18 Apr /13

Achilles

Achilles’ heel, the weak spot of a person who is otherwise invulnerable, refers to the Greek mythological figure Achilles.Continue reading Achilles

17 Apr /13

Sadism

Sadism originates from the French aristocrat, the Marquis de Sade, who spent over 30 years in prison or an asylum for sexual offenses including violence against women, incest, sodomy, poisoning with aphrodisiacs and having sex with minors.Continue reading Sadism

A Question of Privacy
16 Apr /13

A Question of Privacy

“What we need for Europe is a deal that is good for citizens and that is good for business” Viviane Reding, EU Justice Commissioner It’s difficult to argue against Viviane Reding’s reaction to EU data protection reform proposals.Continue reading A Question of Privacy