Entries that aren’t really worth the bandwidth they take up…
The definition of Latent is “hidden”, “presently inactive” or “potentially existing but not yet realized”. This in itself should make clear how dangerous (and underestimated) latent racism usually is. Latent racism might be regarded as institutional racism. Institutional racism is the sort of racism that exists in society, not necessarily with the desired effects of […]
Some people just don’t like to go to prison, for various reasons. The easiest way to prevent having to go in the first place is of course Don’t do the crime, if you can’t do the time. But if that ship has sailed, and you have been convicted to a (long-term) prison sentence, there is
Going to prison is optional Read More »
Warrackna-what…? Warracknabeal! Yes, that name suddenly entered my mind again while we were driving back from the Blue Mountains to Melbourne. I used to have a penpal in that (small) town, about 15-20 years ago. I even remember her name: Jo Ann Bell. After a while the correspondence stopped, probably because I forgot to write
It was a close call this morning. While heading for the office I almost got hit by a moped while crossing the street! Luckily the moped wasn’t going fast anymore, so I could step aside and let it not hit my feet… The young girl who was riding the moped was less lucky, because by
No one ever thinks they get enough, and everybody wants more. Yes, I am referring to wages and/or salary (for anyone who has wondered about the difference between these 2 terms, here’s an explanation from the Wikipedia: ‘Wages may be contrasted with salaries, with wages being paid at a wage rate (based on units of
Wages / salary: an indication of appreciation? Read More »
It’s that day of the year again that you simply have to be in Amsterdam: Koninginnedag / Queen’s Day! There are celebrations all over the country, but the ones in Amsterdam is usually the biggest & the best. Unfortunately I am stuck in an office in Moss, Norway today or else I certainly would have
I wish i was there… Koninginnnedag in the Netherlands! Read More »