May 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
It could be, it might be…it is! A home run! Harry Caray The Home Run. With one single swing of the bat, all the baserunners and the batter come home to score. For a hitter, it doesn’t get much better than knocking the ball out of the park. Between them, Reggie...Apr 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – for support rather than illumination. Andrew Lang Data is like coffee shops. These days it is everywhere and in abundance. It doesn’t matter whether you are building a hockey team, managing investments, or picking...Mar 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
“The machine gun is a much over-rated weapon.” Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander British Expeditionary Force 1915-1918 With the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge approaching, we take a look back at this historic battle, and why four Canadian divisions,...Feb 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
“Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today’s events.” Albert Einstein Suppose your doctor tells you that you must undergo an uncomfortable medical examination and that there are two choices available. Option A: 8 minutes of sharp, intense pain and...Jan 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
“DON’T PANIC.” Douglas Adams,‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ Through the early days of Trump’s presidency, we found ourselves reminded of Arthur Dent; regular Earth-person and protagonist of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.’ After discovering...Dec 1, 2016 | Monthly Commentaries
“The more I practice, the luckier I get.” Arnold Palmer We grow up learning that success is the product of hard work and skill. What often gets overlooked is the role that luck can play; a factor that some economists believe has become increasingly...
