Leaks

Today was a day that Wikileaks decided to put lots of documents out in the open, for everyone to read. It contained mostly diplomatic communications and thoughts about certain world leaders, that mostly were not on a positive note.

Now i've always been someone about open governments, and I believe even President Barack Obama vowed to have this during his run as a President.
And here's what I think is interesting. Despite the 'Open Government' policy that they all like to have, it is heavily resisted, now certain documents have seen the light of day.

But like I said, I like the fact that the government would be more open towards their citizens, yet what Wikileaks is doing is wrong. In fact, it is this kind of 'Open Policy' that could cause major political and diplomatic damage around the world.

Just think... a certain hostile nation like North Korea reads something about their leaders, go ballistic and start to attack whoever is in range. BOOM !!! And a war starts. The Middle East is already an unstable region for many decades, and the publications of these documents from Wikileaks, certainly won't be helping.
I think, in a worst case scenario, it could eventually lead into a third World War, and this only because of these documents one person insisted on publishing online.

With that said, I also think that the goverments should be more careful about how their information can be downloaded to USB sticks, Laptops etc. etc.
The Pentagon already decided to upgrade their computer systems, so things like this could not happen again... But it's already too late.

In my country, it seems to happen a lot as well. I've heard constantly about documentation being out in the open, because for instance a politician forgot his laptop or lost a USB stick.

If Wikileaks decide to continue with publishing documents that have a high risk factor like causing diplomatic relations to become frail between two parties, it should be better off by cooperating with these governments and reveal whoever is the mole that somehow delivered that information to them.
In the event Wikileaks is responsible for hacking, they should be arrested for cybercrimes etc.

But while I am all typing this, I suddenly wonder one thing. Many people around the world are convinced that their governments, or at least that of the U.S. are hiding the fact that they have worked on Extraterrestial craft (UFO's) or are in contact with beings from above.
Now if this is true, then publish these kind of documents.

All in all, I hope that Wikileaks will stop publishing material like this, unless it's ofcourse about Little green men.

*hums the X-files tune*

Leadership

A lot has been going on lately.
As I've mentioned before, i've been doing archery lessons for the last 10 weeks.
These lessons have now come to an end and i've been offered to join the archery club in Arnhem. I've gladly accepted this, and can now work on my skills and improve them.
I'm still a long way though if i want to do competitions.
Luckily for me, if i'm lucky, I will be appointed a mentor that also does competitions. This would mean that he could teach me the finer art of archery when it comes to competition.

At work things might improve as well. I might actually have a paid job soon.
Do know that I am saying 'might', as it's still a wait and see situation right now, but hopefully things turn out positive. I could use the paychecks and be able to live a little bit without worrying too much about money.

At work where I am right now i've been given more responsibility in the last few weeks. I've become one of the keyholders, and whenever either foremen aren't around, i'm pretty much in charge. Which seems to happen a lot more recently.
Next week i'm gonna be in charge of two people specifically. This is a training for me of some sorts. Both are fairly new, and one is most likely gonna be cooperative, while the other could be my worst nightmare ever. The latter is pretty much an unmotived person and seems to lack the respect of authority sometimes.
It might become an interesting week next week, or pretty much the week from hell.

Missing In Action

It has been more than half a year now since my last post.
I just could not be bothered by posting anything new.

But I will give a quick update on what has happened so far.

Back in May, I started to work for a reintegration program, to get me back to a paid job. I can happily announce, that so far, this has not happened yet and i am starting to wonder a lot, whether or not they're actually doing stuff to help me.
I've done a few tests etc, but that was done 5 to 6 months after I started there.
This could have been done sooner.

Since September 18th, I have started Archery lessons.
I got an email a week prior, with it saying that spaces opened up and if I was still interested.
The very first lesson i managed to shoot a perfect bullseye.
The lesson last week, we were doing a competition and I ended up in second place.
I can safely say that this is something I want to continue doing. I am really enjoying it, and even better... I have my own archery set complete.
With the exception of 2 things, a spanner, which makes sure the string of the bow will be fastened and a backpack.
I did get a metal case where I could put everything in, but that's just too heavy to lift and travel with.

Lately I am thinking of stopping with Facebook (again)!
No worries, I refuse to delete people off my list this time, but I don't know, I just don't feel like it's my place anymore.

In other good news, a friend and colleague from the past and I are emailing each other frequently. I'm just happy that despite not having seen or talked verbally for about 2 years now, there's still contact.
Mind you, normally no matter where I work, i really don't feel like staying in touch with people, cause it's a thing of the past for me then. This pretty much still goes up for me, but i'm happy to make the exception, just for her.
Besides, I used to fancy her.

Well, there you go.
A quick update on what has been happening with me.