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Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Did you notice the Irony? (16) Bernie Ecclestone
Formula-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone faced charges of corruption, specifically of having paid bribes. The recipient of the bribes Gerhard Gribkowsky had confessed to the charges. He had been working for a bank which was majority-owned by the State of Bavaria. Now … Continue reading
Animals of Macedonia
In one day, while hiking from Prilep to Treskavec Monastery (and back), I saw the range of animals living in Macedonia, some of them expected, others unexpectedly exotic. Horses are no surprise in a landscape that could be used for shooting … Continue reading
Video Blog: Sounds of Skopje
It was evening when I arrived at Skopje and by the time I had made my way from the hostel to the city center, it had gotten dark. First time in Macedonia and I didn’t really know what to expect. But I definitely … Continue reading
Is there a discount if I get MA and PhD at the same time?
You can tell that something is wrong with higher education when university degrees are advertised at “999 €” prices like bicycles or package holidays. (European University in Skopje, Macedonia.)
Where UFOs park
It’s rather easy to take photos of UFOs in flight. They are loud, have lots of flashy lights and are trying to attract our attention. That’s why there are thousands of photos of UFOs while they are in the sky. But … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Photography, Sardinia, Technology, Travel
Tagged Oristano, Science Fiction, UFO
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Sue me!
Being a blogger is dangerous. If you make fun of Al-Qaeda, you will be beheaded one day. If you write about Mexican drug cartels, they try to run you over. And then there are the constant cease-and-desist letters and lawsuits copyright or … Continue reading
My favourite demand by a hijacker
Print this and put it on the bulletin board at your office.
Is this the most beautiful cemetery in the world?
Macedonia is full of cemeteries. Or maybe I just got this impression because every larger town has more than one resting place for its ancestors, always at least a Christian, a Muslim and a Jewish one. The latter hardly have any … Continue reading
Posted in History, Islam, Macedonia, Photography, Travel
Tagged Bitola, cemetery, clouds
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Video: Robinson Crusoe
Sometimes, when I am stranded on a new island and I walk along the beach for hours to see if there is anyone else who is still alive or if I can find some food, I feel like Robinson Crusoe. … Continue reading
But cigars are permitted
I discovered this rather selective smoking ban in a deserted village on the island of Caprera off Sardinia.
The Happy Hermit 