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MB#40: A most eventful week
12 years ago
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The week of 14 April 2013 to 20 April 2013 has got to be a very eventful week global news wise.
The Boston Marathon Bombings
I look on with amazement the entire story of the Boston Marathon bombings thus far. From the initial bombings to the ensuing violent and bloody manhunt to the apprehension of the surviving suspect and the investigations into the motives, modus operandi and family background of the suspects.
It all happened so fast. I am saddened by the fact that 4 lives were snuffed out at the hands of the suspects, but happy that they were taken down swiftly by the FBI and Boston police.
Iran-Pakistan earthquake and yet another Sichuan earthquake
Its earthquakes like these that make me upset thinking that some poor people around the world just cannot catch a break from suffering. As if being given the shove by socio-economic competition is not enough, the planet deals them a deadly blow.
Suicide bombings in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan
It is the same old song and dance.
Ethnic violence in Bangladesh
Holy crap, Buddhist monks chanting death upon Muslims, and I know what happens when you piss off an entire community of oppressed, poor and deeply religious Muslims.
Muslims killing Buddhists, Buddhists killing Muslims, and the army stands by and watches (even films) the show.
Anyway, there are now 3 generations of my family living in 1 household! My grands will be there temporarily, and they brought along with them lots of baggage and birds.
Yes. Birds. Chirping away incessantly from sunrise to sunset. UGH!! At least my granddad is good at taking care of them.
It is also nice having 3 generations of people discussing life. Having lots of different viewpoints add variety, comedy and drama to everyday discussions!
Alright, time to rest my muscles after several days of moving things from house to house. Toodles!
The Boston Marathon Bombings
I look on with amazement the entire story of the Boston Marathon bombings thus far. From the initial bombings to the ensuing violent and bloody manhunt to the apprehension of the surviving suspect and the investigations into the motives, modus operandi and family background of the suspects.
It all happened so fast. I am saddened by the fact that 4 lives were snuffed out at the hands of the suspects, but happy that they were taken down swiftly by the FBI and Boston police.
Iran-Pakistan earthquake and yet another Sichuan earthquake
Its earthquakes like these that make me upset thinking that some poor people around the world just cannot catch a break from suffering. As if being given the shove by socio-economic competition is not enough, the planet deals them a deadly blow.
Suicide bombings in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan
It is the same old song and dance.
Ethnic violence in Bangladesh
Holy crap, Buddhist monks chanting death upon Muslims, and I know what happens when you piss off an entire community of oppressed, poor and deeply religious Muslims.
Muslims killing Buddhists, Buddhists killing Muslims, and the army stands by and watches (even films) the show.
Anyway, there are now 3 generations of my family living in 1 household! My grands will be there temporarily, and they brought along with them lots of baggage and birds.
Yes. Birds. Chirping away incessantly from sunrise to sunset. UGH!! At least my granddad is good at taking care of them.
It is also nice having 3 generations of people discussing life. Having lots of different viewpoints add variety, comedy and drama to everyday discussions!
Alright, time to rest my muscles after several days of moving things from house to house. Toodles!
