The Constant Wanderer

If you weren't scared of China after watching the opening ceremony at the Olympics, I have some news for you. Chinese people can grow volleyballs! YES, volleyballs. With just the will power of a lowly peasant (and biotechnology), the Chinese can now grow whatever they want from calabash . Not that I have any idea what calabash is, but I'm pretty sure they are going to take over the world soon. If I were you, I would hide in your basement and stay there forever. pictures courtesy of xinhuanet.com

How Much is Enough? The American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow-fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied only a little while. The American then asked why didn't he stay out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. The American then asked, but what do you do with the rest of your time? The Mexican fisherman said, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos, I have a full and busy life, senor.” The American scoffed, “I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat with the proceeds from the bigger boat you coul...