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All sorts of things in English

The difference between people

Publiziert am 24. Februar 2009 von Patrick

In the “In Memoriam” section of this year’s Oscar awards the last actor to be remembered was Paul Newman. And this is what he says: The big difference between people is not between rich and poor, good and evil. because … Weiterlesen →

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Peanuts and Monkeys

Publiziert am 24. Februar 2009 von Patrick

I once heard somebody say, that if you only pay peanuts then you only get monkeys. Sometimes it’s probably better not to accept every offer just because it’s open. Because at the end of the line, if you re-think Ruskin’s … Weiterlesen →

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What are the boys in the hood doing

Publiziert am 27. Januar 2009 von Patrick

If it weren’t absolutely outrageous I’d place a bet on the fact that the new President of the US Barack Obama won’t see see the end of his term alive… I’m pretty sure, even though I cannot prove anything, that … Weiterlesen →

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US Lawyer Q&A in court

Publiziert am 5. Januar 2009 von Patrick

These are the things people actually said in US courts, taken down and published by court reporters – who suffered the torment of trying to keep straight faces while these exchanges were taking place. Some of these are excellent; don’t … Weiterlesen →

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Mid September

Publiziert am 19. September 2008 von Patrick

The last rays of sun are out. Actually it looks quite promising for the weekend. But who knows what may be coming. Rain showers, temperatures below freezing? I don’t care. I’m just enjoying what comes. Things are looking good. Which … Weiterlesen →

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