one small bird

My not so perfect attempt to take a photo of a bird. 

A Question of Life and Death

“No prime minister or president with troops in Iraq can end their day other than in prayer at present, The Dominion Post writes in an editorial.“
A Question of Life and Death,
The Dominion Post editorial for 28 July 2004

Parliament

The Beehive and Parliament Building, Wellington. The Beehive is the government or administrative centre of New Zealand. The Parliament Building houses the debating chamber and offices of MPs.

Blame!

The World Today - Govt souring ties with Spain, Philippines: Labor
In this report Australia’s Labour Party is saying that the Australian government is souring its ties with Spain and Philippines after blaming the troop pull-outs for the renewed abductions and hostilities in Iraq.
Here we go again, blame, blame, blame. Its the easiest thing to [...]

Childish?

I was called childish yesterday for saying that I watched two Rugrats movies.
Coming from a person who:
-is a fresh graduate asking her parents to send her to their native land while still paying student debts;
-enjoys reading teen fashion magazines;
-loves and exclusiveley watches chick flicks;
-is gullible and forwards any email that promises bad luck for not sending it;
-does not know and cannot talk about any pressing national and [...]

Imelda

I have just seen Imelda a documentary about the Philippines’ former first lady.  It is a very fair and balanced view on the life of Imelda Marcos.  It only deals with her and does not deal with the Ferdinand Marcos and his regime.
Her life is similar to Eva Peron of Argentina.
It has funny scenes especially Imelda’s “Seven Portals.”
This [...]

Cravings

I am craving for hot noodle soup dishes.  This is probably due to the very cold weather in they city and all over New Zealand.
Last night, I was determined to cook “Curry Laksa.”  This dish is often present in the menus of Malaysian or Singaporean restaurants here.
This dish is, as the name suggest is a [...]

Ebay

In this part of the world where I am CDs can cost from anywhere from $15-20 (US dollars).  I have found a better and cheaper way of buying CDs and that is buying it from EBAY!
There are many “rare” CDs there which start from $0.99 each.  Delivery is actually more expensive than the cost of the item.  Delivery [...]

US has bowed down to terrorists before - Jul. 21, 2004

US has bowed down to terrorists before - Jul. 21, 2004
I did not know that the US has bowed to terrorist demands before. Thanks to the writer of this opinion article.

Singapore will never negotiate with terrorists - Jul. 21, 2004

Singapore will never … - Jul. 21, 2004
Singapore’s security minister say that his nation will not negotiate with terrorists.
I dare Singapore to send army troops to Iraq.
They don’t understand all sides of the situation.
Talk is cheap as always!