Category Archives: Business

Flattering Imitation

Posted on 11 July 2015 by Larry Russwurm

Imagine Mr. Grey’s delight when he hears little Tommy is following in his footsteps. “Remember,” Ms. Grey asks him, “last week when we took little Tommy out to watch you dig that hole where a pool is going to be … Continue reading →

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Kitchener-Waterloo, Now With Only One Season

Posted on 28 February 2015 by Larry Russwurm

There is a long standing Canadian joke that goes something like this. There are two seasons in Canada, winter and construction. Things happen to a city when it gets big. It’s often said that the biggest cities never sleep. Well … Continue reading →

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CEOs as DJs of the Business World

Posted on 21 February 2015 by Larry Russwurm

A “successful” CEO will try to limit her lowest level employees to less-than-inflation wage increases. After all these employees should have gotten better education and skills. It’s their fault that no one at the top speaks for them. Then the … Continue reading →

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What Happens in Vegas …

Posted on 10 January 2015 by Larry Russwurm

We’ve all heard the marketing line about Vegas that only grows through the years. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. And I say of course it does. Because the casinos there ply you with free alcohol. Maybe I can’t … Continue reading →

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Off Gassing Could Upset the Whole Apple Cart

Posted on 17 May 2014 by Larry Russwurm

You know that new car smell that many of the wealthy love so much? The smell that has even led to the scent being sold in a spray bottle? That smell may be dangerous to your health. Little study has … Continue reading →

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National Boss’s Day

Posted on 12 December 2013 by Larry Russwurm

I’ve only heard of National Boss’s Day over the last little while. At the time of writing this, it is nowhere near that special day and I refuse to promote it to you. Since I am between bosses right now … Continue reading →

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The Lottery in Babyl- er- Ontario with Apologies to Jorge Luis Borges

Posted on 7 December 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Some of you may have heard this lottery story. A Hamilton woman will be 50 million dollars richer next month. Not because she proved she had the winning ticket by handing it in for the claim, but because the lottery … Continue reading →

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Are Farmers Fowl Racists?

Posted on 17 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

All the turkeys I’ve ever seen on farms (in real life, pictures, or video) are white. All the geese I’ve ever seen on farms are white. All the ducks I’ve ever seen on a farm are white. The majority of … Continue reading →

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Dyson Has Yet to Even Acknowledge the Vacuum’s Arch Enemy

Posted on 20 July 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Their is no doubt that Dyson has made vacuum cleaners infinitesimally better more than once. But I’m not going to tell you that company’s ads. Instead, I’ll deal with that one topic the company and inventor have so far completely … Continue reading →

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Only Coke Would See a Bright Side to Living in a Big Brother State

Posted on 13 July 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Have you seen the latest feel good television advertisement from Coca Cola? Here in Canada and I don’t know where all else they are showing good deeds caught by surveillance cameras. All to the strains of the sweet song Give … Continue reading →

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