#1 You Think Your Parents Are Unfair?

Jade a seven year old girl from South Korea is in the spotlight of a major dispute. People are outraged at a Dutch diplomat accused of ditching his adopted child. Raymond Poeteray a Dutch consular officer recently returned his child to Hong Kong social services claiming she wasn't adjusting. Poeteray and his wife said they acted on medical advice, he said that a doctor told them she had bonding problems. He also stated that Jade was not able to adjust to life in Holland and their culture. His actions raise many questions from people around the world, some even dislike the idea of people adopting children from other places and that they should be raised in their own birth country. Mr. Poeteray and his wife Meta are under a lot of fire, but he does insist that by the middle of last year doctors were urging him to put Jade in medical care.

Many angry citizens added their input on the subject on the De Telegraaf website.

“Of course a child that has been given away for adoption is going to have a
fear of emotional bonding!” said Anna, from Lelystad, on the De Telegraaf
website.
Another said: “What would they have done if their own children had
been sick? Would they have given them away? This man is sick himself – can’t he
be given away?

The Dutch Foreign Ministry stands by him but many others believe he should step down from politics altogether and that he has embarrassed his family enough.

Moral of the story: Next time you feel like staying home with a cold, don't tell your parents or they might just give you away.

#2 Christmas is Almost Here

Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year. Children are excited for weeks, parents deal with the hectic season and companies try their best to cash in on the holiday. In my article I want to discuss the top gifts of the year and what you need to remember for having a great christmas.

Parents stress for hours on end hoping to find the perfect gift, it may be something personal and well thought out or it may be the most popular toy of the year. If you are looking for the hottest toy of the season than you can expect to pack in to best buy as soon as it's open and trade elbows with angry shoppers or pay a ridiculous price from some greedy ebay seller. This year most of the top gifts will be found in the electronics department. Here are some of this year's greatest gifts.

The most sought after present this year is the video game Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock. The game may not seem like the best gift since cabbage patch kids, but the game has bred many immitators and many addicts.

1. Guitar Hero III
2. Apple Ipod Music Player
3. Sharp Aquos LCD Television
4. Razr2 Cellphone
5. Nintendo Wii

If you are able to obtain this coveted treasure (with or without paying a mint) then you will be the coolest parent ever (at least until your child has to clean their room). Another popular item on this years wishlist is the new apple ipod line, featuring the new ipod touch. These new ipods (excluding the ipod shuffle) all are video capable. They are also built with various memory sizes for people who just listen to music or someone who wants to load it with movies. Apple does dominate the mp3 market, but there are other models that are less expensive and equally built. Creative, Sony, and Samsung are all trustworthy brands. But, if you cant find these popular gifts, go for the personal approach and find something that suits their interests: a cd of their favourite band, a book from their favourite author or something else along those lines.


Christmas can be the most stressful time of the year but it should be the happiest. Christmas is a time to spend with family, it's not about gifts and toys. Here are some tips to help you cope with that special season.

• Do activities with your family. A walk in the park, or a big ski trip. A little family activity can go a long way to bring you together.
• Go to church. Even if you are usually busy with hockey practice or dance you should make time to go to church on Christmas eve.
• Think of others. Even if you are caught up in your own Christmas plans Christmas is a time of giving. Whether it is sending a christmas cards to old friends or donating mittens to a local charity think of others!
• Get involved in the Christmas spirit. Try out for the Christmas play, help decorate the family tree or put up some Christmas lights. Any small thing will help you get in the Christmas vibe.
• DON"T STRESS. If you burn the turkey or can't find the perfect gift, don't worry about. People will be happy that you are there and that you thought about them.

Merry Christmas everybody! .

3. The History of Mats Sundin

Mats Johan Sundin was born February 13, 1971 in Bromma, Sweden. Mats Sundin "Captain Clutch" is the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mats is the all time NHL leader in overtime goals (15) and the Leafs all-time leader in goals and points. In 1989 Mats Sundin was drafted first overall by the Quebec Nordiques. Sundin was previously playing for Nacka Hk of the Swedish Allsvenskan a tier two league.

Before Sundin made his much anticipated debut with Quebec he spent a year in the Elitserien for Djurgardens IF. Sundin's team won the league that year. The next year (1990-1991 season) Sundin began his NHL career. Sundin had a good first season and ended up with 59 points just behind teamm leader Joe Sakic. He played 80 games, scored 23 goals, notched 36 assists and 58 penalty minutes. Two years later Sundin had his best season of his career so far. He scored 47 goals, 67 assists totalling a whopping 114 points.

On June 28, 1994 a huge trade was made that brought Sundin to the hockey capital of Canada, Toronto. The Nodiques gave Toronto Sundin as well as Garth Butcher, Todd Warriner and a first round draft pick. In return Toronto gave away fan favourite and team captain Wendel Clark, along with Wendel Clark, Sylvaine Lefebvre and Landon Wilson.

The fans in Toronto immediately welcomed Sundin with open arms and Sundin loved the city. In 1997 Sundin was named captain. Sundin reported that before he accepted he spoke to former Leaf and fellow Swede Borje Salming. Salming told Mats that when he was offered the captaincy he declined and that it was something that he regretted always. It was then that Mats knew he should accept. By accepting Mats Sundin became the first Leaf captain to be from anywhere outside of Canada.

On October 14, 2006 Sundin scored his 500th goal against Mikka Kiprusoff and the Calgary Flames. The goal was scored in overtime, short-handed and also happened to be his third goal of the game. On October 11, 2007 Sundin scored his 390th goal as a leaf and broke Darryl Sittler's record for both goals and points. He was named first second and third star of the game.

Sundin also had an illustrious international career with an olympic gold in Turin 2006 and 3 World Hockey Championships while holding the position of captain for most of the last ten years.

Sundin is one of the most skilled Leafs in history and he broke many records. He will always be remembered in Leaf nation as someone who carried himself with great pride and respect and someone who always gave back to the community.

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Mats Sundin tastes gold at the Turin 2006

Winter Olympics along with fellow teammate

Peter Forsberg

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