Thomas Guy

Europe Divides

I found this fascinating blog called Strange Maps. It’s quite interesting to consider the linguistic implications of this regarding the etymology of the modern English language. I’ve tried explaining this to people, but this is one of those situations where you need to let the map do the talking.

Banksy’s Couch Gag for The Simpsons

Just so we’re clear, Banksy directed the couch gag for The Simpsons TV show last night. It’s quite moving.

Fed Officials Mull Inflation as a Fix

Introducing post-Keynesian macroeconomic policy. Some central bank officials are publicly broaching a controversial idea: lifting inflation above the Fed’s informal target. via Fed Officials Mull Inflation as a Fix – WSJ.com.

Chicken Nuggets Are Made From This Pink Goop // Current

I just want to place my mouth on the spigot with a barbecue sauce chaser handy. Om nom. Chicken Nuggets Are Made From This Pink Goop // Current.

Bernanke: US Gov’t Can’t Continue with Current Fiscal Model

So, I guess we go back to budget balancing? Or the Federal Government winds up like California. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke: Let me return to the issue of longer-term fiscal sustainability. As I have discussed, projections by the CBO and others show future budget deficits and debts rising indefinitely, and at increasing rates. To beContinue reading “Bernanke: US Gov’t Can’t Continue with Current Fiscal Model”