Apr 22
Earth Day, celebrated April 22, is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It is held annually during both spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year.
The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969.
The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969.
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Blog seeks to help mountain village recover after blazeTRAGEDY: In addition to losing homes and one life, an Atayal community in Hsinchu County lost basic farming tools and vehicles such as trucks to the fire By Loa Iok-sinSTAFF REPORTER Friday, Apr 17, 2009, Page 2
Determined to help the Atayal residents of a remote mountain village in Hsinchu County after a fire last month destroyed three houses and killed one person, a college student has launched an online fundraising campaign.
On March 25, a fire burned down three houses in Jianshih Township’s (尖石) Taigang Aboriginal Community (泰崗部落) and killed one resident, Chiang Wen-cheng (江文政). It took fire trucks two hours to reach the village along winding mountain roads.National Chengchi University student Chu Li-shan (朱俐珊), who launched the fundraising campaign, has participated in a program to tutor children and help with farm work in the Taigang village for more than three years and thinks of it as a second home.The community relies mostly on farming for its income, most notably its peach orchards.In addition to the houses, farming tools and vehicles such as trucks and motorcycles that residents depended on for the transportation of their produce were also destroyed.Most of people affected by the fire — including Chiang’s wife and four children — are being housed by relatives.“What can a college student do? What can I do to make some contribution to this community?” Chu wrote on her blog. “[The children’s] father is gone and so is their home, but they still have us.”“The peach harvesting season is almost here, but they don’t even have the most basic farming necessities, such as boots and vehicles,” she said.Chu said to help villagers return to their normal routines, she intended to use the donations to buy two motorcycles and one small truck for the community.“Motorcycles are a key means of transportation [for the residents] to get to their peach orchards on the mountain and bring down the harvested peaches, especially on dirt roads,” Chu said. “Hopefully, we can raise enough money and send the stuff up before the busy harvest season begins in May.”Although she had only sought donations through her blog and her personal network, more than 20 people have pitched in in two weeks, donating NT$90,000 (US$2,672) as of last week.In addition to donating money, some people have spread the word on their own blogs or on online bulletin boards. A few people have inquired about the possibility of donating used scooters or trucks.“At first, I was just thinking about whether these fire-hit households would be able to pick themselves up again after this disaster,” Chu said. “Now I am starting to realize that everyone is thinking how they can give a little to help those in need.”
Determined to help the Atayal residents of a remote mountain village in Hsinchu County after a fire last month destroyed three houses and killed one person, a college student has launched an online fundraising campaign.
On March 25, a fire burned down three houses in Jianshih Township’s (尖石) Taigang Aboriginal Community (泰崗部落) and killed one resident, Chiang Wen-cheng (江文政). It took fire trucks two hours to reach the village along winding mountain roads.National Chengchi University student Chu Li-shan (朱俐珊), who launched the fundraising campaign, has participated in a program to tutor children and help with farm work in the Taigang village for more than three years and thinks of it as a second home.The community relies mostly on farming for its income, most notably its peach orchards.In addition to the houses, farming tools and vehicles such as trucks and motorcycles that residents depended on for the transportation of their produce were also destroyed.Most of people affected by the fire — including Chiang’s wife and four children — are being housed by relatives.“What can a college student do? What can I do to make some contribution to this community?” Chu wrote on her blog. “[The children’s] father is gone and so is their home, but they still have us.”“The peach harvesting season is almost here, but they don’t even have the most basic farming necessities, such as boots and vehicles,” she said.Chu said to help villagers return to their normal routines, she intended to use the donations to buy two motorcycles and one small truck for the community.“Motorcycles are a key means of transportation [for the residents] to get to their peach orchards on the mountain and bring down the harvested peaches, especially on dirt roads,” Chu said. “Hopefully, we can raise enough money and send the stuff up before the busy harvest season begins in May.”Although she had only sought donations through her blog and her personal network, more than 20 people have pitched in in two weeks, donating NT$90,000 (US$2,672) as of last week.In addition to donating money, some people have spread the word on their own blogs or on online bulletin boards. A few people have inquired about the possibility of donating used scooters or trucks.“At first, I was just thinking about whether these fire-hit households would be able to pick themselves up again after this disaster,” Chu said. “Now I am starting to realize that everyone is thinking how they can give a little to help those in need.”
Apr 20
The MUN affected me by making me not able to play computer at lunch. I do not want to be part of the MUN because you'll have to talk on stage... I am a shy person...
Apr 16
I will use google docs because it saves time and I won't have all the headachs with the attachments...
Apr 14
I think I am a global student because …
-I have been in Canada, USA, Taiwan (of course), and South Africa
-I'm a TCK (Third Culture Kid)
-I know English, and a little of (a little=1-10 words) Japanese, French, Chinese (everything except for writing), Spanish, and South African.
-I have made friends in different countries.
And thats about all I can think about now. :o <(OMG)
-I have been in Canada, USA, Taiwan (of course), and South Africa
-I'm a TCK (Third Culture Kid)
-I know English, and a little of (a little=1-10 words) Japanese, French, Chinese (everything except for writing), Spanish, and South African.
-I have made friends in different countries.
And thats about all I can think about now. :o <(OMG)
Apr 10
I prefer 90 minute classes for Computer because computer is the funnest class in the school. (i don't know about the other classes...)
-45min L.A
-90min PE
-90min Social
-90min Math
-90min Science
-90min Art
-45min L.A
-90min PE
-90min Social
-90min Math
-90min Science
-90min Art
Hiking
Yes, I hiked at the Taroko National Park. Really great scenery! Almost made me feel like I'm in Canada.
Violent World Makes Hero
Receptionist called ‘hero’ after New York massacre
UNDER FIRE: After being wounded in the stomach by a gunman who massacred 13 people, a civic center worker spent 90 minutes on the phone helping police The two receptionists at the US community center barely had time to react when a gunman stormed in the front door and shot them at close range before firing on a roomful of immigrants taking a citizenship class.
UNDER FIRE: After being wounded in the stomach by a gunman who massacred 13 people, a civic center worker spent 90 minutes on the phone helping police The two receptionists at the US community center barely had time to react when a gunman stormed in the front door and shot them at close range before firing on a roomful of immigrants taking a citizenship class.
Apr 6
-Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
-Achieve Universal Primary Education
-Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
-Reduce Child Mortality
-Improve Maternal Health
-Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
-Ensure Environmental Sustainability
-Develop a Global Partnership for Development
If I will work on one of these goals then I would choose "Eradicate Extream Poverty and Hunger" because I think that food is the most "needable" for survival.
-Achieve Universal Primary Education
-Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
-Reduce Child Mortality
-Improve Maternal Health
-Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
-Ensure Environmental Sustainability
-Develop a Global Partnership for Development
If I will work on one of these goals then I would choose "Eradicate Extream Poverty and Hunger" because I think that food is the most "needable" for survival.
Apr 2
OH NOES!!! I MISSED THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BACK!!!! (I thought the calendar said that school starts on the 3rd but actually starts on the 2nd)
What I did during Spring Break...
-I went to Taroko National Park
-I went to Taipei
-I learned how to recover my computer if there was virus
What I did during Spring Break...
-I went to Taroko National Park
-I went to Taipei
-I learned how to recover my computer if there was virus
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