Sobota květen 27, 2006

Thousands Killed on Java

More than 2,500 people were killed by an earthquake in central Java, Indonesia, today morning. The world media (such as CNN) covered the story during today, but people here in Czech Republic are insensitive to such disaster. When you compare it to another disaster, such as 9/11 terrorist attacks on USA where the death toll was about the same, people don't react the same if the cause is Mother Nature or Al-Quaeda. And I don't mention individual deaths, such as assasinations.

Simply put, three thousand people dead is a horrible number. We should pay attention to what makes people die so quickly in such amounts.

— V 27 2006, 11:07:37 odp. CEST Permalink

Robbie Williams Will Play Football

Tonight Robbie Williams, the famous English singer, will lead the England XI team to play soccer against the Rest of the World XI selection of the famous players such as Diego Maradona of Argentina. The exhibition match, called Soccer Aid, and expected to attract 70,000 fans on Old Trafford, Manchester, is to raise funds for UNICEF. The match is to be broadcasted in UK on ITV network. At the same time, Eurosport will broadcast France vs Mexico friendly, which is a reward for non-English soccer fans.

See also:

• Let me entertain you on FIFA.com
• Terry's top talent on ITV.com

— V 27 2006, 07:18:48 odp. CEST Permalink