Monthly Archives: December 2011

ctrp405 Fear and Rumors in Kosovo

ctrp405 Fear and Rumors in Kosovo

December 27, 2011

"If my grandmother knows Kosovo is a country… everyone knows Kosovo is a country"  Flekitza repeats in an attempt to help me understand what is going on in the Serbian community of Kosovo.  In her home city in Kosovo, public school teachers get pay checks from the Serbian government,...

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The Backbone of our World

The Backbone of our World

December 26, 2011

"Family farmers are the backbone of our nation's economy," - the words of the legendary Willie Nelson speaking on behalf of farm-aid not too long ago.  I thought about the words of Willie today as I walked through the mud, under the fences, past the sheep, next to the...

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ctrp404 The Youth of Kosovo

ctrp404 The Youth of Kosovo

December 19, 2011

Gent Thaçi is a rare bird in Kosovo, even he would admit it.  At 17 years old he devotes most of his energy to making Kosovo a better place, specifically through the cause of Free Software.  He knows not everyone understands and he is interested in engaging people, regardless...

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Only Near Death Experiences

Only Near Death Experiences

December 17, 2011

My Malev-Hungarian airlines flights on the way back from Kosovo were heavily delayed, which seems like standard practice with that company. We are in what is supposed to be the last 30 minutes of this return flight to Amsterdam, its evening so there is nothing to be seen...

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ctrp403 Brain Gain and Starting Up in Kosovo

ctrp403 Brain Gain and Starting Up in Kosovo

December 12, 2011

Çelik Nimani is well aware of the difficulties his young country faces.  He is also well aware of the tremendous creativity and potential that can be found here as well as throughout the international Kosovar diaspora.  His goal is to help unleash that potential with a resounding call for...

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