December 2008

Casper and Kasper in Ramallah

Submitted by Kasper Souren on December 30, 2008 - 02:07
Of course I'm hypocrite to call for a boycott while being in Israel. But it's the least I can do. Today I went to the market in Ramallah. With Casper, a Danish guy who is living in Malmo. We took bus 18 from close to Damascus Gate in Al Quds (as it's called in Arabic). When we got to the checkpoint we heard several shots.

Boycott Israeli products

Submitted by Kasper Souren on December 29, 2008 - 04:30
My Israeli friend Ram wrote:
What really appalls me, is the joyous reactions this "war" is received with in Israel, and the overwhelming support it gets. According to channel 10 tonight, 83% of the people support this war, though only 15% actually believe it will help. 63% support the war, but do not believe it will help stop the shelling. So what are they supporting? I think nothing but vindictiveness. I believe vindictiveness is a very bad motivation for life.

Something new is possible for the first time in thousands of years

Submitted by Kasper Souren on December 29, 2008 - 02:22
It always makes me happy to hear from Joe.  He wrote something new: How mobile phones can replace a broken economy: The Mobile Manifesto:
When we talk about trouble with the economy, we’ve been overlooking an astounding opportunity. Something new is possible for the first time in thousands of years.

International Cost of Living Index Wiki - Blocked Again?

Submitted by Kasper Souren on December 27, 2008 - 16:41
Through Hitchwiki.org I found wikicostofliving.org. From the Main Page: "Wiki Cost of Living is the world´s most up-to-date international price comparison index thanks to people like you. You can edit any page right now." So cool, I created an account, made an edit.

Slightly Bugged in Israel

Submitted by Kasper Souren on December 15, 2008 - 21:26
In order to be able to be online a bit more I wanted to acquire a wireless router. Erga and I went to (believe it or not) a computer store called bug.co.il and bought an Edimax. Came "home" - the parents of a friend of Erga's are traveling in South America.  Connected the router.  Couldn't connect through wifi. Tried changing many settings - it takes 30 seconds for every setting. No wifi. Worked on other stuff. Tried changing many settings. No wifi.