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Browsing Posts published in August, 2008

Today has brought nothing new save for the expected. Yes, Russia’s president, Dmitri Medvedev has proudly announced the recognition of two new states on the map: Abkhazia and South Ossetia, both republic and urged other countries to follow suit. I guess everyone was expecting that.

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Let’s start with clearing out a thing: I am NOT a Firefox fan. When friends ask me what to use when browsing, I say straight to the point: Opera. Opera is the fastest, most secure, most standard-compatible browser to date. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we have that can be shard by Windows and Linux users alike.
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“In the 21st century, nations don’t invade other nations”. A simple statement, right? And a sensible one to that, something that a political idealist might say in a frenzy of hope.

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That director Christopher Nolan is a genius, needs not be said. It should be obvious by following his small (but distinguished) trail of movies: Memento, The Prestige, Batman Begins … and now The Dark Knight. Each of these movies has been done not only under his direction but also his screenplay and storyline. To add to this, each of the movie is disturbing on a deep level (“Memento” – the man without short-term memory plays the detective to avenge his wife using his body to store clues … “The Prestige” – two magicians cross out from the realm of illusion when they sacrifice everything for their competition … “Batman Begins” – focuses on the inner fear and turmoil of one of the best known superheroes). continue reading…

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This post is meant to give a few extra explanations to a bunch of people I’ve noticed around that don’t seem to know any history whatsoever or who are ignoring history altogether.

Earlier I have noted why fools shouldn’t be allowed to govern and this is meant to be a part two for that, something specifically targeted at the dominion of a notorious idiot, known as GW Bush, Jr.
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Einstein

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A quote often attributed to Einstein states that “there are two infinite things in this world: the universe and human stupidity … and I’m not too sure about the universe” (or something like this).

I guess the latest development in Eastern Europe have definitely proved that Einstein’s comparison is not only appropriate but also maybe an understatement as to the gravity of the stupidity’s presence in our lives. Of course the real problems arise when said stupidity rises in power and begins to govern (aka “destroy”) the lives of many people. continue reading…

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I have had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn’t it.
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Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares? He’s a mile away and you’ve got his shoes.” continue reading…

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