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...addition, Hirsch challenges the $118 million calculation: counting the stock-incentive portion of his pay ($115 million) is misleading, he claims, since the options won't be exercised until later years. He blasts the compensation consultants who estimate executive pay as "a bunch of self-appointed pseudo experts who thrive on sensationalism and pure hokum." A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Corporate Directors found that chief executives are extremely reluctant to grant outsiders any power over their pay. Although 20% said they would be willing to have shareholders approve directors' compensation, only 8% were willing to give...
With their self-titled debut album comprising eleven standard metal tracks, the Electric Love Hogs at first gain the listener's acceptance with the satisfying familiarity of their music and thought. the Hogs shamelessly thrive on the influences of commercial heavy metal forerunners such as Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne and Poison...
...candidate. When the networks broadcast the Super Tuesday victory celebration at the Chicago Hilton, Hillary Clinton introduced her husband at speech length. She knows the latest take on the GATT talks and Israeli loan guarantees. Her appearances are so devoid of the life-style fluff local papers thrive on that one reporter jokingly complained about "substance abuse...
Unfortunately, weak and piecemeal legislation enables many dubious practices to thrive. Only 17 states require guard companies to carry general liability insurance, and only 14 require any training for unarmed guards. Eighteen states have absolutely no training requirements -- even for those who carry guns -- and an astonishing 18 states allow convicted felons to be hired...
Director Uri Barbash depicts an Israeli prison holding both Jewish and Arab prisoners. The obvious animosity between the inmates is contrasted with their joint contempt for the prison administration. The Jewish and Arab leaders come to the realization that the jail wardens thrive on the inter-ethnic competition that they intentionally foster. Arnon Zadok and Muhamed Bakri are wellcast as the brutal leaders of the two inmate groups. Their rivalry climaxes during a bloody fight, after which they join together in a hunger strike...