The Dubrovnik Course defeats the ashcloud; we finally start!
While all the participants where looking for chances and challenges in the crises, Wieger faced a tougher challenge; bring the Dutch delegation to Dubrovnik and fight the ashcloud. In Czech ‘Wieger’ means ‘strong wind’, so the Czechs were surprised it took Wieger 5 days to win the fight. The editors of the DD are very happy the course finally started; the DD provide you with the latest rumours, and will guarantee a smile upon your face!
Dutch professor turns out to be a feminist!?
During his lecture Bart revealed his feminine side by showing his own interpretation of the polka, when Paul interrupted him and “took him of his track”. After this artistic intermezzo he enlightened the participants with the notion that the financial crisis would never have taken place with women on top (of the financial world).
Later on Bart showed his true colour by linking Brigitte’sacademic career to her laundry-qualities. Surely a slip of the tongue…
Dubrovnik Daily Presents:
The First Tomato of 2010
Quote of the day
Brigitte: “When a woman reaches a top position, she is twice as smart as a man”
Did you know that…
…Giselle talking halve speed is still too fast to follow.
…all of us were so excited to finally meet each other.
… ’Pivo’ is beer and ‘Sprtsj’ means something only the Czechs know.
… Philips slogan is ‘sense and simplicity’ and Paul’s is ‘nonsense and complexity’.
… Bart used his power to turn the participants, with a snap of his finger, into policy makers for the European Commission.
… consults are giving for free this week at room 217.
… Maurits is still looking for his partner Hennes who got lost on ZagrebAirport.
… during the teabreak the dogs showed the real meaning of inclusion.
…the head waiter of Lero’s restaurant never washes his tuxedo.
…Daniela showed us a white outfit for the morning session, and a black one for the afternoon session.
Quote of the day
Bart: “YES WE CHI”
Morning test for people who went drinking: connect the dots!
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Weather forecast
No sign of the ashcloud in Dubrovnik, perfect weather for taking a swim with Frank and Julia and to enjoy the old town of Dubrovnik during the lunch break. Don’t forget to bring your sun cream!
Quote of the day
Bart: “Becoming a member for EU-membership is like a marriage, when you let them wait too long they walk away”