December 31, 2008 9:20 am American Capitalism Is Ridiculous Sometimes Peter Kraus works as a Merrill Lynch executive for three months, then resigns and starts spending his $25 million bonus — despite the government bailout. US & World Videos 2:39 Two men start dumpster fire outside Casa Vega restaurant in Sherman Oaks 1:27 LA chef creates reimagined soul food 2:45 Workers fight to keep beloved Long Beach diner open 2:57 Tesla's diner and drive-in theater under construction in Hollywood 2:36 The Village at Orange Mall to close at the end of January
