Author Archives: ianmacd
New Hobby
Babies do weird things to people; well, not even babies. Foetuses do weird things to people. For some reason, I have been drawn into the dark, subterranean world of… baby shopping. That’s right, there’s nothing I now like more than … Continue reading
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali back in Dutch Parliament
Controversial politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali was back in parliament today after spending the last couple of months in hiding abroad. Hirsi Ali is the subject of many death threats in The Netherlands, as she is a very outspoken critic of … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Netherlands
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Technology in the dark ages
Computers can do so much these days, or can they? Some things are just too hard to set up for the basic need they address. I spent a significant chunk of this evening configuring my laptop to use my GPRS … Continue reading
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More paperwork done
I put my I-751 application in the post on Saturday. Now it’s up to the powers that be to grant my request to remove the provisional status from my green card and allow me to remain in the country beyond … Continue reading
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One Less Piece of Red Tape
Well, I’ve taken care of one piece of bureaucracy today. I drove up to San Mateo this morning to hand in my passport renewal application at the Dutch Consulate. While I was there, I verified what I’ll need to do … Continue reading
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