Newsletter: We Needed a Hero, So That’s What They Became

Welcome to GFA Pulse #138

According to Nelson Mandela, education is one of the most powerful weapons which you can use to change the world. While it’s true, we are all aware that not all of us can afford to send ourselves to school. Some of us don’t even want to continue to study after graduating high school. What about those who are determined to continue their studies but don’t have the money?

Good thing is that Providence Foundation Bursaries is here for those determined students to go after their dreams. They have an acceptable guidelines that you need to meet in order to be qualified. So, go ahead and never miss any chance you have to pursue your goals.

Let’s not forget a single hero
The Heroes of Hato: How Hong Kong Firemen Braved Bloods to Rescue Villagers

It has been 2 weeks since we experienced the typhoon Hato. Damages in south China have reached a total of CN¥12.5 billion (US$1.87 billion). A total of 26 people have been killed, 10 of whom were from Macau. Many of our fellowmen are doing their best to save their self, loved ones as well as property.

Let us not forget as well those fearless Firemen who didn’t hesitate to save lives of many even if it means risking their own lives. These courageous men didn’t mind the strong wind and raging flood as they went through their mission. Modern day heroes, indeed!

Causeway Bay – for Roving Professionals in Search of Life in the Fast Lane
Known as the one of the busiest neighborhoods on Hong Kong Island, Causeway Bay is also considered as one of the most vibrant and is one of Hong Kong’s major shopping districts. No wonder why many working professionals would prefer to live in here despite the fact that it is densely populated. There are different serviced apartments that you can choose from depending on what would suit your needs.

Chinese Man Sentenced to Prison for Selling VPN Software
China has been very persistent in controlling on how their citizens use the internet. While others are doing their best to oblige with the country’s law, others are finding ways to use a bypass technologies such as VPN.

To show that China is not kidding with their campaign with regards to internet censorship, Deng Jiewei, 26 of Dongguan, Guangdong province was arrested for selling VPN software through his own website.
Via Andre Martin