Tag Archives: economics

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Bring It On, USA! (October 2013)

Actually, please don’t. Let’s solve our (your) issues through diplomacy and negotiation, not war and violence.

Wisdom Wednesday – How Do Companies Come Up With Their “Values”

Actions speak louder than words… @wankernomics Ever wondered how companies come up with meaningless ‘Organisational Values’ like Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Excellence? Watch this video to find out how. If you like this type of stuff come to the all new Wankernomics show touring Australia and the UK this year. It’s an all-staff meeting brought […]

“Morning Ralph, Morning Sam.”

So I’m in bargaining this week for our CUPE local and all I can think of is old cartoons…

Secular Sunday – Explain It To Me Like We’re In Bible Study

Friday Fun Link – How Finland Rebuilt Their Economy And Became The Happiest Nation on Earth

In 1945, Finland was poor and war-torn. They owed 6% of their GDP to the Soviets—annually. Today, it consistently ranks as the world's happiest country. Meanwhile, America isn't even in the top 20. Here's how Finland rebuilt from nothing: pic.twitter.com/fy2NCEJj9o — Neal Taparia (@nealtaparia) December 23, 2024  

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – (January 2015)

January 30 marks 10 years since the SFL brought you the constitutional right to strike! We brought together 5 insiders from the legal challenge to reflect on what it all means.? https://t.co/y3e5sLpSMF@LHubich @ljohb @SameOldKent #canlab #skpoli — Sask Fed of Labour (@SKFedLabour) January 24, 2025  

Wisdom Wednesday – Pierogi Song

A colleague and I got talking about how we love “factory movies/how things are made” movies and she reminded me of this Sesame Street classic:  

Secular Sunday – Trump Eliminates DEI Initiatives and Who’s Hurt The Most?

White women, many of whom voted for Trump to hurt “others”. When you realize DEI isn’t what you thought it was …#FAFO pic.twitter.com/trdrjNMXq0 — Piyush Mittal ????????? (@piyushmittal) January 27, 2025  

Friday Fun Link – The Most Beautiful Personal Libraries on Earth

The most beautiful personal libraries on Earth 1. Jay Walker’s library, Connecticut pic.twitter.com/uAW6VuIgGj — CLT (@CLT_Exam) January 27, 2025  

Throwback Thursday – Cuban Homes (Jan 2016)

Photo taken from the tourist bus leaving the ritzy tourist all-inclusive…