Remember years ago, when you could walk into a bank or a bar and they would greet you by name? If you visited an establishment enough, you’d be known as a “regular.” It’s a good feeling to be recognized. It was cool to be a regular. “Hey there Abe,” people would shout in unison, “Welcome to the …
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The Legend of the Man in the Green Bathrobe
By the third day of their honeymoon in Las Vegas, the newlyweds had lost their $1000 gambling allowance. That night in bed, the groom noticed a glowing object on the dresser. Upon inspection, he realized it was a $5 chip they had saved as a souvenir. Strangely, the number 17 was flashing on the …
One Funny Superhero – ECONOMAN
The year was 1987. Although I was only 2 years old at the time, I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the first time (of many) I heard Gordon Gecko speak. I didn't only hear Gordon, I listened to him. I hung onto his every word. He said, "Greed - for lack of a better word - is good." This line …
Does Size Matter?
It’s an age-old question. Women dream it, while men dread it. Even though the answer is known, the question continues to be asked. Does size matter? When we’re talking modern-day business – size certainly matters. Our economy has always placed an emphasis on growth. More and more, bigger and …
Warning: Pawn-o-graphic Content
I’ve really tried to limit my time spent in front of the television this past year. For the TV I do watch, it’s recorded, so I cut out most of the time-consuming commercials. If there is such a thing as an efficient couch potato, I'm it. Of my current weekly recordings, Dexter and Boardwalk …
Bar Stool Economics & How Taxes Work
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing. The fifth would pay $1. The sixth would pay $3. The seventh would pay …
Sporting Events Can Suck It
I love sports. I would estimate that 20% of my time is spent watching sports. Take Fall for example – Saturday and Sunday are both consumed with football. 2 days divided by 7 days equals 28% (subtract 8% for excessive bathroom trips caused by alcohol consumption). This percentage probably holds …
