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The gods of Bande Dessinée come to Strasbourg

Posted on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by Howie

Soon after we moved to France my interest in Franco-Belgian comics was reawakened, partly due to the necessity to master the language. When there are pictures to go with words and dialogue it really helps you to understand the context … Continue reading →

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The swinging tit’s of Olivia Ruiz

Posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 by Howie

When Russian Vladimir Nabakov released his first English novel, Lolita, he was heavily criticised for choosing such a shocking subject matter, no-one really bothered to congratulate him on writing flawlessly in a foreign language. But that’s the Anglophone world for … Continue reading →

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Bicycle etiquette

Posted on Saturday, September 2, 2006 by Howie

If you want to cycle in Strasbourg and look like one of the locals: Ensure your bike makes a clanking noise of some description Never wear a safety helmet When cycling at night – ensure that your bike is NOT … Continue reading →

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