Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SEARCH TOP HEADLINES Friday, December 4, 2009 · Video: 'Crashergate' fallout · Bank regulators start focusing on healthier lenders · Radiologists see attendance slide at McCormick show · UniCare to shed 500 jobs before Ill. exit · UIC hospital loses heat, hot water — and patients · Comptroller Hynes nixes state's $500M borrowing · Lyric Opera, musicians compose a contract · Kraft's hostile Cadbury offer could spur rivals · Boeing gets key order for new jumbo jet · Some 777s need retrofit, Boeing says · In brief: Duchossois sale | Medical office loan | Ulta renewal · 10 things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Chicago songwriter signs up to reclaim music: Taking Names · 29 tools for online market research; Geithner favors tax credits for small biz: Enterprise City · City Hall bracing for one more shakeup; how to get Daley's Christmas gift to you: Greg Hinz · Winners and losers: Woods, Cadillac, Chevron, Hawks, Bears: Biz of Sports  At 2:30 p.m. Dow Jones 10,394.57 +28.42 +0.27% NASDAQ 2,193.48 +20.34 +0.94% Crain's Index 84.99 +1.290 +1.541% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Celebrate This Holiday Season with Christmas Seals® Support the American Lung Association's Christmas Seals® and continue the fight against lung cancer, childhood asthma, secondhand smoke, air pollution and influenza. Visit ChristmasSeals.org OTHER HEADLINES · U.S. economy lost only 11,000 jobs in November New York Times · Kraft's Oreos campaign among worst ads Advertising Age · USA to face England in World Cup MarketWatch Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today — Dec. 4 White House social secretary and former Chicago businesswoman Desiree Rogers has taken some hits over "Crashergate." What does it mean for her reputation?Read More · Check, Please! visits Volare · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Society — Casa Central SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies   LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Tense White House exchange - Yahoo! News

Tense White House exchange - Yahoo! News

Contentious exchanges between White House press secretaries and members of the media have been fairly commonplace during the past few presidential administrations.

However, the one that took place Wednesday between White House press secretary Robert Gibbs and April Ryan of American Urban Radio, in which Gibbs essentially compared Ryan to a petulant child, is among the most heated (and entertaining) in recent memory.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Friday, December 4, 2009 Funeral held for fallen soldier | VIDEO On Friday, mourners packed a funeral for Sergeant Jason McLeod, who was killed in Afghanistan last month. Operation Santa under way at post office | VIDEO The U.S. Postal Service is looking for help in spreading Christmas cheer. Body recovered from Lake Michigan A body was pulled from Lake Michigan near Diversey Harbor early Friday morning. 1 dead, 1 hurt in police shooting Chicago police were involved in a shooting that left one person dead and another wounded. One Asian carp found in canal after fish kill | VIDEO Only one Asian carp was discovered in a shipping canal leading to Lake Michigan on Thursday night, but that is enough to worry environmental officials. MORE STORIES Strange News Woman reportedly stole nearly $600 worth of meat Man arrested for trespassing on his own land Proposal carved into Indiana field Public meeting planned on naming state microbe 'Elf' jailed over dynamite hoax on mall Santa Consumer Holiday stamps available Volkswagen ends production of the Beetle Dunkin Donuts: Promotion for Am Ex card holders Rates on 30-year mortgages set new record low Holiday debit card drawbacks Healthbeat Healthbeat Report: Healing Genes | VIDEO New technology helps doctors diagnose autism Patients sought for new heart attack therapy MOST POPULAR One Asian carp found in canal after fish kill Missing girl found dead in South Side alley 1 dead, 1 hurt in police shooting Acid attack suspect dies in jail Greyhounds up for adoption; Wis. track to close All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 34°F 19°F Mostly cloudy and cold Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation 8:00 PM Ugly Betty 9:00 PM 20/20 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope White House: 'Reflect, rejoice, renew' The White House is celebrating Christmas with recycled ornaments, natural materials and, of course, a gingerbread White House. A White House Christmas A better 'burger shop' in Evanston An American icon continues to be reinterpreted all over Chicago as chefs with serious culinary backgrounds attempt to build an even better burger. Hungry Hound SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

David Miller for Comptroller of Illinois

Dear Friends, With December upon us, we have just two months until the February 2nd primary!  And we are not wasting anytime building broad-based support for our campaign.   David is traveling all across the state, talking with voters about his plans for the future of Illinois.  And voters like what they are hearing.   Recently, we've won the endorsement of some key organizations:  The Proviso Township Democratic Organization in the Chicago area and the Madison County Democrats in the Metro East area.   They recognized David's many years as a champion of issues facing Illinois' working families like creating jobs, improving education and growing our economy.   These important endorsements are added to a long list of community leaders and organizations, leaders who have known David throughout his career as a State Representative, business owner, healthcare provider and member of the community.   Past endorsements include:   Terry L. Mathews, Committeeman, Bloom Township Tim Bradford, Committeeman, Rich Township Karen Yarborough, Committeewoman, Proviso Township Maggie Crotty, Committeewoman, Bremen Township Robert Rita, Committeeman, Calumet Township The Honorable Tom Hoechst Mayor, City of Alton The Honorable Robert Polk, Mayor, Village of Burnham The Honorable Don DeGraff, Mayor, Village of South Holland The Honorable Eugene Williams, Mayor, Village of Lynwood The Honorable Robert Donaldson, Mayor, Village of Hazel Crest The Honorable Charles Griffin, Mayor, Village of Ford Heights The Honorable Kerry Durkin, Mayor, Village of Glenwood   But just as important are people like you who know David and believe his leadership is needed in the Comptroller's office.   With David's commitment to his community, vision for Illinois and leadership, we are confident that our base of support will continue growing exponentially.  In the next coming weeks I will keep you updated on David's progress.   Please help keep our momentum going by supporting David tonight, December 3rd:   Midtown Bar & Grill Chicago 203 N LaSalle St., Chicago 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Contact Danielle Dombrow, at 312.854.8018 or Danielle@p2consultinginc.com for more information. Sincerely, Jim Thompson Campaign Manager Citizens for David E. Miller Paid for by Citizens for David E. Miller 1350 E. Sibley Blvd Suite 202 Dolton, IL 60417 Powered by NGP Software, Inc.

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Quick Fact: Ignoring that rationing already exists, Bream advanced GOP attacks on health care On the December 2 edition of Fox News' Special Report, correspondent Shannon Bream advanced the Republican argument that recommendations like the mammogram screening guidelines recently released by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force "will enable insurance companies to ration care and deny reimbursement for various procedures," suggesting that insurance companies don't already ration care. Indeed, many insurance companies already keep patients from getting the medical treatments they need and the recommendations are not legally binding. Read More Hannity falsely suggested "mainstream media" did not cover "General Betray Us" ad On the December 2 edition of his Fox News show, Sean Hannity asked: "[W]hy wasn't there more media coverage -- in the mainstream media" of MoveOn.org's "General Betray Us" ad? In fact, the media provided extensive coverage of the MoveOn ad, while largely ignoring Rush Limbaugh's "phony soldiers" controversy. Read More Gingrich pushes debunked claim on private sector experience of Obama Cabinet During the December 2 edition of Hannity, Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich claimed that the stimulus has "failed" and cited "a study at the American Enterprise Institute" indicating that "only 8 percent of the senior appointees have a private sector background." In fact, there is a broad consensus among economic experts that the stimulus has boosted the economy, and after analyzing the "study" Gingrich cited, PolitiFact.com concluded that the claim that less than 10 percent of Obama's Cabinet appointees have private sector experience is "False." Read More Fox & Friends crops Jon Stewart quote to suggest "Climategate" emails made him a global warming denier While discussing the purported "Climategate" emails stolen from the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia, Steve Doocy claimed that Jon Stewart "really took a shot at Al Gore," then aired a clip of Stewart stating, "Poor Al Gore. Global warming completely debunked via the very Internet you invented." But Doocy -- in a possible violation of a recent Fox News memo on "Quality Control" -- did not air Stewart's subsequent statement in which he said the emails don't "disprove global warming," but do offer ammunition to global warming deniers. Read More Hemmer falsely claims CRU emails show scientists hiding "evidence of a decline in global temperatures" During the December 3 edition of Fox News' America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer falsely claimed that "recently leaked emails reveal that scientists use, quote, 'tricks' to hide evidence of a decline in global temperatures over the past, say, few decades." In fact, the email in question discussing hiding the decline refers to efforts to account for unreliable tree ring data, but instrumental temperature data do not show a "decline in global temperatures," as Hemmer claimed; moreover, the email Hemmer cited was written 10 years ago, immediately after the warmest year on record. Read More Kilmeade, Wash. Times make false claims about people "not invited" to White House jobs summit On Fox & Friends, co-host Brian Kilmeade falsely claimed that the White House did not invite "corporate executives" to its December 3 Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth; in fact, numerous corporate executives are reportedly scheduled to attend the summit. Moreover, The Washington Times falsely claimed that "critics" of President Obama's policies were "not invited to [the] White House 'jobs summit.' " Read More Fox & Friends coverage of CRU emails disregards facts, context Fox & Friends hosts Brian Kilmeade, Steve Doocy, and Gretchen Carlson have repeatedly advanced the right wing's distortion of emails reportedly stolen from the Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia (CRU) by hyping a litany of falsehoods that climate skeptics have propagated about the emails without any regard for facts or context. In fact, despite the hosts' claims, the content of the emails do not "prove" the scientists doctored or destroyed data, nor do they undermine the overwhelming scientific consensus that human activities are causing global climate change. Read More Fox ignores evidence supporting Obama's claim that reinforcements "did not arrive" under Bush A FoxNews.com article headlined, "Rumsfeld cries foul on Obama claim troop requests for Afghanistan were denied," uncritically reported that former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld "said in his statement the White House should make public any such requests if they exist to back up the allegation" and repeated his comments that "[t]he president's assertion does a disservice to the truth and, in particular, to the thousands of men and women in uniform who have fought, served and sacrificed in Afghanistan." FoxNews.com ignored the fact that a request for additional troops from Gen. David McKiernen, then commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, went unfulfilled during the Bush administration and was granted by President Obama in March. Read More The conservative media's increasingly lame attacks For all the hype about energized Republicans and independents abandoning the Democrats and town-hall outrage over President Obama's agenda and tea-party protests, if you look closely, it seems the conservative media are getting a little timid. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The agents who let Tareq and Michaele Salahi through the White House checkpoint at last week's state dinner have been placed on administrative leave and might be fired, according to Secret Service chief Mark Sullivan.

Afghanistan

Last night, President Obama laid out his plan to defend our national interest by refocusing our efforts on three clear goals: defeating al Qaeda, stabilizing Pakistan, and breaking the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan. To achieve these goals, the President has authorized the rapid deployment of 30,000 more troops in Afghanistan, with a firm commitment to begin bringing our troops home in 2011. It's a clean break from the failed Afghanistan policy of the Bush administration, and a new, focused strategy that can succeed. Please take a moment to watch the President's address to the nation and read more about his plan. Our new strategy ends the era of blank checks for Afghanistan's leaders, facilitates a responsible transition to Afghan security forces, and begins bringing our troops home in 2011. Please take a moment to listen to President Obama outline his plan -- and pass this along to anyone you know who wants to learn more: http://my.barackobama.com/AfghanistanAddress Thank you, Vice President Joe Biden Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today placed a hold on the nomination of Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, saying that what “the American people did not bargain for was another four years for one of the key architects of the Bush economy.”

Harvard University

Harvard University announced last weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution." If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with a student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at:  http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/, or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581   Tuition is 55,000 a year Each student is expected to contribute 1,200 – Can be broken into 2 payments Books and fees are also covered Room & board is covered Harvard has its on financial aid   The campus is comprised of 40% Minority In preparation to attend Harvard, take the ACT + Writing test and the SAT II test.   Harvard is also willing to work with the interested person who would like to visit the campus or see what campus life is like by staying over night.   I have verified this information and it is true.   The following links have been provided.   http://www.harvard.edu/admissions/#undergrad   http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SEARCH TOP HEADLINES Wednesday, December 2, 2009 · Video: Tiger's 'transgressions' · CBOE public offering could come in May: report · Chicago Fed shows recovery gaining momentum · TribCo names Michaels CEO to succeed Zell · Morningstar adds credit ratings to offerings · Boston Blackies files Chapter 11 · High-speed rail backers press Senate for funds · Walgreen same-store sales less than expected in November · Federal loan sought for Green Exchange · General Growth files exit plan, reworks more debt · Zoning firm Schain Burney losing 10 lawyers · North Loop school moving to 1 N. Dearborn  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Mr. Daley gets his budget; Mr. Obama goes to war: Greg Hinz · U.S. small-biz sheds 68,000 jobs in Nov.; Groupon's $30M deal; biz plan mistakes and how to avoid them: Enterprise City · Woods confesses, takes swipe at tabloid reporting; when will we see Tiger again? Biz of Sports · Chicago banker says Scrooge tale never loses its punch: Taking Names   Final Markets Dow Jones 10,452.68 -18.90 -0.18% NASDAQ 2,185.03 +9.22 +0.42% Crain's Index 84.42 +0.650 +0.776% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Celebrate This Holiday Season with Christmas Seals® Support the American Lung Association's Christmas Seals® and continue the fight against lung cancer, childhood asthma, secondhand smoke, air pollution and influenza. Visit ChristmasSeals.org OTHER HEADLINES · Google restricts free reading on pay news sites New York Times · North and Jiggetts on Channel 2 in the morning? Chicago Sun-Times · Derivatives law may squeeze JP Morgan: study Crain's New York Business · Kraft updates its popular mobile phone app Advertising Age Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today — Dec. 2 Former sports agent Steve Zucker talks about what Tiger Woods needs to do to maintain his billion-dollar brand.Read More · Check, Please! visits Volare · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Society — Casa Central SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies   LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

The Buzz Log - Tiger Watch: Who's Who? - Yahoo! Buzz

The Buzz Log - Tiger Watch: Who's Who? - Yahoo! Buzz

Tiger Watch: Who's Who?

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Soldier's body returns home | VIDEO The Patriot Guard escorted the body of Army Sergeant Jason McLeod, who was killed in Afghanistan, home to Crystal Lake Wednesday morning. 2 injured in fight at Fenger High School | VIDEO Chicago police responded to a fight at embattled Fenger High School on the South Side Wednesday. Tribune Co. names new CEO, keeps Zell chairman Newspaper publisher and broadcaster Tribune Co. said Wednesday that Randy Michaels will succeed Sam Zell as chief executive, with Zell remaining as chairman. Missing Chicago girl was strangled | VIDEO Chicago police defended their actions in the search for a missing child as the girl's autopsy results were released. Crews shock fish to fight Asian carp Fish biologists are using boats to shock game fish in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal before they poison the Asian carp this evening. MORE STORIES Strange News Board sued over fish pedicure squabble Cowboy motorist helps troopers lasso 2 cows Man charged with stealing ATM from store Giant egg mystery turns out to be joke Stylist learns modern meaning of 'pay phone' Consumer Holiday debit card drawbacks CPSC 'reannounces' crib recall Blu-ray players become more popular, affordable Watch for charity gift card gotchas Govt proposes tougher side air bag requirements Healthbeat Vaccine for brain cancer? Grief specialist offers tips on surviving holidays Applications online for Ill. prescription program MOST POPULAR S. Side solar energy plant to power 1,500 homes Missing Chicago girl was strangled Dad charged in fatal double stabbing 2 injured in fight at Fenger High School State to poison Asian carp All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 49°F 31°F Some sun, then turning cloudy; breezy this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Modern Family 7:30 PM The Middle 8:00 PM Modern Family 8:30 PM Cougar Town 9:01 PM Eastwick 10:00 PM ABC 7 News Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Soldier Field re-sod for Sunday's game It may not improve the Chicago Bears offense, but the team will play on new grass this weekend. Crews re-sod Soldier Field after U2 concerts Polish restaurant an 'oasis of fish' on West Addison Seafood lovers don't necessarily have to venture downtown to find fresh fish. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Woods says he let family down - Golf - Yahoo! Sports

Woods says he let family down - Golf - Yahoo! Sports

Woods says he let family down

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

President Obama's timetable for winding down the Afghanistan war may be too short to achieve its goals and too long to hold public support, observers say

WH gate-crashers went without confirmed invitation - Yahoo! News

WH gate-crashers went without confirmed invitation - Yahoo! News

Copies of e-mails between the White House party crashers and a Pentagon official undermine their claims that they were invited to President Barack Obama's first state dinner.

Tareq and Michaele Salahi pressed the friendly Pentagon aide for four days to score tickets to the big event. By their own admission in the e-mails, they showed up at the White House gates at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 without an invitation — "to just check in, in case it got approved since we didn't know, and our name was indeed on the list!"