Daily Archives: October 6, 2011

Italian #3: A. P. Giannini

This man brought banking to the middle and lower-class masses but if he were alive today, modern financing would turn his stomach or maybe he’d be too busy working in the Third World promoting micro-lending to the poor. Much of … Continue reading

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RIP: Charles Napier

Another great actor you may recognize by his appearance but hardly ever his name. In the non-Geek genre, he is best known as the honky-tonk band leader chasing Jake and Elwood in The Blues Brothers. This was amongst dozens of … Continue reading

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Italian #2: Johnette Napolitano

I’ve been out sick obviously. I was feeling well enough last night to write down my immediate thoughts regarding the death Mr. Steve Jobs, my boss and indirectly the guy who helped me choose a more lucrative career over broadcasting. … Continue reading

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Farewell Mr. Jobs

You’ve probably caught the news fairly often regarding the co-founder of Apple and celebrity CEO. As an employee of 12 years, I’m going to answer the question on most people’s minds and the one the SCLM will drive into the … Continue reading

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