Archive for June, 2011:

Duke / Fuqua 2011-2012 Deadlines

The Fuqua deadlines for the Class of 2014 are now available online. The four rounds are as follows: Early Action: Application Deadline – September 29, 2011 Interview Invitations Sent – October 24, 2011 Interview Dates (expect Durham) – November 11-12, 2011 Decision Notification – December 5, 2011 Tuition Deposit ($3,000) – December 20, 2011 Round 1: [...]

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Northwestern / Kellogg 2011-2012 Deadlines and Essay Topics

The Kellogg admissions office has announced the 2011-2012 application deadlines and essay topics. The deadlines and essay questions are as follows: 2011-2012 Deadlines Round 1: Off-campus Interview Request – September 22, 2011 On-campus Interview Request – October 18, 2011 Complete Interview By – December 3, 2011 Application Part II – October 18, 2011 Decision – [...]

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Beyonce Targets Harlem Kids For Surprise Show

Beyonce just pulled off an AWESOME surprise at a Target in Harlem … where she unexpectedly appeared at an event for the Boys & Girls Club … and led an impromptu dance party!!! Beyonce’s choreographer was in the middle of conducting a dance lesson for the group … when the pop star suddenly walked on [...]

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Mob Boss Whitey Bulger — Chained and Shackled

Filed under: Whitey Bulger, Celebrity Justice Flanked by an armed military escort … and with his hands and feet locked in chains … 81-year-old mobster Whitey Bulger emerged from a Coast Guard chopper in Plymouth, Mass. today after facing off with a Boston judge. Bulger –  a longtime staple on the FBI’s Most Wanted List [...]

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Jon Chattman: Being Andrew W.K. Means TGIF 24/7

In the world of partying, no one does it better than musician Andrew W.K. I caught up with the often outspoken, never downbeat star yesterday, and asked him about his TV show and what’s next for the party-maker.Read More… More on NY Around Town Go to Source

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Tom Fox: The Federal Coach: Will You Be Ready When Your Leaders Hit the Road?

Staff turnover is as inevitable as death and taxes, and for government it looms on the horizon. So, how can federal managers prepare for this looming brain drain? Read More… Go to Source

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Too Big to Fail Banks and Regulatory Regret

IPE at UNC submits: Suppose policymakers send a clear signal: Banks that are “too big to fail” will be bailed out, so in return they must bear a stricter regulatory burden. Banks that are not too big to fail will not be bailed out, so they have a laxer burden. What incentive does that give [...]

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‘Swipe’ Fees: Banks Win Again

Ian Wyatt submits: The banks win again, as yesterday’s Fed vote on interchange rules gave the banks more than expected. If you don’t know, interchange fees are also called “swipe” fees. It’s the money retailers pay when consumers swipe their bank cards. The Rate had been $0.44, which is the highest in the world. The [...]

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Hot Clicks: K.D. Aubert; Dustin Pedroia-Vance Worley autograph snafu

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Hot Clicks: Melissa Satta; Dwight Howard mocks LeBron James’ hairline

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