Ming Appeals To A Higher Power

Three obeisances and nine kowtows to Lu-Hsing, God of rank, wealth and influence. The honored Lu symbolizes the opportunity to better one-self so is popular with persons who are responsible and work diligently. Ming thought he'd give it a shot anyway. Slyly appropriating several joss sticks already lit by previous acolytes, Ming prostrates himself while whining and drooling for sympathy as he begs the venerated Lu on Dendreon's behalf. All he asks is that Lu arrange a kick in the gluteus to jump-start Mitch, a trial for crimes against humanity for the FDA staff and that von Essoin approve Provenge. Ming swears if he can also make the stray shekel in the process, Lu-Hsing will be venerated throughout the land.(Its O.K. to lie to the Gods. They seem to need even more toadies than CEOs do.)