Being a geek, I really enjoy reading Scott Adams's Dilbert Blog1 almost as much as I enjoy the comic strip. The post below piqued my interest: When Companies Become Countries: I wonder when the first multinational company will form its own country to avoid wars, government red tape, and corporate taxes. It feels inevitable. I assume it will … Continue reading When Companies Become Countries
Author: Jeremy B. Blevins
Jeremy Blevins writes and speaks at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and society. An Army veteran, cybersecurity practitioner, and educator, he brings more than two decades of experience in governance, risk, compliance, and technical workforce development.
First modern Olympic Games held in Athens
I've recently started following the Oxford University Press's blog and found this article interesting:First modern Olympic Games held in Athens:This Day in World HistoryApril 6, 1896First modern Olympic Games held in AthensAn estimated 60,000 spectators witnessed the opening ceremonies of the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens, Greece, on April 6, 1896. The ceremonies … Continue reading First modern Olympic Games held in Athens
Why are fantasy world accents British?
I've wondered this myself:Why are fantasy world accents British?: Why is Game of Thrones full of British accents?
Cloudless Britain seen from above
From the BBC's website: Cloudless Britain seen from above: Not a cloud in the sky over UK captured in Nasa photo
Photos: Wernher von Braun, Space Pioneer Rememembered
Given my home base, and what Dr. von Braun accomplished in his life, I just thought I'd share.Photos: Wernher von Braun, Space Pioneer Rememembered: Happy 100th birthday, Wernher von Braun!
Shipping firms use floating armouries to deter pirates
I'll preface this by stating that I am not a maritime (or any other form of) law expert, nor do I play one on TV, but the topic of a private entity's, whether human or corporate, right to defend itself on land or sea interests me. Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating … Continue reading Shipping firms use floating armouries to deter pirates
Remembering George Washington on his birthday
Given that February 22nd is the birthday of one of my American heroes, I thought I'd share an excellent post written by David Boaz. In reference to the quote at the end of the article from the oft maligned King George III, I think there may have another man who eschewed an earthly kingdom after … Continue reading Remembering George Washington on his birthday
