[It's The Economy, Stupid] Interesting NB Power stats

I was in the Census database today for a client and found some interesting stuff relevant to the NB Power discussion. The table shows the average wage for a full time/full year worker in the electricity biz in New Brunswick (2006 Census) compared to
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:32:27 -0800

[The Chris Nadeau Blog] My 3 Favourite 2010 Super Bowl Ads

Isn't it crazy how ads for the Super Bowl have become an event themselves?  Every year everyone talks about how they can't wait to see what the ads will be this year.  Being in Canada and on old school cable, I never see the ads, so I decid
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:24:06 -0800

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Foire LEGO Fair, Crystal Palace, Dieppe, NB

This weekend was the second LEGO fair un Dieppe. The event seems to have been a success based on the amount of people that was in attendance.Ce weekend avait lieu au Palais Crystal de Dieppe la seconde foire LEGO. En s’appuyant sur la foule présente
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:30:00 -0800

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Musing on the Olympics

I see that New Brunswick is not sending a single athelete to the Vancouver Olympics. I think there are parallels here to my thinking on economic development strategies - small provinces need to focus. We can be mediocre at a wide variety of things or
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:45:17 -0800

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Light Pillars / colonnes de lumières

Light pillars over the village of Cocagne. These light are created when the right type and the right amount of ice crystals are in the air. Colonnes de lumière au dessus du village de Cocagne. Ce phénomène atmosphérique à lieu quand un certain type e
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:04:00 -0800

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] The Time is Now to Redress the Autism Research Imbalance

As with many complex disorders, causation is generally thought to involve some forms of genetic risk interacting with some forms of non-genetic environmental exposure. The balance of genetic risk and environmental exposure likely varies across the sp
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:53:00 -0800

[Half an Hour] Moral Standards

Responding to Martin Downes, who asks, "how do you define immorality at all? What is the standard?"The presumption is in the belief that morality can be defined by something as simple as a standard, when it is in fact complex and difficult to describ
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:41:00 -0800

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Animal Spirits or Boosting Aggregate Demand? Rap Version

If you like economics - particularly economic theory - check out this new rap video. It is a very accurate rap version of the debate between Keynes and the Austrians. It’s fun. Original post in: It's The Economy, Stupid
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:10:39 -0800

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Police

Welcome at the Moncton Police Station (RCMP)L’accueil à la station de Police de Moncton (GRC)
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:29:00 -0800

[Farmers Market Report] Gala Expo 2010

 
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:26:00 -0800

[The Bruce Report] Sticking it to the taxpayer

For Christmas, I bought myself a camera: a Nikon D-5000 to be precise. It set me back about eight bills, but it was worth it. Now I shoot pictures like a real photographer: snowscapes, sunsets, people walking their dogs, even a few politicians. I don
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:03:58 -0800

[The Bruce Report] Let’s keep it civil, people!

Threatening to deprive a man of his livelihood because he exploits his employees, steals from his shareholders or pollutes his community is fair, ethical play in a society that cherishes the value of each of its members. But confectioner David Ganong
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:55:18 -0800

[The Bruce Report] Is fiscal stimulus spending working?

Three economists went hunting, and came across a large deer. The first economist fired but missed, by a meter to the left. The second economist fired but also missed, by a meter to the right. The third economist didn’t fire but shouted in triumph, “W
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:45:43 -0800

[The Adrian Nadeau Blog] TheHockeyZen.com to participate in Pavilion Cup at Lily Lake!

via pavilioncup.com Today is a big day for us over at The Hockey Zen We officially begin our 2nd attempt to capture the Pavilion Cup! We have been training hard for this event this year and hope to make a run for the cup! In all seriousness, it's a
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:38:00 -0800

[The Adrian Nadeau Blog] Trust your gut, love yourself and have patience in the process!

Some really great messages in this post by Patrica Varley via "Inspire Me Today"... Please take some time to read it over when you get a chance. Trust your gut, love yourself and have patience in the process! Take care everyone! Adrian Patricia Va
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:24:00 -0800