10
Jul
09

Spider-Man or the Green Lantern? You Decide!

voteActually they are but two of your heroic options when casting your vote for DC mayor. Spider-Man, the Green Lantern and many of their fellow masked crime fighting friends have entered the realm of politics! So, if web slinging or a cosmic power source held in a ring don’t push your political buttons there are plenty of other candidates to choose from.

For example, are you into science? If so, The Atom is your man! For there is no problem too small that The Atom cannot solve. He is the candidate with the power to bond us together as one!

But hey… maybe science isn’t your thing. In that case,  you are probably looking for a candidate of action. Batgirl is your gal! She came from the underground and can clean up the city, after all — “actions speak louder than words”. Now you might be a little worried, she is young after all. Well never fear, Batwoman is here! She’s everything Batgirl is, and more. She brings the punch with solid experience to back it up.

Still undecided? Don’t fret citizens, for there is another option — a strong, dedicated and passionate leader. He helped us through the Great Depression and fought the Nazis in WWII. He’s faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, he’s Superman!

If by now you haven’t picked a candidate remember that there is always the underdog no one ever knows about. I overheard in the hustle and bustle of the news room at the Daily Planet that Cyborg has tossed his mask in the ring too.

09
Jul
09

How to talk like a Politician

I’m looking forward to slipping these into everyday conversation…

06
Jul
09

New algorithm guesses Social Security Numbers

social_security_numberTwo researchers have found that a pair of antifraud methods intended to increase the chances of detecting bogus social security numbers has actually allowed the statistical reconstruction of the number using information that many people place on social networking sites.

Read the full article on Ars Technia.

01
Jul
09

Denmark vs. Religion in Soccer

According to Politiken, the Chairman of the Danish Football Federation is calling for a ban on religious manifestations at soccer matches.

His reaction was sparked by the recent Brazilian win over the USA where, the Brazilian team knelt down on their knees in a circle to thank God for their victory.

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The Danish Chairman claims the action violated official FIFA rules. The official rule he cited states:

Players must not reveal undergarments showing slogans or advertising.The basic compulsory equipment must not have any political, religious or personal statements. A player removing his jersey or shirt to reveal slogans or advertising will be sanctioned by the competition organiser. The team of a player whose basic compulsory equipment has political, religious or personal slogans or statements will be sanctioned by the competition organiser or by FIFA.

The question is, how does kneeling in prayer display religious slogans on equipment? It clearly does not. So, while it is not a violation of the rules is this the begging of new rules? Does a team falling to its knees in prayer to thank God need to be banned? If they are not forcing others to do the same, and not pressuring those not interested, who does it hurt?

Matches should be about sport and friendly competition. Let’s get back to the game and stop waisting time on this nonsense.

30
Jun
09

An Independent Scotland?

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According to a new BBC poll the majority of Scots ‘want an independence vote’ within the next year. While a clear majority support the idea of a vote, it appears that the majority do not support independence from the UK. Though, that is not exactly a clear assertion since, “the poll found the percentage of people saying they support independence varies widely depending on how the question is phrased.” Some seem to favor full independence, others increased autonomy and power in the Scottish Parliament, while some just want things to remain the same.

The Scottish government is planing a referendum for 2010. We will all have to wait and see if the near future brings us a Scottish Republic.

24
Jun
09

Maybe this is why everyone hates Americans

Overheard in Washington DC – Group of 20-something year-old girls walking towards Union Station:

Girl 1: “… And when I was in Berlin I took a picture of myself near the wall where that concert was held. Oh, and I took a picture in front of the building where Michael Jackson shook his baby over the crowd.”
Girl 2: “That’s pretty cool”
Girl 1: “Yeah. I figured I was all the way over there I should probably take some pictures in front of some historical places.

Hat Tip DCist

19
Jun
09

The year is 2139…

President Socks addresses the nation….

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A cat-nip toy in every household and a dog in every kennel!

18
Jun
09

Soccer and Iranian Politics

In the rest of the world soccer and politics mix often. So it should be no surprise that the same is occurring right now with Iran.

The Iranian national soccer team recently denounced the presidential election in Iran and signaled their support for Mousavi by wearing green arm bands to their World Cup qualifier against South Korea, in Seoul.

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Hat Tip: Telegraph

16
Jun
09

How the Iranian political system works

A great and simple visual showing how the Iranian government is set up.

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Hat tip: Infectious Greed

25
May
09

Obama National Archives Speech Visualized

Tag cloud of President Obama’s recent speech on Guantanamo and US terrorism policy:ObamaArchives

25
May
09

Finance, accounting professionals in high demand

The Economist is reporting that many companies are continuing to have trouble, even in the current market, hiring qualified finance and accounting professionals. A recent study showed:

Fifty-six percent of respondents reported difficulty finding appropriate candidates for finance roles, with the most acute shortages reported in Hong Kong, Brazil and Japan. When compared to an identical poll last year, some of the largest jumps in frustrated recruiters were in continental Europe, namely France, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

So, are you an accounting or finance professional seeking work? If so, perhaps you should take a look at the chart below and consider seeking work internationally.

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27
Apr
09

What did he say?

Obama’s most commonly used words:

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Tag cloud based on speeches, diplomatic appearances, and public statements.

Hat tip to The Atlantic




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