Deb Robertson's Blog 10/09/2010: Things that help me stay sane....

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An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 10 September 2010 entitled, "Things that help me stay sane....".

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Fallen stonework and bricks at the base of a wall. A spray-painted sign reads "Danger!!! Wall unstable, stay clear".

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Damage to the House of Travel in Merivale. On the cordon fence is a chalkboard sign with a skull and crossbones and the words "Stay back".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:07 20:11:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. People collecting bedding to stay over at the refuge centre at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".

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The Oxford Terrace Baptist Church with major cracking to the front facade. Tape has been placed around the building to warn people to stay away.

The latest on the 7.1 earthquake in Canterbury

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Thousands of people are being evacuated from the Christchurch city centre with Civil Defence officials saying its simply too dangerous for residents to stay there.

Insurance trips up earthquake-struck businesses

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Many small businesses in Canterbury are struggling to stay afloat after the earthquake and an insurance and risk management consultant, John Sloan, says one problem is the long wait to get insurance money.

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Damage to the St John the Baptist church hall in Latimer Square, seen behind the cordon fence. On the ground next to some building rubble is a sign that says 'Danger!!! Wall unstable. Stay clear'.

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Damage to the St John the Baptist church hall in Latimer Square, seen behind the cordon fence. On the ground next to some building rubble is a sign that says 'Danger!!! Wall unstable. Stay clear'.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:34:54

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Tamatea Briggs (12) is staying in a tent with his family on a neighbours lawn too scared to go back into their house".

Marlborough Express Image: Anna Wallis 2010:09:09 12:23:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Saudi Students staying at Donegal Irish House after fleeing the Canterbury earthquake zone. From left Abdullah Al-Harbi, Muhanad Al-Khateb, Youssef Adshwaish and Mofarh Al-Hrooby".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:32:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Tamatea Briggs (12) is staying in a tent with his family on a neighbours lawn too scared to go back into their house".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:31:19

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Tamatea Briggs (12) is staying in a tent with his family on a neighbours lawn too scared to go back into their house".

The Nelson Mail Image: Marion van Dijk 2010:09:24 14:17:30

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Havana and Jack Umaga and their children Elisah (6), and 7 month-old Laurah who will be staying at Fiona Newey's home as part of the Quake Breaks".

Marlborough Express Image: Ben Curran 2010:09:06 08:22:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Kerrigan family were in Christchurch over the weekend staying on the 19th floor in a hotel when the earthquake struck. L-R Lara (13), mum Leanne and Gemma (14) Kerrigan".

Marlborough Express Image: Ben Curran 2010:09:06 08:24:09

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Kerrigan family were in Christchurch over the weekend staying on the 19th floor in a hotel when the earthquake struck. L-R Lara (13), mum Leanne and Gemma (14) Kerrigan".

Marlborough Express Image: Ben Curran 2010:09:06 08:22:07

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Kerrigan family were in Christchurch over the weekend staying on the 19th floor in a hotel when the earthquake struck. L-R Lara (13), mum Leanne and Gemma (14) Kerrigan".

Marlborough Express Image: Ben Curran 2010:09:06 08:22:13

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Kerrigan family were in Christchurch over the weekend staying on the 19th floor in a hotel when the earthquake struck. L-R Lara (13), mum Leanne and Gemma (14) Kerrigan".

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The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. More offices".

Marlborough Express Image: Derek Flynn 2010:09:06 16:08:09

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left, John and Carol Crouch and Sharon and Chris Moran. All four were staying at the Copthorne Hotel in Christchurch when the earthquake hit. The Crouches helped save Mr Moran, who is tetraplegic".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:37:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. Charlie Tarawa is staying in a tent with his family on a neighbours lawn as they are too scared to go back into their house".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:36:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. Charlie Tarawa is staying in a tent with his family on a neighbours lawn as they are too scared to go back into their house".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:11:07 15:04:01

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch, Sydenham Christmas shop. 'Christmas Jones' is among the September 4 M7.1 earthquake-hit block of shops. Owner Mike Jones pictured with his partner Megan Simpson (L) says business is slow, but he is staying open".

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The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. This bench will disappear".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:11:07 15:04:07

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch, Sydenham Christmas shop. 'Christmas Jones' is among the September 4 M7.1 earthquake-hit block of shops. Owner Mike Jones pictured with his partner Megan Simpson (L) says business is slow, but he is staying open".

Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 7 September 2010

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Canterbury schools to stay closed until Monday, Earthquake family tries to comfort traumatised children, Christchurch welfare centres start filling up, Independent Australian MPs back Labor, Universities raise fees to maximum, MPs in Parliament pay tribute to people of Canterbury, Prime Minister speaks from Christchurch, and Julia Gillard speaks about the newly formed government.

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 21

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The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Getting sorted. Most gear in place, still making adjustments".

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A member of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Room 709 sofas".

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A member of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Our office, Room 709".

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The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. Jess's desk. Viewed from my side of the couch".