The False Prophets of Science
People who really ought to know better are now peddling magic tricks as science. Continue reading The False Prophets of Science
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Myth #35: Visiting Transnistria Is Risky and Dangerous
You’d be surprised how often you hear that Transnistria is a super dangerous country. Continue reading Myth #35: Visiting Transnistria Is Risky and Dangerous
Dispatches From the Circumlocution Office
In the past two weeks, the government of Romania has threatened genocide against its own people, left the leader of Japan cooling his heels at a museum like an ordinary tourist, legalized corruption (once again), and seen the downfall of a second prime minister in less than a year. We’ll have to wait another week or so to find out just how bad Romania’s first … Continue reading Dispatches From the Circumlocution Office
Fear and Loathing
After my wife and I enjoyed a lovely day in Transnistria last month, I told the Unsleeping Eye to increase its attention on this country that “doesn’t exist.” So, you can imagine my horror when I saw this story being reported by Agerpress, the official state media of Romania. My translation: The Use of the Latin Alphabet to Write the “Moldovan Language” Is Punishable by … Continue reading Fear and Loathing
The Iron Grip of Moldova
Whew, am I still alive? Apparently so :) Thank goodness! As you might have heard, I now have a job here in Moldova, and I’ve been having some real adventures. It is literally surreal to be back in an office environment after more than a decade of being a freelancer and working from home. I’m still super busy trying to balance my official job with … Continue reading The Iron Grip of Moldova
All Things Romania 