[A]nother $8 million went to keep alive Quebecair, a corporate welfare bum if ever there was one.

Certainly the low level nongovernmental organization (NGO) activity that has been going on quietly in Shenzhen for some time has been greatly enhanced by the online movement of a remarkably active netizenry in China.

As I live, If the king blame me for 't, I'll lay ye all By the heels , and suddenly; and on your heads Clap round fines , for neglect

These are the people whose laughter you hear after the boffolas on shows that have been filmed without audiences. I don't suppose all these laughers are dead, but a lot of them must be by this time.