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Thomas Sowell
Black economist known for his clear and concise arguments on complicated economical issues. He was raised by by his great-aunt and her two daughters in Harlem in the 40's and years later graduated CumLaude from Harvard University in Economics. Later on he would be known to the general public through appareances on the Free to Choose series, interviews-discussions with William F Buckley, Hoover Institution interviews, Sowell's books and more.
Anecdote: He was a Marxist throughout all his youth, even when taking his Ph.D in Chicago with Milton Friedman as a teacher. However, one summer working as an intern for the Department of Labor made him assume that the general interest and the government interest weren't on the same line.
1939 - Moves to Harlem, NYC. Raised by his great-aunt and her two daughters.
1958 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University.
1968 - Earned Ph.D. in Economics from University of Chicago.
1963-80 - Taught Economics at Howard University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and UCLA.
1980 - Becomes Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
June, 2020 - Published 37th first edition book at 90 years old.
2021 Biographic movie: "Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World"
A T.Sowell quote: “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.”
Anecdote: He was a Marxist throughout all his youth, even when taking his Ph.D in Chicago with Milton Friedman as a teacher. However, one summer working as an intern for the Department of Labor made him assume that the general interest and the government interest weren't on the same line.
1939 - Moves to Harlem, NYC. Raised by his great-aunt and her two daughters.
1958 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University.
1968 - Earned Ph.D. in Economics from University of Chicago.
1963-80 - Taught Economics at Howard University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and UCLA.
1980 - Becomes Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
June, 2020 - Published 37th first edition book at 90 years old.
2021 Biographic movie: "Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World"
A T.Sowell quote: “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.”
"I thought that controlling wages and prices could improve people's lives until I was introduced to Thomas Sowell"
Thomas Sowell by Clup May 20, 2021
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Rise and Souse
A solid boozing achievement. Its when you wake up and get drunk within 7-9 AM, continuing to complete an entire day, finishing when you would normally go to sleep on a drinking day. This is between the superlative 'Early Bird' and the lesser 'AM attack'.
You: Last weekend was nuts. I decided to attempt a 'Rise and Souse' and my liver still hasnt forgiven me.
Angry Shaman: You pissed on the earth-spirit forty times that day. It is not pleased with you.
You: Right on.
Angry Shaman: You pissed on the earth-spirit forty times that day. It is not pleased with you.
You: Right on.
Rise and Souse by GregTheDrinker October 18, 2008
Sosselini
Other word for cocaïne
sowden
sowden by Treekejusion June 19, 2008
sally the seed sower
the art of a female pursuing a male interest through a mannerism of subtlety "planting the seeds" thereby attaining the affection of the desired male.
this happens when the the role of 'gary groundwork' is reversed.
this happens when the the role of 'gary groundwork' is reversed.
Mary spent the entire night trying to impress John and although to begin with John was distant, her persistence drew him towards her as he soon fell into her trap.
Mary put her sally the seed sower skills to the test and was rewarded.
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sally the seed sower by b_evans2.0 March 19, 2013
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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