Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Karim Emami, 75, Who Translated Omar Khayyam and 'Gatsby,' Dies. Karim Emami, a prominent Iranian translator and editor for more than 50 years, devoted his life to Persian literature and art. By NAZILA FATHI. [NYT > Books] 6:38:44 PM    comment []

Bush to Hold Comments on Rove During Inquiry. President Bush insisted that he will not comment until the conclusion of an investigation into a C.I.A. leak. By DAVID STOUT. [NYT > Washington] 6:37:43 PM    comment []

Mark Cuban replies to comments in: Podcasting Part 2.  . . . Finally, when those formally known as podcasters  do an accounting of the net dollars they earned and compare it to the time they invested, they will realize they made about 17 cents per hour all in. All that will be left of profit motivated individual podcasters will be the few and far between and probably less than half of a percent of all podcasters (and please dont someone post a comment saying ….if there are a million podcasters, 1 pct is 10k, half of that is 5k. Thats a ton….Im making up these numbers to prove a point, not to be literal..OK ?). And like personal blogs, tens of thousands if not more will stay on as labors of love that we enjoy because of their creativity So in about 3 years, the Podcast phenomena will have run its course and will just be a normal part of the digital media landscape Just like streaming. [Blog Maverick] 6:36:12 PM    comment []

Unusual Job Opportunity for Someone with Philosophy B.A. or M.A.. This is time-sensitive, so I'm posting it now.  This is from Reggie Stinson, a headhunter in Dallas.  The investment firm in question knows that top philosophy majors are smart! We will pay a referral fee of $10,000 to the student or a $20,000 research grant to the professor who refers us a recent or prior graduate whom we hire in the next 4 weeks.  For the right candidate, we also are willing to top any current offer they have by 20%.  Only the first person to email me with the name of a candidate that we hire will be eligible for the referral fee. Send referrals to rstinson@talentarchitects.com. Business Affairs Job Description A $2 billion private investment firm in Fort Worth, TX is looking for a top Philosophy Graduate to join its Business Affairs division.  This division is unique because it is comprised of individuals with various backgrounds, skill sets and experiences, including individuals with MBA's and JD's.  The division combines these various skill sets and experiences to maximize the returns of the company while minimizing the company’s overall risk.  Responsibilities of the division include: o       Detailed contract and document review o       Overseeing and negotiating a variety of agreements between the company (or one of its related entities) and third parties o       Assisting in the development, negotiation and implementation of cutting edge private equity and fund-related transactions o       Equity/Debt financing, repos and derivative transactions (e.g. swaps) o       Bank debt trading o       Formation of entities for various purposes o       Prime and executing broker relationships o       Bankruptcy and restructuring strategies o       Hedge fund formation, operations and structuring o       Legal issues encompassing all areas of the law Ideal Candidate: o       Recent Philosophy graduate with either a BA or MA from a top university o       A heavy concentration and focus in logic courses o       A distinct interest in business, law and investing This is a high profile division with direct access to and interaction with individuals from all divisions of the company, including the company’s partners, CFO, investment managers and general counsel.   The successful candidate will be a graduate with a record of outstanding academic achievement.  The division, like all other areas of the company, operates in an open, interactive environment. [Leiter Reports] 6:35:03 PM    comment []

"Does the President think Karl Rove did something wrong, or doesn't he?". The White House press corps still wants to know. Bush spokesman Scott McClellan isn't helping much. Evasive Maneuvers. Scott McClellan knows which reporter to call on when things get rough. [Salon.com] 6:26:52 PM    comment []

Harry Potter and the Half-Crazed Summer Camper. Around the country, counselors are struggling to please campers eager to dive into the forthcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." By EDWARD WYATT. [NYT > Books] 6:26:27 PM    comment []

Two from BNA News: DUTCH JUDGE PROTECTS FILE SWAPPERS' PRIVACY A Dutch judge has ruled that ISPs would not have to hand over names or addresses of customers who may be swapping films, music, and other files. Brein, a Dutch organization representing 52 media and entertainment companies, had acquired IP addresses of file swappers and requested personal details behind these IP addresses from five large ISPs. AUSTRALIA UNDERGOES DATABASE TRAWL FOR FRAUD Australia's federal Government is checking national databases, such as Medicare and the Australian Tax Office, in an attempt to uncover identity frauds. Attorney-General Philip Ruddock told a national security conference in Canberra that properly identifying Australians was a necessary first step towards creating a national identity card, although the government had no plans to do so. 9:45:24 AM    comment []

Iranians Warning Europe of Resumed Atomic Effort. Iran will resume uranium enrichment if the European Union does not recognize Iran's right to do so, two Iranian nuclear negotiators said. By NAZILA FATHI. [NYT > International] 8:02:29 AM    comment []