18/10: Taxi rides – family style
I had the pleasure of being asked to visit Moscow again. This time it was to attend President Vladimir Putin’s speech about his country’s efforts to set up national research centers to drive technology development. My friend, who works closely with the Russian Council on Science, Technology and Education, asked me to join her for the speech and some good Russian Vodka.
I took a taxi from the airport out to Zelenograd, just outside of Moscow, where the meeting was. All along the way, I couldn’t figure out why everyone was taking my picture when we stopped at lights. After I got out, I quickly discovered why and proceeded to retrieve my cell phone as well.
It turns out that HBO was promoting the latest season of The Sopranos in Russia. HBO had put Sopranos Bumper stickers on taxis all over town. Next to the bumper sticker was the arm of someone who looked like they were going to ‘Sleep with the fishes!’
Bravo to Tony and the gang! I can't wait to fire up my Slingbox for this year's season in the States.
I took a taxi from the airport out to Zelenograd, just outside of Moscow, where the meeting was. All along the way, I couldn’t figure out why everyone was taking my picture when we stopped at lights. After I got out, I quickly discovered why and proceeded to retrieve my cell phone as well.
It turns out that HBO was promoting the latest season of The Sopranos in Russia. HBO had put Sopranos Bumper stickers on taxis all over town. Next to the bumper sticker was the arm of someone who looked like they were going to ‘Sleep with the fishes!’
Bravo to Tony and the gang! I can't wait to fire up my Slingbox for this year's season in the States.
