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The Back Hand – Relief from the Macro Gloom
Excerpt from Tom Bradley's blog on August 6, 2010
Everything we read about the economy these days is depressing – too much debt, scary demographics (with regard to social security and healthcare), weak political leadership and a warming planet. As an antidote to this macro gloom, there were lots of positives...Read More
The Back Hand - Stress
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on July 30, 2010
Investors have learned to deal with a lot of anxiety over the last couple of years, what with a severe credit crisis, major bank failures, derivatives gone bad and gyrating stock markets. Indeed, stress is becoming the new buzz word. Below are some stress-related observations and musings on the week that was. Stress tests: European banks were recently subject to a health check in the form of stress...
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The Back Hand – The Heat Is On
Excerpt from Tom Bradley's blog on July 9, 2010
Below are some observations and musings on the week that was – a recent feature that we’ve aptly coined The Back Hand. The Next Wall Street? – I’m desperately trying to come up with an investing analogy for the LeBron James signing with the Miami HeatRead More
Olympic Observations
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on February 16, 2010
It’s Day 5 of the Games. As we’re lucky enough to be in the heart of the action here in Vancouver (or unlucky enough depending on your viewpoint), it’s time for a few observations: Canadians are bursting with pride and patriotism. Which is a good thing, no matter how you look at it. There have been a few early disappointments for the home team (Manny Osborne-Paradis...
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Steadyhand NHL Playoff Pool
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on April 12, 2009
Dig out the white towel and put the razor away. It’s playoff time. Get in on the action by entering the Steadyhand NHL Playoff Pool. Entry is free, and the winner will walk away with a team jersey of their choice. Tom would suggest a Mats Sundin Canucks jersey, of...Read More
He Couldn't Carry Trevor's Bag
Excerpt from Tom Bradley's blog on December 20, 2008
I’m a sports fan. I’m a Canucks fan. I was a Mats Sundin fan. Until now. Mats’ little dance with NHL general managers is one of the most cynical things I’ve witnessed in sports - the NY Knicks signing of ...Read More
The CNBC Octabox
Excerpt from Tom Bradley's blog on October 15, 2008
I don't watch the U.S. news networks very often, but being on the road during these interesting times, I've tuned in more than usual. What amazes me is the 'more is better' approach that they are all taking. When I ...Read More
Olympic Innovation
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on August 20, 2008
Many great things come out of the Olympics. For two and a half weeks, the world turns its attention to stories of athletic passion, determination, and raw emotion. Billions of people will watch a man dive off a springboard, a ...Read More
Thar's Thieves in Them Thar Hills
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on May 22, 2008
The price of a barrel of oil recently topped $135. Get out the balaclava. It’s time to steal us some crude. At least that’s the thinking of the opportunistic criminal in Texas. An article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday ...Read More
Get in the Pool!
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on March 16, 2008
A pool in the spring could only mean one thing – March Madness. For basketball junkies there’s no better time of year. Sixty-four college teams vying for supremacy. The upsets, the Cinderella stories, the raw emotion. Who could ask for ...Read More
Top Business Ideas for 2008
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on January 2, 2008
Bell-bottom jeans, the Chia Pet, and the $5 latte. What do they have in common? All were seemingly ridiculous ideas that were brushed over and laughed at in the conceptual phase. But who’s laughing now? We were inspired by a ...Read More
Believe Me, I'm Not Making This Up
Excerpt from Scott Ronalds's blog on October 1, 2007
This month, Lori and I received the following notice with our Visa bill. It comes from the bank that is ‘First for you.’ Take a break this month No minimum payment required this month Because you are a valued cardholder, ...Read More
