What is more absurd, that pirates still exist or that we ever thought they were gone? Gone are the days of Letters of Marquis (sadly?). Instead pirate defense have become a study in non-lethal creativity.
Also of interest is the linked article: 2.5 trillion dollar commodities scam. I miss the days where commodity trading meant coming home with a barrel of something…
For the ones who have not been with this field enough – I know that the internet is not the most trustworthy informant for information. but for sure I can say that the author is right, however strange it may look