Monthly Archives: September 2010

Lessons in the School of Life

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Ian

…. can be had here, In Frankfurt. I wonder what it is exactly that they teach there?

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Another picture from Paris

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Ian

Did more sightseeing around Paris, including a walk around Montmartre, where Sacre Couer sits at the top of the hill overlooking Paris.

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A picture from Paris

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Ian

Saw lots of stuff in Paris today, including the Eiffel Tower.

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Parlez vous Anglais?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Ian

This is about the handiest French phrase I’ve used in Strasbourg yesterday and Paris today.  The usual answer is “a little” – but so far it’s working well for me.  I actually did 3 years of French. in high school, … Continue reading →

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Beer, beer and more beer

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Ian

I think I’ve drunk more beer this week in Germany than I would normally do in six months.  It’s just so good.  Something about Germany just forces you to drink enormous glasses of the stuff. I’m near Stuttgart this week, … Continue reading →

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Auf wiedersehn

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Ian

I am off to Germany today.  Stuttgart to be precise, for work. Then I’m taking a few extra days off to visit Paris. Back in 2 weeks.

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If there was a prize

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Ian

… for the dumbest teacher in the world, there is a prime candidate at Dover District High School in Tasmania.  This genius decided it was a good idea to do a science experiment to test the students’ blood, then proceeded … Continue reading →

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End of anarchy

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Ian

Well, Australia now has a government after today’s announcement by 2 independent members of parliament that they will support a minority government led by prime minister Julia Gillard, 17 days after the federal election.  The decision by Tony Windsor and … Continue reading →

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Maybe just a little obsessed?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Ian

A 50 year old man gets dumped by his girlfriend.  He has trouble letting go.  So what does he do? Naturally, he gets a lifelike sex doll made in her likeness, at a cost of $18,000. According to the doll … Continue reading →

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