Monthly Archives: July 2007

On the Road

On the Road

July 26, 2007

I'm on the road in Central Portugal... Aveiro to be exact. On family business. Posting will resume faster than you can say blueberry pancakes. Ok not that fast. I leave you with a photo of BadHareDay's kids, because they asked me "Are we going on your blog?" ...

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bm215 My Father’s 17 Traditions: Growing up in Murtosa

July 24, 2007

In his recent book, Ralph Nader talks about the town he grew up in, his family, and the traditions that helped make him who he is. My father read the book and said to me "That is how it was for us!" The result is this podcast, likely...

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China Given the Red Carpet

China Given the Red Carpet

July 23, 2007

Anyone who is paying any attention knows a bit about how China is bankrolling the ballooning US debt, on a government and individual citizen level. If this somehow shocks you I can recommend a dose of Karmabanque Radio, who cleverly titled their recent program Mao-santo... hahah. Then of course...

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bm214 Game Theory, Human Nature, and the Trap

July 22, 2007

The ground breaking director of The Power of Nightmares and Century of the Self, has a new documentary: The Trap. It looks at Game Theory and how it has been incorporated into every aspect of government and society, and the result of adopting these theories. (Recorded from downtown Lisbon.) See...

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Magic of the Bairro Alto

Magic of the Bairro Alto

July 20, 2007

5 years have passed since I was actually a resident of this city. Even though I return often, every visit to Lisbon brings more changes, with familiar places closing up and unfamiliar faces passing me in the street. It starts to feel as though I no longer...

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