This story in MarketWatch should be an interesting read, especially to management as they award themselves their bonuses next month.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/lo...{43F61522-4FCE-46C3-B667-C0C8CFD03EEF}&siteid=yahoomy

The topic of over-compensation that came up during the last annual meeting may seem a little more important given the enormous attention that is now being focused on many of the financials and other companies requiring federal bailout. Perhaps those 'common practices' are still greedy even if they are common.