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...Blumenthal, who published a recent article on the topic, the trope's persistent popularity is fed by financial opportunism: "The Christmas kulturkampf is a growth industry in a shrinking economy, providing an effective boost for conservative fundraising and a ratings bonanza for right-wing media." O'Reilly himself has lent credence to this theory. "Every company in America should be on its knees thanking Jesus for being born," he said on Nov. 29, 2005. "Without Christmas, most American businesses would be far less profitable...
...Dems have supported the winning UC candidate three years in a row, and, in the aftermath of their endorsement meeting, have traditionally lent manpower and organizational expertise to their chosen ticket. According to Dems president Eva Z. Lam ’10, there was no reason to believe that the club would not follow that precedent...
...billion in commercial mortgage bonds. According to Barclays Capital, the average CMB price has fallen 34% since the beginning of October. So erase $5.8 billion in equity right there. Citigroup was also a player in advising private equity companies on leveraged buyouts. As part of that business it lent money to the companies in such transactions. Now many of those deals look over-leveraged and ready to default. Those bonds are off 19% since the end of September. Citigroup holds $23 billion in leverage loans. So mark down that stake by $4.4 billion...
...program's visuals were slicked up, too; deft editing, delicious coloring and crisp sound have made Top Gear as striking as any Italian supercar. Its cool aesthetic, coupled with those proudly uncool presenters, have lent the program broad appeal. Close to half of Top Gear 's British audience is female. Kids are drawn to the presenters' mischief and squabbles...
...rare interdisciplinary panel, Faust lent her Civil War history expertise and Vendler provided a literary perspective on the poem...