I don’t know what it is about seeing one’s name in print.  Narcissism? NYPD oversight is eyed at panel discussion | Nation & World | The Seattle Times.

Well, this lowly trader has to pony up $6 billion, having compromised his French bank’s trading systems six ways to Sunday on his way to wracking up huge losses.  Maybe he can get a payday loan. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/25/business/global/court-in-france-upholds-kerviel-sentence-and-fine.html?smid=pl-share

In wartime or for overseas conflicts, national guard units get federalized but otherwise are state operations reporting to the governor–though commanding officers and most members generally have a strong U.S. military acculturation.  These structural issues often leave the Guard in a twilight zone, where bad things can happen.

Experts: Arizona National Guard reform hard even with Brewer’s support.

So, perhaps. foul?  When government starts running things like insurance, the corruption potential can rise as executives with fewer market constraints get to think and act like moguls, can dismiss internal critics and discuss deals over fancy meals at classy clubs.

TALLAHASSEE: Citizens eliminates ‘corporate integrity’ office – Florida – MiamiHerald.com.