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My Favorite Bond

Like so many others, my favorite James Bond is Sean Connery. Starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, Connery still represents my classic idea of the British secret agent: elegant, at times reserved—almost shy—yet a ladies’ man and a tough-as-nails operative, full of wit and charm. In my eyes, no one embodied 007 as perfectly as the Scottish actor. Few film franchises have thrilled so many generations the way Bond has. The first movie appeared in 1962—and in 2012, with Skyfall, the saga continued. That’s 50 years of cinema history, 50 years of Bond. Bond and His Women Bond is inseparable from his women—from…
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Endless Roadworks: Why Germany Still Gets Stuck in TrafficAutobahnbaustellen

Because of both my job and my hobbies, I spend a lot of time on Germany’s highways — roughly 40,000 km per year. And every year, I find myself frustrated again and again by roadworks. I keep asking: Why do some drivers behave so recklessly in construction zones? Why are there still so few roadworks running in three shifts around the clock? Let’s start with a few numbers (from 2008, but still illustrative): Around 130,000 construction sites were registered that year, covering a total length of 375,000 kilometers. For perspective: the moon, at its closest point to Earth (perigee), is “only” 363,300 kilometers away. Construction sites…
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Great iPad Games

After writing about my favorite iPhone games (some of which I also play on the iPad), today I want to share a few of my favorite iPad games. The iPad really shines with titles that use the larger screen well or require precise touch controls. No surprise, most of my picks fall into the strategy and puzzle category. iBomber Defense Classic tower defense with a twist Yes, another tower defense game—I can’t help it! The genre demands patience, strategy, timing, and instinct… basically everything I don’t have, but I still love playing. iBomber Defense brings a unique style to the mix. The graphics are…
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Unstatistic of the Month

“Never trust a statistic you didn’t manipulate yourself.” That old saying still rings true. These days, “manipulating” often doesn’t mean outright falsifying numbers, but rather presenting and framing them in a way that supports your own narrative. To highlight this, a great initiative was launched: Unstatistik des Monats (“Unstatistic of the Month”). Each month, it takes a closer look at misleading claims, questionable data interpretations, and how statistics can be bent to fit a story. Well worth browsing through—enjoy! Unstatistik des Monats
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Great iPhone Games

As a long-time Apple fan, I naturally spend some time gaming on my iPhone and iPad. Whether it’s while traveling or just waiting at the doctor’s office, a quick game is the perfect way to pass the time. Here are a few of my all-time favorite iOS games that might sweeten some of your own spare moments: geoDefense & geoDefense Swarm Tower Defense with a neon twist geoDefense is a classic tower defense game, but with a unique, glowing neon aesthetic. Your job is to defend your base from waves of enemies traveling along a path, using towers like lasers, rockets,…
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Mac App-Recommendation: Better Snap Tool

Managing windows on a Mac can sometimes be a bit tricky. Back in Windows 7, there was a very handy feature: drag a window to the left or right edge of the screen, and it would snap to full height but half the screen width—perfect for working with two apps side by side. For a long time, macOS didn’t offer anything like that, which is why I want to share an app recommendation. BetterSnapTool, created by Andreas Hegenberg, fills exactly this gap—and goes even further. It not only replicates the classic snap-to-edge functionality, but also lets you define your own…
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Magnetic Field Therapy – Science or Snake Oil?

As some of you know, I occasionally dive into the world of homeopathy, esotericism, and alternative medicine. One concept that stuck with me from the past—both as a skeptic and as a once-curious believer—is magnetic field therapy. So, I recently took the time to read up on it again. The result? As always, a mix of lofty healing promises, dubious mechanisms, and a whole lot of commercial noise. Sprinkle in wellness marketing, internet scams, and some "miracle devices," and you've got a familiar recipe. Here's what I found when I took a closer look. What is Magnetic Field Therapy? Magnetic…
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CRE on IPv6

If you’ve never really understood what IPv6 is all about—or maybe haven’t even heard of it—there’s a fantastic deep dive in Tim Pritlove’s CRE podcast. In just under four hours, it unpacks the background, the technology, and why it matters for the future of the internet. The growth of the internet hasn’t slowed down since its early days, and the original estimates of how far it would reach are long outdated. The pool of IPv4 addresses is effectively exhausted, and the spotlight has shifted to the successor: IPv6—the standard designed to keep the internet scalable and future-proof. [podloveaudio src="http://meta.metaebene.me/media/cre/cre197-ipv6.mp3"] This…
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Rage and Reactions: The Controversy Around the “Innocence of Muslims” Video

Mohammed cartoons, a provocative video, Quran burnings.On the other side: flag burnings, violent protests, and embassies under siege. The cycle of provocation and outrage seems endless. Yet beneath the noise lies a more complex question: What actually fuels these conflicts, and how do we prevent them from spiraling out of control? This post is an attempt to explore those questions—not to provide ultimate answers, but to encourage reflection, including my own. It's about free speech, religious respect, media responsibility, and how easily hate can be manufactured and spread. What Sparked the Fire? The short video Innocence of Muslims (2012) was…
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The Apple Maps Controversy: What’s Really Going On with iOS 6?

The media frenzy around Apple’s new Maps app in iOS 6 has been frustrating to watch. Reports of navigation glitches, display issues, and inaccurate locations are everywhere. Some headlines go so far as to call the whole thing a "disaster" and a "major embarrassment" for Apple and its new operating system. But before we join the outrage, let’s take a step back. What’s behind Apple’s decision to switch from Google Maps? Are users really stuck with a broken product? And what are the alternatives? Let’s break it down. Yes, There Are Errors — But That’s Only Part of the Story…