Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_553122.html
Africa's game parks have lost well over half of their big mammals, such as the lions and buffalos that draw millions of tourists each year, to rampant hunting and farming since 1970. The continent-wide study by specialists, including from the London Zoological Society and UN environment programme (UNEP), late on Monday found big mammal populations inside national parks declined 59 per cent between 1970 and 2005.
However, Elephants and rhinos were not included in the study because of special trade restrictions relating to them.
I think that these african game parks should be more responsible on the care of these animals. They should try to gather back these animals, as hunters may be around to hunt them down, resulting in extinction.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Want to buy a lion, or bear?
Sabah Alazawi is doing a roaring trade these days at his Baghdad pet shop - and not only because he has a lion for sale.
Along with dogs, he also offers bears, wolves, monkeys and vultures. While hundreds of people visit his menagerie daily, most are there because it offers a free alternative to an outing to the zoo, rather than to buy. Wolves, peacocks, two young alligators, an ostrich, a badger and a porcupine are also in residence, and the next arrivals - a pair of hyenas and two more baby lions - are expected soon.
I think that this is a very interesting article because I do not think that another "pet store" like this can be found anywhere around the world. It is very unique because it has animals that are classified as deadly ones such as the wolves and bears.
Along with dogs, he also offers bears, wolves, monkeys and vultures. While hundreds of people visit his menagerie daily, most are there because it offers a free alternative to an outing to the zoo, rather than to buy. Wolves, peacocks, two young alligators, an ostrich, a badger and a porcupine are also in residence, and the next arrivals - a pair of hyenas and two more baby lions - are expected soon.
I think that this is a very interesting article because I do not think that another "pet store" like this can be found anywhere around the world. It is very unique because it has animals that are classified as deadly ones such as the wolves and bears.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Cairo building collapses, 7 dead
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_553373.html
Seven people were killed when a residential building collapsed on Wednesday in the historic Islamic quarter of Cairo, Egypt. Rescue workers pulled seven corpses from the rubble in the Darb el-Ahmar area. An eighth person was rescued, suffering from moderate to severe fractures. Prosecutors were informed to carry out the investigation immediately. Building collapses are common in Egypt because of lax building standards and poor maintenance.
I think that these buildings should be modified immediately so that the Egyptians can be ensured of their safety and well-being. This is because the buildings are extremely dangerous and is almost an equivalent to a time-bomb if the incident is not handled properly.
Seven people were killed when a residential building collapsed on Wednesday in the historic Islamic quarter of Cairo, Egypt. Rescue workers pulled seven corpses from the rubble in the Darb el-Ahmar area. An eighth person was rescued, suffering from moderate to severe fractures. Prosecutors were informed to carry out the investigation immediately. Building collapses are common in Egypt because of lax building standards and poor maintenance.
I think that these buildings should be modified immediately so that the Egyptians can be ensured of their safety and well-being. This is because the buildings are extremely dangerous and is almost an equivalent to a time-bomb if the incident is not handled properly.
Briton gored in groin
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_553437.html
A Bull rammed his horns into the groin of a British tourist on Wednesday as 11 people were injured on the last day of the Pamplona festival in northern Spain, the regional government said.
The 24-year-old man from Yarm in north-eastern England was in a 'serious' condition in hospital during the eighth and final bull run of the festival.
He was one of four people who were struck by the horns of a bull while the rest were hurt in falls as they raced through the narrow cobbled streets of the city pursued by the animals, a government statement said.
I think that this incident can be avoided with careful handling of the festival. Thus, I think that the organizers should be responsible for this Briton man who may have "lost his opportunity of Father's day"
A Bull rammed his horns into the groin of a British tourist on Wednesday as 11 people were injured on the last day of the Pamplona festival in northern Spain, the regional government said.
The 24-year-old man from Yarm in north-eastern England was in a 'serious' condition in hospital during the eighth and final bull run of the festival.
He was one of four people who were struck by the horns of a bull while the rest were hurt in falls as they raced through the narrow cobbled streets of the city pursued by the animals, a government statement said.
I think that this incident can be avoided with careful handling of the festival. Thus, I think that the organizers should be responsible for this Briton man who may have "lost his opportunity of Father's day"
Typhoon cuts Manila power
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_553397.html
Parts of Manila may be without power until Friday after Typhoon Conson hit the Philippines main island of Luzon, killing at least 11 people with more than 50 missing, and moved towards southern China.
It would take two to three days to repair at least five major transmission lines after cables and wires were cut on Tuesday night by falling trees, posts and strong winds, said Guillermo Redoblado, spokesman for the national grid corporation. Provinces neighbouring the capital were hit harder by Conson, which weakened to a tropical storm after reaching Luzon but sill carried winds of 95 kmh and gusts of up to 120 kmh.
About 11 people were dead and 40 people were missing. I think that we should help these countries that are super unlucky because they are not only living through poverty, but also living with occasional danger such as natural disasters.
Parts of Manila may be without power until Friday after Typhoon Conson hit the Philippines main island of Luzon, killing at least 11 people with more than 50 missing, and moved towards southern China.
It would take two to three days to repair at least five major transmission lines after cables and wires were cut on Tuesday night by falling trees, posts and strong winds, said Guillermo Redoblado, spokesman for the national grid corporation. Provinces neighbouring the capital were hit harder by Conson, which weakened to a tropical storm after reaching Luzon but sill carried winds of 95 kmh and gusts of up to 120 kmh.
About 11 people were dead and 40 people were missing. I think that we should help these countries that are super unlucky because they are not only living through poverty, but also living with occasional danger such as natural disasters.
Underage M'sian gambler fined
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_553381.html
An 18 year old Malaysian, Tey Chin Wei, sneaked into the Marina Bay Sands casino on May 2, lost nearly all of his money and ended up stealing the handbag of a woman at the roulette table.He was fined $3,000 by a district court on Wednesday. His father, a farmer, who came down to attend the hearing, paid the fine.
Tey, who works as a hair stylist here, looks younger than his actual age and the court was not told how he managed to enter the casino at 4pm on May 1. Guests must be 21 or older.
In the ensuing 10 hours, he gambled away nearly $800. At about 2am, he noticed Madam Tan Hwee Leng, 38, had placed her handbag behind her on the seat of her chair. She was playing roulette at that time and noticed that her handbag was missing at 2.15am.
I think that this guy's actions are foolish and stupid because he was supposed to come to Singapore for working purposes and not travel here to squander away all his money in the gambling tables at Marina Bay. He should seek help and call the hotline, 1800-6-668-668.
An 18 year old Malaysian, Tey Chin Wei, sneaked into the Marina Bay Sands casino on May 2, lost nearly all of his money and ended up stealing the handbag of a woman at the roulette table.He was fined $3,000 by a district court on Wednesday. His father, a farmer, who came down to attend the hearing, paid the fine.
Tey, who works as a hair stylist here, looks younger than his actual age and the court was not told how he managed to enter the casino at 4pm on May 1. Guests must be 21 or older.
In the ensuing 10 hours, he gambled away nearly $800. At about 2am, he noticed Madam Tan Hwee Leng, 38, had placed her handbag behind her on the seat of her chair. She was playing roulette at that time and noticed that her handbag was missing at 2.15am.
I think that this guy's actions are foolish and stupid because he was supposed to come to Singapore for working purposes and not travel here to squander away all his money in the gambling tables at Marina Bay. He should seek help and call the hotline, 1800-6-668-668.
World's fastest growing economy
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_553339.html
Singapore looks set to become the world's fastest-growing economy on Wednesday after the government upgraded its 2010 forecast to a blistering 13 to 15 per cent expansion, economists said.
The new forecast, up sharply from earlier predicted 7-9 per cent growth, outstrips estimates of around 10 per cent growth in regional powerhouse China and came despite lingering worries over the US economy and Europe's debt crisis.
Singapore will also become the top growing economy in Asia and probably the world. I think that it is wonderful news that Singapore is growing and expanding rapidly. However, can the country not increase the prices rapidly too. =)
Singapore looks set to become the world's fastest-growing economy on Wednesday after the government upgraded its 2010 forecast to a blistering 13 to 15 per cent expansion, economists said.
The new forecast, up sharply from earlier predicted 7-9 per cent growth, outstrips estimates of around 10 per cent growth in regional powerhouse China and came despite lingering worries over the US economy and Europe's debt crisis.
Singapore will also become the top growing economy in Asia and probably the world. I think that it is wonderful news that Singapore is growing and expanding rapidly. However, can the country not increase the prices rapidly too. =)
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