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10 Year Old Girl’s Inspiring Story Opens Eyes at Glamour Awards

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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The most talked about honoree of the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year awards was a small child of 10.  Nujood Ali, who flew all the way from her native Yemen for the ritzy Carnegie Hall gala, was married off by impoverished parents to a 30-year-old man who raped and abused her.

Her father, who drew an annual salary equivalent to $900, had 18 children and couldn’t afford to clothe and feed Ali so he gave her up for marriage. Though her older husband promised to wait years before becoming intimate with his child bride, he beat her and raped her on their wedding night. Ali had enough.

Taking a solo trip to a Yemen courthouse, she sat until a judge took notice and heard her pleas for help. After the lawyer linked her up with a human rights lawyer named Shada Nasser, the brave girl became the country’s first child bride to legally end her marriage with a divorce.

“I didn’t like my husband so my stepmother told me if I wasn’t happy, I should go to court,” Ali told The Daily News through a translator. “But no one was willing to take me. So I went on my own.”

Praise for the pint-sized hero was flowing from some of the biggest names at Monday night’s ceremony.

During her own acceptance speech, Senator Hillary Clinton told the audience, “one of the greatest women I have ever seen is Nujood. She set an example with her courage I hope will continue to challenge all of us.”

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told The News, “I can’t wait to meet [Ali]. What an incredible story.  That’s going to be a great inspiration to talk to her.”

Glamour Editor in Chief Cindy Leive said, “how Nujood got the courage to do that at the age of nine, I’ll never know. Sometimes you feel like some people are born to change the world and when I met her,  I thought, ‘You’re one of them.’”

“It’s my first time in New York City,” Ali told The News. “I went to the Museum of Natural History, and to Central Park and I went on a cruise in the river. That was my favorite.”

BY SEAN EVANS  of NYDailyNews

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Where to Find the Best Place to Stay in Rome

Almost every day Rome is packed of visitors from all over the world for some various reasons either for business or leisure. Mostly people go there because of its religious pilgrimage and historical buildings. If you are one of the people who would be on a trip going to Rome, you would need a place to stay. It is a place where the tourist attractions are near and accessible.

So, If you’re looking for the best place to stay in Rome where you will be safe and secure, consider Rome Apartments. These Rome apartments are generally available for short stays as well as longer stays. The locations are all central and most of the flats are located in historic places. This kind of accommodation can also be a good way to save money if you travel with friends or family.  More and more people decide to go for an apartment rental in Rome. Bedding and linen are provided at no extra cost so you will not have to take extra luggage with yourself. Some of them are also provided with a washing machine and dishwasher. So, it is the perfect solution whether you decide to have a proper holiday home where you do your food shopping and eat in, or to use the house just to sleep in and have your life outside just like if you were staying in a hotel.

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Fishing in the Country

I think this is along the riverside Avenida Cinco de Outbro, not quite sure about that but I’m quite sure it’s in Coloane, Macau. The reason I went to Coloane (alone) was to take some photos of St. Francis Xavier chapel. Infront of the Chapel was the river (I don’t know what it’s called hehehe). Then , I saw this Chinese man fishing along the river while listening to his li’l radio, I hurriedly capture a few photos of him (unnoticed).

Notice the bottle? *lol*

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Where to Find Delicious Egg Tarts in Macau

 

One of the delicacies in Macau is their Portugese Egg Tarts, and they are oh so yummy. There’s this one particular store near Rua S. Paulo which I just cannot recall it’s name but you can see it at the photo above,  who sells Delicious Portugese Egg Tarts. I have tried at the other stores in Macau but theirs is more delicious. If you happen to visit Macau, don’t miss eating it, and of course visit the Saint Paul Ruins. I made a wish there and guess what? My simple wish did come true (LOL). By the way, the one who’s wearing a brown cap and jacket is none other me. :D

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