3) "leveraged trading is the last bastion of capitalism." no, it's the epitome of capitalism
4) the most expensive branded clothing i ever bought was a Cerruti shirt, 10 years ago, priced at US$180...after a 60% discount. and it's only an NC 1881 jeans, a Nino Cerruti.
price is not necessarily value.
value is something's true worth, while price is what you think it's worth or...what they make you think it's worth.
5) for men, forget all those designer jeans. the true jeans are the ones by Levis. the only other brand one may consider is...guess what...you guessed right...Guess.
6) good table manners spoil good food. you can say that again.