Ifrad Islam (@ifrad) profile picture

I am an important man with critical insights about politics, tech, the meaning of life, music, economics, soccer, food, and other things of that nature.

Worcester, MA
Joined April 2009
Bangladesh is a reminder that bad politics and good economics often go together and the link can continue for decades econ.st/StYaH9
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Goodbye, Benny Feilhaber - Revs will miss you! FYI Boston's much prettier in the fall than Kansas City @MLS @NERevolution
Just watched the Verizon 4G commercial feat Richard Branson. Hilarious!
Two major defense organizations' chiefs resign on the same day because of inappropriate relationships. @WSJ #stressfulJobs
Drowning in dubstep: Never Say Die records has some great mixes from Zomboy and KillaGraham.
If you were counting on Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte to carry your fantasy team this week, prepare for Monday smacktalk.
Fantastic article about how capitalism can empower nonprofits - on.wsj.com/Qa0gWq via @WSJ This will make Clarkies cringe @clarkmatters
What are the benefits of being a Revs Season Ticket Holder? @B_feilhaber22 explains: bit.ly/revs-2013 #Revs2013
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Proud Week 1 Fantasy league winner. There's a tweet I never thought I'd tweet.
Apparently my Twitter account has gone haywire and is sending everyone random videos to watch. #Sorry #MachineBecomesMan
I have been reading Eliot's Middlemarch since 2009 and have gotten through 5 pages so far. There. I said it.
Congrats to @Persie_Official with his first goal for Man Utd... Well done!!!
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There is one thing you WILL know by heart if you're on social media in August 2012: Eve Ensler's message to Todd Akin.
Got my pen, my crossword puzzle, and the Wikipedia entry for "Spain." Off to a ridiculous vacation.
Way too many memories here to accept this // "@telegramdotcom: Worcester's Palladium facing uncertain future: bit.ly/ObKDet"
#Sunday plan: listen to Pretty Lights all day while working on cost projections. Periodically look out longingly at the gorgeous day.
Camp #Bisco was surreal. Mind-blowing acts: Minnesota, Atmosphere, the Disco Biscuits. One of the greatest Saturdays I've ever spent!
The first ever #Olympics where I'm actively rooting for someone running 800m. Question of the day: will Sarah Attar run in shorts?
@L_Faulkner_ @iselkow #socialimpactbonds This is fascinating. A new financial device where hedging bets is easier than many other options.
Fascinating corporate drama in #Progress - #Duke Energy merger: mobile2.wsj.com/device/artic… @WSJ