Hero para Ben’s army dream joy
Ben Parkinson, a para in the British army, lost both his legs and the power of speech during his time in Afghanistan. He got injured by an explosion of a land mine. Ben moved thousands to tears when he expressed his feelings about the army by typing it on his electronic speaker box; ’ I WANT TO STAY IN THE ARMY ’. He expected an army discharge next month, but the chief of the army granted him his wish. Ben is allowed to stay in the army until he wishes to leave. For now, he wants to tell his comrades that he cannot wait to see them again when they return.
This is a story that has a big ‘Christmas feeling’ over it. It is terrible what happened to Ben, and I am very happy for him that he is allowed to stay in the army. I wonder what kind of work he should do, maybe in the store rooms, and I hope he will like the work. It is of course very different then what he is used to. When Ben heard the news, he walked for the first time without his frame on artificial legs. This shows that the news meant very much for Ben and I wish him all the luck.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/article2071308.ece
vrijdag 26 december 2008
Rafa in £4m bid for Heskey
The football club Liverpool is desperate for cover in attack because Fernando Torres is suffering from hamstring problems. Therefore the manager of Liverpool feels that striker Emile Heskey is the solution to his problems. The manager; Rafa Benitez; did make a bid on Heskey, but although Heskey’s contract has finished with his old club, it is not certain that he will support the ‘reds’.
Heskey played for Liverpool before, four years ago, and left in 2004 for a club named Tottenham. In Tottenham he has certain playtime, in Liverpool this could be a question. He might be only a back up until Torres gets back.
This is my first blog about sports, but if you ask me I think Heskey is much overvalued. If Liverpool pays £4m for him, it is not a bad deal. I only doubt if he is going to perform to Liverpool standards. Instead Liverpool should try to attract Zaki. Zaki has proved himself during different important games and I believe he has a higher quality than Heskey. Heskey played 4 years ago for Liverpool, and they sold him for a good reason. He then could not perform to the standards of Liverpool, and now they would buy him again??! I think it is a dumb action if they would continue with it.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2070421.ece
The football club Liverpool is desperate for cover in attack because Fernando Torres is suffering from hamstring problems. Therefore the manager of Liverpool feels that striker Emile Heskey is the solution to his problems. The manager; Rafa Benitez; did make a bid on Heskey, but although Heskey’s contract has finished with his old club, it is not certain that he will support the ‘reds’.
Heskey played for Liverpool before, four years ago, and left in 2004 for a club named Tottenham. In Tottenham he has certain playtime, in Liverpool this could be a question. He might be only a back up until Torres gets back.
This is my first blog about sports, but if you ask me I think Heskey is much overvalued. If Liverpool pays £4m for him, it is not a bad deal. I only doubt if he is going to perform to Liverpool standards. Instead Liverpool should try to attract Zaki. Zaki has proved himself during different important games and I believe he has a higher quality than Heskey. Heskey played 4 years ago for Liverpool, and they sold him for a good reason. He then could not perform to the standards of Liverpool, and now they would buy him again??! I think it is a dumb action if they would continue with it.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2070421.ece
maandag 22 december 2008
Savage poodles ate man’s face
A 50 year old man was found dead in his house surrounded by six of his beloved poodles. Probably he had been lying there for some time because he lived alone and had not many visitors. When the RSPCA inspector visited the house, because some concerned neighbours alarmed about dogs barking, he found the man. The dogs caused partial trauma to the man’s head, the reason why the dogs did this is not yet known. The police confirmed that the man died because of natural causes. The dogs have been taken to a RSPCA rescue centre, so new owners can be found.
I think the man did not see this happen beforehand, that his beloved dogs would eat his face. It is a bit cruel of course, but I think the dogs must have had a reason. Maybe they tried to wake him, and when this did not work, they tried ‘even harder’. Or maybe they were just hungry, although I don’t believe that. I hope that the dogs will be able to find a new home, and that the people will not see them as ‘evil slaughters’. This shows us that no matter how much you love your pet, they might not think the same about you ;-).
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2062132.ece
A 50 year old man was found dead in his house surrounded by six of his beloved poodles. Probably he had been lying there for some time because he lived alone and had not many visitors. When the RSPCA inspector visited the house, because some concerned neighbours alarmed about dogs barking, he found the man. The dogs caused partial trauma to the man’s head, the reason why the dogs did this is not yet known. The police confirmed that the man died because of natural causes. The dogs have been taken to a RSPCA rescue centre, so new owners can be found.
I think the man did not see this happen beforehand, that his beloved dogs would eat his face. It is a bit cruel of course, but I think the dogs must have had a reason. Maybe they tried to wake him, and when this did not work, they tried ‘even harder’. Or maybe they were just hungry, although I don’t believe that. I hope that the dogs will be able to find a new home, and that the people will not see them as ‘evil slaughters’. This shows us that no matter how much you love your pet, they might not think the same about you ;-).
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2062132.ece
Model plunges to her death after relationship break-up
When the boyfriend of a stunning model broke up with her, the model; Sahar Daftary, committed suicide by jumping of the flat where her boyfriend lived. She was at the flat to collect her personal belongings. Several people say that as a result of the broke up she stopped eating and cancelled some of her shows. This means she was devastated and very unhappy. The broke up was a result of her finding out that her boyfriend was already married. The boyfriend was arrested and put to bail. The friends and family of the former face of Asia winner are in shock.
When you hear things like this, I instantly start to shiver. This is horrible and did not have to happen. I think it is a good thing that the boyfriend was arrested. He could be part of the suicide, or maybe even pushed her. She was a former winner of the face of Asia. This is a very big price and it meant the start of her career. However this also was the start of her unhappiness, because from there on the relationship between the boyfriend and Sahar started to get worse.
maandag 8 december 2008
Baby injured as ambulance overturns
Due to the cold weather and the formation of ice on the road, an ambulance transporting a baby overturned. The baby was being taken from Preston to Leeds in an ambulance when the car skidded and overturned on the M62 at West Yorkshire. After the accident the baby was taken in another ambulance to Leeds Hospital. The police could not tell how the condition of the infant is, but they say it is ‘serious’. The driver and the assistant of the ambulance are both not injured, only in shock. This was not the only accident due to the cold weather, a lot more accidents occurred as a result of ice on the road.
Of course an accident can happen, but when an ambulance is involved it makes things even worse. The baby/infant must have been in danger, or else the ambulance would not have driven with high speed. It must be very hard for the mother of this baby, and his family. Hopefully the baby will survive this accident and the government of England will take measures against slippery of the roads. I think this is required because a lot more accidents happened that day.
Due to the cold weather and the formation of ice on the road, an ambulance transporting a baby overturned. The baby was being taken from Preston to Leeds in an ambulance when the car skidded and overturned on the M62 at West Yorkshire. After the accident the baby was taken in another ambulance to Leeds Hospital. The police could not tell how the condition of the infant is, but they say it is ‘serious’. The driver and the assistant of the ambulance are both not injured, only in shock. This was not the only accident due to the cold weather, a lot more accidents occurred as a result of ice on the road.
Of course an accident can happen, but when an ambulance is involved it makes things even worse. The baby/infant must have been in danger, or else the ambulance would not have driven with high speed. It must be very hard for the mother of this baby, and his family. Hopefully the baby will survive this accident and the government of England will take measures against slippery of the roads. I think this is required because a lot more accidents happened that day.
Killing spree leaves albinos living in fear
If you are born as an albino in South Africa, and you have black parents, you are not sure of your future. People in South Africa believe that parts of an albino body, for example the arms or legs, bring luck and fortunes. Witch doctors spread this word, and as a result this year already 35 people were slaughtered. The only place where you are relatively save is an island in Lake Victoria; Ukerewe. This island is the only place where albino’s can live and not have to be afraid of being killed for body parts, because the people there do not believe in the satanic campaign of witch doctors.
I did not know these things still happen! It is a cruel thing to leave someone behind after you have taken his legs and arms. Luckily there is a place where these people are save, but it is very outrageous they have to leave their home town just because some witch doctors are spreading nonsense stories. I hope in the future there will be done something about this problem, maybe by putting the witch doctors in jail.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/appeals/indy-appeal/independent-appeal-killing-spree-leaves-albinos-living-in-fear-1056640.html
If you are born as an albino in South Africa, and you have black parents, you are not sure of your future. People in South Africa believe that parts of an albino body, for example the arms or legs, bring luck and fortunes. Witch doctors spread this word, and as a result this year already 35 people were slaughtered. The only place where you are relatively save is an island in Lake Victoria; Ukerewe. This island is the only place where albino’s can live and not have to be afraid of being killed for body parts, because the people there do not believe in the satanic campaign of witch doctors.
I did not know these things still happen! It is a cruel thing to leave someone behind after you have taken his legs and arms. Luckily there is a place where these people are save, but it is very outrageous they have to leave their home town just because some witch doctors are spreading nonsense stories. I hope in the future there will be done something about this problem, maybe by putting the witch doctors in jail.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/appeals/indy-appeal/independent-appeal-killing-spree-leaves-albinos-living-in-fear-1056640.html
dinsdag 25 november 2008
Sex on beach pair will be deported from Dubai
A few months ago a couple named Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer got arrested in Dubai. The policeman claimed he saw them having sex in public on the beach, while they were not married. Last month the couple feared they would end up in jail after trial but last Tuesday the judges decided that they only have to pay a fine. Vince, who was there on holiday, will be returning to Britain any time now, but Michelle, who worked in Dubai, got fired and need to find a new job.
At first I thought it was a joke, who would arrest a couple for having sex on a beach when they are not married? In Dubai it is illegal to have sex in public when you are not married; in fact it is illegal to have sex in public at all. This explained a bit why they were put in jail, but it still seems a bit over the top. Luckily they were both set free after trial and I am quite sure they will think twice in the future about doing this again.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1968607.ece
A few months ago a couple named Vince Acors and Michelle Palmer got arrested in Dubai. The policeman claimed he saw them having sex in public on the beach, while they were not married. Last month the couple feared they would end up in jail after trial but last Tuesday the judges decided that they only have to pay a fine. Vince, who was there on holiday, will be returning to Britain any time now, but Michelle, who worked in Dubai, got fired and need to find a new job.
At first I thought it was a joke, who would arrest a couple for having sex on a beach when they are not married? In Dubai it is illegal to have sex in public when you are not married; in fact it is illegal to have sex in public at all. This explained a bit why they were put in jail, but it still seems a bit over the top. Luckily they were both set free after trial and I am quite sure they will think twice in the future about doing this again.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1968607.ece
Man is guilty of teenager Hannah Foster’s Murder
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Pal Singh Kolhi was convicted of Hannah’s murder, rape and kidnap. Five years ago he kidnapped the girl after she went a night out to celebrate her perfect A-level exams. In his mini-van he raped her several times and then killed her. He fled to India quickly after that so the police would not get hold of him. Hannah’s parents were since then trying to get him back to Britain so he could stand trial for the murder. Last week they succeeded and Kolhi was sentenced to 24 years in jail. He is leaving a woman and two sons behind.
When I read stuff like this I immediately feel sorry for the family of Hannah. While reading the article I also noticed that the girl had a dream to become a doctor. She had her future all laid out and therefore did the best she could at school. The killer ‘only’ got 24 years in jail, her family on the other hand has life sentence of guilt and the pain of missing Hannah. While thinking about the prison sentences that are being given these days I wonder if it would be a good thing to put death penalty back. I would like to hear what you are all thinking about it….
woensdag 19 november 2008
Student grant firm axed over delays
Liberata, the contractor who is responsible for delivering student grants has been axed. This means that Liberata is not allowed to do the job anymore, instead Capita is taking over. The problem seems that Liberata had a huge delay and because of this some (future) students decided to drop out of school. These grants are especially meant for the poorer children, to keep them into school and support them to go to university. Starting from the 28th of November, Capita will try to work ahead on the delay so every student gets his grant.
At first, while I read this, I was thinking this was the same authority we have in Holland, the IB Group. But after doing some research there are some differences, for example; you are only allowed a grant if you are very poor and in Holland every student gets a grant, some more money, others less. The delay, made by Liberata, is not very nicely. All the children, who were depending on this, had to find one way or another to keep their monthly costs under control. As I understand, these children are very poor, and it must be a struggle to do so. Therefore I believe it is a good thing that Capita is taking over.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/latest/2008/11/19/student-grant-firm-axed-over-delays-115875-20908394/
Liberata, the contractor who is responsible for delivering student grants has been axed. This means that Liberata is not allowed to do the job anymore, instead Capita is taking over. The problem seems that Liberata had a huge delay and because of this some (future) students decided to drop out of school. These grants are especially meant for the poorer children, to keep them into school and support them to go to university. Starting from the 28th of November, Capita will try to work ahead on the delay so every student gets his grant.
At first, while I read this, I was thinking this was the same authority we have in Holland, the IB Group. But after doing some research there are some differences, for example; you are only allowed a grant if you are very poor and in Holland every student gets a grant, some more money, others less. The delay, made by Liberata, is not very nicely. All the children, who were depending on this, had to find one way or another to keep their monthly costs under control. As I understand, these children are very poor, and it must be a struggle to do so. Therefore I believe it is a good thing that Capita is taking over.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/latest/2008/11/19/student-grant-firm-axed-over-delays-115875-20908394/
Baby P doctor accused of failing to spot tot's injuries "deeply affected" by case
The doctor, who was supposed to check on Baby P while he was still living at home with his parents, seems to have made a huge mistake. Baby P visited her just before he died, but the doctor did not see he was suffering from a broken back and ribs. She states in a report that:”he was miserably and cranky” so she was not able to inspect the boy any further. The doctor has been terminated and banned from working unsupervised until the case gets investigated. The doctor is very shocked about all this.
When I first heard about Baby P and the things he went through, I was completely in shock. The authorities who were supposed to look after this boy, all failed miserably. These last weeks it all seems like they are looking for the person responsible for all this. I personally believe there are many more persons responsible, not just one doctor or a social worker. The reason why it went wrong is because all the authorities did not cooperate. If they would have talked about this boy with each other he would be put in a home, far away from his parents. Then this would not have happened.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/11/19/baby-p-doctor-accused-of-failing-to-spot-tot-s-injuries-deeply-affected-by-case-115875-20907978/
The doctor, who was supposed to check on Baby P while he was still living at home with his parents, seems to have made a huge mistake. Baby P visited her just before he died, but the doctor did not see he was suffering from a broken back and ribs. She states in a report that:”he was miserably and cranky” so she was not able to inspect the boy any further. The doctor has been terminated and banned from working unsupervised until the case gets investigated. The doctor is very shocked about all this.
When I first heard about Baby P and the things he went through, I was completely in shock. The authorities who were supposed to look after this boy, all failed miserably. These last weeks it all seems like they are looking for the person responsible for all this. I personally believe there are many more persons responsible, not just one doctor or a social worker. The reason why it went wrong is because all the authorities did not cooperate. If they would have talked about this boy with each other he would be put in a home, far away from his parents. Then this would not have happened.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/11/19/baby-p-doctor-accused-of-failing-to-spot-tot-s-injuries-deeply-affected-by-case-115875-20907978/
donderdag 13 november 2008
“Prince William in stag do ‘trick’ ”
Last week Prince William flew a Chinook helicopter to a party. He did not tell the instructors about his little trip, they only knew he was flying to a ‘private function’, which is not that weird for a prince. But, as we all know nowadays, Prince William went to a party and did not forget to let his brother join the fun by picking him up during the trip. This flight has cost the taxpayers over 8000 pound and they are not so happy with the fact that army material is used for this kind of parties. Therefore Prince William accepts his share of responsibility.
The first time this item turned on the news of eight o clock, I just thought: ‘Why on earth are they making a news item of this?’. Off course Prince William did not have the right to take the helicopter to attend a party, but the instructors should have known better. If they had asked where the ‘private function’ was (which Prince William seemed needy to attend), they could have seen that a helicopter was not quite the perfect transportation. However, I believe these ‘scandals’ will still continue to exist, because he is the prince and not an ordinary citizen.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/article1912041.ece
Last week Prince William flew a Chinook helicopter to a party. He did not tell the instructors about his little trip, they only knew he was flying to a ‘private function’, which is not that weird for a prince. But, as we all know nowadays, Prince William went to a party and did not forget to let his brother join the fun by picking him up during the trip. This flight has cost the taxpayers over 8000 pound and they are not so happy with the fact that army material is used for this kind of parties. Therefore Prince William accepts his share of responsibility.
The first time this item turned on the news of eight o clock, I just thought: ‘Why on earth are they making a news item of this?’. Off course Prince William did not have the right to take the helicopter to attend a party, but the instructors should have known better. If they had asked where the ‘private function’ was (which Prince William seemed needy to attend), they could have seen that a helicopter was not quite the perfect transportation. However, I believe these ‘scandals’ will still continue to exist, because he is the prince and not an ordinary citizen.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/article1912041.ece
‘Britney’s latest circus trick’
While the homepage of the Sun was loading, I got immediately hold of the article about Britney Spears. Maybe you did not know that she was making a new album, named ‘Circus’, but I knew, and in two weeks the release is planned. The article displays the new cover of her album and she looks remarkably good! The fact that Britney knew many problems in her private life and these days is heading for a comeback is a lot of news for the press. However they are still wondering if Britney is back or maybe a little too airbrushed?
While the homepage of the Sun was loading, I got immediately hold of the article about Britney Spears. Maybe you did not know that she was making a new album, named ‘Circus’, but I knew, and in two weeks the release is planned. The article displays the new cover of her album and she looks remarkably good! The fact that Britney knew many problems in her private life and these days is heading for a comeback is a lot of news for the press. However they are still wondering if Britney is back or maybe a little too airbrushed?
If you ask me, she really deserves a comeback. The fact that she knew so many problems and yet seems to completely forgot about them, shows us that she is a strong person. With her life back on track together with her children, she is about to release an album with some superb tracks. You might wonder where she got the power from to reach all this but I believe the help of her family meant a lot to her. If I am going to buy her album? Who knows, but you sure should listen to some of her tracks!
dinsdag 11 november 2008
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