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Trees are GOLD in China; but Sino not the only way to play!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Mal Spooner

If you think the forest products industry is boring, be sure to watch this video. I recall many years ago being invited to a live demonstration of heli-logging up close and personal on Vancouver Island. It was a remarkable experience. Trees are gold in … Continue reading →

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Is Linkedin (IPO) really tuned in? Is there a tech disconnect?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mal Spooner

LinkedIn Corp’s <LNKD.N> shares more than doubled on their first day of trade last month. The hype seems to have worn off some since the IPO. There are some cynics who figure that it was just a big one-off shenanigan – nostalgia for the … Continue reading →

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Tim Hortons, Canada business in US, Jobs and People

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Mal Spooner

Like most folks today, I’ve really no inside knowledge about why Don Schroeder quit, was fired or whatever from the ‘apparently’ top job at the iconic coffee/donut/soup/sandwich chain. The news today is simply: “Tim Hortons Inc. (THI-T) is racing to … Continue reading →