Carpe diem! Seize the day!
—Horace

For a steadily increasing number of people who are intent on finding meaning in life—time has eclipsed money in importance. In America as in anywhere else on earth where time is equated with money, there is a tendency to trade each hour for the relentless pursuit of the trappings of an economically successful life. What we do  has become what we are. And yet, the truth of the matter is that not all our hours are billable.

“A wise man makes his own decisions,
an ignorant man follows public opinion.”
— Chinese proverb

There’s a lot of turmoil on Wall Street with many giant financial companies going under. Severely affected by the sub-prime mortgage mess were Lehman, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and AIG. The money trail connects the dots.

As of this writing, a trail leading to harrowing tales of corruption of the men at the helm of some of these corporations are unfolding stretching as far back as 16 years ago. Initial investigative unconfirmed reports tracking where the money went are beginning to show that there are high profile personalities who personally benefited from some very cushy relationships making it possible for them to rack up millions as pay-outs between Wall Street businessmen currying favor from Washington politicians at the expense of the American people. And in the tradition of all other corrupt endeavors, books were cooked.