The government takes what it sees as the rising tide of yobbishness very seriously: a new bill will soon go before Parliament giving the police and the courts new powers to deal with the anti-social behaviour that often leads to something worse.

ECONOMIST: Murder

Part of what makes it so hard to be a successful short seller is that you must swim against the tide of popular opinion.

FORBES: Why Honest Short Sellers Despise Insider Traders

The railroad and telecom tycoon has confided to at least one associate that it's his way of doing something to stem the tide of what he terms the violence-and sex-soaked refuse spilling out of Hollywood.

FORBES: Morality Play

But it was one of the best examples of what must be done to win when the tide has turned against you.

FORBES: Game 6: Dare to Dream