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...bulk of the money behind the measure comes from Stephen Bing, 41, a Hollywood producer who was, until now, best known for fathering actress Elizabeth Hurley's baby out of wedlock. Bing, heir to a $600 million New York real estate fortune and a generous contributor to Democratic candidates, has spent $40 million of his own money on Prop 87 so far. Though he won't talk to the media, he has recruited two prominent spokesmen, former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore, as well as such Hollywood supporters as Julia Roberts, Geena Davis and Jamie...
...from is the private sector," he says. "And the only way we will see them funded is by Wall Street. The government doesn't have enough money." That may be true. But Khosla, a self-described "free marketeer" and "fiscal Republican" opposed to subsidies, is co-chair and a contributor to Proposition 87, a statewide initiative that would impose a tax on oil companies for drilling in California - and use the $4 billion raised over 10 years to fund the development of "cleaner" and "cheaper" energy. "Proposition 87 is 100% a subsidy," says Cleantech blogger and energy investor Neal Dikeman...
Radliffe gives new meaning to the wisdom of the Beach Boys. With her skill on the river, golden-stater and sophomore Rebekah Kharrazi is making the Black and White wish they all could be California girls.A native of Alameda, Kharrazi was a key contributor to the success of the women’s varsity lightweights a sesaon ago, as the varsity eight took home a silver medal at Eastern Sprints and grabbed a bronze at IRas in 2006.And she did it in just one year.Starting off her freshman season stroking for the varsity eight, Kharrazi rowed in the lead position...
...congressional source tells TIME that the lobbbying for Harman has included a phone call several months ago from entertainment industry billionaire and major Democratic party contributor Haim Saban. A Saban spokeswoman said he could not be reached for comment. A phone call pushing for a particular member's committee assignment might be unwelcome, but it would not normally be illegal on its own. And it is unclear whether Saban - who made much of his fortune with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers children's franchise - knew that lobbying Pelosi might be viewed by others as part of a larger alleged plan...
...she’s a comparative youngster, after all—or her writing, which is flowery and analogy-rich, in contrast to the “very simple, very pithy” writing she says is common in boxing journalism. Cliff L. Rold, a fellow Ring Talk contributor, appreciates her departure from traditional boxing reporting, calling her a “talented writer” with a “keen insight for the sport” and the “enthusiasm of a fan.” Martel got her start this past summer when her father...