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Monday, February 29, 2016

Rare Disease Day and it's ok to cry



When I wrote my book, Diary of a bereaved mother, it was to help new 

bereaved mothers and to help myself. Television New Zealand asked me 

if I wanted to help them do a documentary. It was to help other 

bereaved mothers.

It was very hard to do the documentary.

Today is is world rare disease day.
 


 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZk9w-uywAs&feature=youtu.be







http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZk9w-uywAs&feature=youtu.be

The TV Program is available in New Zealand only.
http://tvnz.co.nz/asia-downunder/s2011-e31-video-4453514

http://www.rarediseaseday.org/article/what-is-rare-disease-day 

The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.
The campaign targets primarily the general public and also seeks to raise awareness amongst policy makers, public authorities, industry representatives, researchers, health professionals and anyone who has a genuine interest in rare diseases.


Rare Disease Day



Friday, February 26, 2016

Photohunt: Leap 2



Leaping Lions.

PhotoHunt for today is Leap ~






During the traditional lion dance, the lion leaps into the air, I can't find my photos where it is leaping, so you just have to imagine it.

The PhotoHunt for today is Leap ~

http://whistlestopphotohunt.blogspot.co.nz/

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Photohunt: NOW

 

 

Deadly Melioidosis  ( dirty-water disease ) outbreak 

Dr Elli Luhat reports Confirmed Case of "Deadly Meleoidosis" ( dirty-water disease ) outbreak @ Sg. Asap Bakun Resettlement Scheme (BRS), Belaga in Sarawak.

We need action NOW.  

http://www.voanews.com/content/risk-of-deadly-melioidosis-rises-study-finds/3139817.html


Melioidosis, a deadly bacterial disease most frequently found in Asia, is more widespread than previously believed and resists a wide range of antibiotic treatments, a just-issued study reports.

The study estimates the disease kills nearly as many people as measles, which the World Health Organization cited as responsible for almost 115,000 fatalities in 2014. Melioidosis causes more deaths annually than dengue or leptospirosis, both of which are health priorities for numerous international health organizations.
It’s caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a highly pathogenic bacterium commonly found in soil and water. It is contracted through the skin, lungs or by drinking infected water.

 


http://whistlestopphotohunt.blogspot.co.nz/

Happy: Photo challenge

A reunion of siblings , 20 year since we last met.

"HAPPY" (Smiling People, Fun Things/Events, Celebrations, Things that make us happy,...)
Next Week: LOTS (A great quantity of anything...)
roseThursday Challenge is a place for photographic fun and learning


Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Thursday, February 4, 2016

ann's book CV


作者

Ann Kit Suet Chin-Chan.
 

Ann Kit Suet Chin is a New Zealand Chinese writer. She was born in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. She attended Methodist Primary and Secondary School in Sibu. She graduated from Windsor University in Canada, Auckland University and Auckland University of Technology.

Ann is the fourth child of the late John Chan Hiu Fei and Mary Kong Wah Kiew. She is married to Chin Chen Onn, PhD. She has three surviving children, Deborah, Gabrielle and Sam. Her third child, Andrew died when he was a baby and is the inspiration of her first book.



作者 陈洁雪

洁雪是新西兰的华人,出生于马来西亚砂拉越的诗巫市。早年在诗巫卫理小学和卫理中学受中小学教育。大学毕业于加拿大的温舍大学、新西兰的奥克兰大学和奥克兰科技大学。

洁雪是已故陈鹞飞夫妇的女儿,家中排行第四。







Diary of a Bereaved Mother
吾儿再见:丧儿母亲的日记
ISBN 9780473187095 



This is a real life story of losing one's only son. This experience has made the author strong and caring. This tragedy has been a great help for her to help understand other bereaved people. The author is very brave to write this book. It has not been easy and she aims to touch,...

featured in the Aucklander.

I appeared in Television 1 Down Under program. It's ok to cry http://tvnz.co.nz/asia-downunder/s2011-e31-video-4453514 On baby bereavement.
I spoke in the Baptist Women's Annual Convention, North Island Chapter.
http://annkitsuetchin.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/foreverinmyheartexhibition.html  
My book was exhibited  at the Peacock 
Art Gallery, Upton Country, Dorset, Park England.

I  presented a workshop on Asian Infant Bereavement at the Sands National conference for Sands families and medical personnels for 200 attendees in September 2013

Used as a reference book for NICU staff at the University Hospital, Toronto. 

Dr Simon Rowley is a consultant at Starship Children's Hospital who's been given a copy of the book.
"It is a good reminder to all health professionals that when our patients leave us, the story does not end for the parents. The detail is amazing, and every little thought and action seems to have been recorded as it happened, and then has been reflected upon.
"For parents undergoing similar experiences this book could be a great comfort. For health professionals, I would see it as essential reading."

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/aucklander/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503372&objectid=11030




海外华人的中国魂:

从中国,到南洋,到更

 2013
By Chin-Chan, Ann Kit Suet
ISBN 9780473239008  English
ISBN 9780473309626  Chinese






 


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This is a hundred-year-old journal of two families, the Chans and the Kongs. It traces the first movement in 1907 from Kwang Zhou, China to the jungles of Borneo. It is a six-generational record with the second wave of movement to England, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA ...










This book records with humor the life of a busy and active family through World War II, the formation of Malaysia and Confrontation. It is a personal reflection of a way of life that has moved on and provides insight into a family and its relationships. It is most of all a work of love and respect for the Chan and Kong families and for Father and Mother.

M M Ann Armstrong

Lodge International School

http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/12/01/words-of-healing-from-a-bereaved-mother/
She explained the people in Sarawak, especially among the Chinese community, could relate to the book as it traces their roots and identities.
“From China to Borneo and Beyond kindled a lot of interests in the state. I am very happy to hear a publisher is going to print a Chinese version of it.”
From China To Borneo and Beyond was her second autobiography book, which is a hundred year old journal of two Families, the Chans and the Kongs. The book contains records of historical events and current affairs endured by her family from 1907 to 2006 such as the Opium war, virgin tropical jungle, the Japanese World War, colonial days, revelation and fighting with the communists.
http://borneobulletin.brunei-online.com/index.php/2013/10/15/sibu-born-author-ann-chin-kit-suet-promotes-books/ 




邮购新娘

 




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This book is about the embodiment of the darker side of today's society.
ISBN  978047325414-8


Published
1 July 2013





http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/12/01/words-of-healing-from-a-bereaved-mother/

a fiction novel – Mail Order Bride. The story, set in Auckland, New Zealand, touches on social issues such as teenage pregnancies, drugs, paedophile and the like. The book took two months to finish.

Her third book, Mail Order Bride is the first fiction piece from Ann. She said that the book targets an audience of young adults and that it appeals readers interested in social issues and ills that young adults have to face.


妇女的哭泣

 





Women suffers from oppression. This story traces the life of Nadine who overcomes her own problems of oppression, grows up to be a social worker and helps women who have suffered from physical and mental violence, domestic violence, rape, pornography, swinging, sex slavery, human ...
ISBN
9780473287153
Published
1 July 2014
Interest Age
All ages

Judy Lawson, Counsellor
A book I would use in my work as a reference. 



World War II in Borneo, Tales of my Grandpa
ISBN:9780473339005 (Pbk)


It is seventy years after the end of the World War II, or the Japanese occupation in Borneo. Captain Cheng aka Captain Fong and his Canadian soldiers are remembered in their role of leading the surrender of the Japanese.


I've been reading your book World War Two in Borneo: Tales of my Grandpa.  I was a bit hesitant to start it, since it is combined fiction and fact and I didn't want to get the history mixed up in my mind.  However,  I'm finding it very compelling to read.  

Canadian documentary maker, Keith Lock.


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGRESX0/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb

Traces the lives of 2 girls. The poor girl is sold to the rich girl as a slave aka mui zai to serve her for ever. Different Chinese Tradition are explained, and tragedy brings them to the South Seas. The Japanese invasion, the slave protects her mistress and is sent to a brothel as a comfort women.


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网址:http://annkitsuet-chinchan.blogspot.co.nz/2015/04/ann-in-chinese.html

     http://annkitsuet-chinchan.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/ann-book-cv-november-2015.html