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The elders of a company have value in Japan. Unlike in the US, where the youth are valued because they come cheap, have a shiny education and perhaps have higher cleavages, the elders know what they’re doing. As the population ages in Japan, this is what they’re faced with. ” In 2011, people age 65 and over made up 23.3 percent of the population. The ratio is projected to reach 31.6 percent by 2030 and 38.8 percent by 2050, government figures show. By contrast, in the United States, which faces its own aging demographic, the ratio is expected to hit 19.9 percent by 2030 and 21.2 percent by 2050.” (CS Monitor – Age) It’s not always smooth sailing, there’s an age where, you’re done. There’s a forced retirement age, probably in place to cover everyone’s behind…
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A short post about Yao Ming. It’s true he won’t be replaced by anyone and can’t be. He was too good of a diplomat, had a great patience and played elegantly. He had a sense of humor and quickly ran a team even though he was a foreign player. Yes who else will rep basketball to China? There are other Chinese players who can’t be like Yao, so that’s out. It’ll end up being a Kobe or a Lebron, or perhaps some kid on a playground in China. (Washington Times – Yao Ming)
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Citing injuries, Yao Ming retires, perhaps at the worst time, depending on who you are. He’s now a free agent as of July 1. This means, he could have signed on for a huge contract worth tens of millions or more, so he could sparingly play, promise to come back back healthy, not get injured again, and yet still be a presence on the inside. Unlike the many players who have done this, and pretty much failed, he decided to leave honorably while not sucking down a team’s money. Yes, he has enough, and it’s great to see him not stick it to a team. At 30, it would have been easy for him to promise that he’d be perfectly well in the future and have numerous teams believe in him. He averaged 19 points and near 10 rebounds a game in a career cut short.
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