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Can the economy survive without Wall Street?
This article discusses the potential consequences of Wall Street's diminishing role in the economy. Wall Street has traditionally been the driving force behind American economic growth and innovation, but its influence is waning. There is a growing belief that Wall Street is no longer necessary for a healthy economy, and that new models of economic development could supplant the traditional Wall Street-based system. The article argues that, while Wall Street is still important, its role is changing, and that new models of economic growth are emerging that could potentially replace the Wall Street system. Ultimately, the article suggests that the economy may be able to survive without Wall Street, but it is unclear what the implications of this shift would be....
Why do Americans watch sport, especially football?
Americans watch sport, especially football, for many reasons. Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States, and people watch for entertainment, socializing, and to enjoy the competition. Watching football is a great way to escape from the stresses of day-to-day life and to bond with friends, family, and even strangers. Football is also a great way to show support for a favorite team and to celebrate the wins. Keywords: sport, football, entertainment, socializing, competition, escape, bonding, support, celebration....
Science
Neil deGrasse Tyson – “Do you believe in god?”
See if you can spot the glaringly-wrong point the brilliant astrophysicist makes in
this video. In case you missed it, it’s at 2:45 when he defines what an “all-good”
god is: …[god is all-good] if we def...
Gimcrackery
9 Things That Seem Too Good To Be True (when you stop to think about them)
This is a guest post written by April McCulloh 1. Fireflies – tiny bugs that make
the dark less scary and more like fantasy. 2. Whipped Cream – enough said, just look
at this picture! 3. Swimming – the closest...
Theory & Philosophy
5 Reasons Juicing Will Die Very Soon
I'm going to say it right now: juicing is going to die. It is destined for failure.
I'm astonished at how many people I know are completely sold out to the juicing
craze. Look, here's the deal. I haven't posted in quite a while...
Music
Chris Merritt Likes Good Music Too!
Hey everyone, welcome to the all-new Gimcrack Miscellany! Just kidding it's still
the all-old Gimcrack Miscellany. That means I need to write more posts. So, there's
a guy named Chris Merritt that I really love for three main r...
Music
Songs From Mumford & Sons’ Upcoming Album
Are you like me? Have you listened to Sigh No More a hundred times straight through
without skipping a song? Are you literally sitting and waiting for Mumford & Sons’
new album to come out? Well I’ve got some g...
Theory & Philosophy
Ron Paul’s Views
If you want to know Ron Paul's views in a nutshell, watch this video. About the only
area he tends to veer from a lot of Libertarians' points of view is the area of
abortion, which incidentally is one of the few areas where I t...
Seriously?!
Why Is No One Paying Attention To Ron Paul???
Two things happened today. First, I found my blog! I went to vacuum under my couch
and there it was! It must have rolled under there a few months ago. Second, I
watched a clip from The Daily Show with John Stewart and I actuall...
Music
Mumford & Sons Covers The National
Something amazing just happened. An unstoppable force just collided with an
immovable object. Mumford & Sons just covered the best song off of The National's
newest album High Violet. The song is England. It's such a beautiful ...
Science
Why We Are All Afraid Of Deep Water
One of my biggest fears is deep water. I have always wondered why I'm so afraid of
it. One time I was jet skiing in the Cayman Islands and I was cruising around within
50 yards of the shore. One of the boat captains had previou...
Your Meme
The Texting Laughter Scale
First of all, I probably knew what 1337 meant before you were born, so some of the
items on this scale will be a little too geeky for your taste. If that's the case,
you are hereby excused to your social life of gyms and nightc...