Technology and bangs and smoke magic – River of thoughts – Part 3

From Harry Potter by the highly acclaimed modern literary genius Joanne Kathleen Rowling: He had never seen a wizard work like this, simply by looking and touching; but Harry had long since learned that bangs and smoke were more often the marks of ineptitude than expertise. – Harry Potter contrasts Albus Dumbledore‘s magical actions in the Horcrux Cave to …

A trying time on Air New Zealand (and HiFly)

Dear Air New Zealand, I had a set of unfortunate experiences today, and I’d like to tell you about it. Firstly, let me introduce the appropriate context – this is Christmas Eve, which is a trying time for all. Secondly, I need to say that you have communicated very well why this is a set …