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The Shape of Things To Come
In time you’ll recognise that love is larger than life And praise will come to those whose kindness leaves you without debt and bends the shape of things to come that haven’t happened yet One of the loveliest things ever … Continue reading
Posted in News, Personal, Popular Culture
Tagged fashion, geek, personal stuff, politics
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Reading the Past
The economic recession has claimed many victims. The first phase saw people losing jobs, companies going bankrupt and banks folding. Experts say that this first wave is over. Signs of economic growth are visible in the financial sectors. We are … Continue reading
Posted in History, Print Culture
Tagged academia, boo-hiss, politics, Print Culture, real life, texts and words
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Losing Its Reputation
“Denmark is losing its reputation for being a good world citizen.” – Naomi Klein Danish police arrest 150 demonstrators as world leaders arrive at Copenhagen conference. Mainstream groups such as Friends of the Earth have been barred from the conference … Continue reading
Bulletpoints
A few brief links: Why not visit Pompeii from the comfort of your own home? The ruins of Pompeii are now available on Google Street View. This is absolutely lovely: Flare, a wind-sensitive electronic dress. “As the wind gently caresses … Continue reading
Those Who Cannot Remember the Past..
.. are condemned to repeat it. Or, in other words, try reading this news article about Switzerland banning minarets, replace the words “minaret” with “synagogue” and “Muslim” with “Jewish” and then ask yourself what it reminds you of? A simple … Continue reading
The Connection Is Made
Sitting here in dark, rainy Scotland does not feel so bad, when I look at the Danish Budget for 2010. Among all the talk about a new super-hospital and whatnot, the government is now going to offer non-Western immigrants up … Continue reading
Twenty Years Ago Today
Twenty years ago today my mother woke me up early. She was crying. Last time she woke me up crying, Olof Palme had just been assassinated. This time, though, my mother’s tears were not angry, horrified and sad tears. She … Continue reading
Posted in History, News, Personal
Tagged events, History, News, people power, politics, real life
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I Am An Immigrant
Last night the leader of the British National Party was part of the panel on a BBC politics programme. I was glad he got the chance to be on the panel. Last time I checked Britain was a democracy with … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, News, Personal, Scotland
Tagged Denmark, events, expat, immigration, musings, personal stuff, politics, real life, Scotland
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If It’s Saturday, It Must Be Random
You take approximately 750g of ripe elderberries (rinsed and de-stalked, natch), 200g of granulated sugar, two table spoons of lemon juice, two diced cooking apples and about 2 pints of water. Stick ‘em in a pan and boil until you’ve … Continue reading
The Best Little Country in the World?
What happened to churches as places of sanctuary, Denmark? Was it really necessary to get combat-clad police to raid a church at 2am in the morning? Are leading politicians serious when they say “it was a lot more gentle to … Continue reading
