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Kol
14 November 2009 @ 10:00 pm
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All hopes that the presidential elections in Afghanistan would bring some clarity about the future and some stability to the country, seem to have crumbled down a couple of weeks ago. After the refusal of the main contender Abdullah Abdullah to participate in the runoff, noone was able guarantee fair elections any more, neither respectively more security from within the country. Afghanistan remains stuck with the same president, a figure soaked in corruption and backed by an ineffective state apparatus lacking any signs of reform. While the Afghans, with their extremely low voting turnout, showed in August that they expect no changes whatsoever, the Western leaders are now having a serious problem explaining to their own electorate how they're supposed to work for another 5 years with a president who's anything but a reliable partner.

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Kol
12 November 2009 @ 10:00 am






German international football goalkeeper Robert Enke died in the early evening on Tuesday. Enke had been crossing a railway and was killed by a train. It was a suicide. He left a suicide note at home. The death of the 32-year-old football player from Hannover 96 has shocked the football world.

His daughter died in 2006 when she was just two years old. The enormous personal drama eventually led to Enke's suicide.

I hope he'll find peace. And i hope his young wife and their adopted little daughter will somehow manage to go through this....

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Kol
11 November 2009 @ 08:00 pm





Yesterday evening (Brasil time), a power failure of monstrous proportions at Itaipu caused a huge power blackout affecting shockingly large parts of the country, and leaving tens of millions of people stranded as underground railways, traffic lights, street lights and electric gates were hit. There've been all kinds of versions, some of the probable explanations were bad weather (after it had been ruled out as a possible reason, huh!?) The president denied allegations that the problem occurred due to lack of investments in the infrastructure. The worst thing is, this enormous incident is putting a shadow of doubt on Brasil's ability to organise the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics...

Whats for sure is, the residents of the entire southern section of Brasil, plus the whole of Paraguay, but especially in the two largest cities, Sampa and Rio, spent nearly 3 hours in chaos and confusion because of the disruptions.

Now they're awaiting answers.

...And i'm trembling with anxiety, cos i'm supposed to go back there in less than 3 weeks!



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Music: Jorge Aragão: Preto, cor preta
 
 
Kol
10 November 2009 @ 09:00 pm





...or something like that.

Some are celebrating 20 years of democracy in Eastern Europe, and meanwhile a small think-tank where i've been for years is marking its anniversary too - with the usual discussions on such global topics like the one which is to follow below. So this one would be about the ever more frequent argument between these two camps:

- the current global financial crisis is the final nail in the coffin of the US dollar as a dominating international currency;
- the current global financial crisis is just the next test in a long line of tests which the US dollar has gone through, and overcome.

Here i'll just spill some pros and cons.

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Kol
10 November 2009 @ 01:00 pm








A big heart stopped beating one year ago. The Empress of Africa is now in Heaven. But there'll be a place for her in our hearts. Forever.

Rest in peace, Mama Africa...

 
 
Current Location: cape town
Mood: melancholy
Music: Miriam Makeba: Soweto Blues
 
 
Kol
09 November 2009 @ 12:00 pm










...Ich kenne einen ganz besonderen Berliner, dessen Herz heute schlägt mit großer Freude!


 
 
Current Location: cape town
Mood: ecstatic
Music: Scorpions & Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra: Wind of Change
 
 
Kol
08 November 2009 @ 11:59 pm





SONG 3rd mind Ngoma BSW Hip-hop
PERSON Václav Klaus the Czech President signs the Lisbon Treaty after it was upheld by the Constitutional Court, thus fulfilling the final step in its ratification. CZE Politics
EVENT The Swedish and Finnish authorities give a permit to build the controversial Nord Stream gas pipeline in their exclusive economic zones. SWE Energy
PLACE Bellville a former city in the Western Cape province of South Africa; it is now part of the greater Cape Town metropolitan area. RSA Leisure
 

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Kol
07 November 2009 @ 07:00 pm





I seldom put links to TP on my own LJ, but i was kindof intrigued by this discussion on religion, initiated by [info]mahnmut .

I came across a statement: "But then, aren't we all sinners?"

It made me thinking:

Oh really??? Then look at this and tell me what you think.


How about using our brains for a while? )


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Mood: defiant
Music: Dimmu Borgir: Master of Disharmony
 
 
Kol
06 November 2009 @ 11:00 pm





I was listening to my Greek music collections today, and i was thinking of a selection to put on a new audio CD for the car. So i came up with this list of Top 10 Greek Songs of all time IMO. Absolutely stunning masterpieces...

My Top 10 Greece )

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Music: Natasa Theodoridou: Oute Mia Leksi
 
 
Kol
05 November 2009 @ 10:00 pm





I think i know someone who'd be extremely happy with this invention. Someone who hates Wikipedia ever since the Wiki Cops blocked my attempt to put his cute little micronation in the list on the Wiki article about micronations.

But now, there's MicroWiki, which is entirely dedicated to micronations!

The MicroWiki introduction says:

This is a database of micronations, small nations, created for various purposes. This database includes listings of micronations, micronational organizations, and government agencies of micronations. The page was founded in 2005. Before you get started, we recommend taking a look at our content disclaimer and basic rules of editing.

For the version of this encyclopedia in:


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Kol
04 November 2009 @ 01:00 pm
 
RIP grandma )
 
 
Current Location: cape town
Mood: melancholy
Music: Nightwish: Angels Fall First
 
 
Kol
03 November 2009 @ 06:00 pm









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Kol
02 November 2009 @ 10:00 pm
An interesting article about internet trolls and the way to deal with them )
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Music: Queen: Another One Bites The Dust
 
 
Kol
31 October 2009 @ 11:59 pm





SONG S.C.A.R. Metholo BSW Hip-hop
PERSON Marlon King the English Premier League footballer is convicted of sexual assault, imprisoned and sacked by his club Wigan Athletic. GBR Sport
EVENT European Union leaders agree a climate aid deal to help developing countries adapt to global warming. EU Environment
PLACE Moremi a National Park in Botswana. It rests on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta. BSW Leisure
 

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Music: S.C.A.R.: Metholo
 
 
Kol
30 October 2009 @ 02:00 pm
Happy birthday to Kia! )
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Mood: cheerful
Music: Type O Negative: My Girlfriend's Girlfriend
 
 
Kol
30 October 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Ilanga elimndandi kuwe, Bongo! )
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Music: Mafikizolo: Sibongile
 
 
Kol
29 October 2009 @ 08:00 pm
Great for a wallpaper! )
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Mood: awed
Music: Thandiswa: Ingoma
 
 
Kol
28 October 2009 @ 08:00 pm
Dusk  
Good for a wallpaper? )
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Mood: calm
Music: Matsieng: Tinto
 
 
Kol
27 October 2009 @ 09:00 pm





Copa del Rey, Spain.

Alcorcón are from Division Four.

Real Madrid is... well, Real Madrid.

Nevertheless...



I jizzed! I really did! LOL!


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Mood: naughty
Music: Queen: We Will Rock You
 
 
Kol
26 October 2009 @ 06:00 pm
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On 24 October, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.

Over 19,000 photos have been submitted so far! See them all on Flickr »


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Mood: impressed
Music: Michael Jackson: Earth Song
 
 
Kol
25 October 2009 @ 11:59 pm





SONG Banjo Mosele Dog Eat Dog BSW Tswana
PERSON Jean Todt the former executive director of Scuderia Ferrari defeats Ari Vatanen in an election to become the new head of FIA. FRA Sport
EVENT Sweden's Lutheran Church decides to conduct same-sex marriages, becoming the first major church to do so. SWE Society
PLACE Maun the "tourism capital" of Botswana and the administrative centre of Ngamiland district. BSW Leisure
 

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Music: Banjo Mosele: Dog Eat Dog
 
 
Kol
24 October 2009 @ 12:00 pm





HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER
AGNETTE!
SHE'S MAKING 33 TODAY!

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Music: The Cardigans: Please, Sister
 
 
Kol
23 October 2009 @ 06:00 pm





Prince Harry flies friends to Africa for £6,000 belated birthday booze cruise

Prince Harry has splashed out £6,000 on a belated birthday booze cruise for himself and half a dozen friends in the heart of Africa.

Harry turned 25 last month but was unable to celebrate as he was busy training to become an army helicopter pilot and barred from drinking alcohol while flying.

However after being told he had successfully passed the first stage of his pilot's training last week, the prince flew out to Botswana accompanied by a group of his closest friends for a week of partying on a rickety houseboat on the legendary Okavango Delta.


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Music: Motley Crue: Bastard
 
 
Kol
22 October 2009 @ 04:00 pm








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Music: Franco: Tshutshumakgala
 
 
Kol
21 October 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Všetko najlepšie k narodeninám, Katenko! )

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