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Semester 01, 2008 - Edition 10
This Week
30 May 2008
Earthquake: Horror, Heroism and a new way of looking at China
By: Adele NII SHI
“Son, if you are luckily alive, please remember: I love you!” were the dying words recorded in the cell phone from a mother. People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers found her corpse under bricks, cradling a well-protected infant against her breast.
During the 7.8-grade earthquakes in Si Chuan Province, China, older people protecting the young was a common theme. Four middle school students were found alive, hiding under their teacher – QianQiu Tan.
Since May 12, 2008, several seven-plus grade earthquakes have ravaged Si Chuan Province, the epicenter being in Wen Chuan County. According to Xin Hua news, the latest death toll has risen to over 60,560 and 26,221 people have disappeared – this amount was calculated after 13 days of digging to rescue survivors. Over 352,290 injured refugees have been confirmed. read article »
Read more 'Attention: Hard Hitting News' articles in this edition.
Attention: Hard Hitting News
How much ‘Greenwash’ are we being sold? Is the strong dollar bad news for students? Are the nightclub lock out laws going to solve anything? And seriously, what options has the Liberal Party got? We also continue our intriguing series on the Royal Perth Hospital physicist who doesn’t believe HIV causes AIDS, look at what the rental crunch is doing to pets and Rudd’s plans for the disabled.
How much ‘Greenwash’ are we being sold? Is the strong dollar bad news for students? Are the nightclub lock out laws going to solve anything? And seriously, what options has the Liberal Party got? We also continue our intriguing series on the Royal Perth Hospital physicist who doesn’t believe HIV causes AIDS, look at what the rental crunch is doing to pets and Rudd’s plans for the disabled.
Culture: What's happening?
Semester’s nearly done and it’s time to have some fun: We’ve got some great ideas including snow, Christmas food, and the ultimate girls’ night out! We also check out the Everywoman Expo and get set to celebrate Australia’s indigenous culture.
Semester’s nearly done and it’s time to have some fun: We’ve got some great ideas including snow, Christmas food, and the ultimate girls’ night out! We also check out the Everywoman Expo and get set to celebrate Australia’s indigenous culture.
ECU News and Features
An ECU midwife lends a hand in West Timor, WAAPA Grads get jazzy with folk music, we contemplate the future of virtual education and WAAPA’s warming up for its open day and its next round of extension courses.
An ECU midwife lends a hand in West Timor, WAAPA Grads get jazzy with folk music, we contemplate the future of virtual education and WAAPA’s warming up for its open day and its next round of extension courses.
Music News and Reviews
Perth band Emerald City are sparkling louder than ever, I Killed The Prom Queen are saying goodbye again, Midnight Oil’s classic album Diesel and Dusk has been re-mastered for a new generation, End of Fashion has a new album due out soon, The Veronicas are busier than ever and we remember the Divinyls.
Perth band Emerald City are sparkling louder than ever, I Killed The Prom Queen are saying goodbye again, Midnight Oil’s classic album Diesel and Dusk has been re-mastered for a new generation, End of Fashion has a new album due out soon, The Veronicas are busier than ever and we remember the Divinyls.
Science and Technology
Did you hear the story about the aeroplane brace position …??? We check out the spooky urban legend. We also meet Perth’s two youngest Biotech geniuses (who have won themselves a trip to the US!), we delve into Perth’s aquifers and contemplate tomorrow’s water supply and contemplate DNA police work.
Did you hear the story about the aeroplane brace position …??? We check out the spooky urban legend. We also meet Perth’s two youngest Biotech geniuses (who have won themselves a trip to the US!), we delve into Perth’s aquifers and contemplate tomorrow’s water supply and contemplate DNA police work.
Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Is it ok to have just-one when you’re up the duff? We investigate and also talk to Formula One driver David Coulthard about drivers who blab about negotiations-in-progress. Tiffany’s bling is adding new glam to tennis and we share some soothing relaxation techniques to get you through your last few assignments and exams.
Is it ok to have just-one when you’re up the duff? We investigate and also talk to Formula One driver David Coulthard about drivers who blab about negotiations-in-progress. Tiffany’s bling is adding new glam to tennis and we share some soothing relaxation techniques to get you through your last few assignments and exams.
