Almost forgot that there's still a war there

Good article from Politico Magazine about the almost forgotten war going on in Afghanistan. I don't totally agree with Bing West (the writer) that Afghanistan is going to follow the way of Iraq, but I thought it was a well written piece, anyway.

I especially the line: (Afghanistan) “hurtling headlong into the 9th century.”
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After only 240 years, someone finally decided to stay with England.  But hey, that's still a better record than Espana or France :-) 

Alright Catalonia, Scotland struck out, it's your turn at bat.  Good luck and swing for the fences!

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Love, Grandpa and Grandmaster Flash

A rather funny article in Buzzfeed about how auto-tagging is making Grandmaster Flash everyones electronically challenged grandmother.

...and more funny post/texts

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The Future Lightweight Auto

Just read a great article in Jalopnik about a Renault concept car. I've thought quite a bit about the design of the future car, and my version would've used more fiberglass parts instead of plastic, a transmission free electric motor(s) attached to the rear wheel to save weight and cost, and the entire roof, rear & side windows, A/C pillars made of polymer. But I love their design, especially since their the real engineers and production managers.  Alas, unless Nissan uses the design, we'll never see it on this side of the pond.  
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It's All at the Mall

Read an article about how a defunct mall has become a giant aquarium.  Now that is a mall I wouldn't mind visiting.

Robert Downey, Jr. as Car Man

Apparently, Robert Downey Jr. is more interesting than Tony Stark.  Or at least, he has a better car collection, according to this Jalopnik article.  It's interesting what happens when you stop putting all your money up your nose, isn't it, Downey?