Tag Archives: Recession

Apprenticeships for the unemployed

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Branedy

The future of Irish unemployment, or for that matter, unemployment anywhere, may involve re-establishing a medieval apprenticeship, where students, or other unemployed IT/Scientific/Technical workers live with those in the same industry who ARE working, and learn the business from them, … Continue reading →

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Idiotic Small Business Shop behavior

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Branedy

I know there is a recession on, I really do. But there are things to do to cut costs, and there are things that you can do to cut your own throat, and you should never get them confused. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Voting with your feet

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Branedy

It may be a bit premature to talk about the recovery from the recession but it’s not too early to take steps to initiate a decision about the culture and nature of the recovery from the recession. In my time … Continue reading →

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The Recession and Comfort food

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Branedy

I’m making a bold prediction that this Recession with bring on a resurgence of Comfort food in the Irish diet, and really the world. Many exotic restaurants will begin to feel the pinch long before the local carvery closes it’s … Continue reading →

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WoW! A positive step to restore trust.

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Branedy

The Gardaí raid offices of Anglo Irish Bank in Dublin in the first positive step in restoring confidence in the Irish Government. It’s a shame that that it took almost violent public outcry from the people to stir action from … Continue reading →

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The Belief in Economic Recovery.

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Branedy

Economics is as much of a Belief system as it is matter of math and relative perceived value exchange. And as such is subject to Self-fulfilling prophecy . If the belief is strong enough the value or a rock could … Continue reading →

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Dell Blackout on Factory Closings

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Branedy

It looks like Dell is attempting to suppress all information as they slap blackout on news about Raheen factory closings. That could be good news, or not. It could be a sign that they are negotiating a deal with the … Continue reading →

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