Archive for August, 2010:

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School Names New Vice Dean for Innovation

In a letter to the Wharton School community last week, Dean Thomas Robertson announced the appointment of a new vice dean for innovation, a position newly created to help ensure that the very best ideas for improving Wharton’s research and teaching are identified and implemented. Karl Ulrich, a Wharton professor of entrepreneurship and e-commerce, will [...]

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Are You a Socially Responsible Consumer?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you’ll have noticed how the global recession forced companies to try harder than ever to win your attention and your hard earned cash. While tough economic times make us all very cautious of how we spend our money, it also offers the [...]

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‘Idol’ Reject Refiles Lawsuit, Now Only Wants $100 Mil

Filed under: Ian Benardo, Celebrity Justice, American Idol Ian Benardo — the former ” American Idol ” contestant who sued the show for $300 million — has withdrawn that lawsuit … only to refile a new one for $100 million. Benardo refiled his lawsuit for workplace discrimination and sexual harassment today… Read more Go to [...]

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Plaxico Burress — Denied Jail Work Release

Filed under: Plaxico Burress, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice Former NFL star Plaxico Burress won’t be returning to the football field any time soon — TMZ has learned the famous wide receiver’s latest attempt to participate in a work release program was just shot down by authorities in Albany. Burress — who was… Read more Go [...]

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Must-Read Los Angeles Books: Written By Angelenos About Los Angeles

Every month, Los Angeles Magazine releases their recommendations of the best books written by Angelenos or about Los Angeles. This month’s picks have a back-to-school seriousness about them, ranging from Euna Lee’s account of her imprisonment in North Korea to the recession’s impact on the middle class (including our own Arianna Huffington’s Third World America) [...]

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Republicans Eye McCain’s Millions Unspent In 2008

Sen. John McCain’s victory in the Aug. 24 Arizona Republican primary was fueled partly by transfers of $7.5 million from his 2008 presidential campaign compliance fund — an account GOP Congressional strategists are now eyeing as they look to finance a growing list of competitive midterm races. Read More… More on 2010 Elections Go to [...]

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Predicting This Year’s Bank Failures

CERF submits: By Dan Hamilton The FDIC’s quarterly banking profile, providing data for quarter 2, was released today. Complete Story » Go to Source

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SWS Group CEO Discusses F4Q2010 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

SWS Group, Inc. (SWS) F4Q2010 Earnings Call Transcript August 31, 2010 10:00 am ET Complete Story » Go to Source

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Hot Clicks: Shannon James; Danny Granger tweets on Europeans odor

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Hot Clicks: Ravens cheerleader; manager meltsdown, gives 1st base to fan

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