Read the following comment in some forum (can’t remember which): “When it’s boom time, invest. When it’s down, withdraw. Why risk the money? OUR MONEY. Even with inflation, my portfolio of saving accounts and fixed deposits outperformed Temasek. Didn’t yours?” Related post: Does Singapore have the right people?
Mile high clubbers can now engage in their amorous activity without the risk of being caught with their pants/skirt down: phone sex on board Ryanair planes. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s boss, apparently thinks nothing is wrong with offering mobile phone service on board: “You don’t take a flight to contemplate your life in silence. Our services… Read More »
An organisation is like a tree full of monkeys – all on different levels, some climbing up. The monkeys on top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. The monkeys on the bottom look up and see nothing but assholes. All the time, the monkeys on the top will get the fruits… Read More »
You can fool most of the people most of the time, but eventually you’ll get found out. Temasek takes severe hit By Thanong Khanthong The Nation Published on February 9, 2009 CEO Ho Ching’s exit won’t alter fortunes of the sovereign wealth fund in short term Ho Ching’s resignation as CEO of Temasek Holdings would… Read More »
It’s the start of the new year and given the current economic climate, excesses (abundance) seem to be the call of the day. But not when your name is John Thain. The former Merrill Lynch chief executive reportedly spent US$1.2 million on his office renovation, of which US$87,784 went on a rug, US$68,179 on a… Read More »
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