SBY paid a pretty successful visit to Australia. He in his foreign policy had already achieved substantial progress in improving friendly relations between the two countries. Now the Aussies were happy about an agreement to stop illegal immigrants to enter the neighbouring continent via Indonesia. And while he was there he could proudly announce [...]
WOMAN’S POEM
Before I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man, who’s not a creep,
One who’s handsome, smart and strong.
One who loves to listen long,
One who thinks before he speaks,
One who’ll call, not wait for weeks.
I pray he’s gainfully employed,
When I spend his cash, won’t be annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages [...]
Long, long ago I wanted to be a mercantile marine’s chief. That plan was less than brilliant – I happen to suffer badly from seasickness. Later on I thought journalism was my destiny. Romantic idea. Way too romantic. After University it turned out quite different of course: I became a bloody management consultant. Someone like [...]
Today, 04.02.’10, is a special day to us. A very happy and very special one.
We celebrate another achievement of Indonesian-Dutch cooperation. The granddaughter got a nephew today. I mean the pelopor family of two has a third member now: Thursday, at 0.26, Bonnie gave birth to KRIS. He really is a four kilo marvel.
Most Americans are fed up with Wall Street bankers. But citizens can do something about it, according to Bill Maher. Ceteris paribus his advice goes for other societies as well. And, surprise, surprise, conditions are actually quite similar elsewhere. So here are four minutes of sensible reasoning to follow his lead:
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