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The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400
The University of Florida in Gainesville is the No. 1-ranked party school. It's a distinction that surprises some students, and administrators hope new policies will help the school change that reputation.
Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience.
McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who's at the McCain rally in Dayton.

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Lauren Collins: The Brooklyn painter Kehinde Wiley.
Lauren Collins Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The painter Kehinde Wiley first travelled to Nigeria in 1997. He was trying to find his father, whom he had never met, or, more crucially for a portraitist, seen. (His mother didn’t have any photographs.) After several weeks in Lagos, he found his dad, who welcomed him. But--like any . . .
James Surowiecki: What drives market volatility?
James Surowiecki Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
American investors are frazzled. True, oil prices have fallen from their most vertiginous highs, the dollar is a bit stronger, and the stock market has actually risen over the past month. But none of those things have happened in a smooth and steady fashion. The stock market’s “ascent,” in particular . . .
Hendrik Hertzberg: What Barack Obama is up against.
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The week before the week before this week’s scheduled gathering of the delegates and their media camp followers in Denver, the nominee-presumptive of the Democratic Party did something that is strongly recommended, and ought to be mandatory, for anyone who has just logged a year and a half’s worth . . .

 

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'American Idol' It Isn't - The organizer of a nationwide talent competition has denied allegations that it misled winners with promises of 'more than $100,000 in contracts' as models, actors or singers. [AP/CBS News]
Meta Description: [ New York State consumer authorities say the organizer of a nationwide talent competition takes thousands of dollars from winners but fails to deliver on promised contracts for models, actors or singers. Fashion Rock denies the allegations. ]

Alleged Unethical and Illegal Behavior Practiced by Options Talent Group - In Los Angeles, Options Talent employees do not need to show any identification when recruiting child and adult models, posing a potential threat to other employees and the community. [PR Web]
Meta Description: [ PR: In the corporately controlled Los Angeles office of Options Talent, employees do not need to show any form of identification when filling out paperwork including but not limited to a Passport, Social Security card or any type of identification, while recruiting child and adults models. This... ]

500 Better Business Bureau Report: Wilhelmina Scouting Network - The Central Florida BBB's report of customers' experiences with this company.

500 Better Business Bureau: Fashion Rock LLC - The Central Florida BBB's report of customers' experiences with this company.

Council Member Questions Pearlman's Dealings - Brief article regarding Orlando city Commissioner Vicki Vargo's concerns about the city's possible partnership with entertainment king Lou Pearlman to revitalize Church Street Station. By Jill Krueger. [Orlando Business Journal]
Meta Description: [ Council member questions Pearlman's dealings ]

Hidden Cameras Expose Talent Agency Scam - Hidden cameras exposed the conniving side of the catwalk inside Transcontinental Talent's Ferndale office, Ruth Spencer reported. [NBC 4 Detroit]

High Priced Talent - Family was going to pay to list 14-year-old, but changed their mind after consulting the Internet about the company. By Michelle Mauch. Free registration required to view article. [KRIS-TV]
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Hunting for Models - Investigative report of allegations of bogus model scouting. Interview with former employee, BBB president, general manager. Company president's previous convictions for fraud. [New Times Broward-Palm Beach]
Meta Description: [ At 33 years old, Ivette Mendive had wearied of her job as a dental hygienist and craved a dramatic change in her life. So early this year the Coral Gables resident posted her résumé on t ]

Model Scam, The - Former talent scouts looking for models claim they weren't selling a dream, they claim they were hired to sell a scam! Fox 61's consumer reporter Shelly Sindland discovers that sometimes pursuing a dream can mean a trip to fantasy land. [Fox 61 Connecticut]

NYS Slaps Model 'Scam' - The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) is hounding Louis J. Pearlman--the Florida-based music promoter responsible for teen bands the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC--for alleged model-scouting scams in Manhattan and Buffalo through the Wilhelmina Scouting Network, now called the Web Style Network. [Backstage.com]
Meta Description: [ Backstage.com The Actor's Resource offers up to the minute actor's union news, casting calls and upcoming movie auditions and theatre reviews. ]

Options Talent Group: An I-Team Investigation - Special report after undercover investigation by I-Team reporter Randy Travis on the modeling scouting company based in Orlando, Florida, called Options Talent, previously known as eModel.com. [Fox 5 Atlanta]

500 RipOff Report - Details personal experiences and claims to expose unethical business practices by Emodel, TcTalent, Options Talent and Wilhelmina Scouting Agency.
Meta Description: [ Trans Continental Talent & Model Scouting ripoff Scam Draws Negative International Press & Government Investigations Orlando Florida *UPDATE: TCTalent/Monster.com affiliation, BBB cover-up *UPDATE ..TCT to become WILHELMINA SCOUTING NETWORK ..early announcement yields insider trading potential *U... ]

404 Talent Scout Accused of Sex Abuse Out on Bond - A talent scout arrested on sex abuse charges is out of jail after posting a $10,000 bond. [NBC 13 Birmingham]

Trans Continental Talent: An I-Team Investigation - Followup report on new name, Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, and protest by former client outside Atlanta office handing out copies of company's unsatisfactory Better Business Bureau record. [Fox 5 Atlanta]

Council Member Questions Pearlman's Dealings - Brief article regarding Orlando city Commissioner Vicki Vargo's concerns about the city's possible partnership with entertainment king Lou Pearlman to revitalize Church Street Station. By Jill Krueger. [Orlando Business Journal]
Meta Description: [ Council member questions Pearlman's dealings ]