Archive for November 16th, 2007

Nov 16 2007

The Color of Money

A trio of forgers, with half million pound in the bank but lived ‘in abject poverty’ .. for their motives were not money, rather than their resentment of the art market.  Neat.  The 47 years old son felt he was a better artist than he would ever get recognition for and developed a general hatred of [...]

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Nov 16 2007

Dollar and Peso

Published by The Kibbitzer under Current Affairs, Finances

Filipino maids in Hong Kong are sending ever larger $$ home, many are the major bread winners, supporting their hubbies and children.  But the weakening dollar is making it tougher to stay in the black.  The 120,000 strong maids that take over Victoria Park on Sundays are making about US$450 a month, plus the entertainers in the bars, etc. [...]

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Nov 16 2007

A pretty ghost for the weekend

Published by The Kibbitzer under Trade of the day


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Nov 16 2007

Beijing forces Steinbrück to cancel visit

Published by The Kibbitzer under Current Affairs

Due to the fact that Angela had a meeting with Dalai Lama back in September.  What does he bring to the table?  Did her meeting improve the human right condition in China?  This comes as a surprise, because Germany has been staying out of Chinese internal conflict for a long time.  Actually it was this attitude - [...]

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Nov 16 2007

Juan Carlos’ words conquer the net

Published by The Kibbitzer under Current Affairs

A new net star had just born with only five words - “Why don’t you shut up!” - have catapulted King Juan Carlos, the Spanish monarch, to internet stardom..

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