Not on topic, but an example of what is arguably waste of a  different sort. 
(IMHO) 
 
The link provides an example of what might be considered "conspicuous  
consumption" as defined in "Theory of the  Leisure Class". 
 
People can spend their money as they please and no doubt some  jobs are 
provided in the process but it seems a pity they can't find better  uses for it 
(again IMO).
 
I wonder how many EU parliamentarians will attend... ;-)  
 
_http://www.luxist.com/2008/09/11/worlds-most-extravagant-party-in-dubai-will-
be-visible-from-spa/?icid=200100397x1209104387x1200535689_ 
(http://www.luxist.com/2008/09/11/worlds-most-extravagant-party-in-dubai-will-be-visible-from-spa
/?icid=200100397x1209104387x1200535689) 



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