Black Forest Cyclist
@blackforestcyclist.bsky.social
Berliner in exile near Freiburg. Foodie, NYT addict, and Packers fan. Enjoys riding his mountain bike in the Black Forest.
Nach Johnson, Truss und Sunak waren die Erwartungen wirklich gering, aber Starmer hat nicht einmal bescheidene Ansprüche erfüllen können. Verlässlichkeit, klare soziale Ausrichtung und Zuversicht geben wurden erhofft. Doch es ist kein Plan erkennbar und Nigel Farage reibt sich die Hände.
December 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Nach Johnson, Truss und Sunak waren die Erwartungen wirklich gering, aber Starmer hat nicht einmal bescheidene Ansprüche erfüllen können. Verlässlichkeit, klare soziale Ausrichtung und Zuversicht geben wurden erhofft. Doch es ist kein Plan erkennbar und Nigel Farage reibt sich die Hände.
Protagonists shine brighter when dealing with adversity. Whenever Sibbet (and Jessica Hecht) appeared in 'Friends', David Schwimmer's disappointment, annoyance, and despair became palpable.
December 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Protagonists shine brighter when dealing with adversity. Whenever Sibbet (and Jessica Hecht) appeared in 'Friends', David Schwimmer's disappointment, annoyance, and despair became palpable.
Gutschke stellt ferner in ihrer Kritik die DDR als Raubopfer dar. Keine Frage, im Zuge der Vereinigung bereicherten sich viele. Doch die DDR war wirtschaftlich keine fette Beute, das System nicht langfristig überlebensfähig. Gutschke, jahrzehntelang im Mikrokosmos ND tätig, fehlt der klare Blick.2/2
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Gutschke stellt ferner in ihrer Kritik die DDR als Raubopfer dar. Keine Frage, im Zuge der Vereinigung bereicherten sich viele. Doch die DDR war wirtschaftlich keine fette Beute, das System nicht langfristig überlebensfähig. Gutschke, jahrzehntelang im Mikrokosmos ND tätig, fehlt der klare Blick.2/2
Irmtraud Gutschke betreibt erschreckende Verklärung und stellt beispielsweise den Unrechtsstaat DDR infrage. Die heimlichen Exekutionen, die Zensur und die Willkürjusitz mit der schrecklichen Hilde Benjamin als Extrem, offenbar ist alles nur der Einbildung entsprungen. 1/2
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Irmtraud Gutschke betreibt erschreckende Verklärung und stellt beispielsweise den Unrechtsstaat DDR infrage. Die heimlichen Exekutionen, die Zensur und die Willkürjusitz mit der schrecklichen Hilde Benjamin als Extrem, offenbar ist alles nur der Einbildung entsprungen. 1/2
Is there a comparison that sticks out, e.g. a bag of crisps that's 1.99 € in Germany is 3.49 $ in the US? I'm not trying to annoy you - well, at least not this time - I'm just trying to understand the magnitude.
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Is there a comparison that sticks out, e.g. a bag of crisps that's 1.99 € in Germany is 3.49 $ in the US? I'm not trying to annoy you - well, at least not this time - I'm just trying to understand the magnitude.
The pictures nicely capture the atmosphere. It's really an enjoyable place, but busy weekends should be avoided.
December 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The pictures nicely capture the atmosphere. It's really an enjoyable place, but busy weekends should be avoided.
If there's no Kartoffelpuffer mit Apfelmus stand so far, this is a business opportunity begging to be exploited.
December 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
If there's no Kartoffelpuffer mit Apfelmus stand so far, this is a business opportunity begging to be exploited.
Hey M, can you please name an example or two? I'm curious what food items became significantly more expensive.
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hey M, can you please name an example or two? I'm curious what food items became significantly more expensive.
Colmar's Christmas market is great if you're into such things, especially due to the picturesque town centre. On weekends, however, the place is packed.
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Colmar's Christmas market is great if you're into such things, especially due to the picturesque town centre. On weekends, however, the place is packed.
Infantino makes you long for his predecessor Sepp Blatter who found not one, but two of his lovers among his daughter's friends.
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Infantino makes you long for his predecessor Sepp Blatter who found not one, but two of his lovers among his daughter's friends.
Eine Rolex-Tischuhr, ein Goldbarren und jetzt ein frisch erfundener Friedenspreis für einen Mann, der staatlich sanktionierte Tötungen als legitim preist und mordenden Autokraten gerne die Hand schüttelt. Nur gut, dass Guy Parmelin versicherte, dass man sich nicht an den Teufel verkauft habe.
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Eine Rolex-Tischuhr, ein Goldbarren und jetzt ein frisch erfundener Friedenspreis für einen Mann, der staatlich sanktionierte Tötungen als legitim preist und mordenden Autokraten gerne die Hand schüttelt. Nur gut, dass Guy Parmelin versicherte, dass man sich nicht an den Teufel verkauft habe.
Sorry for the late reply. That is a very tempting offer. Unfortunately, I'm not that flexible at the moment. I have to meet a deadline for a larger project, and then I have to spend some time in Berlin.
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Sorry for the late reply. That is a very tempting offer. Unfortunately, I'm not that flexible at the moment. I have to meet a deadline for a larger project, and then I have to spend some time in Berlin.
I find it surprising that WBD doesn't believe in itself and doesn't want to stay independent. HBO's storytelling has been the industry's gold standard since the 'Sopranos'. What's to be gained regarding product quality?
December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I find it surprising that WBD doesn't believe in itself and doesn't want to stay independent. HBO's storytelling has been the industry's gold standard since the 'Sopranos'. What's to be gained regarding product quality?
True, but, again, that's exactly the point. Most Germans wouldn't even know how to generate an em dash while ChatGPT doles them out liberally. So in my neck of the woods, a true em dash in an English text generated by a German is much more suspicious regarding AI than in the US.
December 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
True, but, again, that's exactly the point. Most Germans wouldn't even know how to generate an em dash while ChatGPT doles them out liberally. So in my neck of the woods, a true em dash in an English text generated by a German is much more suspicious regarding AI than in the US.
Tbf, your thesis contains en dashes, not em dashes, and that's relevant. Most Germans don't know the difference as em dashes are a US thing. If a German with no special interest in copy editing suddenly uses em dashes, that's suspicious.
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Tbf, your thesis contains en dashes, not em dashes, and that's relevant. Most Germans don't know the difference as em dashes are a US thing. If a German with no special interest in copy editing suddenly uses em dashes, that's suspicious.
Danke für den Kontext.
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Danke für den Kontext.
Ein Osteuropawissenschaftler, der in der Vergangenheit der Ukraine die Eigenständigkeit abgesprochen und sie als Retortengebilde deklariert hat. Was muss das für eine Berufungskommission gewesen sein.
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ein Osteuropawissenschaftler, der in der Vergangenheit der Ukraine die Eigenständigkeit abgesprochen und sie als Retortengebilde deklariert hat. Was muss das für eine Berufungskommission gewesen sein.
They bet on dark blue with a bit of white resulting in more of a premium vibe. Unfortunately, not much is premium with Lufthansa these days.
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
They bet on dark blue with a bit of white resulting in more of a premium vibe. Unfortunately, not much is premium with Lufthansa these days.
I'm still mildly traumatised from the time when Seán discovered a Seemannsheim. For the better part of what one could call a maritime week, he mentioned seamen in various contexts.
December 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I'm still mildly traumatised from the time when Seán discovered a Seemannsheim. For the better part of what one could call a maritime week, he mentioned seamen in various contexts.
From my understanding, you're 50% German, so your genetic foundation is solid regarding bureaucratic tasks like this one.
Make our people proud, Sebastian!
Make our people proud, Sebastian!
December 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
From my understanding, you're 50% German, so your genetic foundation is solid regarding bureaucratic tasks like this one.
Make our people proud, Sebastian!
Make our people proud, Sebastian!