Four not-at-all-related items!

asakiyume has posted on LJ to say that Irom Sharmila Chanu has arrived in Delhi for trial on the charge of attempting suicide - but what she is actually doing is hunger-striking to protest the appalling ( Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 )

 May she be triumphant in her long struggle for the repeal of the Act.

( I saw the word 'henchman' and wondered idly what was its etymology. :)  )

( The absolutely last thing I'll say about Bleak House. )

I hope all Yuletiding friends all have the most gorgeous and stimulating and fun assignments!. :)