Author Archives: Jason

About Jason

Jason R. Koepke is Founder and Data Strategist at GNT LLC, a risk-analysis and data strategy firm that provides analytical and technical services to the public and private sectors. His work and research has been featured in the academic, financial, and technical industries.

Things I Learned this Week

Among the things I learned this week:
* Depictions of sexual assault in opera. (Courtesy: NYT)

* Weather forecasting’s early days. (Courtesy: NYT)

* Orson Welles’ dog Kiki. (Courtesy: Peter Biskind)

* Wine as loan collateral. (Courtesy: NYT)

Things I Learned this Week

Among the things I learned this week:
* School rezoning and teacher staffing policies. (Courtesy: AY)

* Reston, VA, was funded, in part, from via Carnegie Hall. (Courtesy: ZS)

Things I Learned this Week

Among the things I learned this week:
* Bluefield, WV‘s historic homes. (Courtesy: Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau/Bluefield Historical Society)

* Plumber unions fought to keep waterless urinals illegal. (Courtesy: Gizmodo)

* The founder of Chipotle attended CIA. (Courtesy: NYT)