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Category: Economics

Commentary Economics government

Jon Stewart’s Daily Show and the Mistreatment of Home-owners

March 5, 20092 min read

I have been commenting (okay, really complaining) that the bail-outs of the banks really only helps the banks, and ultimately hurts everyone else.   Let

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bailout, banks, budget, daily show, economy, jon stewart, mortgages, stimulus plan
Business Economics government

Outcome Focused Performance, or Performance Driven Outcomes? (Updated)

February 11, 2009February 11, 20093 min read

I was involved in a research effort where we explored industry “best practices” in achieving “Outcome Focused Performance.” In a nutshell, we were trying to

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Commentary Economics government Humor

Remember Carter? Apparently not.

January 19, 2009April 3, 20101 min read

I continue to find it amazing that the media, and President Elect Obama insist that this is the worst economy since the Great Depression.  

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Bush, Carter, economy, government, Obama
automotive Commentary Economics energy government

Higher Gasoline Taxes?

January 9, 2009January 11, 20092 min read

I was listening to our local public radio station this morning, and they were discussing the reduction in revenues to fix PA highways and bridges

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energy, gas, highways, Taxes, windfall profits
Business Economics

Steve Swartz

December 15, 20081 min read

I accidently deleted the comments of my friend, Steve.   I was able to find the log in email, so I want to share with

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Business Commentary Economics government

An Open Letter to UE Local 1110

December 11, 2008December 11, 20082 min read

I was using stumble! and it took me to a website that asked us to support the Union in their fight.   Even provided the

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bailout, economy, republic windows, unions
Commentary Economics government Politics Taxes

Pesky Tax Cuts expiring? What are they?

November 26, 20082 min read

Just yesterday an impromptu discussion in taxation and representation occured over at Community College Dean’s blog.   Apparently “anonymous‘s” comment was “uncalled for” when anonymous

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Commentary, Education, Politics, Taxes
Business Economics Education Life review Reviews

“Fooled by Randomness”

November 22, 20084 min read

My eldest daughter gave me the book “Fooled by Randomness” Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by

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Education
Economics Life

Tiny Houses–how cool!

September 22, 20081 min read

“Tumbleweed Tiny House Company” sure has a great idea.   The founder started living in “tiny houses” for many reasons, including reducing any negative impact

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Business Commentary Economics energy government Politics

Olympics Commercials and Old-style (Obama) Political Ads!

August 14, 20082 min read

I have really enjoyed most of the commercials during this year’s Olympics in Beijing.   Creative, touching, and informative. Take the GE commercials, for instance.

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Commentary, Politics

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