Why are we here? And the lifecycle of blogs

So, what’s the blog all about? Aside from facing the inimitable existentialist questions about oneself, I have seen a slew of posts on the “why” of blogs and what is it all for? A few observations come to the fore. As cited in Opinionated Marketers,...

“Simon” says…great film

Caught “Simon,” this powerful, provocative Dutch film on our favorite ARTE channel today. Featuring noone I knew, and with a delightfully well-written dialogue, this 2004 film by Eddy Terstall dares to treat the final days of a reprobate drug dealer who...

Lost Cities…

In the imaginary, the lost cities of yesteryear (or in fantasy land) somehow conjure up a mixture of nostalgia, curiosity and mystery. Found this Lost Cties site that gives an nice overview of lost cities around the world, including some commentary. Featured on...

Putin’s stake in the Arctic (English version)

Recently, one might be able to detect in my posts a certain opposition to Putin. I must, however, note the brilliant coup of posting a flag below the Arctic (by the Mir 1 sub, pictured right) and the implicit proclamation of Russian sovereignty on the area. Taking all...

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