Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Future of Suburbia

Posted on August 18, 2008 by tortmaster

Lots of interesting thoughts here in the Freakonomics forum about the foolhardiness of ticky-tacky suburbia and why it is doomed.  I have to agree it is fairly ineffecient and a waste of resources, but I am not so sure about … Continue reading →

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The New Face of Russia

Posted on August 18, 2008 by tortmaster

The picture says it all.  

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History and Background of Russia’s Atrocities in Georgia

Posted on August 18, 2008 by tortmaster

I still have no time to write a well-researched and supported paper describing in exact detail the horrific, unwarranted atrocities the Russians have committed and continue to commit in the sovereign Republic of Georgia.  Supporting your friends and family there who … Continue reading →

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Comments on an Russia’s Land and Power Grab in Georgia

Posted on August 17, 2008 by tortmaster

I’ve been too busy to write about the Russian travesty in Georgia, but every now and then I get so pissed off at some news article and the ignorant commentators that I dash something off.  Some are reprinted here just … Continue reading →

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How Russians Shop for New Cars in Georgia

Posted on August 17, 2008 by tortmaster

A little nicer than I expected, actually.

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Swooning for Georgia

Posted on August 16, 2008 by tortmaster

I have not had time to write about Georgia – too many family and friends I am trying to help there.  but I found this article interesting.  If I’ve the time I will write about the egregious actions of Russia, … Continue reading →

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Filtering Democracy in Venezuela (Or, Chavez is a Douche, Part the Infinate)

Posted on August 5, 2008 by tortmaster

Chavez’s packed Supreme Court has uphelp his law that allows him to ban people from running from office that are "suspected" of corruption.  The previous law prevented people who had been arrested and convicted from running; that makes some sense, … Continue reading →

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Practical Solar Power

Posted on August 5, 2008 by tortmaster

This could represent a potentially world-changing advancement in energy science. 

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