Miscellaneous

Stuff I haven't yet found a proper place to put elsewhere.


Rowing

I used to be a keen oarsman but am now more of a recreational fair-weather rower these days.
 

Ryebread recipe

The recipe for this delicious bread is by Martin Richter and adapted by me.


Letter to the Editor

Here is a letter to the editor of the danish newspaper Weekend Avisen. It discusses the differences between Denmark and the UK on how their graduates get enrolled into the labour market. A modified version was published in the newspaper on 15 June 2001.

Here's another letter to the editor of the danish newspaper Weekend Avisen. It suggest that the reason why Somali refugees in Denmark appear "lazy and apathetic" unlike Somali refugees in the US is because Americans in general attribute much more of their personal identity to their work, unlike Europeans where nationalism regrettably still prevails. Published 7 September 2007.

Grit cycle routes in Cambridge during winter

Cycling is still a relatively strange means of transport for a large segment of the population in the UK. Safety provisions for cyclists sadly reflect this situation all too well.


Country Music

There's far too much teenage-bubblegum pop music on the airwaves in the UK marketed at 12 year olds disgracing the core values of mankind. Country music is the immediate remedy for man to redeem his dignity from this abhorrent travesty.

977music Country 181. Kickin' Country Radioio Country 1.fm Country SKy.fm Country


Fun stuff

The skill of subtly blowing your own trumpet in an unpretentious fashion is a de-facto requirement for scholars when publishing research articles. Here's a brief translation guide:
Understanding research papers

There's far too much political correctness these days in the world. Here's an adaption of a popular adventure:
Politically Correct Little Red Riding Hood