今、明天放假，見一個星加坡回來的老友。
昨天本來要安排假期同事的工作，但開會由五時到晚上十時半，什麼也做不了，早上開了Web Mail，在家處理了點公務。如果如此，我不用上班，Home Office可以了。
什麼時候才可以當SOHO一族？
2007年10月26日 星期五
Interesting Stuff
It seems funny, enjoy it.
Actual rebuttal from a rich fella to a materialistic woman:
25 Year Old Beauty Seeks Rich Banker
05/10/2007 following exchange took place on Craigslist - don't misss investment banker's response
'What am I doing wrong?'
Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy. I'm not from . I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think I'm overreaching at all.
Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board ? Any wives ? Could you send me some tips ? I dated a business man who made an average of around 200 - 250K. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. $250,000 won't get me to Central Park West. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker, and lives in Tribeca. She's not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right ? How do I get to her level ?
Here are my questions specifically:
- Where do you single rich men hang out ? Give me specifics - bars, restaurants, gyms
- What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my feelings
- Is there an age range I should be targeting ?
- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the so plain? I've seen really 'Plain Jane' boring types, who have nothing to offer incredibly wealthy guys. Then I've seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles bars in the . What's the story there ?
- Lawyers, investment bankers, doctors. How much do those guys really make ? And where do the hedge fund guys hang out ?
- How do you rich guys decide on marriage vs. just a girlfriend ? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY.
Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women are superficial - at least I'm being up front about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice hearth and home'.
An Investment Banker's Response:
Dear Pers-431649184:
'I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time. I qualify as a guy who fits your bill - that is, I make more than $500K per year. That said, here's how I see it:
Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is a plain and simple crappy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue into perpetuity - in fact, it is very likely that my income will increase, but it is an absolute certainty that you won't be getting any more beautiful!
So, in economic terms, you are a depreciating asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, however, your depreciation accelerates! Let me explain - you're 25 now and will likely remain pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 - stick a fork in you!
So, in Wall Street terms, we'd call you a trading position - not a buy and hold?hence the rub?marriage. It doesn't make good business sense to 'buy you' (which is what you're asking) - so I'd rather lease. In case you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following: if my money were to go away, so would you - so when your beauty fades I need an out too. It's as simple as that. So the deal that makes sense for me is dating, not marriage.
Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as 'articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful' as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to believe that, if you are as gorgeous as you say you are, your $500K man hasn't found you - if only for a tryout.
By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money - and then we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.
With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way. Classic 'pump and dump'. I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of lease, please let me know'.
Actual rebuttal from a rich fella to a materialistic woman:
25 Year Old Beauty Seeks Rich Banker
05/10/2007 following exchange took place on Craigslist - don't misss investment banker's response
'What am I doing wrong?'
Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy. I'm not from . I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think I'm overreaching at all.
Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board ? Any wives ? Could you send me some tips ? I dated a business man who made an average of around 200 - 250K. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. $250,000 won't get me to Central Park West. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker, and lives in Tribeca. She's not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right ? How do I get to her level ?
Here are my questions specifically:
- Where do you single rich men hang out ? Give me specifics - bars, restaurants, gyms
- What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my feelings
- Is there an age range I should be targeting ?
- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the so plain? I've seen really 'Plain Jane' boring types, who have nothing to offer incredibly wealthy guys. Then I've seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles bars in the . What's the story there ?
- Lawyers, investment bankers, doctors. How much do those guys really make ? And where do the hedge fund guys hang out ?
- How do you rich guys decide on marriage vs. just a girlfriend ? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY.
Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women are superficial - at least I'm being up front about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice hearth and home'.
An Investment Banker's Response:
Dear Pers-431649184:
'I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time. I qualify as a guy who fits your bill - that is, I make more than $500K per year. That said, here's how I see it:
Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is a plain and simple crappy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue into perpetuity - in fact, it is very likely that my income will increase, but it is an absolute certainty that you won't be getting any more beautiful!
So, in economic terms, you are a depreciating asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, however, your depreciation accelerates! Let me explain - you're 25 now and will likely remain pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 - stick a fork in you!
So, in Wall Street terms, we'd call you a trading position - not a buy and hold?hence the rub?marriage. It doesn't make good business sense to 'buy you' (which is what you're asking) - so I'd rather lease. In case you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following: if my money were to go away, so would you - so when your beauty fades I need an out too. It's as simple as that. So the deal that makes sense for me is dating, not marriage.
Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as 'articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful' as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to believe that, if you are as gorgeous as you say you are, your $500K man hasn't found you - if only for a tryout.
By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money - and then we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.
With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way. Classic 'pump and dump'. I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of lease, please let me know'.
2007年10月24日 星期三
葉太的政綱
今天看了葉太的政綱，重點不在其內容，我覺得北京的手法很簡單，你們要普選行政長官，我會俾你，要立法會全面直選，我俾你，你選我欽點的人便可以了，選了她，什麼都有，前提是她聽我話，其他人不聽。
事到如今很清楚，權在我手，你就範，有糖食；不就範，一拍兩散，反正是你沒有普選，不關我的事。話說回來，普選制度不是恩賜，是本來應有的東西，現在變成統治者手上的糖果，像魚餌一樣，今天吃了餌，選了這樣的人，明天要再23條立法，可能沒有人會再出來反對，今天的甜頭換來明天的惡果，是誰上鈎？就是今天有權投票作選擇的人。
世上本來就沒有民主派，只有在朝、在野，親建制和反建制，一邊獨大永遠不是好事。一張選票，代表了一種價值觀，香港的政治發展，就看投票者名是否吃餌。
事到如今很清楚，權在我手，你就範，有糖食；不就範，一拍兩散，反正是你沒有普選，不關我的事。話說回來，普選制度不是恩賜，是本來應有的東西，現在變成統治者手上的糖果，像魚餌一樣，今天吃了餌，選了這樣的人，明天要再23條立法，可能沒有人會再出來反對，今天的甜頭換來明天的惡果，是誰上鈎？就是今天有權投票作選擇的人。
世上本來就沒有民主派，只有在朝、在野，親建制和反建制，一邊獨大永遠不是好事。一張選票，代表了一種價值觀，香港的政治發展，就看投票者名是否吃餌。
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