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I enjoy writing and have written articles on the helium site many of which have or have had top rankings. I have published articles in newspapers on child management and early education. I have worked as a teacher in India for 15 years and have taught English at primary and secondary levels. I now live in the UK with my husband and two grown up children.  

My passion is ...

reading

I know too much about ...

I can never know too much about anything

My parents always told me ...

be true to yourself

My childhood ambition ...

to travel

My favorite memory ...

Sun shine reflecting off a snowcapped mountain

Why I write ...

It brings clarity to my thoughts

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading Sea of Poppies by Amitava Ghosh, watching Indian movies and listening to Indian Classical music.

My first job ...

Teaching in a college

My best moment ...

When my children were born

My inspiration ...

My father

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should federal mine inspectors have the authority to immediately shut down mines where they find critical safety violations?

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Mine inspectors should have the authority to shut down a mine if they find it unsafe. A person becomes a Mine inspector because of the specialised educational qualifications and expertise gained with the experience while working in mines. Part of their job is to periodically check the mines are safe to send down workers. The job is a very responsible one and like all responsible jobs, the person should be given the authority to take decisions and act upon these decisions. Looking at other professions we find similar situations where immediate decisions and actions are called for. Pilots, d...

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