Evolution of the Geek

China vs United States As we discussed in yesterday’s post, whether the United States and China like it or not, the economic futures of both countries are intertwined. Everyone knows that China’s got more people and that its importance as an economic superpower has escalated in recent years. What you might not understand is how the differences between our countries, in economic philosophy, in population, in geography and in how the military is built and paid for ultimately play into the entire economic relationship. My kind of world... Halloween is the best. Like a boss. Fluorite- It kind of looks like the night sky. Titanic - Then and Now But who gave her the cigarette? Overheard on the Goldman Sachs Elevator An anonymous career banker inside Goldman Sachs opened a twitter account (@GSElevator) with the intention of revealing the hilarious banter that takes place in the privacy of the GS elevators. Since then, the account has evolved to include things overheard on trading floors, bullpens, lobbies and bars. Some of the conversations involve more than one person, and the participants are distinguishable by their number (#1, #2, #3). Here are some of my favorites from the past several months… #1: She’s only about 3 weeks of anorexia away from looking hot. #2: Maybe 4.

Is College Really Worth It? Is going to college really worth it? Probably so, but it's not that clear cut, and economics have been arguing the point for 30 years. Most studies tend to show that college-educated people end up making far more money in the course of their lifetimes. (The niggle: Usually, it's not worth paying for a private university.) Still, that evidence isn't totally cut and dry: What do you really learn in college? Is what you learned in college really what's producing the value? Cruise Ship VS Nursing Home About 2 years ago my wife and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess liner. At dinner we noticed an elderly lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stairway in the main dining room. I also noticed that all the staff, ships officers, waiters, busboys, etc., all seemed very familiar with this lady.

Epic Facebook Fail & EPIC FAIL .COM : #1 Source for Epic Fail and Fail Pictures, Fail Videos, and Fail Stories Epic Facebook Fail57 By jason in Net Fail on April 1, 2011 Browsing: Epic Facebook Fail Share: FACEBOOK twitter Morning Glory Rainbow Pool - Yellow Stone National Park. I'm ready for the outdoors. Do you know how to fit an elephant into a Safeway bag? This. This is art.

Hilarious anonymous notes left on neighbours doors By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 07:53 GMT, 14 February 2012 It is the unfortunate reality of tightly-packed apartment blocks and high rises: the annoying neighbour. But now disgruntled residents are fighting back - in the most passive-aggressive way imaginable.