He is the swiss army knife of Russian politics. He can now add artist to the list.
BBC
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Vlad 'Tiger Bane' Putin
Friday, January 30, 2009
Mansinthe?
What does Switzerland, Marilyn Manson, and absinthe have in common? A lot it seems. Check it.
NYtimes
The business side of modern piracy.
We have all been hearing about the increases of piracy around the world. The picture on this post is a UN compiled map showing the details of both acts of piracy and the global responses, its pretty well made. The article I would like to highlight is from the BBC news magazine. It focuses on the 'legitimate' side of dealing with these issues. Its a great article, check it out.
BBC
Afghan-erection!
This story struck me as very interesting. I think the headline says it all. Gotta love the CIA, they are a creative bunch.
"Viagra lure for Afghan warlords"
BBCnews
Minneapolis Jihad?
20 Minnesotan Somalis are under suspicion of fleeing their family's in the states to return to their homeland to fight for Islamic groups. The FBI has gotten involved and there is alot of concern at the state and local governments. I for one don't think this is a precursor to Al Qaeda style attacks in Minneapolis, it looks more like people who are nationalists intending to fighting for their homeland, but what do I know. Here is an article from Newsweek that highlights this under the radar issue.
Newsweek
Smokers bane. Well, the newest bane.
How many of you smokers out there have noticed the change that occurred last December? Well that is when Minnesota changed laws to mandate the new 'fire-safe cig's'. As a smoker I can say that not only do they taste like shit but also are very frustrating. I for one don't enjoy lighting my cig 2 or 3 times per smoke. These laws have been spreading around the country and, like public smoking, will move like wild fire. This article talks about the ins and outs of these laws, focus on the lack of data that supports the idea that these things will save lives and stop fires.
MSNBC
I also find some issue with the government putting MORE chemicals in cigs. STOP THE SMOKER HATE! Please. If this bothers you as much as it does me then consider this meaningless petition below.
Repeal Fire Safe Cigarette Laws
Monday, January 12, 2009
Posting Shall Resume Shortly
Many apologies, as life and such has impeded my time I have not been able to give this blog the attention it deserves. But Fear not, starting this week the love will once again pour forth.
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