And when is enough enough? After a recent spate of violent robberies in Auckland, it is a liquor store owner who is appearing in court on two counts of ‘injuring with intent’. When some people – on the News on TV they looked pretty young – robbed his liquor store, he sustained a stab wound [...]
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Right to defend yourself?
Posted in News, tagged armed robbery, self defense on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
福娃 ~ Olympic Mascots!
Posted in News, tagged fuwa, mascots, Olympics on August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone say “你好!” to the 2008 olympic mascots! Aren’t they cute? They are called the “福娃”, the “Fúwá“! Fúwá literally means “good luck dolls” or “dolls of blessing” and they were designed by a famous Chinese artist called 韩美林 Han Meilin.
My fav. thing about the Fúwá, apart from their cuteness, is their names! They each have [...]
It’s “Dynamic”…
Posted in News, tagged Dubai on June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In the past decade Dubai has begun, and completed, several amazing architectural and land-reclamation projects aimed at establishing Dubai as a tourist destination for travellers from around the world and ensuring a source of income once the oil there runs out. Chances are you’ve heard about the Palm Islands, the World Islands (right, top), and the ultra-luxurious, 321m hotel [...]
The Earthquake in Sichuan Explained – by Sharon Stone
Posted in News, tagged China earthquake, Sharon Stone, Tibet on May 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Seeing photos and hearing accounts of the earthquake in China, many of us will be asking difficult question. Why? Why has such a terrible, horrific thing happened to these people? Never fear folks, Sharon Stone has the answer.
Well y’know it was very interesting because at first I’m not happy about the way the Chinese are [...]
May 12th
Posted in News, tagged aid, China, earthquake, fundraising on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today at uni I’m meeting with a group to discuss a fundraiser for the China earthquake and Myanmar Cyclone. I have heard how some Chinese students watch the news every night and just cry. I wish everyone could / would read the news, so that they can understand the magnitude of what has happened to these [...]
(L) Your Neighbour?
Posted in News, tagged (L) China, China, MSN, Patriotism on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So today when I was having coffee with a couple of friends (and by “coffee” I of course mean “iced chocolate”) Cherry asked me if I’ve noticed “(Heart) China” (MSN shortcut for the heart is (L) ) in front of any of my contacts’ names on my MSN list. I then realised I had seen [...]
Natasha Bray
Posted in News: "School Canyoning Tragedy", tagged funeral, tragedy on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Natasha Bray’s funeral was held at 1pm on Monday in the Elim Christian Centre. Family and friends attended to remember a loving, bright girl who will be missed by many. Natasha was farewelled in a white casket surrounded by pink flowers, and some of her friends who spoke wore bright pink t-shirts with a white message on [...]
Tom Hsu
Posted in News: "School Canyoning Tragedy", tagged cerebral palsy, Taiwanese, tragedy on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Huan (Tom) Hsu’s funeral was held at 10:30am on Monday morning at the Howick Baptist Church. Tom was a 16 year old from Taiwan, in his second year as an international student at Elim Christian College. He also lived with cerebral palsy. I remember hearing a man talk about him in an interview, I think it [...]
Portia McPhail
Posted in News: "School Canyoning Tragedy", tagged funeral, Portia McPhail, tragedy on April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The funeral for Portia McPhail was held this morning at 9am at Elim Christian Centre. She was farewelled in a white casket covered in soft toys and orchid flowers. The 16 year old was a student at Elim Christian school where she played and coached netball;
Described as gentle, kind, beautiful and mature, Portia was always [...]
Floyd Fernandes
Posted in News: "School Canyoning Tragedy", tagged funeral, tragedy on April 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Floyd Fernandes was a 16 year old student at Elim Christian School in Auckland. Floyd’s funeral was held today and a thousand people went to show their respects. Floyd was a really talented musician, playing keyboard and guitar, and was into Christian bands Relient K and Switchfoot. Floyd also played sport and was a fan [...]
