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welcome March, 2011

Welcome March, 2011 and goodbye February, 2011. Hope, it brings more luck to our daily life.

BAUCAU, THE SECOND LARGEST ROCKY CITY

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Have you ever been to Baucau? Probably yes or may be no. Those who haven’t been to Baucau, this will be the information for you. Baucau is one of the thirteen districts and is the second largest city in East Timor. It is located in the eastern part of the country which is only two and a half drive from Dili, the capital of East Timor. It has six sub-districts – Quelicai, Baquia, Laga, Vemasse, Baucau Villa and Venilale. There are few languages that are spoken in these areas. People from Quelicai, Laga and Baguia speak Makassae while Baucau Villa, Vemasse and Venilale Speak Waima’a. Tetum is also spoken by most of Baucau people. The capital of Baucau is named Vila Antiga, Portuguese words which means old town, is not the only town in Baucau. There is another town which was newly built around 90s. It is named Villanova, another Portuguese words for new town. Whoever goes to Baucau will have to go around these two towns. They are only 15 minutes-drive away from each other. One famous thi

Life Lifter

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"I am whole perfect, strong, powerful, healthy, wealthy, loving, wise, genius, fun and happy"! Taken from "The Secret" book.

Remembering February 11th assasination attempt

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This is the day to remember the tragedy on February, 11th, 2008. Two top leaders of Timor-Leste, President and Prime Minister were about to be assasined by a group of rebel soldiers led by former Timorese Military Police commander, Alfredo Reinado. Luckily, they both survived. Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao escape the ambush while president got shot in the stomach. He was taken to the Australian army medical center in Dili before then evacuated to Darwin Hospital for further treatment. That was about 7am I went to ICFJ, my workplace, as usual. As I got there, I got told by my director about the incident which I didn't believe at the time, but I had to convince myself to believe it. Few hours later, government announced the state of siege. Everyone should stay at home so I went back home. This incident has been a lesson for me that involving myself in political life could put my life in danger. Hope, no more bloodshed in Timor-Leste from now on as it is confirmed with government mott