Author Archives: jb

Close to home

Posted on 4 January, 2014 by jb

Between 10 and 15% of bombs dropped on Germany in world war 2 didn’t explode. About 250,000 remain, 5000 are unearthed and disarmed each year. Occasionally, someone unearths one and it explodes. Yesterday, in Euskirchen, a digger operator  working in … Continue reading →

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So what ELSE is scripted on American TV……?

Posted on 2 January, 2014 by jb

State-controlled media anyone…?

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Tate Brit

Posted on 2 January, 2014 by jb

Coolest. Place. Ever. Which art museum do YOU know that ACTIVELY ENCOURAGES photography? And asks you to tweet them your favourite photo? And then displays it on a dynamic screen together with a ramdom selection from other visitors. And sends … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year….

Posted on 31 December, 2013 by jb
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Sips. Mouthfuls. Gulps.

Posted on 31 December, 2013 by jb

One of the nicest beers of 2013 and my New Years present to myself (from the Gallery Shop in the Tate Brit). Startyed with Sips and segued rapidly to mouthfuls. If not gulps……

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GFC revisited

Posted on 31 December, 2013 by jb

German law requires that owners keep the rental deposit for an apartment  in an interest-bearing account on the tenant’s behalf. This is the effect of the GFC on interest rates in Germany……

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A day at Tate Britain – iPhone 5

Posted on 31 December, 2013 by jb
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Tunes for a Tuesday – 31 December 2013

Posted on 31 December, 2013 by jb

Amoreena – Elton John – Tumbleweed Connection [Listen] Baby, We’re Really In Love – Hank Williams – A History of Country Vol. 6:  1950-51 [Listen] Michicant (Bon Iver Cover) – Enna [Listen] Pain Au Chocolat – JHAS – BIRP! October … Continue reading →

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Looks safe enough….

Posted on 30 December, 2013 by jb

But I wore my cycle helmet just the same…. Garrick Theatre

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Lunch @ Bill’s

Posted on 27 December, 2013 by jb
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