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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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17.6.07

GOLDMAN SACHS
2nd quarter profits: $3.4 billion
Tax bill: $1.1 billion
%of profits: 32%
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BLACKSTONE GROUP
1st quarter profits: $1.1 billion
Tax bill: $14 million
%of profits: 1.3%
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Mark Lacter/LA Biz Observed ( data courtesy of the NYT)

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