| Stolen cars seized in Tottenham
A number of other stolen cars were found during the search on February 20. Five men aged between 27 and 36 were arrested at the scene. Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jordan Ford, of Haringey Motor Vehicle Squad said: "This appeared to be a highly organised team exporting stolen cars abroad. Haringey Motor Vehicle Squad have smashed this criminal operation." .
Vietnam highlight: Hanging out in serene, scenic Ha Long Bay
Even if we hadn't already spent a week in the bustle and hustle of Hanoi, the mist-shrouded limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay, echoing birdcalls and the water lapping our ship would have been enchanting. But by the time we arrived at this UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin, we badly needed a break from the mad motor-scooter traffic of the nation's second-largest city, the swarming pineapple vendors and the ceaseless capitalist hustle. Three days of swimming, kayaking and just chilling on the deck of the Dragon's Pearl, with drink in hand, were the ideal respite and one of the high points of our two-week trip to Vietnam in October. You can see similar limestone towers in other parts of Vietnam; in Guilin, China; and in Thailand.
The changing cycle
India may be the second largest producer of bicycles in the world but precious little has been done to promote the cause of cycling in the country. Shveta Pathak reports that the cycle industry is today churning out beauties that could easily make a style statement but the road ahead is rough for the two-wheeled bikes. And, the status-conscious still refuse to adopt them as a mode of transport. DO you remember the tinkle of the bell as daakiya Rajesh Khanna delivers the post in the song Daakiya daak laya? Or, the very urbane Aamir Khan making your breath stop for a while as he competes for the famous race in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander? If you do, you mustnt have forgotten the spirit lent to these moments by the good old bicycle. India is the largest cycle manufacturer in the world after China.
How patenting protects your inventions
But beware: Brent E. Routman, an intellectual property lawyer at Merchant & Gould and also an inventor himself, warns that this one-year grace period only exists in the U.S. and Canada. Making the most of it by taking the full year for deliberation would potentially result in you losing foreign patent rights That's because the patent systems of many large, industrialized countries, including a number of European nations, have "absolute novelty" laws. Once the idea enters the public realm in any way - which can include any communication not covered by a non-disclosure agreement - it is no longer considered a new invention and therefore cannot benefit from patent protection in those countries. .
Labour leads all-party attack on SNP budget
Labour insiders believe the SNP's commitment to freezing council tax is one area from which money could be freed. Brankin told Scotland on Sunday: "We're throwing down the gauntlet to the SNP. We have been talking to the other parties about this and we believe there is widespread dismay about the level of funding for universities. Last week, John Swinney went to Glasgow University to launch his economic strategy in the full knowledge that he was then going to cut the university funding which is so vital to our economic future." A Scottish Lib Dems spokesman said: "Universities are vital to our economy and we are deeply disturbed at the inadequate settlement. There's a lot in this motion that we are sympathetic to, and we would want to amend the funding for universities in any case. There is scope for working together." Murdo Fraser, the Tory education spokesman and deputy leader, said: "We are certainly prepared to talk to Labour about a move to amend the Budget on this issue, but we're still studying the budget and we can't make any firm commitment at this stage." If either the Lib Dems or Tories back out and abstain, it may be theoretically possible for Labour to form a majority with the help of the Scottish Green Party.
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