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...rule, private-sector media companies produce government leaders only in foreign countries like Italy and New York City. But though FX's parent company, News Corp., is run by outspoken conservative Rupert Murdoch, Cutler says home viewers, not the network, will select the "people's candidate." Yes, that line sounds like p.r.-as-populism, but there are plenty of voters who have been disaffected from two-party politics. And as ex-wrestler Jesse Ventura's 1998 gubernatorial election proved, they watch cable TV. American Candidate could become a kind of de facto third party, but without a crazy, short billionaire...
...many of the 68-member pool of hopefuls say this sort of campaigning is premature. This week’s elections will only select 16 finalists, who will be whittled down to eight in the final vote next week...
...nearly as extensive, as the admissions office does not have the resources to carry out our thorough training regimen. But what is most troublesome is that when admissions officers were presented with the details of our procedure, not only did they express little interest in how we select guides, but they also insinuated that our extensive process could be a barrier in becoming a tour guide. Tour control, not tour quality, is their priority...
TIAA-CREF'S PERSONAL ANNUITY SELECT There are many annuities on the market, but this is the only one we could uncover with no surrender charge and a return double that of the average CD. tiaa-cref's tax-deferred annuity returns a fixed 4.7% annually through next March (when the return will be adjusted) for contributions made through October. The program works much like a money-market account but with a few restrictions. You make a deposit (the minimum is $250) and add to it as often as you like. Once you reach age 59 1/2, you are allowed...
...iShares S&P/ Barra Value (IVE). Companies in that index have the lowest price relative to book value of competing large-value indexes, Merrill says. Those holdings could be rounded out with specific industries that have promise, like real estate (iShares Cohen & Steers Realty Majors: ICF) and utilities (Utilities Select Sector SPDR...