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:
* The value of a RAID array is significantly diminished when tied to on-motherboard RAID controllers. (Courtesy: Personal experience)

* Whatever you say about dictators, it seems as if they usually marry for love (even if they aren’t faithful). Their wives certainly aren’t lookers. (Courtesy: History)

* Platform shoes were the fourth most sold consumer good in DPRK during 2011. (Courtesy: Arirang News)

Things I Learned this Week

Among the things I learned this week:
* Crane and Co. provides the paper used for USD. (Courtesy: Wired)

* The ream of b.s. technicalities insurance companies send you in the form of their policy isn’t all bad; they’re great for smashing gigantor weirdo bugs. (Courtesy: Personal experience)

* Kunqu opera. (Courtesy: New York Times)

Album Reviews

1——->3——->5
Terrible—->Fantastic

5
Callas, Maria – Tosca by Giacomo Puccini [1965]
Callas, Maria – Verdi Arias II [1963]
Callas, Maria – Verdi Arias III [1964 and 1969]
Trio Matamoros – Serie Immortales Todos Sus Exitos

4
Lydia Lunch – Lydia Lunch
DC Love Orchestra – Live at Twins Jazz
Tabor, June – Airs and Graces
Franklin, Aretha – Delta Meets Detroit, the: Aretha’s Blues

3
Cantuaria, Vinicius – Horse and Fish

2
Mon Khmer – Birthplace

1
Adams, Johnny – One Foot in the Blues
Whitley, Chris – Din of Ecstasy