I see your $5 and raise you $10 ⇒

November 10th, 2002 by

Had my almost monthly poker party on Friday. Had a great turn out; 11 people were there at the peak. We started playing at 7:30PM and wrapped up at about 3:30AM....nice night. This time I broke even...about time I didn't lose!

The big loser was down $100 thanks for the donation! Only had two problems, I almost ran out of poker chips and I did run out of chairs. Usually a few people run out of money early, then there is no issue of chips. This time though, the money moved around well so...

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Corporate Justice? ⇒

November 7th, 2002 by

I read yesterday that Worldcom is close to a settlement with the government. One of the stipulations was that they "had to ensure they didn't vioulate and securities laws" in the future.

Now correct me if I am wrong, but isn't violating laws illegal? Why should part of a settlement be, "Don't break the law"?

This seems tantamount to saying, "OK, we forgive you, don't you every do that again." Sure seems like justice to me! Microsoft also had the same...

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