Archive for May 12th, 2008

May 12 2008

Ethnic minorities in China

Tibet is only one of 55 ethnic minorities in China, totalling 123m, or 9% to han Chinese.  I was reading the dream theater forums, someone there mentioned that “fuck tibet, there are many minorities suffering in china that don’t get any attention because they don’t have a rockstar lama in orange filling stadiums.” ha ha [...]

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May 12 2008

The earthquake in China

Pre dawn on July 28 in 1976, I was awaken by clinking of pots and pans in the hallway, then felt my bed was shaking.  I lay still till the shake subdued.  Then the human noise rose, followed by door openings and foot steps.  I followed the suit.  Running down the darken the hallway into the street.
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May 12 2008

Go Susie GO ..

Published by The Kibbitzer under Sports, View from Bottom

Beijing is calling!  Susan Rapp, the former Olympic silver medalist in 1984 is now Susan von der Lippe, mother of 2, at age 42 is trying to qualify for her fourth Olympic! WOW !! You go girl!!  Refreshing and romantic.
A little sad note that she had to sit out in 1980 when she’s 15 (who’s to dispute [...]

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May 12 2008

13 Year Old Steals Dad’s Credit Card to Buy Hookers

Published by The Kibbitzer under Current Affairs

A 13 year old [Ralph] from Newark, Texas who stole his Dad’s credit card and ordered two hookers from an escort agency, has today been convicted of fraud and given a three year community order. .. .. Asked why he ordered two escorts, Ralph said he thought it was the thing to do when you win [...]

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