Muzumbe

We went as a group to Muzumbe University yesterday to present to their students and staff.  About 120 people attended which is great, because last year only 10 were present.  We talked about 14 different software applications that help IBMers work in a global environment.  Each was done by a different speaker who introduced their country and then the application.  It went well and the best thing was four ladies who came up afterwards and talked to me about careers at IBM.  They were all in the information technology program. 

Mr. Musabila invited us to Lunch and I got to sit right in front of the air conditioner which was much appreciated after leading the session and running up and down the stairs of the lecture hall to hand the microphone to students who wanted to ask a question.   When you get warm here, it takes a long time to cool down.

Other random stuff. 
 - all power outlets here have a switch beside them.  I am sure there is a reason as I have seen this in other countries, but it is as though someone thinks that electric power will sneak out if the outlet is not turned off.  You have to remember to hit the switch or your phone will not be charged in the morning. 

- My room suite is great and the air conditioning is helping me get a good night sleep.  My living room which is separate has a nice couch, but the air turns off on some timer that nobody can figure out.  The manager came up yesterday and he did not even know how it works.  He found the instruction manual later in the day and left it under the remote.  After trying to use the manual I realized that it was a manual for some other remote, not the one I had.  

- My laundry did not show up yesterday and I am in desperate need.  My team kicked me off our table yesterday until I changed my shirt.  That was a little embarrassing, but we are constantly changing from casual to suits and it is hard to keep track of what has not been washed, what has and how long ago.  I need my wife Kim  here!

Off to Sokoine University.