Early this morning two explosions were heard in Molenbeen district of Brussels. Twitter exploded with updates on the news. https://twitter.com/ILNewsFlash/status/712176582694199296 Updates were made by various news platforms https://twitter.com/theheraldsun/status/712178486807556096 https://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/712178535239016448 The Belgian capital remained in lockdown as ABCNews reported the involvement of ISIS. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/brussels-airport-explosion-leaves-multiple-casualties-source-n543086 The second explosion was reported quickly reported by CNN on their twitter http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/22/europe/brussels-explosions-latest-updates-live/index.html?sr=twCNN032216brussels-explosions0900AMStoryLink&linkId=22541693 Victims were revealed … https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/712271050227240960 What we know so far … https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/712268855758946304 The world speaks out … https://twitter.com/business/status/712283471939383296 https://twitter.com/globalnews/status/712316551324508160 Phone numbers for worried friends and families to call were broadcast … https://twitter.com/globalnews/status/712270535657267203 #PrayForBrussels UOWTV will continue updating this story as more information is…
Author: Michelle Silaen
The first stage adaptation of a renowned autobiography will be performed at Wollongong’s Merrigong Theatre on Friday night. The Peasant Prince is based on the life of Li Cunxin, Mao’s Last Dancer, and tells the story of a young boy living in rural China in the 1970s, and his determination to join the Beijing Dance Academy The picture book was written by Cunxin after the international success Mao’s Last Dancer. It was then adapted by Monkey Baa Theatre Company directors Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry. “Li’s Story is a power tale about hardship, aspiration, a family’s love, survival, sacrifice and determination,”…