SODOM & GOMORRAH: On this day in 1838, the world lost a great statesman with the passing of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. Talleyrand was the first Prime Minister of France, and French Minister of Foreign Affairs under several French governments. Perhaps more than any other statesman at the time, Talleyrand influenced the formation of modern Europe. … [Read more...]
Thoughts and Prayers to Boston
SODOM & GOMORRAH: Three explosions went off in Boston during the marathon. Thoughts and prayers to the runners, fans, and families of those there. Far from shocked at such acts, we merely reflect at how persistent and heinous the forces of chaos truly are. It is tragic that this should strike at all, much less at an event where people celebrate the conquest of ourselves in … [Read more...]
NASA Corrupts the Youth
SODOM & GOMORRAH: With the recent expansion of China's space program, many in the United States are angry that President Barak Obama has cut so much funding from NASA. Being a very contrarian site, Restorus would suggest that Obama's cuts haven't gone far enough: the entire manned space program needs to be shut down today. Note that I did not say that just the government … [Read more...]
Innovations in Online Education
SODOM & GOMORRAH: Innovation and education are two topics that usually inspire fear and dread in the far right, yet these developments show some signs of positive change. Peter Klein at the Mises blog discusses some new innovations in online education that are taking place. In particular, Klein points out how organizations like the University of Phoenix have empowered … [Read more...]
More Migrate to Singapore
SODOM & GOMORRAH: More and more people have begun to migrate to Singapore as the island country begins to appear more desirable than alternatives. About Face for Facebook’s Co-Founder Facebook’s co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, has just renounced US citizenship as he migrates to Singapore for an “indefinite period of time.” According to an IRS list, Saverin … [Read more...]