History of Social Security in America

The concept of Social Security did not begin in the United States. The history of Social Security in America began after other European countries had already adopted social insurance plans for the elderly several years before President Roosevelt signed Social Security Act of 1935 into law on Aug. 14, 1935.

According to Larry DeWitt in the Social Security Bulletin article "The Development of Social Security in America," there were more than 20 other nations around the world with operating social insurance when the United States adapted its first national social insurance plan in 1935.

"The first Social Security retirement system," according to DeWitt, "was put in place in Germany in 1889." Great Britain had also instituted health insurance and disability benefits in 1925, and "these European systems, especially the German system, were to a considerable degree models for the American systems." However, even though many European social systems received contributions from workers and their employers as well as the government, this precedent was not adopted by the United States (DeWitt).

Guantanamo Bay

For lack of a better phrase, America has been consumed by "candy-asses." People unwilling to step up and do what's necessary for the betterment of all in these trying times. Then we have people like Ryan Toll. Someone who is clearly an "expert" on Guantanamo Bay, enemy combatants and interrogation techniques. With all due respect, go back to your material sciences Mr. Toll. Hopefully you are more knowledgeable in that field than you are on detainees. 

Using the vocabulary typical of any liberal, Mr. Toll uses strong words such as: torture facility, torture victims and evil practice. First and foremost, Gitmo is not a torture facility. It is a detention center operated by the military for enemy combatants. 

Just to clarify, Mr. Toll, enemy combatants are those individuals who have engaged/supported harmful (or to steal your word: egregious) acts against U.S. soldiers, U.S. citizens and/or the United States of America. 

Furthermore, get over yourself. These are troublesome times. All of the interrogation techniques you mentioned are designed to break the subject's resolve to resist. It's not some sort of sick sadistic factory that revels in human misery as you are making it out to be. These individuals are not there for Spring Break, they are there because of their unlawful acts. 

By the way, Mr. Toll, how do you rationally argue Geneva Convention Articles when the enemy themselves do not adhere to said Articles? With today's rapid progression into the future, those Articles are already dated and somewhat archaic. I'd also like to bring to light some of the tricky misinformation from your article, such as "Euphemisms and propaganda surrounded these practices to distract the public." Tell me, Mr. Toll, why is this any concern of the public's in the first place? 
As far as I'm concerned, it's a matter of national security into which the public has no business sticking their nose. I'd rather be safe in my own home knowing that an enemy combatant was roughed up a bit than completely oblivious because we as a nation care so much about rights. By the way, what rights are these aggressors entitled to, considering they don't play by conventional rules?

History of Pakistan's auto industry

1949: Vauxhall Cars introduced by General Motors & Sales. Bedford Trucks introduced by General Motors & Sales. Ford Trucks introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1953: Exide battery started production.

1956: Dodge Cars introduced by Haroon Industries.

1958: Ford Angela Cars introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1959: Ford Pickups introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1960: Ford Combi introduced by Ali Automobiles.

1961: Precision auto parts manufacturing started at Allwin Engineering.

1962: Lamberate Scooter introduced by Wazir Ali Engineering. Jeep CJ 5, 6, & 7 introduced by Kandawala Industries. Bedford Truck assembling started at Ghandara Motors.1963: Mack Trucks introduced by Hye Sons. General Tyres & Rubber Company started production in Karachi.

1964: MF Tractors introduced by Rana Tractors. Vespa Scooter and Rickshaw introduced by Raja Auto Cars. Honda Motor Cycle introduced by Atlas Autos. Ghandara Industries launched Localization Plant for Bedford Trucks.

1965: Specialized Vehicles Production at Jaffer Industries.

1967: Toyota vehicles introduced by Monnoo Motors.

CHANGING TRACKS:

1972: Nationalization, Pakistan Automobile Corporation (PACO) formed. Ali Autos renamed Awami Autos, Wazir Ali Engineering renamed Sindh Engineering, Haroon Industries Renamed Republic Motors, Ghandara Motors renamed National Motors, Kandawala Industries renamed Naya Daur Motors, Hye Sons renamed Mack Trucks, Jaffer Industries renamed Trailer Development Corporation, Rana Tractors renamed Millat Tractors, Tractor Corporation of Pakistan formed.

1974: Yamaha Motor Cycle launched by Dawood Yamaha, Diesel Engines manufacturing started at Bela Engineering.

1976: Suzuki Motor Cycle introduced by Sindh Engineering.

1977: Kawasaki Motor Cycle introduced by Saif Nadeem Kawasaki. Suzuki Jeep introduced by Naya Daur Motors.

Pakistan history and prospects

Mobility has been an important objective for mankind since the beginning of time. The invention of the whell about the year 3000 B.C. was the first great achievement. Then in the 18th century the steam engine, one of the greatest gifts of the Industrial Revolution made a major impact on the life-style of the human race. The mating of the 'wheel' with the 'engine' made it possible to transform animal driven carriages into automobile.

From the 18th century to the 20th century the history of the automobile is a tale of human ingenuity and passion for comfort, fastness, safety and a better quality of life. In Pakistan, we cannot boast of any contribution in this vital sector as its development has been chequered. Like other areas, we lacked both vision and direction. Historically, the automobile industry can be divided into two periods: 1947 to 1972 and the period after 1972.

The Post-Independece

Period (1947 to 1972)

The firstt automobile plant was set up in May 1949 by General Motor & Sales Co. this plant had started on an experimental basis, but it rapidly grew into an assembly plant for Bedford trucks and Vauxhall cars. Witnessing this progress, the other three leading auto-makers of USA collaborated with Pakistani entrepreneurs to set up Ali Automobiles tto assemble …