This & That, Ceci et Cela

For immediate release: All major carmakers agree to continue deferring sytlishness until further notice. I'm pleased to announce that given the current delay in my attaining zillionaire status, luxury purveyors like hot car manufacturers have collectively agreed to continue to delay releasing any interesting models actually worthy of inspiring lust. They will bide time until my highness is able to afford them. Evidence of their support ...

From the BCG 2004 Trading Up report. All its capital expenses or depreciation are covered through federal subsidies. They currently rely on a $1.23 billion subsidy, and are seeking $1.8 billion more from Congress in 2005.

Interesting perspective on Korean-style clubbing/speed-dating: "At normal nightclubs, men will approach women if they want some action. On the rare occasion, women will approach men. There`s always the chance of being rejected and having your ego badly bruised. Most Korean women are shy. If you go after what you want, chances are judgmental girlfriends will call you a slut behind your back. Thus, the booking club system was born! At booking clubs, ...