“The ideal tax system … is neutral to business activity. In such an ideal system, individuals and businesses would base their economic decisions solely on the merits of the transactions, without regard to tax implications. In reality, tax-induced economic distortions are a fact of life, and a more realistic goal is to maximize the occasionsContinue reading “The ideal tax system”
Monthly Archives: April 2006
The Dell-Alienware deal, a few weeks later
Dell bought Alienware because they needed to get into the high-end market in a big way. They have given up on trying to crack the market with the Dell brand, which has never been cool and apparently never will be. Established in 1996 and based in Miami, Florida, Alienware has built their reputation as aContinue reading “The Dell-Alienware deal, a few weeks later”
Keep the income tax cuts, ditch the GST cut
I read in the Star yesterday that the income tax cuts enacted by the Liberals before their fall from power and effective January 1, 2006 may be kept by the Conservative government, which has all along threatened to reinstate them to make room for their GST cut. I have always been in favor of incomeContinue reading “Keep the income tax cuts, ditch the GST cut”
Top ten coolest laptop cases
Check out the Top 10 Coolest Laptop Cases. I like the Knomo Frinton, and not just because it’s fun to say.
Electric atmosphere at Jays opener
I was at the Toronto Blue Jays baseball game last night at the Rogers Centre and man was it crazy. Over 50,000 people there to watch the Jays? What is this, 1993? I had a good seat down the third base line, giving me a great view of Bengie Molina’s home run in the 4thContinue reading “Electric atmosphere at Jays opener”