Monthly Archives: October 2014

May the “Force (field)” Keep You Dry: A Financial Perspective

In a recent article published by CTV News, it seems as if an innovative idea, the Air Umbrella,  is about to be brought to life with the backing of anonymous donors. After learning about the time value of money and … Continue reading

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Hydroelectric Megaproject or Invasion of First Nation Territory?

The Vancouver Sun recently published this article and this article discussing the First Nation communities banding together to protest against implementation of new environmental pipelines/hydroelectric projects. Both stories display the effects of external factors impacting the business model of a company (eg. BC … Continue reading

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Pieces of Plastic: What Value do they Bring?

In a world where the swipe of a plastic card gets you a new TV, a new car, or a new set of speakers for watching movies, credit cards are becoming the preferred method of payment — not cash. From … Continue reading

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