Naked Capitalism is always a good source of information about the "real economy". You know, the one where all is not so rosy and hopeful. Its a place where reality sets in and shines a light on why the economy remains so crappy for so many five years into a so-called "recovery".
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Lessons from Game Of Thrones - Geeks don't get no respect
In the world of Game of Thrones where the sword is mightier than the pen, it comes as no surprise that geeks, dweebs, intellectuals of any stripe, get almost no respect.
Samwell Tarly, though high-born and bookish was neither brave nor athletic so his father abandoned him to the Night's Watch which was generally a dumping ground for bastards, rapists and murderers. Actually Samwell was given a (cough…) choice, he could die in an "accident" in a hunt or he could take a life oath to serve in the night's watch. Ok, that's not a choice, but you get the picture.
Tales of the two biggest (and smallest) GOT geeks....
Samwell Tarly, though high-born and bookish was neither brave nor athletic so his father abandoned him to the Night's Watch which was generally a dumping ground for bastards, rapists and murderers. Actually Samwell was given a (cough…) choice, he could die in an "accident" in a hunt or he could take a life oath to serve in the night's watch. Ok, that's not a choice, but you get the picture.
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