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Entries from February 19th, 2010

Maui County suit over auction rate securities suggests new scrutiny needed of state’s investments

February 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Business, Politics

Harry Eagar’s story in the Maui News about the county’s lawsuit against Merrill Lynch suggests a less rosy interpretation than that presented by state officials of the transactions that left the state stuck with over $1 billion locked up in Student Loan Auction Rate Securities (SLARS). Remember back in December when the state’s budget director [...]

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It’s Friday–Here come the cats!

February 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cats, Photographs

Feline Friday arrives like clockwork. This week, Mr. Romeo and Mr. Toby seem to be the stars. Romeo is a tough case. He’s the self-appointed kitty sheriff intent on keeping trespassers at bay. He’s the same cat that used to cower and cringe when Leo, half his size, would assert his Top Cat status. Now, [...]

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