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201. A Skeptic Who Merits Skepticism

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Book) -- Criticism and interpretation, Business literature -- Criticism and interpretation
Abstract

A FEW weeks ago, the paperback edition of 'Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets' landed on my desk, more or less hot […]

Published
2005

202. To Be Better, New Orleans, Think Smaller

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Post-disaster reconstruction
Abstract

AT the turn of the last century, Galveston, Tex., was one of the most important cities west of the Mississippi. With a population of 38,000, it had a critical port, […]

Published
2005

203. The Union That Can't Throw Straight

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Contract agreement, National Football League Players Association -- Labor relations, National Football League -- Labor relations, Labor contracts -- Interpretation and construction -- Case studies, Football players -- Injuries -- Contracts -- Case studies -- Labor relations
Abstract

DID you hear the one about the football player who offered to play injured if his team would guarantee his 2006 salary? True story. The player is Matt Birk, a […]

Published
2005

204. On Oil Supply, Opinions Aren't Scarce

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Petroleum industry -- Supply and demand -- Industry forecasts
Abstract

'We're halfway through the hydrocarbon era,' my old friend T. Boone Pickens has been saying for the last couple of years. You may remember Mr. Pickens as the most famous […]

Published
2005

205. Led Into Temptation? Who Wasn't?

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Authors -- Personal narratives
Abstract

BEFORE he became an Internet analyst, Henry Blodget wanted to be a writer. Let me rephrase that. Before he became the living, breathing embodiment of Wall Street wrongdoing during the […]

Published
2005

206. Memo to U.S.: Pay Attention To Canada

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company legal issue, Government regulation, Company business management, Company financing, Contract agreement, Banking industry, Enron Creditors Recovery Corp. -- Contracts -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases -- International economic relations -- Finance -- Management -- Production management, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Toronto, Ontario) -- Contracts -- Cases -- Finance -- Laws, regulations and rules -- International economic relations -- Production management -- Management, Toronto Dominion Bank -- Contracts -- Cases -- Finance -- International economic relations -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management -- Production management, Air Canada -- Finance -- Management -- International economic relations -- Cases -- Contracts -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Production management, Gas transmission industry -- Contracts -- International economic relations -- Cases -- Economic aspects -- Production management -- Analysis, Banking industry -- Contracts -- Cases -- Finance -- International economic relations -- Analysis -- Production management -- Economic aspects, Petroleum industry -- Production management -- International aspects -- Cases -- International economic relations -- Contracts -- Economic aspects -- Analysis, Lumber industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases -- International aspects -- International economic relations -- Contracts -- Production management -- Analysis -- Economic aspects, Airlines -- Finance -- Management -- International economic relations -- Contracts -- Cases -- Production management -- Analysis -- Economic aspects, Canada -- International economic relations -- Economic aspects, United States -- International economic relations
Abstract

I'M a lucky guy. Every summer I get to spend a month or more at a house my wife and I own on a wonderful lake in the Laurentian mountains […]

Published
2005

207. At Dow Jones, It's All About Family

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company securities, Dow Jones & Company Inc. -- Securities, The Wall Street Journal (Newspaper), Law firms -- Officials and employees -- Securities, Conduct of life, Newspaper publishing -- Officials and employees -- Securities, Trusts and trustees
Abstract

'THE press did a good job for the stock price yesterday,' said Roy A. Hammer earlier this week. He was kidding, of course. 'It's not the way you want to […]

Published
2005

208. No, You Can't Invest Like Yale. Sorry!

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company investment, Yale University -- Investments, Unconventional Success: A Fundmental Approach to Personal Investment (Book) -- Authorship, Investments -- Analysis
Abstract

'WHEN I started out on this new book,' David F. Swensen was saying the other day, 'I thought I was going to take what we do at Yale and make […]

Published
2005

209. Stock Options: So Who's Counting?

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Stock options -- Accounting and auditing -- Standards
Abstract

FOR those who thought the battle over expensing stock options was over -- and let's face it, folks, it should be over -- consider how one chief executive views the […]

Published
2005

210. From Intel To Health Care And Beyond

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Intel Corp. -- Officials and employees, Conduct of life, Semiconductor industry -- Officials and employees
Abstract

IN case you missed it, Andrew S. Grove has an article in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. In his 68 years, Mr. Grove has […]

Published
2005

211. Donaldson: The Exit Interview

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company business management, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission -- Officials and employees -- Management, Economists -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals -- Interviews
Abstract

I came with a mission,' William H. Donaldson said the other day, reflecting on his tenure as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In retrospect, that was the big […]

Published
2005

212. How to Be A Better Bean Counter

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company business management, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board -- Powers and duties -- Management, Accountants -- Practice -- Powers and duties, White collar crimes -- Prevention, Accounting firms -- Practice -- Management
Abstract

AS the former C.F.O. of Crazy Eddie and a former C.P.A., I helped mastermind one of the largest accounting fraud and securities frauds of the 1980's.' No, that's not a […]

Published
2005

213. Data Theft: How to Fix The Mess

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Government regulation, Credit and debit card industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- 1970s (Decade) AD, Identity theft -- Prevention -- 1970s (Decade) AD -- Laws, regulations and rules, Credit card fraud -- Prevention -- Laws, regulations and rules -- 1970s (Decade) AD, United States -- Economic policy
Abstract

IN the early 1970's, Senator William Proxmire, the Wisconsin Democrat who was the scourge of the banking industry, decided something needed to be done about the chaotic state of the […]

Published
2005

214. The Lawyer Companies Love to Hate

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Company legal issue, Lerach Coughlin Stoia & Robbins L.L.P. -- Officials and employees -- Cases, Securities fraud -- Cases, Law firms -- Officials and employees -- Investigations -- Cases, Stockholders' derivative actions -- Cases, Attorneys -- Practice -- Behavior -- Cases
Abstract

SITTING in the back of a town car this past Wednesday, as his driver pulled away from the federal courthouse and headed toward his hotel in Midtown Manhattan, William S. […]

Published
2005

215. Auditors: Too Few To Fail

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company legal issue, Financial services industry, BearingPoint Inc. -- Investigations -- Personal narratives, Financial services industry -- Investigations -- Personal narratives, Accounting -- Practice -- Personal narratives -- Investigations
Abstract

CAN you believe this KPMG thing? A mere three years after Arthur Andersen -- once the most upright accounting firm in the land -- was indicted for obstructing justice in […]

Published
2005

216. In Business, Tough Guys Finish Last

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company public relations, Securities industry, Company business management, Morgan Stanley -- Officials and employees -- Management -- Public relations, Chief executive officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Public relations -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Securities industry -- Officials and employees -- Management -- Public relations
Abstract

BACK in the 1980's, Fortune published a feature called 'America's Toughest Bosses.' Donald H. Rumsfeld made the list one year (he was running G.D. Searle). So did legendarily crusty executives […]

Published
2005

217. Starting Off By Doing Right On Options

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Government regulation, Securities industry, Company business management, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission -- Officials and employees -- Management -- Aims and objectives -- Laws, regulations and rules, Securities industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management -- Officials and employees
Abstract

To: Representative Christopher Cox From: The new guy Re: Your first big decision Dear Congressman Cox: First of all, congratulations. Being nominated to be the next chairman of the Securities […]

Published
2005

218. Now Playing On Broadway: The Money Pit

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company business management, Company financing, Company investment, Hurlyburly (Play) -- Finance -- Management, Broadway theater -- Finance -- Management
Abstract

Now Playing on Much of Broadway: The Money PitIN anticipation of tomorrow night's Tony awards, I saw 'Hurlyburly' this week, the fine revival of David Rabe's 1984 play, which is […]

Published
2005

219. Janus Funds: Everybody Loves a Loser

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company public relations, Company business management, Company financing, Janus Capital Group Inc. -- Management -- Finance -- Public relations, Hedge funds -- Economic aspects -- Public relations, Mutual fund industry -- Management -- Finance -- Economic aspects -- Public relations
Abstract

YOU keep hearing that this is a rough year for hedge funds, and from the perspective of a hedge fund manager, I suppose that's true. General Motors bonds are downgraded […]

Published
2005

220. Google This: Is Microsoft Still a Bully?

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Company legal issue, Government regulation, Company marketing practices, Company business management, Antitrust issue, Company market share, Information services industry, Google L.L.C. -- Marketing -- Market share -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases -- Management, Microsoft Corp. -- Cases -- Management -- Marketing -- Market share -- Laws, regulations and rules, Antitrust law -- Cases -- 2000 AD, Computer software industry -- Cases -- Management -- Marketing -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Market share -- 2000 AD, Information services industry -- Marketing -- Market share -- 2000 AD -- Cases, Information services -- Marketing -- Market share -- 2000 AD -- Cases
Abstract

NOT long ago, I went to Washington for a dinner given by a friend. She wanted to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the end of the Microsoft antitrust trial, which […]

Published
2005

221. AMY'S DAY.

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
*TRIALS (Trespass), *ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *LEGAL judgments, *PUBLIC demonstrations
Abstract

Describes the incident of the Trespassing trial that involves Amy Carter, Abbie Hoffman, and 13 other protesters who were arrested for occupying a building on the University of Massachusetts, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Reason for the protesters' presence at the campus; Contention of the defendants; Argument of the prosecutor; Verdict of the jury on the case; Views that celebrityhood of Carter weighed heavily on everyone present during the trial; Reaction of people in courtroom on declaration that Carter was not guilty.

Published
1987

222. JOHN PAUL'S DISCIPLE.

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
*BISHOPS, *BIRTH control, *RELIGIOUS leaders, *ELECTIONS, *POLITICAL candidates
Abstract

Discusses the performance of New York Archbishop John O'Connor during his first year in office as the spiritual leader of the New York archdiocese. Focus on his involvement in the American election; Denouncement of political candidates who are in favor of abortion; Dispute with New York City Mayor Ed Koch over Executive Order 50, which bans discrimination against homosexuals by agencies receiving city funds; Discussion of his stance on Church issues and his relationship with his fellow bishops.

Published
1985

223. France Picks the Left.

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
*ELECTIONS, *FRANC (French currency), *FOREIGN exchange rates, *POLITICAL campaigns, *SOCIALISM, *ECONOMIC policy
Abstract

Presents information related to elections in France and U.S. Effect of the polls in France on the franc's exchange rate; Discussion of the election of Francois Mitterrand, the Socialist candidate, as the French Prime Minster; Impact of sudden spurt in franc's exchange rate on the Mitterrand's campaign; Report the post-election analyses indicated that there were thousands of French people whose economic interests would have been served by Valery Giscard's reelection; Statement that Mitterrand's campaign posters and television appearances sought to portray a man of calm, not of change; View that Giscard believed that for France to become more productive and competitive, a measure of free enterprise was needed; Description of the Socialists' major proposals related to the nationalization of ten key industries, the raising of taxes and establishment of a wealth tax.

Published
1981

224. Pierre and the Swan.

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
*TELEVISION personalities, *CELEBRITIES, *REPORTERS & reporting
Abstract

Presents the author's views about the celebrity status of television newsman Pierre Salinger in France. Highlights of the political activities of Salinger during the presidency of John F. Kennedy (JFK) in the U.S.; Winning of the Legion of Honor medal; Travel to Europe as a Kennedy representative for the opening of several JFK exhibits; Participation in the 1972 campaign of presidential candidate George McGovern.

Published
1980

225. It's a Whole New World of Investing.

Author

NOCERA, JOSEPH and Rao, Rajiv M.

Subjects
INVESTMENTS
Abstract

Introduces `Fortune' magazine's 1997 guide to investors. Reflection on investor savvy; Accessibility of international stocks; Ease of investments; Cautionary note; Why paying attention to Wall Street has become critical.

Published
1996

227. How to save the Catholic Church

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
How To Save The Catholic Church (Book) -- Book reviews, Books, Catholic learning and scholarship, Catholic authors
Published
1984

229. The gambler

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Capitalists and financiers -- Management, Petroleum industry -- Texas, Young, Jack -- Management, Consolidated Petroleum Industries Inc. -- History
Published
1983

230. The long, lonesome road

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Texas. Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation -- Case studies, Psychiatric services -- Texas, Schizophrenics -- Case studies, Thomas, Fred -- Biography, Nottebart, Cathy -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Texas -- Health aspects
Published
1986

231. The second coming of Steven Jobs

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
computer industry -- Officials and employees, Jobs, Steve -- Biography, Apple Inc. -- Officials and employees, NeXT Computer Inc. -- Officials and employees
Published
1986

232. Bunny: the real story of Playboy

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Bunny (Book) -- Book reviews, Books -- Book reviews, Hefner, Hugh M. -- Behavior
Published
1985

235. The eccentric genius of Trammell Crow

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Real estate industry -- Personalities, Construction industry -- Personalities, Executives -- Interviews, Trammell Crow Co. -- Officials and employees
Published
1984

236. Three plus one equals billions

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Three Plus One Equals Billions (Book) -- Book reviews, Books, AlliedSignal Inc. Bendix Friction Materials Div. -- Bibliography
Published
1984

238. Fantasy island

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Politics -- Texas, Urban renewal -- Texas, Real estate industry -- Texas, Houston, Texas -- Political aspects
Published
1983

239. In the boredom of the storm

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Hotels and motels -- Social aspects, Hurricanes -- Texas, Storms -- Social aspects
Published
1983

240. The merger mongers

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Acquisitions and mergers -- Economic aspects, Bankers -- Investments, Arbitrators -- Investments, Attorneys -- Investments
Published
1982

241. The right stuff

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
The Right Stuff (Nonfiction work) -- Book reviews, Books
Published
1980

243. Why Boone can't lose

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Capitalists and financiers -- Evaluation, Petroleum industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Pickens, T. Boone -- Evaluation
Published
1985

244. Why I hate Lamaze

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Fathers -- Personal narratives, Natural childbirth
Published
1984

245. Death of a computer

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
computer industry -- Economic aspects, Microcomputers -- Marketing, Texas Instruments Inc. -- Management
Published
1984

248. The art of the leak

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Government information
Published
1979

249. The hottest issue in Washington

Author

Nocera, Joseph

Subjects
Civil service, Automobile parking -- Officials and employees, Commuting -- Washington, D.C.
Published
1979

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