The B-I-B-L-E, Yes That’s the Book for Me!

Well as the Easter holiday rapidly approaches, and having received some positive feedback for my last bit of exegesis, I thought I’d be useful to give an extremely simplified guide to reading the Bible. Sad to say this but most Christian religious instruction tends to be teaching a handful of stories from what is, after all, an enormous book and giving no context or explanation … Continue reading The B-I-B-L-E, Yes That’s the Book for Me!

Press Release About Glass Hall Meeting

Well it looks like at least one media outlet has now mentioned the meeting I attended two days ago. Translation is mine: What Foreign Businessmen Want from the Cluj-Napoca Administration Foreigners who have businesses in Cluj announced development plans at the first official meeting of the Cluj Mayor’s Office and the Cluj International Club organization Foreigners who own their own companies, company managers and social … Continue reading Press Release About Glass Hall Meeting

Word of the Day: Prohod

Well here’s a word you won’t hear every day: prohod. In fact, the only time you’ll (probably) ever hear it is today because it refers to the specific Orthodox religious ceremony conducted on Good Friday. The word prohod specifically refers to funeral rites or the series of prayers and ceremonies conducted when someone is buried. What’s interesting (to me) is that the Slavic (yep) root … Continue reading Word of the Day: Prohod

Looks Like I Picked the Wrong Week to Quit Sniffing Glue

Good old David Ciceo is clearly taking the same stupid pills that are handed out to all government employees in Cluj. Today I came across a lengthier statement (Ro) from him concerning Wizz Air canceling a large chunk of their flights into Cluj Airport, a subject I wrote about a few days ago. I’m going to translate his statement and then explain what actually happened … Continue reading Looks Like I Picked the Wrong Week to Quit Sniffing Glue