I sometimes think, that it must be too much- too hard to bear, for the people of Christchurch and internationally, who were affected by the raw upheavals we remember. But, this must stand as a lesson to us, the people of Christchurch are emerging as a stronger and gentler community, and will forever stand united, helping each other and those around them.

We wish that the City Councils will strengthen and prepare their communities for potential natural disasters, especially earthquakes. And we wish that the scientists can now on help us be ready, mentally as well as practically, for the possibilites of earthquakes.

Christchurch has proven to us, that we need not despair when trouble strikes like a hammer. When we bond together and help each other, we may recover in the pressure of uncommon strain.

New Zealand offers its heartfelt condolences and hopes to Christchurch today. We can only admire your spirit, and tell you that we feel deeply for your loss. Today we, with respect, salute Christchurch!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

I believe Hollywood should not censor the World Wide Web, no matter how much money is involved. There are many things wrong with the proposed bills before the US Government. Moreover, I do not believe the Stop Online Piracy Act will be effective in ending internet piracy over the web.

I highly recommend this simple news article http://gu.com/p/34ncm by GrrlScientist.

The PROTECT Intellectual Property Act, "PIPA" and The Stop Online Piracy Act, "SOPA"

If you are an american, please contact your political representatives and/or write Congress. If you’re an internet user from the rest of the world, please join me in signing a petition to State Department:
http://americancensorship.org/modal/state-dept-petition/index.html

For your website:http://sopastrike.com/#how-to-strike

Thank you for your attention with this important issue.

Regards,
your friend thinsmek

Have a great Christmas! All our best from Mid Canterbury, New Zealand.
thinsmek
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Card for Christmas 2011′s photo by me, from Greymouth

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Our family sold the machine for NZ$600 on Trade Me. (TradeMe is a online auction website in New Zealand. It provides the same services to Kiwis that ebay serves to Americans.)

See more? Click for the Flickr set

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