Late yesterday afternoon, my last appointment was with Poppy Stackpush, Special Assistant to Tim Cook at Apple, Inc. Unlike most of my visitors, she had no briefcase, which might be expected, but she also had no computer – not a laptop, notebook nor pad. Instead, her sole item of professional equipment was an Apple iPhone 5,… Continue reading iPhone 5? Foxconn and Apple Think no Different than J.P. Morgan
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Jamie Dimon Tells Congress JP Morgan is Totally Derivative
Last night, Cerise and I were dining at Citronelle in Georgetown – or, at least, we were about to, when Dalrymple sidled up to our table. “Tom,” he exulted, “what a surprise to see you here!” “Cerise,” I said, by way of introduction, “this is Aloysius Dalrymple. His friends call him Scooter. He’s a senior… Continue reading Jamie Dimon Tells Congress JP Morgan is Totally Derivative
Romney’s Better Amercia Made in India
Early Tuesday morning this week, Gretchen began receiving calls requesting a telephone consultation for Chutiyarandikalarka Kukarchod Jalantaka, president and CEO of U-Cum-First Technology Services, Mumbai, India. She was finally able to find a slot for him in my schedule on Thursday at three o’clock, by which time, judging from the tone of his voice, the… Continue reading Romney’s Better Amercia Made in India
Bulls Stampede to Facebook and Get Slaughtered
Around three o’clock yesterday afternoon, my brother-in-law Hank started camping out in my reception area, pleading with Gretchen to find time for a meeting. That happened at five, when a consultation with the deputy secretary from the Embassy of Mali was abruptly canceled. “Tom,” Hank stuttered as he rushed in and threw himself on the… Continue reading Bulls Stampede to Facebook and Get Slaughtered
Greeks Fear the New Drachma Won’t Be Worth a Continental
Another working Saturday ended rather late today, at six, culminating in a consultation with Dr. Vilaremetaftia Kolodaktilo, Principal Secondary Assistant Mattachine Attaché for High Culture at the Greek Embassy here in Washington. His usual concern over the years has been the return of Greek antiquities from places like the Getty Museum to their rightful situations… Continue reading Greeks Fear the New Drachma Won’t Be Worth a Continental