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The Confused Politics Behind Marvel's Black Panther: A Brief History
2015-09-23 19:11:14| Toys - Topix.net
The news that Ta-Nehisi Coates will be writing Marvel Entertainment's new Black Panther comic book series , launching in 2016, had many wondering what political commentary he will bring to the African superhero that debuted almost half a century ago as a antagonist for the Fantastic Four. It's an interesting question, because the Black Panther has been a character who's had political meaning almost since his inception - sometimes despite the intentions of those writing or drawing him.
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Is The SEC Confused About Who Solicits Proxies?
2015-06-15 19:18:53| Chemicals - Topix.net
In reviewing some recent proxy bylaw provisions, I noted that some refer specifically to solicitations "by the Board of Directors". See, for example, this bylaw provision recently adopted by Monsanto Company.
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Customers confused about bank multibrands: credit unions
2015-03-09 07:38:41| Automakers - Topix.net
Three-quarters of respondents to a survey commissioned by the Customer Owned Banking Association say the big banks do not disclose their ownership of alternative banking brands clearly enough, which the credit union lobby group says is restricting genuine competition. COBA told the financial system inquiry the major banks are portraying their sub-brands as independent competitors and were designed to lure customers who don't want to bank with a major bank.
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Confused at the car dealership? Chances are, so's your salesperson
2015-01-30 04:17:37| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
You remember Rikk Wilde. The Chevrolet regional manager became an immediate sensation last fall when he stammered through his World Series presentation and delivered his now-famous "technology and stuff" catchphrase to describe the automaker's latest offerings.
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'Even fish confused', Solomons seek new weather data
2014-09-21 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: An abandoned airstrip overgrown with weeds marks the entrance to this village of 400 people on Guadalcanal, the largest of the Solomon Islands. Since January, it has been home to the Solomon's first automatic weather station, a device that may help the Pacific archipelago nation bear up to climate change. "This is the first time we can know what is happening on the other side (of the island) in real time,' said David Hiriasia, director of the government's meteorology department. "Before we could...