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Just take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves - my motto to learn English. This blog helps me to review and learn English usage in connection with current Aussie affairs.

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Thursday, July 14, 2005

rocked

rocked : shocked
high commissioner : principal or high ranking commissioner, government official in charge of a department; representative of a governmental authority in a district or province
nonetheless : 雖然如此


An Australian woman hurt in the London terrorist attacks has injuries so serious she had her legs amputated, but her family believes she will pull through.

Gillian Hicks, originally from South Australia, was one of nine Australians injured in the bombings that rocked the English capital last week.

Six remain in hospital, two in a critical condition and another in intensive care.

Australia's high commissioner in London, Richard Alston, confirmed the seriousness of Ms Hicks' injuries.
"Gillian Hicks has severe injuries involving amputations but is nonetheless in a stable condition, although critical," he told the Nine Network.

The Seven Network reported that Ms Hicks had both legs amputated.
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[ Woman caught in bombing loses both legs ]

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