Some live, some die
I take two weeks off from writing and nothing changes. Not sure if that is good or bad, but at least it is a bit amusing. Leading up to the holiday break, the papers (that is my blanket term for print and broadcast media) have been filled with stories of poor hedge fund performance, managers […]
CHINA’S ‘GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD’
In China, the haves do not have to actually do the time — that is if they can pony up for a look-like. According to Slate.com’s exposé, if wealthy and powerful criminals are willing to “…spend some money, [they] remain free,” noted a Chinese anonymous police officer. The cost of a ‘replacement convict’ or ding […]