Russia in color, 100 years ago

Big Picture has yet another amazing collection of photographs.  This time it consists of color pictures of Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and a few other areas a whole century ago.  Some of these images are beautiful.  Like this picture of Nikolaevskii Cathedral from southwest in Mozhaisk in 1911. When I see things like this, it often makes me … Continue reading Russia in color, 100 years ago

Sideshow – Cyprus web design company

For years I’ve been complaining about the web design situation in Cyprus.  Most web design companies here suck.  And most of the websites that they do suck even more.  Once in a while, though, I’d mention this or that website that was standing out.  Finally, I can mention a web design company that stands out … Continue reading Sideshow – Cyprus web design company

My new stand on movie piracy

I have changed my opinion on movie piracy during the last few days. Until recently I was strictly anti-piracy.  Maybe not strict enough, but stricter than anyone I know personally.  I wasn’t downloading movies from the Web.  I was buying DVDs.  I was renting DVDs. I was a frequent movie-goer. I was advocating people against … Continue reading My new stand on movie piracy