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The 18-year-oldVivki Williams had just one wish left on her death bed; her organs had to be donated to save the life of others. Vicki developed a fatal blood clot in her neck that then traveled to her brain that caused her to die after seven days. Her parents spoke of their proud for their daughter after the doctors revealed that she saved the life of 5 people. Vicki once was a clever and artistic student just beginning her life. She told her family that it was her last wish to save other people with her organs. After this her parents contacted the UK Transplant Service that organized the donations from there. With this a man in his 30s received her pancreas, a 47 year old women a liver, a man in his 40s and a women in her 30s both a kidney and a 30 year old men received a lung. All of them are now a life thanks to this young girl.
My opinion:
It is a very brave thing to do for such a young girl. She practically gives away all of herself to save others. The fact that her parents are so proud of her also states that she now has peace and rest knowing that her life was not in vain. I think that it is very important that this news item is show. Around the world there is a shortage of donor and his article shows what the results are of being a donor. 5 people have now a better life thanks to Vicki. They to would have died otherwise sooner or later.
source:http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/77989/Girl-s-dying-wish-saves-5-other-lives
vrijdag 2 januari 2009
maandag 29 december 2008
Justice Ngema in court charged with attempting to murder nurse Magdeline Makola
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A man appeared in court today accused of attempting to murder a nurse who was found locked in the boot of her own car. The man charged for these actions is Justice Ngema, 35. He remained silent and made no plea or declaration during the short hearing. The 38 years old women works as a cardiac nurse and comes from Livingstone in West Lothian. She is now recovering in a hospital after she was found after 11 days of gone missing. Colleagues had raised the alarm on het being missing after she didn’t turn up for het shift on the eighteenth of December. The last time she was seen before this was when she left her work at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on December 15. After this an investigation was launched by the local police and on December 26 she was found, dressed in her nightclothes and suffering from hypothermia and dehydration. If she was in the booth for the full ten days in not clear yet but she doesn’t suffer from major injuries. Ms Makola, who adopted British citizenship after moving to Scotland six years ago, is being treated in Monklands Hospital in Lanarkshire, where she is said to be in a stable condition. Ngema is due to appear in court again on Tuesday January 6
My opinion:
The fact that alarm was raised very fast after gone missing is a good thing. If this had not happened it might have turned out in a whole other story. The police did a good job finding her, even if it took over 10 days. The only thing I do not understand out of this article is that it does not say anything about the connection between the victim and the attacker.
Source:http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article5413310.ece
A man appeared in court today accused of attempting to murder a nurse who was found locked in the boot of her own car. The man charged for these actions is Justice Ngema, 35. He remained silent and made no plea or declaration during the short hearing. The 38 years old women works as a cardiac nurse and comes from Livingstone in West Lothian. She is now recovering in a hospital after she was found after 11 days of gone missing. Colleagues had raised the alarm on het being missing after she didn’t turn up for het shift on the eighteenth of December. The last time she was seen before this was when she left her work at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on December 15. After this an investigation was launched by the local police and on December 26 she was found, dressed in her nightclothes and suffering from hypothermia and dehydration. If she was in the booth for the full ten days in not clear yet but she doesn’t suffer from major injuries. Ms Makola, who adopted British citizenship after moving to Scotland six years ago, is being treated in Monklands Hospital in Lanarkshire, where she is said to be in a stable condition. Ngema is due to appear in court again on Tuesday January 6
My opinion:
The fact that alarm was raised very fast after gone missing is a good thing. If this had not happened it might have turned out in a whole other story. The police did a good job finding her, even if it took over 10 days. The only thing I do not understand out of this article is that it does not say anything about the connection between the victim and the attacker.
Source:http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article5413310.ece
Politically correct brigade demands one woman on each fire engine
In short:Fire engines will have to have at least one firewoman on board in order to meet diversity guidelines, town hall leaders claim. This is been said by the Local Governmentl Association ( LGA ). 15 per cent of those in operational roles should be female. This means as a fire fighter that at least one of your crew on each engine is a female. The LGA said an increased number of firewomen is necessary "to meet the needs of local people". But critics warned that political correctness was being put above the ability to save lives. Not everyone agrees with this new ruling, Susie Squire, of the Taxpayers' Alliance, said: "Introducing this sort of quota to the fire service is a big mistake. "If ever there was a job that should be awarded on merit and physical fitness, it is that of a firefighter." This system will cost the taxpayers more money by introducing additional administration that is unnecessary. According to this it will risk the safety of all of us in the long run. At present fewer than one in ten firefighters are female. Head of the fire services at the LGA said: "The fire service needs to be representative of the area it serves. "It is important that the fire service attracts more women and ethnic minorities so that it can work more effectively in partnership with local authorities and other organisations to meet the needs of local people."
My opinion: I agree with Susie Squire, this new ruling is not necessary. It will cost a lot of money and administration. I found this new way of helping women to a job ridiculous. You should get your job because you worked hard to get there and you deserve it, not to reach a certain amount of some quota. Especially at this type of work, not just everyone can do this type of work.
Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4001399/Politically-correct-brigade-demands-one-woman-on-each-fire-engine.html
My opinion: I agree with Susie Squire, this new ruling is not necessary. It will cost a lot of money and administration. I found this new way of helping women to a job ridiculous. You should get your job because you worked hard to get there and you deserve it, not to reach a certain amount of some quota. Especially at this type of work, not just everyone can do this type of work.
Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4001399/Politically-correct-brigade-demands-one-woman-on-each-fire-engine.html
Teenager to appear in court over 'million-to-one' glass tragedy
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A teenager is due to appear in court over the murder of a mother of three who died when a glass bottle was thrown into a crowded pub. McNulty, a nineteen year old boy is the accused one. Heywood, is due to appear before Rochdale Magistrates' Court. It is said that he is the one who threw an empty bottle into the crowded Queen Anne Hotel in Heywood, Greater Manchester, because he was refused entry to this pub. After the bottle was thrown into the pub it began its own life. It shattered against a pillar into pieces. One of these pieces then found its way to Ms O’Kane’s neck, cutting her throat, according to an eye-witness. Due to this Emma O’Kane, mother of three, died while celebrating the birthday of het fiancé. Emma had been enjoying a night out in the pub where she sometimes worked as a barmaid. She collapsed in a pool of blood and was pronounced dead at Fairfield Hospital in Bury, shortly after. "This was a million to one tragedy", a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said."For a bottle to be thrown into the pub, to shatter against a pillar and for a shard of glass to fall from a height capable of causing a fatal injury is extremely rare, you couldn't recreate it."
My opinion:
I understand that some-one has to take the blame for this terrible accident. But it is not that Heywood un purpose threw the bottle to injure or kill someone. As said it is a million to one tragedy. I feel that you really cannot hold any one responsible for this. It was a series of actions that took place that no one had control over. Unfortunately due to this the women did die. Standing in the shoes of the family of the diseased women I totally understand that they want to take action towards Heywood, he still is the one that threw the bottle into the pub.
Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/4001224/Teenager-to-appear-in-court-over-million-to-one-glass-tragedy.html
A teenager is due to appear in court over the murder of a mother of three who died when a glass bottle was thrown into a crowded pub. McNulty, a nineteen year old boy is the accused one. Heywood, is due to appear before Rochdale Magistrates' Court. It is said that he is the one who threw an empty bottle into the crowded Queen Anne Hotel in Heywood, Greater Manchester, because he was refused entry to this pub. After the bottle was thrown into the pub it began its own life. It shattered against a pillar into pieces. One of these pieces then found its way to Ms O’Kane’s neck, cutting her throat, according to an eye-witness. Due to this Emma O’Kane, mother of three, died while celebrating the birthday of het fiancé. Emma had been enjoying a night out in the pub where she sometimes worked as a barmaid. She collapsed in a pool of blood and was pronounced dead at Fairfield Hospital in Bury, shortly after. "This was a million to one tragedy", a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said."For a bottle to be thrown into the pub, to shatter against a pillar and for a shard of glass to fall from a height capable of causing a fatal injury is extremely rare, you couldn't recreate it."
My opinion:
I understand that some-one has to take the blame for this terrible accident. But it is not that Heywood un purpose threw the bottle to injure or kill someone. As said it is a million to one tragedy. I feel that you really cannot hold any one responsible for this. It was a series of actions that took place that no one had control over. Unfortunately due to this the women did die. Standing in the shoes of the family of the diseased women I totally understand that they want to take action towards Heywood, he still is the one that threw the bottle into the pub.
Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/4001224/Teenager-to-appear-in-court-over-million-to-one-glass-tragedy.html
zondag 30 november 2008
Betancourt makes Colombia return.
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For the first time since she was released five months ago, Ingrid Betancourt returns to Colombia. Since her release she has lived in Europe. Her visit to Colombia is one of a tour of various countries in Latin America. The visit came despite her saying just a day earlier that she had agreed not to return to Colombia. She is on this tour with her mother, and were welcomed by the French ambassador Jean-Michel Marlaud.
On Friday she had led a march in Madrid, while thousands of people also marched in Colombia and other countries, and appealed for Farc to release its captives. Ingrid Betancourt was rescued along with three American military contractors and 11 Colombian military personnel in a daring rescue operation in July.
My opinion:
It is very brave of this women to return to the country where she was kept hostage for so long. She is making a statement with this that she is not afraid and still holds on to her believes. She turns herself into a role model for a lot of people who are now fighting with her for the same cause. On the other hand I find it a bit stupid of her to return, especially when you look at the fact that she has children. Just a day before the visit she sad not to return for the sake of her children and family. By not sticking to this statement I think her family is not that happy with her.
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7757073.stm
For the first time since she was released five months ago, Ingrid Betancourt returns to Colombia. Since her release she has lived in Europe. Her visit to Colombia is one of a tour of various countries in Latin America. The visit came despite her saying just a day earlier that she had agreed not to return to Colombia. She is on this tour with her mother, and were welcomed by the French ambassador Jean-Michel Marlaud.
On Friday she had led a march in Madrid, while thousands of people also marched in Colombia and other countries, and appealed for Farc to release its captives. Ingrid Betancourt was rescued along with three American military contractors and 11 Colombian military personnel in a daring rescue operation in July.
My opinion:
It is very brave of this women to return to the country where she was kept hostage for so long. She is making a statement with this that she is not afraid and still holds on to her believes. She turns herself into a role model for a lot of people who are now fighting with her for the same cause. On the other hand I find it a bit stupid of her to return, especially when you look at the fact that she has children. Just a day before the visit she sad not to return for the sake of her children and family. By not sticking to this statement I think her family is not that happy with her.
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7757073.stm
Sarkozy 'voodoo doll' may be sold.
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The Voodoo doll of president Nicolas Sarkozy may still be sold. After the doll went on sale on October ninth the President took the company that produces these, K&B, to court. Quoting that he had exclusive and absolute rights over his own image. K&B refused to stop selling the dolls, that comes with an handbook and pins witch users can stick into memorable quotes from the president printed on the dolls.
A French appeals court has sad voodoo dolls of the president mar remain on sale. The only thing that has to change is that the dolls must carry a label stating that the dolls are offensive to the president. Court rules that the doll was within the authorized limits of free expression and the right to humor.
However, the judge ordered K&B to pay Mr. Sarkozy the symbolic sum of €1,- in damages, as well as all other costs of the case.
A French appeals court has sad voodoo dolls of the president mar remain on sale. The only thing that has to change is that the dolls must carry a label stating that the dolls are offensive to the president. Court rules that the doll was within the authorized limits of free expression and the right to humor.
However, the judge ordered K&B to pay Mr. Sarkozy the symbolic sum of €1,- in damages, as well as all other costs of the case.
My opinion:
The first time that I read this article I laughed myself to death. Who thought of the idea to make a voodoo doll of the president? After this first moment I started thinking that it actually is ridiculous to make a voodoo doll from the president. This because voodoo dolls ate mostly associated with Wicca, and witchcrafts. So I think it is not more than logical that the president took steps towards this company. I feel that the judge’s ruling wasn’t that hard and somewhat strange. The only major thing that has to change is that the dolls must carry a label stating that the dolls are offensive to the president. What is the point of this?
The first time that I read this article I laughed myself to death. Who thought of the idea to make a voodoo doll of the president? After this first moment I started thinking that it actually is ridiculous to make a voodoo doll from the president. This because voodoo dolls ate mostly associated with Wicca, and witchcrafts. So I think it is not more than logical that the president took steps towards this company. I feel that the judge’s ruling wasn’t that hard and somewhat strange. The only major thing that has to change is that the dolls must carry a label stating that the dolls are offensive to the president. What is the point of this?
zondag 23 november 2008
Madonna granted divorce in London
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Pop star Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have been granted a divorce at the High Court in London. The decree was granted just a month after the couple, who have three children, declared their eight-year marriage was over.
The couple wed at Skibo Castle in Scotland in December 2000, and announced their separation last month after months of speculation.
It has been reported that the couple did not demand a financial settlement from each other. Madonna is thought to be worth some £300m, while Ritchie is believed to have £30m in assets.
The couple are also reported to have agreed to share custody of their two boys, Rocco, eight, and three-year-old adopted David Banda, while Madonna's daughter from an earlier relationship, 12-year-old Lourdes, will stay with her.
Another statement released by the court showed Senior District Judge Philip Waller, who granted the divorce, was satisfied the court did not need to exercise powers under the This suggests the couple had come to an agreement over custody before the divorce.
My opinion:
I think it is great that there finally is a "Hollywood" divorse without any drama! No arguments about custody over the children or the need to for money from your ex. I think this is because they both are succesfull people who are independant and do not need each others support. It is also best for their children, in this way they don't have to deal with any rumours or stories in the tabloids.
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7741386.stm
Pop star Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have been granted a divorce at the High Court in London. The decree was granted just a month after the couple, who have three children, declared their eight-year marriage was over.
The couple wed at Skibo Castle in Scotland in December 2000, and announced their separation last month after months of speculation.
It has been reported that the couple did not demand a financial settlement from each other. Madonna is thought to be worth some £300m, while Ritchie is believed to have £30m in assets.
The couple are also reported to have agreed to share custody of their two boys, Rocco, eight, and three-year-old adopted David Banda, while Madonna's daughter from an earlier relationship, 12-year-old Lourdes, will stay with her.
Another statement released by the court showed Senior District Judge Philip Waller, who granted the divorce, was satisfied the court did not need to exercise powers under the This suggests the couple had come to an agreement over custody before the divorce.
My opinion:
I think it is great that there finally is a "Hollywood" divorse without any drama! No arguments about custody over the children or the need to for money from your ex. I think this is because they both are succesfull people who are independant and do not need each others support. It is also best for their children, in this way they don't have to deal with any rumours or stories in the tabloids.
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7741386.stm
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