Alex, and all -- and see in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=70282745 (the article linked in yours the third item there) -- here's the link to the new Abelson article you posted: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-29/wall-street-bonus-withdrawal-means-trading-aspen-for-cheap-chex.html