Wealth Even the largest fortunes can be squandered: Pulitzers, Vanderbilts, Woolworths. UK: “Clogs to clogs in 3 generations”. US: “Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in 3 generations”. Italy: “Stable to stars to stable”. China: “From paddy to paddy in 3 generations”. Same sentiment in any language Guessed the Word? Series 30…
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Circus Now worldwide & influences every art form: 1768 Waterloo, London – Philip Astley, entrepreneur/ showman/ acrobatic horse-rider’s 42ft circle in the ground with dazzling clowns, acrobats, strongmen, jugglers & bareback riders astounded spectators. The magic endures Guessed the Word? Series 19 (4/7) [pic: Peter Blake]
Junk rating Financial crisis couldn’t have occurred without the rating agencies. 89% of Moody’s 2007 investment-grade securities later classed as junk. Yet S&P, Moody’s and Fitch still control 96% of global market, and make debt-issuer pay for their ratings. Guessed the Word? Series 11 (1/4) [photo: Alexas_Fotos]