Bravo Spirit Airlines – Seriously.
April 12, 2010 – 6:49 pm | One Comment

So, my idea has finally come to fruition. Charging for carry on bags- *cue hallelujah music* Now many have taken this with the typical boo-hoo mindset, condemning the “evil airlines” with un-intelligent quips like “what’s …

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Bravo Spirit Airlines – Seriously.
April 12, 2010 – 6:49 pm | One Comment
Bravo Spirit Airlines – Seriously.

So, my idea has finally come to fruition. Charging for carry on bags- *cue hallelujah music* Now many have taken this with the typical boo-hoo mindset, condemning the “evil airlines” with un-intelligent quips like “what’s …

How Low Do Our Expectations for Health Care Performance Have to Be?
April 12, 2010 – 6:16 pm | No Comment
How Low Do Our Expectations for Health Care Performance Have to Be?

Nominal health spending in the United States grew 4.4% in 2008, to $2.3 trillion or $7,681 per person. This brings health care spending to 16.2% of GDP. In 2003 the total health care spending was …

Like the internet? Better be patient.
April 6, 2010 – 6:19 pm | No Comment
Like the internet? Better be patient.

So the federal appeals court on Tuesday, is ruling on the side of big business over the free market: ut –oh! In the case of Comcast v F.C.C the United States Court of Appeals for …

What is Behavioral Economics?
March 25, 2010 – 9:39 pm | No Comment

What Is Behavioral Economics, and Where Are the Free Lunches?

Politics For the People–By The Government
March 22, 2010 – 5:19 pm | No Comment
Politics For the People–By The Government

We wouldn’t be a blog if we didn’t jump on this political train. But I’m not that knowledgeable the situation itself, so I’m not going to pretend to be. My issue is with process. There …

Silent Night
December 18, 2009 – 9:14 am | No Comment

We are sorry for the lack of posting, with
the crazy holiday season in full swing time is a little tight. Dennis and I promise to get back on it
in the new year. We want to …

Krugman’s Lessons from Germany
November 15, 2009 – 11:25 am | No Comment
Krugman’s Lessons from   Germany
C’mon…Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes.
November 11, 2009 – 4:49 pm | No Comment
C’mon…Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes.

Recently I traveled to Las Vegas for
business. I’ve been there about five or six times all for business related reasons and EVERY time
I’m amazed at the place. For one…its in the desert. Two, the …

Occupational $atisfaction: Captialist vs. Socialist Schemes
November 1, 2009 – 7:38 am | No Comment
Occupational $atisfaction: Captialist vs. Socialist Schemes

The other day I had a conversation about
Socialist systems, and their ability to make people “happy.” The main contention was that people can
do what makes them happy via the socialist model, and not care …