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...despite economic reforms and the elevation of capitalists into the ranks of the Communist Party, small firms like Mao's remain cut off from many of the resources that grease the wheels of commerce. Like their counterparts everywhere, China's grassroots entrepreneurs gripe about taxes and bureaucratic obstacles. Their biggest complaint, however, is their inability to get bank loans. In a recent survey of 600 private companies in Sichuan by the IFC, access to financing was cited as the No. 1 problem, far ahead of unfair competition and corruption...
...scenery is so desolate that its most notable features are heaps of coal piled so high they look like mountains. Many of the townspeople are laid-off coal miners, hopelessly cut off from the fruits of China's heralded economic boom. Still, hardship has taught them not to gripe about their lot in life. "What pleasant weather we're having," says the local bathhouse owner, ignoring that it's 30 degrees below zero. "We eat leeks and coriander now instead of just cabbage," enthuses a local kebab seller over his simple lunch of dumplings. "Coal mining," insists a retired miner...
...industry gripe about this structure is that it breeds inertia. The Broccolis, says a studio insider, "are very adamant about the things James Bond can and cannot do." A suggestion that always gets vetoed is for new larger-than-life villains. "They always say, 'James Bond is the hero,'" says an MGM exec. "No one can overshadow...
This adamant refusal to even consider broader involvement should lead us to seriously question the common gripe of many athletes: that their contributions are especially valuable to the diversity of interests that adds to the Harvard experience. Perhaps their participation in athletics alone would justify such a claim if athletes were to reach outside of their circle of teammates more often...
...want, and it tends to fit in with one of their personalities, so I just ignore all the different names of the burgers. I don’t know why people complain about the waitstaff. I don’t think they’re that weird. My only gripe is that they should stay open later on weekdays...