameer, the union laid off by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Paul Berenger said " what does the Prime Minister is cruel . " "  In the name of the image of Mauritius and freedom of association, I make a call to Navin Ramgoolam not to transform it in this case a matter of pride and rejoin the union , "said the leader of the opposition. The leader of the MMM maintains that Navin Ramgoolam became the hostage of the Director-General of the MBC.

Regarding the death of Ramdhany Anand Kumar, an inmate found dead in his cell at the police station in the Rampart River on July 30, Paul Berenger is convinced that " nobody believes in the suicide theory "advanced by the police .. He also reiterated what he calls the gray areas surrounding the death. " How can we find a man hanging on the floor? How do two simple constables can they conclude that it is a suicide? "he asked.

Paul Berenger is back on the management of drinking water in Mauritius. He said the government elected in 2005 and who succeeded him in 2010 did not complete the projects initiated by the MMM / MSM (2000-2005) when the alliance has left office in 2005. " Rashid Beebeejaun is overwhelmed , "he said.

Hunger strike of Rehana Ameer, Jane Ragoo and Jack Bizlall from December 9

----------------------------------------------------------The support committee Rehana Ameer, the trade unionist sacked from the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in August 2010, should take steps to demand his reinstatement. Jane Ragoo, Jack and Rehana Ameer Bizlall itself will begin a hunger strike on December 9 if far, it does not find employment.

"We like going back to square one," said the President of the Confederation of Private Sector Workers. Front Anti-Repression, composed of several trade union movements, starts a series of actions to demand the reinstatement of Rehana Ameer to his post at the MBC. The union council met the press on Friday 18 November, the headquarters of the Government Servants'Association, Port-Louis. It's been one year that the union Rehana Ameer calls " justice done. " She said the national broadcasting station was licensed on an unjustified, after 25 years of service. Benydin Deepak, the Federation of Parastatal Bodies and Other Unions (FPBOU) argues that the struggle of the union " will set an example other employees of parastatal bodies . " " We can not give up. If we leave, we endanger other union members working in public service , 'says Deepak Benydin. It goes further by stating that members showed their support to the former employee of the MBC and it assumes that the prime minister is directed by the Director General of the MBC, Dan Callikan. Bizlall Jack, negotiator FAR said, for his part, he does not let her do it alone Rehana Ameer hunger strike. " I consider that this case is a big injustice. I will be at his side, my conscience will support and I will put an end to this action when it will do , "he insists. The latter also revealed several issues he sees as unsubstantiated. He questions what he calls " inaction by Shakeel Mohamed . " According to the union, the Minister of Labour had promised to help Rehana Ameer. " Yet he had shown his support in the beginning. But now can you explain to me why it does not react?He lets himself be dictated by Dan Callikan , "he says. Jack Bizlall launches, however, a call to the class association and all employees of the country around a support committee of the strikers on December 9. Ramano Dev, the lawyer of Rehana Ameer, blame, too , the Minister of Labour for not intervened on behalf of the union. " Shakeel Mohamed has a responsibility as Minister of Labour to ensure that workers are in good conditions. It is in possession of the report of the Conciliation and Mediation Board, which works in favor of Rehana Ameer but he refuses to admit that this document is to the detriment of the MBC , "suggests the lawyer. Moreover, Dev Ramano explained that report also recommended by Muhammad Shakeel, never managed to Fact Finding Committee by Denis Vellien. The lawyer reveals other legal flaws in the case Ameer. " By law, an employee may be dismissed, if found guilty before the disciplinary committee, within ten days. Or in the case of Rehana Ameer, it went before the disciplinary committee on 20 September and terminated on October 29 , "he added. Finally, Rehana Ameer spoke to the press. Visibly touched, she says she is ready to go through with his fight to regain his position at the MBC. " I will go to the worst, if necessary. I tried to discourage Jack and Jane, but they are determined , 'says she.

Albion: A tug to pull the dead whale out to sea

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The Mauritian authorities have finally decided to use a tug of the Mauritius Ports Authority to take the whale carcass rotting out to sea. The operation lasted until late last night and resumed at 6:30 this morning. It's not for lack of trying. Despite large resources used on the night of Thursday, November 17, the notable presence of a tug of the Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA), the Coast Guard failed to take the carcass of a whale trapped in rocks in Albion. The operation began early in the day and the tug is on scene until about 21 hours. This after a decision of an interdepartmental committee met to decide the fate of the dead whale drifting in the lagoon to the village to the west of Mauritius since Monday, November 14. However, because of the darkness and the presence of sharks, the operation was stopped at 22 hours. So to 6:30 this Friday, November 18 it takes. The primary objective of the authorities is to take the carcass, wrapped in nets, 10 nautical miles from shore.Especially to avoid the presence of other sharks attracted by the rotting flesh, which had prompted authorities to issue an alert to the sharks on Tuesday. These are fishermen who raised the alarm Monday, having spotted the carcass about two kilometers from the beach.Although the Mauritius Marine Conservation Society (MMCS) and the Ministry of Agro Industry and the Office of the Prime Minister had been warned, no directive was sent to the National Coast Guard (NCG), although it has a team in this locality. The fear was that the mammal fails on the beach. In the afternoon, it was already in front of Club Med. It was not until late the next day that the alert was given to sharks, swimmers were asked to leave the lagoon and the hotel to suspend its water activities.

15 years of Caudan Waterfront: A whole month of activities to thank its visitors

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1996 to 2011. It's been 15 years since the Caudan Waterfront welcomes visitors. This year, to mark his birthday, this place mall, anchored at the port, offers a month of activities. The activities begin on November 26 and ended on the night of December 30.

" Let's Celebrate ! ". This is the slogan adopted by the promoters of Caudan the Caudan Development Ltd. For the Christmas season and to mark the 15th anniversary of its opening, a series of events such as festivals, competitions atypical or changing environment will be organized. A schedule with a busy first activities begin November 26 Plants with a Festival and Flavours and ice sculpture competition, innovation in Mauritius. " The competition will take place on the walkway of Caudan. Artists sculpt there and show their work to the melting of ice , "said Mayer Rivaltz, Events and Promotion Manager at Caudan. Then the 29 to 30 November, the esplanade of Caudan host "The Christmas market Solidarity "a space that used to sell Christmas decorations made ​​by Ong. On 5 December, the feast extends to the streets of the capital with the Carnival Caudan. " characters dressed parade from the center of Port-Louis to Caudan. The public is invited to join the carnival to be held from 11 to 15 hours , "says Mayer Rivaltz.Meanwhile, another event the public is waiting near the casino. Jackpots to be won until December 8. The following week, several artists will invade the walkway, until December 11. From December 12 to 20, with Christmas approaching, the location will house the commercial Boulevard of Stars, the avenue of music, Caudan Motor Show and fashion shows. Proponents also want to offer several types of atmosphere during ten days remaining before the end of the year. Visitors are sometimes in a fairground, now immersed in the magic of Christmas. And in the last week of the year, a setting of Arabian Nights will install on the esplanade. From 28 to 30, up to the Romans! You will meet gladiators, Caesar and Cleopatra as well as soldiers. And just for this year, the Caudan Development Ltd. conducted a makeover with the logo of Caudan. Initially, this identity was represented by three waves and the name of this place. The company has added a crystal of snow for Christmas but also recall the commitment of 15 years between the Caudan and visitors. Aradhna Boodhoo, Laumond, Communication Coordinator at Caudan Development Ltd, said that the figure 15 was also included in the logo to remember the anniversary of the place. "The sea stars were added as a sign of vitality, but also to remind the sea, which alone is the emblem of Caudan . " Philip of Arifat, the center manager Caudan Development Ltd, said, for his part, before 1996, the location of Caudan housed in small factories. " With the emergence of Caudan, Mauritians have found a friendly place and that's 15 years since we've been true to our visitors , "he says. The company hopes that with the Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis will be known as as a commercial capital, but more importantly, a cultural center. Moreover, developers are working on a project for a pedestrian route between the military hospital and Caudan recalling the course of the workers involved.

Titanic 3D in 2012

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If you didn't think Roland Emmerich’s disaster spectacle 2012 had enough destruction in it – and lacked a pivotal third dimension – then here’s some news you’ll be interested in. James Cameron’s Oscar-winning and box office behemoth, Titanic, will be getting a 3D re-release in the Spring of 2012.

We’ve heard rumblings for a long time that Titanic would eventually get a 3D release and more recently Cameron said the aim was to release it in spring of 2012 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the titular ship’s sinking. Now Los Angeles Times – in a piece celebrating Titanic actress Gloria Stuart’s 100th birthday – has confirmed the aim by saying that Cameron is, “converting the blockbuster into 3-D for re-release in April 2012, the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking.”

Now that we know that Titanic will be coming at us in more than two dimensions, it begs the question does it really need to be converted? Aren’t we overrun already with new 3D movies without delving more than a decade into the past and converting a film for re-release?

However, with Titanic being the second highest-grossing movie of all time (behind Cameron’s own Avatar –   ), we are sure Cameron is confident it can add a lot more to its $1.8 billion gross, especially with the extra cost of 3D ticket prices.


The thing that bothers me most is not the fact that Titanic is getting a 3D re-release but that it’s being converted into 3D. Now I know that’s an inevitability – unless Cameron can utilize some of the Terminator time travel technology – but this will likely mean the crappy kind of 3D that comes from adding the extra dimension after-the-fact. Those of you unlucky enough to catch Clash of the Titans, for example, will know just how bad post-production 3D conversion can be. Yes it’s Cameron, the Avatar pioneer himself doing the converting, but still…
We’ve now gotten to the point where it’s not just new movies that are in danger thanks to the 3D craze – old movies can’t even hide under the cover of the past. Watch out Wizard of Oz…
What are your thoughts on Titanic getting a 3D re-release? Up for sinking once more, this time in 3D or is this taking things too far? Sound off in the comments below.
Look for Titanic 3D in theaters sometime in April, 2012.