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Category Archives: Language
“I ran Iraq for 24 years, and all I got was a port named after me?”
When I saw this in Tallinn, I wondered why on earth any city would name its harbour after Saddam Hussein. Especially so far away from Iraq. Until I realized that “sadam” is Estonian for “harbour”. (Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Fundstücks.)
Easily confused (30) Brothers
The Brothers Grimm: Grim brothers:
Language Game
If you need to procrastinate but still want to (pretend that you) do something of educational value, I recommend the “Great Language Game”. You listen to short clips and have to identify the language of the recording. At first you … Continue reading
Poetry Slam (5) Edward Snowden
“Hi”, said the guy, “I am the spy from Hawaii, but I had to get away. I went to Hong Kong, but I couldn’t stay long. I am still a spy and I would like to fly to … Continue reading
Poetry Slam (4) Running
Excuses? None. So I will go for a run in the sun. That should be fun!
Sad Things (7) Language Courses
Language Courses that have barely been used. Or not used at all. I believe millions of homes around the world are full of similar displays of short-lived motivation. One of my problems, apart from time and laziness, is that I … Continue reading
Did you notice the Irony? (7) Guantanamo
When it comes to the future of the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, I always wonder why those who are against it are running a campaign called “Close Guantanamo”. I looks to me like Guantanamo is already rather … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Language, Law, Military, Terrorism, USA
Tagged Guantanamo, Human Rights, prison, Terrorism
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Easily Confused (24) Converters
Useful converter: Useless converter:
The best Apology ever
When you really messed up, when you caused mayhem, death, destruction and despair, when you hurt more than just people’s feelings out of stupidity or rage or drunkenness, the best apology is: “I overreacted.” (From Kill Bill 2.) Short, to … Continue reading
Keep it short and save paint!
Why “FUCK YOU!”, if there is also a short version? The next time somebody at your office or in your organisation goes on for hours about something which could be summed up in a few sentences, send him/her this photo. … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 