NATO’s first multimedia exhibition
April 30, 2008
NATO’s first ever multimedia display uses a mix of interactive, video, photographic and print media to provide a broad overview of the Alliance and its continuous transformation to adjust to new security challenges.
Created by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division (PDD), the exhibition was first presented to the public, as well as delegates and heads of state and government prior to and during the Bucharest Summit. The exhibition will be on display at NATO HQ in Brussels during the month of May.
Flowers on the Moon
April 30, 2008
Scientists of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences Natalya Kozirovska and Irina Zayec proved it possible to plant herbs on the Moon. During the experiment they managed to plant marigold on the soil, identical to the Moon regolite.
Scientists imitated the Moon soil scientists took grind mineral anorthosite. This magmetic rock is nothing like fertile soil. In this rock flowers couldn’t survive for a long time. But as soon as certain bacteria were added, the plants revived and started blooming.
http://english.pravda.ru/society/anomal/18-04-2008/104948-flowers_moon%20-0
Serbia’s old problem?!
April 30, 2008
Belgrade must choose this time, either it deepens or it stops the process with the Albanian people with a rising, powerful Russia nearby.
The failure of the two years of discussions regarding Kosovo`s independence leaves a choice between east and west.
Russia continues to support Serbia in future negotiations between the Albanians who militate symbolically for the state`s independence, Kosovo and the Belgrade authorities. The land is set for Kosovo`s unilateral declaration of independence of Serbia.
Under the skeptic eye of EU officials and the serious doubts of other members (Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Spain), she is ready to continue a mission of justice in Kosovo in order to monitor the first years of independence.
NATO`s speech person declares that they will not leave the territory soon.
Moscow wants to regain the key industries in Serbia. The agreement between the two states would include building an extension of the South Stream gas pipe, that would help Russia control the energy purveyance towards EU.
In Kremlin’s desperate attempt to stop NATO`s boundaries at Serbia`s gates, the organizations is already choosing future strategic partners around the territory, such as Albania, Croatia, Macedonia) witch will sufficiently increase its influence.
For Serbia, the European Unions`s guarantee remains the most powerful partner for their future, taking into account that the neighboring states are already members.
The people see the act of becoming an EU member like a guarantee of prosperity and a better world, without conflicts and with respect for their liberty and their territory.
by B.Alice
a new type of war
April 30, 2008
The classification of 2007 events which were not given the necessary attention by the media for various reasons of freedom of speech limitations, speaks about a new type of war with an alarming amplitude, the cyber war.
The country which created this type of war is Russia through information attacks against the government, the police and the Estonian banks.
Beijing, a financial power, takes control over information.
In June 2007, the Pentagon accused the Chinese army of hacking into the computers used by the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates` subalterns.
In order to counteract the new type of attacks the USA military aviation decided to establish The Cyberspace Commandment.
This will become completely operational in October 2009 and it will be assigned to protecting army and officials computers.
This commandment will have 500 fighters against virtual space enemies.
By B.Alice
Kosovo Serbs Divided over EU-Serbia Deal
April 30, 2008
30 April 2008 Mitrovica _ Hardline Kosovo Serb leaders condemned Serbia’s President for signing a pre-membership deal with the EU, while a moderate Serb leader welcomed the move.
Leaders from the Serbian National Council, led by Milan Ivanovic and Marko Jaksic, warned Serbia’s President Boris Tadic that “they will use all means to annul the Stabilisation and Association Agreement” claiming it is tantamount to Belgrade’s recognition of Kosovo’s independence.
Top 10 restaurants for sightseers
April 30, 2008
1. Alto, New York City (Museum of Modern Art)
2. Fafiuche, Rome (the Forum)
3. The Goring, London (Buckingham Palace)
http://features.us.reuters.com/destinations/news/FB52085E-1232-11DD-8791-02F08F60.html
Contenders submit bids for Indian MRCA requirement
April 30, 2008
Six companies have submitted bids to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with 126 multirole combat aircraft (MRCA) for around INR420 billion (USD10.5 billion).
Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman Sitanshu Kar said on 28 April that all contenders had put forward their proposals by the deadline of noon that day.
Competing for the contract are: Boeing’s F/A-18E/F-IN Super Hornet; the Dassault Rafale; the EADS Eurofighter Typhoon; Lockheed Martin’s F16-IN; the Russian Aircraft Corporation’s MiG-35; and Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen.
All bids detailed the complex technology transfer involved and the 50 per cent offset obligation – an increase on the usual 30 per cent – as well as specifying tie-ups and memoranda of understanding with local defence companies.
Black Knights of Singapore display their aerobatic skills
April 30, 2008
Black Knights aerobatic team of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, fly their F16c Fighting Falcon during an air show at the Military Airport in Bangkok, Thailand Thursday, April 24, 2008. The show is part of the celebrations to mark 25th anniversary of the relationship between the Thai and Singaporean Air Forces
Tensiunile dintre Georgia şi Rusia se accentuează
April 30, 2008
Rusia a avertizat marţi că va riposta dacă Georgia face uz de forţă contra regiunilor Abhazia şi Osetia de Sud şi a anunţat că îşi va întări forţele de menţinere a păcii în ambele regiuni.
Georgia a negat că şi-ar pregăti trupele pentru un atac şi afirmă că Rusia acţionează provocator.
Situaţia îngrijorează tot mai mult atât Nato cât şi Uniunea Europeană.
Ministrul rus de externe Sergei Lavrov a declarat că Moscova nu se pregăteşte de război, dar va fi forţată să acţioneze dacă forţele georgiene intră în Abhazia sau Oseţia de sud.
Rusia acuză Georgia că pregăteşte o invazie în Abhazia, şi a anunţat că îşi întăreşte forţele atât acolo cât şi în cealaltă regiune.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/romanian/news/story/2008/04/080430_georgia_tensiuni.shtml
Georgia-Russia tensions ramped up
April 30, 2008
Russia has warned it will retaliate if Georgia uses force against its breakaway regions.
Moscow has accused Georgia of preparing to invade Abkhazia, and says it is boosting Russian forces there and in the South Ossetia region.
Georgia has reacted angrily to the Russian move, which its prime minister called “irresponsible”.
The EU also urged caution, saying to increase troop numbers would be unwise given current tensions.
Russia’s foreign minister said his country was not preparing for war but would “retaliate” against any attack.
Russia says Georgia is massing 1,500 soldiers and police in the upper Kodori Gorge, the only part of Abkhazia which remains under government control.
