Asia Cup 2012 Schedule | 2012 Asia Cup Time Table, Fixtures

The ACC Asia Cup is an international men's One Day International cricket tournament. It was established in 1983 when the Asian Cricket Council was founded as a measure to promote goodwill between Asian countries. It was originally scheduled to be held every two years. The first tournament was held in 1984 in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

The eleventh edition of Asia Cup will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from March 11 to 22, 2012. This was confirmed by Asian Cricket Council on December 15, 2011.Out of eleven Series India Won 5 times.

Sl.No	Date	Team	Time	Venue
1.	March 12th 2012	Bangladesh Vs Pakistan	14.30 IST	Mirpur
2.	March 13th 2012	India Vs Srilanka	14.30 IST	Mirpur
3.	March 15th 2012	Pakistan Vs Srilanka	14.30 IST	Mirpur
4.	March 16th 2012	Bangladesh Vs Srilanka	14.30 IST	Mirpur
5.	March 18th 2012	India Vs Pakistan	14.30 IST	Mirpur
6.	March 20th  2012	Bangladesh Vs Srilanka	14.30 IST	Mirpur
7.	March 22nd  2012	Final – TBC Vs TBC	14.30 IST	Mirpur

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Increasing Penalties Charges On Violation Of Traffic Rules | Motor Vehicle Act 2012

New Penalties for Traffic Rules Violations under Motor Vehicle Act 2012:

The Govt. of India has revised penalties for traffic rules violations under new Motor Vehicle Act 2012. The Govt. of India has introduced hefty penalties / fines for various traffic violations committed by two wheelers, four wheelers and commercial vehicle drivers.

Fine Rs.500 - Not wearing seat belt while driving a car or not wearing a helmet while riding two-wheeler or Jumping red Signal. On repetition of any such activity the fine will be multiplied.

Drunken Driving Fine Ranges From Rs.2000~Rs.5000 - Drunk driving will now bear a higher penalty and probably a jail sentence for up to two years along with a fine of up to Rs.5000. Also the drivers will be given tickets according to the alcohol levels in blood.

Over Speed Fine Ranges From Rs.1000~Rs.5000 - Speeding will now be incur you a penalty of Rs.1000 for the first time whereas if you repeat it, the penalty could reach Rs.5000.

Using Phone While Driving Fine Ranges From Rs.500~Rs.5000 - Talking on phone simultaneously is a common violation which will now attract a fine of Rs.500 for the first time and can go up to Rs.5000 on repeated violations.

Rash Driving - The fine has been increased to Rs 2,000-5,000 and / or imprisonment of 2 years in case of repeated offense. For first offense, the penalty is six months imprisonment and or fine of Rs 1,000.

        The bill is also proposed to give more powers to state governments in issuing driving licenses, fitness certificates, grant of permits, registration cards and disposal of appeals. The Govt. is also considering to introduce a timeline for issuing of licenses, permits, registration cards and fitness certificates. The new bill is likely to be introduced in the coming Budget session of Parliament.

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El primer americanismo

El primer americanismo de nuestra lengua fue canoa. Es una información que le aparece enseguida a quien se interese por el tema, pero yo me he enterado esta semana. Lo emplea Colón en su diario el 26 de octubre de 1492, dos semanas después del descubrimiento. Es una maravilla, y supongo que ya se ha abusado de las asociaciones: carabelas y canoas; que dos continentes separados por el océano se envíen sus embarcaciones respectivas; que la canoa, para cruzar el Atlántico, se embarque en la lengua que le llegó... En las historias del descubrimiento siempre me ha interesado la perspectiva del indio: la del que recibe al otro continente en casa; el extranjero que le cambia a uno su mundo, o se lo trastorna, y le hace viajar sin moverse. Y también la perspectiva del negro: la del que llega como esclavo; el descubrimiento entre barrotes. Mi propio mundo lo cambiaron (para bien) personas que llegaron de América. Y luego yo mismo fui a América. La pisé en Brasil.