Star Trek Economics
This article gives an in-depth picture of the use of money in the Star Trek universe. “Gene Roddenberry had a rule — one of those rules that the scriptwriters of Star Trek had to know and follow: in...
View ArticleJack Daniels Changes Its Label
Sort of the end of an era, Jack Daniels is changing its label to make it easier to read. The new label uses more empty space and eliminates the kitschy “Pop 361,” among other changes. The post Jack...
View ArticleTwo Private Property Stories
First, the triumph of private property in West Bengal, India: The [Communist Party of India-Marxist] CPI-M won Bengali hearts and minds through “Operation Barga” in 1978 that awarded tenancy rights to...
View ArticleP is for Pandora
Pandora is “the first Silicon Valley consumer Internet company to join the exclusive one-letter stock ticker symbol club.“ The post P is for Pandora appeared first on Robert L. Greenberg, P.C..
View ArticleHow the NBA Uses Accounting Strategies to Maximize Losses
Deadspin has an analysis of the NJ Nets’ books from 2003 to 2006 with some interesting tax law and business strategy aspects. For instance, NBA teams are allowed to take depreciation on players as...
View ArticleAdBlock Plus to Allow Ads
In a strange turn-about, AdBlock Plus will now allow “acceptable ads.” Why? Starting with Adblock Plus 2.0 you can allow some of the advertising that is considered not annoying. By doing this you...
View ArticleSave the Earth by Increasing Data Center Temperature a Few Degrees
How companies can save money and “go green(er)” by simply lowering the air conditioning in data centers. The post Save the Earth by Increasing Data Center Temperature a Few Degrees appeared first on...
View ArticleCDs and DVDs Not Worth Stealing
It seems that in Britain, burglars aren’t bothering to steal CDs and DVDs. Why? The reason is the falling value of physical media products. The average price of a CD album in Britain fell from £10.77...
View ArticleAbsurdly Decadent Business Cards
I know you have to spend money to make money, but I don’t think these cards, at about £1,000 ($1,534) each, are a smart investment. The post Absurdly Decadent Business Cards appeared first on Robert L....
View ArticleLegal Pot Complicates Drug-Free Workplace Policies
Just because it’s legal, doesn’t mean it’s ok. Marijuana is now legal in several states, but drug-free workplace policies have not yet been updated to reflect these updates. It is important that...
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