Hmmm...seems like it's been a while since my last update, naibly because the office computer just firewalled all my blogsite including this one, I couldn't view or update anything. So that's one of the reason, the other being the hard drive on my iBook just sort of died, good thing I backed up most of the things I need with the exception of my adium and iChat buddy list no biggie though since I never did have a lot on it anyway.
First things first, as I mentioned some time ago I applied for a another job sometime ago before the holidays well I wasn’t accepted, I wasn’t really hopeful in the beginning but it would have been nice to get it, same old story as always they told me I was under experienced, which for this one I actually agree with, but that’s that.
During the break I was reminded of a time when I was unemployed I managed to finish reading 3 books and do almost nothing else but sit and play games or watch TV which to be honest was quite relaxing. On the other hand it was a forced holiday taken under protest, by me, simply because I had a whole pile of paper work to do and not a lot of time to do it, but nonetheless I stayed home and did nothing. The break was meant for the Moslem majority to celebrate "eid", giving them a chance to visit out of town relatives, although the majority of my family members are Moslem we didn't have that many relatives outside Jakarta that and I’m really not fond of tradition so I stayed at home, occasionally having some guests over. I have no problem with it in principle but I do have a problem with being forced to take a holiday on a highly inappropriate time other wise known as "last minute University intake period".
Now that one holiday period is over I'm here sitting back on my office chair typing this blog after 3 mugs of tea and a long day of filing, data sorting, counseling and a particularly troubling predicament which was caused by negligence on my part resulting in a situation which I can only describe as "Oh shi...", I have a feeling I'll be having a very long break if doesn't get sorted soon.
That was longer than I expected.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
How many people does it take to cut down a tree in the Korean DMZ?
Some time ago in the Korean DMZ, "the UN Command determined to cut down the tree using an overwhelming force. The operation was conceived as a US/South Korean show of force, but was also carefully managed to prevent further escalation.
Operation Paul Bunyan was carried out on August 21 at 7 a.m., just 3 days after the killings. A convoy of 23 American and South Korean vehicles ('Task Force Vierra') drove into the JSA without any warning to the North Koreans, who only had one observation post manned at the early hour. In the vehicles was a 16 man U.S. engineering team with axes and chainsaws who immediately started cutting down the tree, while one of the trucks was positioned to block the Bridge of No Return. The engineering team was accompanied by a 30 man security platoon armed with pistols and axe handles. In addition, a 64 man ROK special forces team accompanied them, armed with clubs and trained in Tae Kwon Do.
A U.S. infantry company in 20 utility helicopters and 7 Cobra attack helicopters circled behind them. Behind these helicopters B-52 bombers, escorted by U.S. F-4 fighters and R.O.K F-5 fighters were visible flying across the sky at high altitude. At Osan Air Base, F-111 fighters had been armed and fueled, ready to take off at short notice. The Midway aircraft carrier task force had also been moved to be stationed just off-shore. In addition, near the edges of the DMZ, many more heavily armed U.S. and ROK infantry, artillery, and armor were waiting to back up the special operations team. The bases near the DMZ were prepared for demolition in the case of a military response.
North Korea mobilized about 150 troops armed with assault rifles who watched in silence as the tree was felled in 42 minutes, and a violent confrontation was avoided. Also removed were two road barriers illegally installed by the North Koreans, while the South Korean troops also overzealously vandalized two North Korean watch posts. The stump of the tree was left as a deliberate reminder."
Source wikipedia
Operation Paul Bunyan was carried out on August 21 at 7 a.m., just 3 days after the killings. A convoy of 23 American and South Korean vehicles ('Task Force Vierra') drove into the JSA without any warning to the North Koreans, who only had one observation post manned at the early hour. In the vehicles was a 16 man U.S. engineering team with axes and chainsaws who immediately started cutting down the tree, while one of the trucks was positioned to block the Bridge of No Return. The engineering team was accompanied by a 30 man security platoon armed with pistols and axe handles. In addition, a 64 man ROK special forces team accompanied them, armed with clubs and trained in Tae Kwon Do.
A U.S. infantry company in 20 utility helicopters and 7 Cobra attack helicopters circled behind them. Behind these helicopters B-52 bombers, escorted by U.S. F-4 fighters and R.O.K F-5 fighters were visible flying across the sky at high altitude. At Osan Air Base, F-111 fighters had been armed and fueled, ready to take off at short notice. The Midway aircraft carrier task force had also been moved to be stationed just off-shore. In addition, near the edges of the DMZ, many more heavily armed U.S. and ROK infantry, artillery, and armor were waiting to back up the special operations team. The bases near the DMZ were prepared for demolition in the case of a military response.
North Korea mobilized about 150 troops armed with assault rifles who watched in silence as the tree was felled in 42 minutes, and a violent confrontation was avoided. Also removed were two road barriers illegally installed by the North Koreans, while the South Korean troops also overzealously vandalized two North Korean watch posts. The stump of the tree was left as a deliberate reminder."
Source wikipedia
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
blurry light in the middle of the road
I'm currently stuck at a crossroad with one heading straight forward and the other to an uncertain path. I've been given an oportunity to apply for a job where my skills and knowldege in my field may improve although I am clearly underqualified but that's the least of my concern (my experience in the field is merely academic) I may not be that fast of a learner but I can adapt quickly, having to work in one of the country's major hotspot is also not a concern, in fact I find it exciting.
My primary concern is much like everyone else, stepping out of my comfort zone, I currently have a stable job with little responsibilities, the pay is not much but it gets me by so far and that my current working environment is very friendly and relaxing in fact some people may be envious of it but I know that my current job won't get me anywhere if I stay.
I have only thought about it in less than 12 hours and it is highly unlikely that they will hire me considering my limited qualification but I've decided to apply for the new job anyway if I'm accepted I will start sometime mid October (it said "starting date:immidiately").
My primary concern is much like everyone else, stepping out of my comfort zone, I currently have a stable job with little responsibilities, the pay is not much but it gets me by so far and that my current working environment is very friendly and relaxing in fact some people may be envious of it but I know that my current job won't get me anywhere if I stay.
I have only thought about it in less than 12 hours and it is highly unlikely that they will hire me considering my limited qualification but I've decided to apply for the new job anyway if I'm accepted I will start sometime mid October (it said "starting date:immidiately").
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