Category Archives: Business

The Safety of the American Greenback

Posted on 26 November 2011 by Larry Russwurm

In these times of economic uncertainties, many a time the market has gotten cautious and money hid in the “safety of the American greenback” (doesn’t the American dollar also have a green front?). So doesn’t this mean the American market … Continue reading →

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Unhate

Posted on 23 November 2011 by Larry Russwurm

In case you were living under a rock last week, you might not have heard of Benneton’s new ad campaign, Unhate. In this campaign there were pictures of perceived political enemies kissing each other. Merkel/Sarkozy (although Germany and France seem … Continue reading →

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The Future of Tobacco

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Larry Russwurm

I’m going to put on my lawful evil cap today to describe where big tobacco is today and where it will be tomorrow. For years big tobacco has faced declining sales in the developed world. To offset this they have … Continue reading →

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Zombie Jobless Headed Toward Me!

Posted on 13 August 2011 by Larry Russwurm

Here are the straight goods as revealed to me by this article. Windsor, the Canadian city across the river from Detroit, has for awhile held the title of worst economy in Canada. But just recently the title came to London, … Continue reading →

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Repercussions to Corporate Personhood

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Larry Russwurm

Many rights have already been given to corporations that were previously seen as distinctly human rights. I suspect that corporations will press on until they are given the right to vote. So what, you may say, small corporations would now … Continue reading →

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E’en Ste’en

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

^^How’s that for a poetic title? Of course Ste’en is the poetic contraction for Stephen, as in Stephen Harper – prime minister of Canada (I know – not a very poetic topic). Alright, I admit it, I forced the title. … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Rich, Quit Voting Like You Are

Posted on 18 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

This is a problem that emanates from the United States but has also crossed the border into my country of Canada. The problem is that a large portion of the electorate vote for reforms that are especially good for the … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Strike

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

A strike by the refs is exactly what I thought I was watching for the last game of the playoffs. Last night Boston defeated Vancouver to win the Stanley Cup, but it was the officiating that made me angry, not … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Larry Russwurm

C.E.O.’s have got us convinced that they are extremely necessary for a company’s bottom line. Look at the cult of Jobs or the cult of Trump or even the former cult of Iacocca. And what does it matter, in the … Continue reading →

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Bubble Wrap Addiction

Posted on 15 March 2011 by Larry Russwurm

You know you’ve felt that hold once in your lifetime. Popping the bubbles in bubble wrap brought it on. Now perhaps your sheet was too small to turn into a full blown addiction. This is not so with everyone. Some … Continue reading →

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