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About eReporter

Vasco de Sousa write plays and stories under pen names. Some of his work can be found at udigrudi.com

Flash mob created by impromptu rap in town center

Piata Unirii, Cluj Napoca. An impromptu rapper, who claims to be performing this evening, gathered a short crowd with samples of his act this afternoon. (Or, perhaps it was just turning noon.) His songs mentioned George Bush and Mike Tyson, … Continue reading

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Top Picks at the christmas market – exotic fruit

If you are new to Cluj, you might have heard about the Langos.  While some of the Langos at the Christmas market taste okay, not all are up to the usual quality.  And you can get Langos by the mall … Continue reading

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Don’t worry, Gru did not steal the moon

A mini-moon will be on display in Cluj Napoca.  It is based on NASA photos, and will look like the moon might have if Gru from Despicable Me really succeeded in shrinking the moon to 1/500000 of its real size. … Continue reading

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Kendamanai takes Cluj

A few weeks ago, we saw Kandama’s outside schools, appartment blocks, homes, and parks throughout Cluj. However, on Saturday, Iulius Mall had a Kendama competition which overtook all expectations. On the stage, a few at a time could compete with … Continue reading

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Squash for physical and emotional well being (MA in Happiness Review)

So, we’ve been doing a course, and I decided to give a review not by giving my opinion, but by giving a sample week. 1.1 Weekly Discussion How can the game of squash bring change into your life? Answer the … Continue reading

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Summer schools in Romania

Some English speakers might think of summer school as where you go when you failed the year in high school. In Europe, however, summer schools are attended by adults who wish to continue their education. (Those for teenagers are often … Continue reading

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Recommended Romanian courses

It can be difficult for expats to find Romanian courses. There are plenty of good teachers out there, but few structured courses that go beyond the A1 level. I tried three that I can recommend. Online evening course (a1, a2) … Continue reading

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Mindful language learning

Do you have trouble concentrating in language class?  Maybe you learned vocabulary through a book or an app, but have trouble following a conversation. Maybe you think you understand a language when you read it, but when you hear it, … Continue reading

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Superheroes, the undead, and other dual personalities

Filmmakers in Eastern and Central Europe don’t seem to want to deal with the obvious horror theme.  You can find “Dracula’s” castle packed with tourists, but the real Vlad Tepes was only there for two days.  (Perhaps he stopped by … Continue reading

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ChatGTP admits to plagiarism

Extract So, nothing you say is original? Chatboy: That is correct. Summary Okay, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration.  We asked her in a British kind of euphemistic way.  Here is the complete, unedited conversation. Actual Conversation User: … Continue reading

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