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Category Archives: Economist “humor”

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Teaching tips

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Tony Lima

Over on Twitter, @dee_bee_h gave some valuable teaching tips.  Before reading, please note this post is categorized as “humor.” Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor, tipping professor
Jodi Beggs on menus

Jodi Beggs on Using Old Code

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Tony Lima

Jodi Beggs is an economist based in Boston.  She’s also an accomplished figure skater.  And she’s very funny.  Her thoughts on using old code. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Beggs, code, featured, humor
The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Tony Lima

Eddy Elfenbein is a market analyst who publishes Crossing Wall Street.  He’s also very funny.  Forthwith, the wit and wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Crossing Wall Street, Eddy Elfenbein, featured, humor
McRib is this a good time to buy U.S. stocks?

Is This a Good Time to Buy U.S. Stocks?

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Tony Lima

Nick Maggiulli (@dollarsanddata) says, “It depends.”  On what, you ask? The answer depends on whether McDonald’s is now selling the McRib. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, McRib, stock
Jodi Beggs on menus

Jodi Beggs on Menus

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Tony Lima

Jodi Beggs has discovered an even lower cost technique to change prices on a menu.  Forthwith, Jodi Beggs on menus. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Beggs, featured, menu
Iowahawk certificate of Texas citizenship

Iowahawk Reminisces About Moving to Texas

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Tony Lima

Iowahawk is the nom de Twit of David Burge. Dave celebrated his seventh anniversary in Texas with a trip down memory lane. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor", tax policy | Tagged featured, iowahawk, Iowahawkblog, move to a new state, taxes, Texas
three bonds bonds, ranked

Bonds, Ranked

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Tony Lima

Over on Twitter, a conversation discussed how bonds are ranked.  Here are the three best entries.  Forthwith, bonds, ranked. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged 007, bonds, chemistry, featured, financial
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Review: Brachs Turkey Dinner + Apple Pie and Coffee Candy Corn

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Tony Lima

Before you rush out to buy 50 bags of this, read the review by @momofnorank who has taken one for the team. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor", Product Reviews | Tagged Brachs, candy corn, featured, turkey dinner plus apple pie and coffee
A Tale of a Utah Childhood Miss Utah Rodeo Queen 1976

A Tale of a Utah Childhood

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Tony Lima

“For about a week, in the late 70s, I was pretty sure the Utah State Rodeo Queen was my girlfriend.” Thus begins a tale of a Utah childhood. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, memoir, Utah, Utah State Rodeo Queen
Alexa Amazon is making a difference

Amazon is Making a Difference

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Tony Lima

Amazon is making a difference.  In 2015 the company introduced Alexa.  Since then … well, see for yourself. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Alexa, featured

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