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The MEME this week is an image circulating Facebook making fun of anti-LGBT protesters, who are also against colorful banners and clothing. Link: http://on.fb.me/1pqdzXK
THINGS TO READ
An article by TI Georgia titled “Water from Offshores: Who owns Georgian Water and Power?” Link: http://bit.ly/1nzsSOj
A great article by Siko Janashia in Tabula magazine about the conflict whether education policy in schools is public or private matter, and how this plays in Georgia. Link: http://bit.ly/1tVPh7J
An article by Giorgi Kalatozishvili in Vestnik Kavkaza about the new government program “Produce in Georgia” that will provide Georgian entrepreneurs with low interest long-term loans and assist in developing Georgian products. Link: http://bit.ly/1gGM6hG
An interesting article by Tim Blauvelt on the “Mingrelian Question” in Georgia in the 1920-30s. Link: http://bit.ly/1kPRf6H
From TBLPOD’s well-informed Malibu desk, take a look at this architectural marvel developed by Georgian architect Dachi Papuahsvili: a cross-shaped home built of recycled shipping containers especially for priests! Link: http://bit.ly/1pCXVph