about microsoft cracks down on russian bootlegging

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Russian school principal buys computers, which, apparently unbeknownst to him, were loaded with bootleg copies of Windows. He now faces jail time in Siberia. Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks it’s bullshit; Mikhail Gorbachev went so far as to write an open letter to Bill Gates asking him to intervene. Microsoft’s response, more or less? That the principal should enjoy his time in Siberia.

Fake Steve writes:

And you guys at Microsoft still wonder why the entire world hates you? Man oh man. You’ve got more money than God and yet you’re gonna toss some poor broke-ass Russian in prison? Evil.

about magnificent snowmen in the streets of Russia

While DC is expecting cold temps and a few inches of snow - at best - Russia flexes its Northern *ahem* prowess in this magical advertising campaign for a play called "Snow Show" (the Story of Slava Polunin).

I couldn't seem to find the creative firm behind this idea, but that the images made it in the two papers I read thus far this morning (Wash Post Express and Wash Times) says something for its reach.

Anyone have more details? (I'd ask my Russian colleague today, but she's travelling on business)

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO BUILD ONE:

posted by: Leslie