Category Archives: Brain farts

Well, if that’s the case…

Posted on 10 August, 2011 by jb

Crikey. I unsubscribe from one of National Bank’s email notifications and the CEO drops EVERYTHING to thank me PERSONALLY and INSTANTLY for not being able to send me information about his bank. I wonder where I can unsubscribe from HIS … Continue reading →

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>Brain farts

Posted on 30 December, 2009 by jb

> Vural Öger used to be a member of the European Parliament (which perhaps tells you something about his intelligence) He proposes banning carry-on luggage on aircraft. Which tells you even more about his intelligence. He also operates a travel … Continue reading →

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>The Global Economy for Dummies. Correction. For Kurt Beck

Posted on 5 September, 2009 by jb

> Full disclosure: I worked in the aviation industry for over 40 years. This might make me partisan. It also might mean that I know a bit about the way the business works. Certainly more than Kurt Beck. Kurt Beck … Continue reading →

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>Nick Smith gets it wrong

Posted on 4 July, 2009 by jb

> The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is New Zealand’s no-fault personal injury cover for all New Zealand residents and visitors to New Zealand. If some one hurts you (or you hurt yourself), you’re entitled to compensation. Open to immense abuse, … Continue reading →

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>On yer bike, Seth

Posted on 3 July, 2009 by jb

> Seth Godin’s a really clued-up guy, but sometimes his pearls of wisdom are a bit……..BFO-ish?. His post “What to do with special requests” is a case in point.  “Let the customer decide” is his argument. A bike shop is … Continue reading →

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>People just don’t think…#3

Posted on 30 December, 2008 by jb

> Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel (the name‘s almost enough to disqualify him..), the socialist party candidate for the premiership of the state of Hesse has an idea: The financial crisis can be assuaged by forcing anyone with chunks of money to lend … Continue reading →

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>Don’t ask me… (about Church Tax)

Posted on 29 December, 2008 by jb

> Or brain farts, for that matter. Some dope of a politician – miffed at not getting a seat in church on high days and holidays – reckons that only people who pay church tax should be allowed into church … Continue reading →

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