From time immemorial some have tried to develop a perpetual motion machine. Obviously, their…
Canada’s Business
Going down
There is an old saying that, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Nevertheless,…
Staying focused
It is a sad fact that numbers of pension funds are investing improperly. Their only criterion…
Analyzing analysts
Nowadays on the television money channel throughout the day a prominent financial analyst appears.…
Retiring retirement
Even though The Holy Bible in Psalm 90 implies a lifespan for humans at “three score and…
Notwithstanding horoscopes; birthdates can make a difference
Many of us read our horoscopes, perhaps furtively, in order to predict our future. While our date…
A new opportunity for better alternatives in energy
Despite all the environmental concerns, the development of alternative sources of energy has moved…
Growth and profit from environmental technology is long overdue
Canadian manufacturers have been hammered by the recession, in large part because of the cutbacks…
Stores are destocking as consumers delay their purchasing
One of the great surprises of the last few years has been the so-called “destocking” by…
Hazard lights are flashing warnings for western democracies
In a working paper written by three senior staff economists for the Swiss-based Bank of…
No time to rejoice
This traditionally is a time for rejoicing, celebrating the Miracle of Christ’s birth. Others…
The athletic tail is wagging the university dog for donations
Almost all graduates of post-secondary institutions remain enthusiastic supporters of their alma…
Inconvenient truths about the final costs to environment of global warming
Gradually, the public is becoming aware of the significant impact on climate change caused by our…
Maximizing investments is not easy when economy is unsettled
The general conclusion from an analysis of the stock market is that nearly all of the investment…
Wheat board offered farmers some efficient marketing
The dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board by the Stephen Harper administration is very troubling…