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Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Moving to Lithuania
The journey of your favourite vagabond that began in 2009 with my move to London and last saw me move to Malta continues. I am on the move again after I had briefly returned to London for a few weeks. Even … Continue reading
Spain’s Banking Crisis is no Surprise
If a bank cannot even build a straight office tower, how can you expect it to keep a straight balance sheet? The headquarters of Bankia in Madrid, Spain:
Posted in Economics, Spain
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The Second Most Important Investment Advice
My second most important investment advice: Don’t save anything while you are married. When you get divorced, your wife will take half of it. Most of the rest will go to lawyers. Don’t forget to have a look at my … Continue reading
What do you want to do with Philosophy?
In the year 1995 Question: What do you study? Me: Law. Reaction: Wow! In the year 2012 Question: What do you study? Me: Philosophy. Reaction: ??? When I studied law more than a decade ago, some of my high school … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Philosophy
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This is Britain: “Panem et circenses”
There is a country in Europe which is in a prolonged recession where the university fees for students have been increased threefold to unaffordable amounts where citizens are rioting and looting in the cities which has been ruled by the … Continue reading
Posted in London, Politics, UK
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The Photographer and the Models
Some photographers complain about their models; that they never do what you tell them, that they think they are the better photographers, that they constantly criticize and nag and that they are a spoiled bunch of people. I don’t have … Continue reading
Research at the BBC
The BBC ran a report about Syria, Amnesty International and the United Nations Security Council. Next to the Syrian flag and the logo of Amnesty International was what was supposed to be the logo of the United Nations Security Council. … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Syria, UK
Tagged amnesty international, BBC, Media, united nations security council
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British Cinemas show Special Film for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
For the upcoming 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne, cinemas throughout Britain are showing a special film dedicated to this unelected monarch: the film with the surprisingly honest title “The Dictator” is in theatres throughout the country now. … Continue reading
Not such a “foreign court”
British politicians, especially from the Conservative Party, tend to call the European Court of Human Rights a “foreign court”. Prime Minister David Cameron just did so again in the debate about prisoners’ voting rights: “This should be a matter for Parliament … Continue reading
Women and Children First
“Women and children first” as practised around the world: “Women and children first” as practised by President Bashar al-Assad of Syria: (Zur deutschsprachigen Version dieses Artikels: Frauen und Kinder zuerst.)
The Happy Hermit 