Brown: West Like a 90 Year Old Painter

British PM Brown, interviewed in Davos by Christine Amanpour, likened western finance to the artist Titian at age 90. Evidently the Brits have no idea what to do, but are ready to learn at death's door. Not exactly Churchillian! Hopefully the Wests' neck isn't ready to be wrung just yet despite Mr. Brown's dotage.

Michael Phelps Out of the 420 Closet

Michael Phelps must have thought he was among friends at the Nov. 8 party he was photographed. With the results of the "straight" crowd in the halls of power maybe they should try a few stoners! After all, they'd have to be honest since they couldn't keep a straight face lying all the time! For my money, he's still a better role model than anyone in Washington or Wall Street.