Bonus Bananas August 2, 2013

1 - Summer Intern On The Hill Gets Drunk, Loses Shoe, Stalks Paul Ryan

Somewhere, the drunk, now former, summer intern is wandering the streets of DC. While he is reunited with the shoe, he will not live happily ever after.

2 - The Underground Tax Road: Goldman Sachs Edition: (Interactive Map)

Ever heard of Goldman Sachs Structured Products Limited? No? How about GS Holdings L.L.C. II? No?

Both are nodes on a web of more than 4,000 holding companies, woven by Goldman Sachs to craftily sidestep taxes.

3 - Government Lied About Being Able To Read Your Email Without A Warrant:

But, let's be honest here, are you really surprised? Jot down a half-reason, a timespan, and your neighborhood federal agent is flipping through your digital self.

4 - The NSA's Not-So-Good, Very Bad, Terrible Week

At this point, you almost feel bad for the NSA. They have a PR problem that they can't fend off without disclosing additional damning information.

5 - Soylent: One Shake = Three Meals

Nearly every "Day in The Life of a XYZ" on WSO includes gurgling down a protein shake or some strange health concoction, but this guy really took it to the next level.

1M+ Pre-Orders for a shake containing every vitamin and ounce of nutrition you need to optimally function for the day.

WSO Post of The Week (top # of SB's): How to Crush Your informational interview by WSO Blogger NiuShu

Video of The Week:

Yesterday marked 12 months since the Mars Rover landing, this is a two minute compilation of what our tiny robot has been doing since.

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Nice job filling in for Eddie!

"For I am a sinner in the hands of an angry God. Bloody Mary full of vodka, blessed are you among cocktails. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death, which I hope is soon. Amen."
 
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5 - Soylent: One Shake = Three Meals

Nearly every "Day in The Life of a XYZ" on WSO includes gurgling down a protein shake or some strange health concoction, but this guy really took it to the next level.

1M+ Pre-Orders for a shake containing every vitamin and ounce of nutrition you need to optimally function for the day.

interesting... not a fan of the name but this line of products could be huge, i'd order some

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5 - Soylent: One Shake = Three Meals

Nearly every "Day in The Life of a XYZ" on WSO includes gurgling down a protein shake or some strange health concoction, but this guy really took it to the next level.

1M+ Pre-Orders for a shake containing every vitamin and ounce of nutrition you need to optimally function for the day.

interesting... not a fan of the name but this line of products could be huge, i'd order some

Could be a game-changer for people in finance. This will probably be the "secret sauce" behind some rockstar analyst's ability to be in the office 24/7, using only power-naps and bathroom breaks.

in it 2 win it
 
Kassad AndyLouis: RSLA:

5 - Soylent: One Shake = Three Meals

Nearly every "Day in The Life of a XYZ" on WSO includes gurgling down a protein shake or some strange health concoction, but this guy really took it to the next level.

1M+ Pre-Orders for a shake containing every vitamin and ounce of nutrition you need to optimally function for the day.

interesting... not a fan of the name but this line of products could be huge, i'd order some

Could be a game-changer for people in finance. This will probably be the "secret sauce" behind some rockstar analyst's ability to be in the office 24/7, using only power-naps and bathroom breaks.

who's going to invent the "Wall Street Catheter" (needs a name chang obv) - you can just pee into a bag so you don't even have to get up from your desk, would make analysts 35% more efficient i estimate

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RE #2,3,4 - Since the people at the top of the food chain aren't playing by the rules, I'm not anymore, as far as I can get away with it. I say, lead by example, and that example is basically "DO WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH". There is no right or wrong, only what you are capable of.

"The working man is a sucker." -Sonny LoSpecchio

Get busy living
 
AndyLouis Kassad: AndyLouis: RSLA:

5 - Soylent: One Shake = Three Meals

Nearly every "Day in The Life of a XYZ" on WSO includes gurgling down a protein shake or some strange health concoction, but this guy really took it to the next level.

1M+ Pre-Orders for a shake containing every vitamin and ounce of nutrition you need to optimally function for the day.

interesting... not a fan of the name but this line of products could be huge, i'd order some

Could be a game-changer for people in finance. This will probably be the "secret sauce" behind some rockstar analyst's ability to be in the office 24/7, using only power-naps and bathroom breaks.

who's going to invent the "Wall Street Catheter" (needs a name chang obv) - you can just pee into a bag so you don't even have to get up from your desk, would make analysts 35% more efficient i estimate

Sorta like a "Monkey ICU", complete with this ^ being fed into your veins and a catheter.

Now introducing the super analyst. Who never has to even leave his desk!

Maximum effort.
 

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