Job S(in)ecurity for Tony...March Madness for Ourself

Our friend Tony, a defense industry software engineer who is more likely to be found in the cafeteria than in front of a computer (and, to answer the questions that many of you have asked us: yes, he does exist, and yes, he did hand in the diagrams pictured in his interview), just sent us this news:

Dear Damon,

You will be happy to know that I just received a $3,000 raise. I'm going to celebrate by sitting in the sun and listening to some MP3s, so just leave a voicemail* if I'm not at my desk.

Sincerely,
Tony


Indeed, while other economic sectors and government programs struggle, the defense industry, like Old Man River, just keeps rolling along. Congratulations, Tony!


In other news, our alma mater, the University of Washington, received a "controversial" #1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Casual fans across the country, most of whom have not seen the Huskies play, are spewing venomous and ill-founded hatred. Beware, ignorant masses: the undersized Dawgs--a scrappy, overachieving bunch, like the Bad News Bears--have come to play!



Opposing fans may liken him to Gary Coleman, but 5'8" Nate Robinson isn't going to let the Gooch, or anyone, push him around.



*Despite having held his job for nearly three years, Tony has yet to set up his voicemail.