March 11, 2009

Texas Trustees Accuse R.V. Kuhns Of Foul Play

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The $25 billion Texas Permanent School Fund has issued an RFP for a general consultant after accusing its incumbent advisor R.V. Kuhns & Associates of conflicts of interest in a real estate search that the fund conducted in April.

08/11/08 – Money Management Letter – By Diana Britton

March 11, 2009

CalSTRS, CalPERS Freeze Morgan, Goldman Stock Lending

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The $160 billion California State Teachers Retirement System and the $230 billion California Public Employees Retirement System have suspended securities lending for its shares of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to help protect the firms from the abusive short selling.

09/22/08 – Money Management Letter – By Diana Britton and Sara Behunek

January 14, 2008

Brothers to the Power of Six

Brothers to the Power of Six
07/14/07 – The Press-Telegram – By Diana Britton

January 14, 2008

2 Killed in Police Shooting

2 Killed in Police Shooting
07/15/07 – The Daily Breeze – By Diana Britton

January 14, 2008

State Couple Hit in the Wallet

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SEIZURE: Stock belonging to Rancho Palos Verdes residents was sold under Unclaimed Property Law.
06/17/07 – The Daily Breeze – By Diana Britton

January 14, 2008

The Economist Debate

Religion in Politics – Different Sides of the Same Coin
Young professionals and college students poured into Gotham Hall last Saturday night for The Economist’s debate entitled “Religion and Politics should always be kept separate.”

11/12/07 – Holy Smokes blog – By Diana Britton

January 13, 2008

Prediction Market Traders Put their Money Where the Votes Are

Bettors at prediction market sites like Intrade are putting thousands of dollars into the online pool for their picks of the candidates. But you won’t find the likes of these high rollers at the black jack tables in Las Vegas.

10/27/07 – Holy Smokes blog – By Diana Britton

January 13, 2008

A Guidepost to Understanding the Religious Press

A look at the religious press in terms of the 2008 presidential campaign.
12/5/07 – Holy Smokes blog – By Diana Britton

January 11, 2008

Pols, Stars, Cheerlead WGAE Rally

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January 10, 2008

Sean Combs Press Conference

Diddy Taking a Dip in Vodka Venture
Sean “Diddy” Combs is adding liqueur to his list of mogul accolades and branding relationships, unveiling a “strategic alliance” with Ciroc Vodka, a brand owned by Diageo, the world’s largest spirit company.
10/25/2007 – The Hollywood Reporter – By Diana Britton