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...dispute over Goldin’s contract originated when Silber changed his mind and decided to remain on the Board of Trustees when Goldin took over as president—despite Silber’s former announcement that he would step down completely at that time. But Goldin demanded that Silber adhere to his original promise of leaving the university administration, angering some board members, according to the Boston Globe...
...Police Department needs a close working relationship with the community to prevent and to solve crimes. Unfortunately the police union contract does not promote that practice—in fact it stands in the way of such community oriented policing...
...already lost over $40 million in endorsement deals, and he cannot afford to sit out a year and then try to make a comeback. For all we know about his contract, the Lakers could fine him, penalize him or not pay him at all if he doesn’t play. Sure, the man is loaded, but he is also 25 years old. He’s got a whole lot of life ahead...
...company will pay $100 million over 20 years for the rights to Houston's home, even though Yao has only three years remaining on his Rockets contract. "Attaching a personality to a car can generate interest," says Alexander Edwards of Strategic Vision, an auto consultancy, "but it alone rarely increases sales." Houston stadiums have had some bad karma too. Reliant Energy bought naming rights to the NFL's Houston Texans stadium three years ago. The company, now called CenterPoint Energy, has seen its stock drop 70% since the deal. Remember Enron Field, home of baseball's Houston Astros? The team...
...course, I really don’t wish to make light of Rush’s addiction, as it is indeed quite sad when a man with a $285-million radio contract is forced to frequent parking lots because he’s popping pills. But there seems to be a trend among those who tout themselves as the personification of virtue—as we’ve seen with fallen televangelists who bamboozle millions into believing in their integrity only to suffer a tragic downfall when their indiscretions are exposed. Rush, like innumerable smooth-talking right wingers before...