Long Time Expat In Japan
Megathreats by Nouriel Roubini Roubini, an economist and professor, is best known for predicting (in 2006) the financial meltdown of 2008. As a result of that prediction, he's been nicknamed, "Dr. Doom." After reading this book, his nickname is well-deserved. Megathreats explores the economic and geopolitical risks and challenges facing the world in the 21st … Continue reading Book Review – Megathreats
Not the real Bill Murray, it was a dream Bill Murray. So why the Arnie picture? Read on... I was fighting against terminators in what must have been a prequel to the movie (first one) because Arnie was a real human, a young one. He sacrificed himself to save a bunch of people, myself included. … Continue reading Bill Murray Rolled His Eyes at Me
I picked up the first of the Dresden Files novels. I’ve never read them, despite their popularity and longevity. I’m enjoying it so far, but that’s not why I’m writing this. I’m writing this because of the villain. I can’t help but imagine him as Donald Trump. Below is the description. His salt-and-pepper hair was … Continue reading Villains
...what Kim Jong Un is thinking about the nuclear deal with Trump.
... you find yourself deeply involved in the squealing feedback loop that is political social media. I spent the morning (yes the whole morning) reading my twitter and facebook feeds, then following links to news sources.This is unusual for me. I have tried for the last couple of months (since November to be precise) to … Continue reading You know you’re in trouble when
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B.S. Donovan 