Tag Archives: leisure

Go read something by Cory Doctorow!

Posted on 2. March 2012 by torbengb

I’ve been reading a lot of Cory Doctorow’s novels and short stories lately. They’re available for free through various e-book readers like Stanza (iTunes link). If you want a real eye-opener, then grab one of his stories! Continue reading →

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Multilingualism

Posted on 1. March 2012 by torbengb

Several months ago I met a guy at work who studies Scandinavistic, and he learned Swedish. Ever since, we’ve met once a month to eat and chat – in Swedish of course. This is fabulous practice for both of us … Continue reading →

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Time for a new brain

Posted on 6. January 2007 by torbengb

All the way back in 1997, I bought a Psion Series 5, and ever since, it has been my plastic brain, taking care of my calendar, tasks, contacts, travel diaries, notes on the road, thoughts to write, daily alarm clock, … Continue reading →

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