Saturday, February 13, 2010

Economics Lesson from "The Big Bang Theory"---Just a coincidence--Economists are NOT NERDS!!??

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Short microeconomics lesson from the show "Big Bang Theory"---NO, it does not suggest that economists are nerdy!!..or does it??? (...

##*&%&(%^#( Ethanol Mandate!!!---Making People Hungry All Over The World...

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I will let the research speak for itself... "Data Highlights: U.S. Feeds One Quarter of its Grain to Cars While Hunger is on the Rise...

Tragedy of the Commons---Epic fail?? Are Tigers Doomed???

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I never said that solving the Tragedy of the Commmons would be pretty.  NYTimes: "Tiger Farms in China Feed Thrist For Parts " ...

Geography Buffs...Photos of Worlds Most Dangerous Roads...YIKES!!!!

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Click HERE for photos/explanations of the most dangerous roads in the world...I thought driving Yellowstone was bad...I could NOT handle the...
Friday, February 12, 2010

Is that a Sausage or is it your iPhone stylus???

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How do you increase the demand for Sausage Sticks?  Why you market them as a stylus for iPhones, of course! DUH!. Wasn't it obvious ???....
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Your Cell Phone is the New "Blood Diamond" with Tragic Consequences...Do you care???

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I have only VERY recently become aware of the extent of the horrific situation in the Eastern Congo and it has weighed heavily on my mind. T...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Insert your own joke---Casket that screws into the ground...

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I enjoy trying to think up clever titles to my blog entries, but this one I have to let pass because it is too easy. Here is the link to the...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Is Economics "getting to you"...View this short video for a laugh...

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If you are finding that economics is starting to get to you (in a good way!) and are thinking about taking more classes in college or maybe ...

Where are the Jobs?? The answer may surprise you...or not...

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A great interactive/real time graph ( CLICK HERE to go to site ) showing the changes in employment in major sectors of the economy in the la...

Tipping is not a city in China...Nice graphic on Tipping for service...

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Neat graphic on tipping for service.   I have to admit, I am a generous tipper.  I think I got it from my father.  If you wait on me you are...
Sunday, February 7, 2010

If you need MORE Super Bowl Commerials Here is a link to 38 years worth...

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If you need MORE Super Bowl ads, this LINK will take you to a site that has all the ads for the last 38 years or so...Kinda fun re-aquainti...

Upheaveal in Chinese Society---Pajama's are out of CONTROL!!!

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Why can't this catch on in the US?  I think we should have pajama Friday's at school. What better way to get ready for the weekend.....

If You Build It He (or consumers) Will Come...Let's Hope So...

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Manufacturing activity is on the increase and provides a preliminary indication that the world's economies are on the mend.  Businesses...
Saturday, February 6, 2010

Job Creation--When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be Delivered The Next Day...

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This seems like sage advice from someone who has created 10's of thousands of jobs with highly specialized equipment... Fred Smith , fo...

The State of the Internet---Nice Chart Illustrating Internet Use...

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Demographic Data on who uses the internet, by age, sex, geography, etc...Note the data on Internet availablity in select European countries....
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