A familiar occurence in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, these days the term also applies to meals cut for many Congolese families - 'Today we eat. Tomorrow we don't'. Congo is a country rich in minerals and vegetation, however, due to decades of civil war and mis-government, Congo is listed last on the 2011 Global Hunger Index.
source: NYT Jan 3, 2012
Astronomers studying images produced from the orbiting Hubble telescope confirmed the sightings of the most distanced galaxies created through the Big Bang. The light from the newly-found galaxy, UDFj-39546824, took 13,200,000,000 (light) years to reach earth. The Big Bang is supposed to have created the first galaxy some 200 to 300 million years ago. Now, talking of the patient of God in creation . . . <read more>
Western Australia to Focus on Asia-Indian Ocean Rim
WA Premier Colin Barnett speaking at the 2011 Menzies Lecture affirmed the direction WA is heading. "While our origins and early days will always connect us to Britain and Europe, and we are proud of that history, our recent past has been shaped by the Asia-Indian Ocean rim. It is here that our future lies. Today, Western Australians look to their future over the horizon to Asia rather than over the Nullarbor. This is not restricted to business. A Western Australian family is as likely to have a holiday in Bali as on Rottnest Island. We see ourselves as part of Asia."
source: WAtoday.com.au
WA Premier Colin Barnett speaking at the 2011 Menzies Lecture affirmed the direction WA is heading. "While our origins and early days will always connect us to Britain and Europe, and we are proud of that history, our recent past has been shaped by the Asia-Indian Ocean rim. It is here that our future lies. Today, Western Australians look to their future over the horizon to Asia rather than over the Nullarbor. This is not restricted to business. A Western Australian family is as likely to have a holiday in Bali as on Rottnest Island. We see ourselves as part of Asia."
source: WAtoday.com.au
Astronomers studying images produced from the orbiting Hubble telescope confirmed the sightings of the most distanced galaxies created through the Big Bang. The light from the newly-found galaxy, UDFj-39546824, took 13,200,000,000 (light) years to reach earth. The Big Bang is supposed to have created the first galaxy some 200 to 300 million years ago. Now, talking of the patient of God in creation . . . <read more>
Happiest Nation on Earth
At least this is how an OECD survey had found. Speak to the majority of Australians and you will probably know that we are far from living in Paradise. Australian youth, in particular, will be quick to point to the numerous facets of society that need urgent fixing. The eldery is increasingly concern of their wellbeing in relation to healthcare, security and basic living needs including accommodation. The gap between the have and have-not is expanding faster than the rest of the world and now made worst by the two-speed economy generated by the mining boom. Businesses are concerned of the continued decline in manufacturing productivity and compeitiveness as the nation become dependent on the resource sectors. The plight of the struggling indigenous Australians will continue to dampen the honour and accolade Australians may enjoy various international arenas.
God is not seeking for a win-win solution as though He had made a mistake in creation and is now seeking to reconcie the world back to Him through Jesus Christ. God is an eternal winner - yesterday, today and forever. It is in this winning position that in His own will to seek out the lost and make them an integral part His being - winner.
Timothy Tay April 5, 2011
Astronomers studying images produced from the orbiting Hubble telescope confirmed the sightings of the most distanced galaxies created through the Big Bang. The light from the newly-found galaxy, UDFj-39546824, took 13,200,000,000 (light) years to reach earth. The Big Bang is supposed to have created the first galaxy some 200 to 300 million years ago. Now, talking of the patient of God in creation . . . <read more>
Fearing a complication a US mum went through a ceasarian on New Year eve in 2010 with the resulting twins born on different sides of the year. <read more>
Before you write off the use of the abbreviation for Christmas as something unethical and disrespectful of Christ Jesus, think again. The original usage of 'X' is very much Christ-centred as you can imagine. Apart from the symbolic cross it is also the Greek letter, 'chi rho', or the equivalent 'C' in English. <read more>
Allen and Violet Large said they won $C10.9 million in a July 14 Lotto 649 draw and decided to bank two per cent for a rainy day and give away the rest. After taking care of their family, they donated almost 98 per cent of their prize to churches, fire departments, cemeteries and the Red Cross, as well as hospitals where Violet, who has cancer, has undergone treatment. Allan Large, 75, says after retiring from a 30-year career as a welder, he and his wife were happy with what they had and the way their life was going.
TheAge Nov 5, 2010
A YouTube campaign urging teens to "Think before sexting" was launched last month in Canberra showing the story of Megan, who sent images to her boyfriend, which were then handed around her classroom. Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said it was one video he hoped teens would not keep to themselves. "We want to make sure that it's distributed as far and wide as possible, schools and others will be encouraged to use this video," he said.
source: smh.com.au Oct 28, 2010
Photographer Sally Davies embarked on the unusual photography of capturing images of a MacDonald Happy Meal on her kitchen bench left untouched for 180 days. "Very little has changed, the meat shrank a little as it dried out. But other than that, it looks pretty much like when I bourght it", admitted Ms Davies to highlight the danger of eating fast food with long decomposition.
source: watoday.com.au Oct 13, 201
Job seekers are likely to be evaluated with "cognitive impairment" if association with alcohol is found. Merely holding an alcoholic beverage may reduce the perceived intelligence of the person according to university-based U.S. researchers. <more>
YouTube campaign to combat sexting among teenagersA YouTube campaign urging teens to "Think before sexting" was launched last month in Canberra showing the story of Megan, who sent images to her boyfriend, which were then handed around her classroom. Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said it was one video he hoped teens would not keep to themselves. "We want to make sure that it's distributed as far and wide as possible, schools and others will be encouraged to use this video," he said.
Forbes did an extensive interviews of the super rich across continents and listed three most consistent observations about them:
1. They all experienced failures and as a consequence they are not afraid of it.
2. They are creative always searching out silver linings amongst the dark clouds.
3. They build strong relationship with their spouse and received in return reduced stress and increased motivation to acieve success.
Forbes.com
If your Drink, Don't Expect to get the Job
Job seekers are likely to be evaluated with "cognitive impairment" if association with alcohol is found. Merely holding an alcoholic beverage may reduce the perceived intelligence of the person according to university-based U.S. researchers. <more>
Not to Happy with Mac's Happy Meal
Photographer Sally Davies embarked on the unusual photography of capturing images of a MacDonald Happy Meal on her kitchen bench left untouched for 180 days. "Very little has changed, the meat shrank a little as it dried out. But other than that, it looks pretty much like when I bourght it", admitted Ms Davies to highlight the danger of eating fast food with long decomposition.
source: watoday.com.au Oct 13, 2010
