A couple of thoughts

A couple of links from a favourite website of mine - Photoblog by NBC News.

First, an article about how a couple of German youths who trawl through trash from supermarkets to salvage still edible food which have been disposed. They are not starving students who cannot afford to buy food, but rather are angry at the continuing wastage of food produced in the First World countries on a daily basis.

Second, this article shows the darker side of the Hong Kong property boom, leading to poor old men and families living in nothing more than cages. Imagine living in a cage no bigger than your single mattress, and eating from disposable cutlery daily. Or imagine 3 people living in a 50 square foot room (that's about half the size of your average office in Singapore CBD).

Sobering thoughts indeed, as we prepare to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Snake.

Thank god for small blessings in your life. Enjoy the CNY holidays ahead.

/ac