So Where do You Stand?

Check out this website and report back:

http://www.politicalcompass.org/questionnaire

Any guesses on where I landed?

Outstanding...

I was just informed that the ICTY has a gift shop - and what's best, I can browse online! This is great news for Friday at 4:00 p.m.!

Here are a few of my favorite items:


Stimulate your memo writing with an ICTY Mousepad!

ICTY Swiss Army Knife (don't worry, this is not an indication that the UN is preferential to the Swiss)

A U.N. Teddy-bear Key Ring (a must have for your special someone this Valentine's Day)

Long lines at the airport? Tired of security check hassels? Get your very own U.N. luggage!

And finally, for those of you (us?) who like to abuse various substances...

An Interesting Article

That might help some of my loved ones who are trying to quit smoking or manage physical pain...

In Clue to Addiction, a Brain Injury Halts Smoking
By BENEDICT CAREY
Published: January 26, 2007
An injury to a specific part of the brain can instantly and permanently break a smoking habit, scientists reported.

What I'm Working on Today...

So, in the midst of meeting new people, exploring The Hague, and general merrymaking, here is a taste of what I'm doing today:

Reading about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srebrenica_massacre

In connection with this case:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidoje_Blagojevic

What were you doing in July 1995?

Tought for Today: This is a good reminder of why I'm really here.

What Kind of Fuckery Is This?

Highlights: Snow! Biking! ICC Lectures!

Lowlights: False alarm re: Shakira concert. She is playing a concert next weekend in The Netherlands...but it's sold out, and the scalpers are asking upwards of $100 for tickets. BOOOOO! So close, yet so far away...

Suffering from Negativituscontactus Humanus Syndrome

Symptoms Include:
Pangs of loneliness and homesickness (ouch!).

Brought on By:
General lack of physical human contact combined with nine hour time differences from friends who wake up too late and go to bed too early.

Suggested Remedies:
Drinking, dancing and eating in the company of others.

Pictures from Delft