Category Archives: Business

Groundhogs vs Farmers

Posted on 20 August 2022 by Larry Russwurm

Farmers hate groundhogs. I believe this began many, many, many years ago. It was when farmers first attached plows to horses and that first nasty incident occurred. Some poor horse put one moving leg inside a groundhog hole and it … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Bacon?

Posted on 21 May 2022 by Larry Russwurm

In a nod to the famous Wendy’s advertising of the eighties (“Where’s the beef?”), Wendy’s now has ads that ask the question “Where’s the bacon?” for it’s breakfast sandwiches. I believe Wendy’s never offered breakfast sandwiches before. But why stop … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth Now Available as a Doll

Posted on 23 April 2022 by Larry Russwurm

Mattel has made a likeness of the 96 year old monarch into a Barbie-like doll for the Queen’s platinum jubilee. I’ve got to order me this doll for all the fun I’d like to have with it. Now I’m assuming … Continue reading →

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Spring Grab Bag o’ Humour

Posted on 26 March 2022 by Larry Russwurm

Of all the genres, you would think that historical fiction would be the most respectful of traditions. Well there is a long established tradition in which the setting of a story is brought up, right at the outset. But I … Continue reading →

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Giant Flying Space Phalluses

Posted on 18 December 2021 by Larry Russwurm

Jeff Bezos was so excited last year when he was brought the final designs for his New Shepard rocket. But one of his employees was disgruntled enough to say what everyone else was thinking. “So there’ll be giant flying space … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game

Posted on 27 November 2021 by Larry Russwurm

It seems fair to blame young adults for their failures to launch. That is getting a job, being self sufficient and not living at home till they are thirty-five. First of all in my jurisdiction of Ontario, there is a … Continue reading →

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Minority Marketing

Posted on 13 November 2021 by Larry Russwurm

Now that ads increasingly have minorities in them, marketers are taking advantage of some of the qualities that these minorities bring. Those ads for teeth whitening products now almost exclusively include those with darker skin. Why do these companies do … Continue reading →

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Greater NYC Wants a Fourth NHL Team – The Reason Why May Surprise You

Posted on 16 October 2021 by Larry Russwurm

New York already has the New York Islanders, the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils in greater New York City. But there have been stirrings about a possible 4th team to make things even more interesting for a … Continue reading →

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Pandora Papers Legacy

Posted on 9 October 2021 by Larry Russwurm

A huge news story lately has been the Pandora Papers leak. That is where it has been leaked to the public all sorts of specific information about the wealthy hiding their riches from the taxman. A lot of information is … Continue reading →

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My Socks

Posted on 28 August 2021 by Larry Russwurm

Fruit of the Loom likes to emblazon their name everywhere when they make a product. That’s why I was unsurprised that the socks I bought from that company had Fruit of the Loom emblazoned across the toes. In case you’re … Continue reading →

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