China made headlines around the world this week when it revealed that its foreign reserves had eclipsed the $2 trillion market for the first time, rising by a record $178 billion in the second quarter – thanks to a flood of “hot money” that flowed into the world’s most promising economy.

I heard comedian Drew Hastings on the radio the other morning.  Actually, I should say I heard Drew’s alter ego Jack Freeman on the radio the other morning.  Drew does a parody of success gurus with the character of Jack Freeman.