Miss Kolka

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What is it with french voters? They just love being dominated. The people as a whole, french women in particular. They dont even hesitate to vote for the most egocentric and offensive candidate in the first round of the presidential election. The candidate who is continusly disrespectful of his oppenents and completely intolerent of other has certainly managed to trick some by trying to show a softer side in this campaign - while it shouldn't be a secret to anyone that it does not need much to get this guy rolling - if he doesn't like something or someone we know about it. He doesn't hesitate to get journalists fired if they report something that is not to his liking. He is, according to Marianne magazine " an aggressive control freak" and there are many reports of his fits of rage. - So this might be France's new president in two weeks time.. a president that is supposed to unify the country and represent it abroad. Someone, that half of France hates but probably will still let win in the second round. And if he does, maybe it would be an idea to bring your cars to the suburbs, especially if they are old - and insured - because it's very likely that a victory of  someone like "the dangerous Mr. Sarkozy" will fuel riots and rise anger all around the country. I wish I could have said I told you so - but hey lets hope its not too late. 

There are still two tiny chances left:
-Either that the other presidential candidate, Segolene Royal starts SPEAKING to the french people - not only to herself and tries to convince the population that she can actually do something to change France, not only talk about it with her friends and colleges at the socialist party - concrete actions - and no more words, 
 and/ or
-That the french voters get to know the real mr. Sarkozy, the one who threatens people that he doesn't like for so many reasons, the one who has always desperatly craved for power and will do anything, and I mean anything to get there, the one who doesn't have any self control, and even attacks members of his own family (but of course everyone is too afraid to report it here in France although evidence is around). The one who always talks about "the one", himself. I dont think I have ever heard a speech by the candidate that does not (and often amlost only) include some reference to himself, What he has done, will do, what he thinks and who he is. He proudly announces whenever he gets the chance that he knows what to do and does not take orders from anyone (or advice for that matter). There is him and only him.

How did he get this far? He must have one of the best political communication team in the world.

How did WE get here? That is a good question. Almost as good as why french women tolerate constantly being agressed  by men in the street daily. Like it is totally normal to have no selfcontrol when you are a french man. Common. Look around you. And get a grip.

Are you afraid of sharks?

Has it ever occured to you when swimming in the sea that you have no way of knowing what is happening underneath you?
If you are afraid of sharks it is very likely that you have seen the movie JAWS at some point - and if you have, what you should see is Sharkwater.

Sharkwater is a documentary that took 5 years in the making and is not only magnificent in imagery but also very informative and surprising.

Ok I have always been interested in the sea and in the animals living there - having studied biology quite alot I should know one thing or two but this film has open my eyes to probably the most misunderstood animal on the planet. And it has confirmed my belief that sharks are NOT dangerous and that they very rarely attack men.

- made by young filmmaker Rob Stewart from Canada, the film was chosen to open the Jules Verne Adventure film festival in Paris and has won many awards around the globe, and understandably so. It follows the passion of former wildlife photographer Rob (he's only 27!) - his passion for sharks and how he discovers that one of the most money making traffic on earth (after drugs) is the industry of shark fins - mainly off the coast of Costa Rica and Equador. And there is BIG MONEY involved!

The shark - which is the oldest predator on earth - has survived 5 major extinctions and is for the first time an endangered species because of man. Once again we have managed changing things in the ecosystem - not caring about the concequences and without even pausing briefly to think twice. The extinction of sharks could mean that there will be no oxygen left in the athmosphere for us to breath! (read up on your biology or .. GO AND SEE THE FILM)

We have known this for quite some time, that sharks are being heavely fished - and until now not many people have cared - since they aren't as cuddly as Pandas or Tigers and because of the misconception that sharks are dangerous maneaters (hmm compared to Tigers?). But when you see images of these creatures where their fin is cut off and they are thrown back into the sea ALIVE you can't just leave it there. This is happening all over the world and the sea is turning into a giant garbage can.(in an hour around 15.000 sharks are killed, and some in a awful way) Do we think that future generations (if they are going to be any) will thank us for messing up our planet and distroy nature's balance completely? with no water or food left and with most of the species we now know extinct? I don't think so. At least I can't just sit here and watch it happen.

Whatever can be said about this film, that maybe it is a bit long and the writing perhaps repetitive, the images are breathtaking and it is one of the most beautiful animal documentary I have seen - made by someone really talented and clearly passionate, that knows these creatures extremely well and has unusual ease to approche wildlife and capture it on film. Stewert clearly wants to make a difference and get the message out there. Well done! There are also alot of things said in the film that I can't seem to get out of my head.

No government or association has ever truly changed the course of humanity.. only 5-7 % of the population - with some very determined people are needed to make a difference. And you can make a difference. Start by signing the pledge to save the sharks www.savingsharks.com

I'm so busy I dont have time to deal with life. So it passes by.. faster and faster

and suddenly I realise I haven't called my mother in ages...

Wish I didn't realise these things always at 3 a.m. Then I could actually do something about it.

This time I have an excuse though, Mrs Program is in town - and you can see bamboula pictures on Flickr 

Right - Bush: "Who is the new leader of China?"

Rice :"Hu is the new leader of China, sir!"

Bush: "that's what I'm asking you Condi- who is in China?"

This joke was written by playwright Jim sherman - But somehow I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the joke rose from a real misunderstanding - ok that maybe didn't go as far but still for a few seconds Mr.President might not have got the leader's name. wouldn't surprise me at all.

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