Bolivia: the next Kosovo?

March 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

You might think that the headline is a little over the top, or at least you are hopefully thinking “perish the thought!”

But actually, the ideas is not as far off as it may seem, as this report shows.

Apparently the U.S. sees Bolivia as a possible country to be split up into it’s regional areas – just as Serbia and Kosovo were split last week.  And why?  Allegedly because the U.S. does not agree with the current politics of the Bolivian Government.

I think that this is a pretty scary thought.  Whatever you feelings may be towards or against the Bolivian Government and its President, should a foreign power really be pursuing such a policy?

Have they considered the damage, that this could do to the people of Bolivia?

Filed Under: Bolivia, General Tagged With: ,

Brace brace brace!

March 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Kennen Sie diesen Spruch?  Hoffentlich nur aus Filme, denn die sogenannte “Brace position” ist die Position die man im Falle eines Flugzeugabsturzes einnehmen soll – der Kopf zwischen den Beinen und die Hände über den Kopf.

Nun hat die Nachrichtenseite 20 Minuten berichtet, dass diese Position Blödsinn sei – sogar lebensgefährlich.

Wenn wir fliegen vertrauen wir alle darauf, dass die Sicherheitshinweise uns eigentlich helfen sollen.

Kann es wirklich sein, dass das gar nicht der Fall ist?

Filed Under: Cymeradwyo, Reisen Tagged With: , ,

(Not so) equal opportunities at CeBIT?

March 4, 2008 By 3 Comments

Today sees the start of the World’s largest computer trade show: CeBIT in Hanover (Hannover).

I used to travel each year to CeBIT as an exhibitor, which meant that I spent a couple of days in advance setting up equipment on the stand. For the last few years, however, I have been going as a visitor in my professional capacity as an IT consultant.

Last year I even produced a podcast during and after my visit about the fair.

This year, however, I shall be staying at home. One reason is that I discovered last year, that smaller fairs that are only open to IT professionals are much more valuable for me, as I can talk directly to other people from the industry without queuing up and walking several kilometers.

The other is almost a form of silent protest. CeBIT decided that they want to encourage more women to visit the show. Nothing wrong with that in principle, but to do this they are giving away free tickets for entry on Saturday.

It makes the whole idea sound something like a dating party: free entry for women, men pay 38EUR each! Even students have to pay 17EUR to get in (the male ones, that is).

The offer clearly states “This offer is only available for women“. I wonder how they get away with such offers, in a country that at any other time would be so strict on equality?

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