Asian Markets Fall Like Cherry Blossoms in Gentle Spring Rain

First posted February 29, 2008:

Auspicious update, below.

Stocks closed generally mournful and reflective.

Currency devaluation reflects silently on still and glassy water.

Traditional Japanese view of the cherry blossoms (sakura) with reflecting water and a shrine (the Jefferson Memorial) in Washington, D.C..

Invest in Kirin

Mindfulness overrated

Sensei insensate

Credit (blame) The Onion for most of the above.

I figure the pretty picture and haiku beat this 7:58 pm EST headline at MarketWatch:

Asian Share Mkt Fall Isn't As Big As Wall St; Nikkei Dn 1.3%