Category Archives: General

Random Observations about Doctor Who and Downton Abbey

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cora

Great. I’m out of the loop for a few days and the world goes crazy. Now Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US Navy Seals. Very unexpected news which will hopefully provide a boost for Barack Obama. Back to … Continue reading →

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A few random observations about Ireland

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cora

I decided to use my 10 Euros for 24 hours internet access to do some websurfing and pretty much the first thing I see is that Joanna Russ has died aged 74. I’m very shocked, because like many others I … Continue reading →

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More epic fantasy, military SF, invisible friends, Sarah Jane Smith and the awesome women of SF

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Cora

The current debate about epic fantasy is still raging, fueled by the premiere of the Game of Thrones TV adaption. Now, even the creator himself speaks, for George R.R. Martin breaks his policy not to respond to reviews and weighs … Continue reading →

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Maikäfer flieg…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Cora

Today, I found the first Maikäfer of the year. The literal translation of the name would be “may bug”, though apparently the English name is the much less poetic cockchafer, which sounds vaguely like an STD. Here in Germany, the … Continue reading →

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A killer is captured, politicians plagiarise and the soap opera is dying

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Cora

I have got a couple of mixed news links for today, two serious and one not so much. The good news first: The paedophile serial killer who killed at least three young boys in North Germany in the past twenty … Continue reading →

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More plagiarism allegations and more epic fantasy debates – yes, it’s one of those days

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Cora

Today was the last day of school, which means two weeks of Easter/spring holidays. In theory, the holidays only start on Friday, but my Wednesday class is currently doing work experience internships and Thursday is Future Day, which is the … Continue reading →

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Humans are awesome

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Cora

I’m tired, I’m not feeling very well, I accidentally read a spoiler I’d better not have read (well, I knew that show was going to the dogs anyway and now I am at least forewarned) and I’m not really in … Continue reading →

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More Searchterm Weirdness

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Cora

Apparently, this post of mine is the top search result, if you enter “zeppelin porn” into Google. I don’t know what I find more disturbing, how many people are googling for Zeppelin porn or how many people misspell “Zeppelin”. Since … Continue reading →

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April Flowers

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Cora

The Internet is full of stupid April Fools Day jokes and hoaxes at the moment. But have no fear, I won’t add yet another joke to the flood already out there. Though I’d like to point out that March was … Continue reading →

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Twin Peaks, Rita nominations, lots of e-book links and democracy at work?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Cora

I’m busy today, so here’s a linkdump. Lots of e-book and indie publishing links as well as some other stuff: Everybody is talking about Barry Eisler and Amanda Hocking,now they talk to each other. Damien Walter briefly touches upon indie … Continue reading →

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