Not guilty plea in insider trading case...Putting up fences...Rich getting richer
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who's described by prosecutors as the "illegal eyes and ears in the boardroom" in an insider trading case has entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges in New York. Rajat Gupta is a former board member of Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble. An indictment unsealed today accuses him of acting with hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam (rahj rah-juh-RUHT'-nuhm), the prime target of the probe, to cheat the market by using inside information. The case was built partly on the use of wiretaps for the first time in an insider trading probe.OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Oakland, Calif., have put up a chain link fence around a plaza that had been a protest site for the city's Occupy Wall Street movement. But organizers are encouraging protesters to return to the site later today. After the site was cleared yesterday, protesters marched toward City Hall to try to re-establish a presence. They were met with police officers in riot gear, who cleared the area by firing tear gas, in a scene that repeated itself several times.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government study finds that the richest 1 percent of Americans have been getting far richer over the last three decades -- while the middle class and the poor have seen their after-tax household income just inch up in comparison. The Congressional Budget Office finds that after-tax income for the top 1 percent of U.S. households almost tripled from 1979 to 2007. Those at the bottom saw just an 18 percent increase. The top 1 percent collected a 17 percent share of all income in 2007, up from 8 percent in 1979.
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Mitt Romney says he's "110 percent" behind a ballot measure in Ohio that would limit the rights of public employee unions. While he was visiting Ohio yesterday, the Republican presidential candidate seemed to distance himself from anti-union measures that have lost popularity in recent months.
Rah Rah Riot - News
medical staff, etc etc that were helping out during / after the riot. While I get that appreciation should be shown, there could have been a different time and place for that. I wanted to see some Rah! Rah! raise the damned banner! Just my opinion.
An indictment unsealed today accuses him of acting with hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam (rahj rah-juh-RUHT'-nuhm), the prime target of the probe, to cheat the market by using inside information. The case was built partly on the use of wiretaps for
But Roni Size and Cypress Hill go together like peanut butter and jelly, and the Trina/Rah Digga/Groove Armada collabo is untouchable. Whoever decided to put together rappers and electronic artists needs to win a "Dude, you fucking rule" Grammy.
He's accused of cheating the markets in partnership with Raj Rajaratnam (rahj rah-juh-RUHT'-nuhm), the convicted hedge fund founder who was the prime target of the investigation. CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Authorities have evacuated fishing communities on
But Fresh Meat's appeal isn't limited to graduates of rah-magnet institutions; there's something for everyone in this increasingly rewarding comedy. With just three episodes left to go before the series ends, the programme is bound to leave many
Music Notes: Ra Ra Riot | Washington Life Magazine
Ra Ra Riot took the stage on October 26 without much pomp or circumstance. Rather than dilly dally with greetings or introductions, vocalist Wes Miles , guitarist Milo Bonacci , violinist Rebecca Zeller , drummer Kenny Bernard , cellist Alexandra Lawn , and bassist Mathieu Santos simply started to play. For the crowd who had gathered at 9:30 Club to hear them, this modest beginning was just another reason to love the band, which has always emphasized its music above all else. And why shouldn’t they? Ra Ra Riot’s music is an incredible balance of lyrical depth and musical talent, made to sound elegant by its mix of mellifluous voices and string instruments.
For those unfamiliar with their music, Ra Ra Riot sounds like a happier, more energetic relative of The Smiths. It’s a sound they have been perfecting since they started playing in 2006, attracting attention with their live shows around Syracuse University’s campus. They gained notoriety quickly, and recorded an eponymous EP the following year. Though many indie bands are a flash in the pan, Ra Ra Riot has continued to receive critical acclaim over the years, with positive reviews from Rolling Stone and NYLON for its two full length albums, The Rhumb Line (2008) and The Orchard (2010).
But as much as their albums have been acclaimed, Ra Ra Riot’s music was meant to be heard live. Something about their delicate sound becomes fierce and energetic when played outside of the recording studio, without ever losing the band’s signature fragility. The band’s tribute to the lovesick and lonely, “Can You Tell,” was transformed from a plea to a celebration when Wes Miles crooned, “My bed’s too big for just me.” Their song “Boy,” took on an edge that one wouldn’t expect from the upbeat dance tune.