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Bloomfield Township, MI Boston, MA Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Princeton, NJ Sausalito, CA Sonoma, CA Wilton, CT For a full listing of all “job wanted” ads, please go to: -------------------------------------------------------------- Bentsen Testifies Before Ways and Means Committee ELFA eNews Daily Equipment Leasing and Finance Association president Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., testified Wednesday, March 14, before the House Committee on Ways and Means about the impact that the revenue increases included in H.R. 2, the "Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007" would have on the equipment leasing and finance industry. Bentsen was part of a panel of key business representatives invited by The Ways and Means Committee to provide their industries' views on the measures.
Recognized as the “Honorable Kenneth E. Bentsen” as a former US Congressman, he told the Committee that the Senate proposal to change the effective date for cross border leases under IRC section 470 is a retroactive tax increase with negative tax and accounting implications and, in addition, the provision will undermine taxpayers' due process rights. "The real issue is one of policy and process--the use of retroactive tax law changes to raise revenue as the Senate version of H.R.2 clearly does, and the due process of taxpayers, which the Senate bill undermines. We believe such actions are fundamentally unfair and unwise. If retroactive tax policy is pursued in this instance, there is no reason to believe that retroactivity would not be pursued elsewhere, thus undermining all reliance on our U.S. tax laws," Bentsen said. "The imposition of this retroactive provision would result in irreparable damage to investor confidence in the leasing market going forward and impede the Congress' ability to utilize the tax code as a means to spur investment," said Bentsen. Representing other affected industries on the panel were: Within the next few weeks conferees from the House and Senate are expected to meet in a joint conference to resolve this issue. Congressional Record:
-------------------------------------------------------------- Oh, No! Mr. Bill!
Vice-Chair CIT Finance forced to resign? by Christopher Menkin
Without much fanfare the CIT Group appears to have moved Frederick “Rick” Wolfert out as vice-chairman, commercial finance.
It was surprising to many colleagues to hear the news, particularly at the start of CIT’s major global branding campaign. It also came at a time of successful goals being met, such as the news from To those that Leasing News spoke to, it just didn’t make much sense. Colleagues, current at CIT, and past at Key and GE Healtcare, told us they were all surprised. Leasing News found itself in a similar position as to why Paul Weiss resigned in December from ICON Capital, largest public equity lease fund in North America. An inquiry to a Goldman-Sachs analyst found him quiet on answers, but asking many questions about LeNature, some other transactions, that all sounded like it was coming out of left field. There was speculation of some internal politics, but no one on the board of directors was talking, as if they knew? Perhaps Wolfert was about to be replaced. January 8, 2007, Leasing News reported that Walter J. Owens (46) was named President of CIT Corporate Finance.
The press release stated: “In this newly created position he will work closely with CIT’s Corporate Finance business unit leaders to assess their current go-to-market models; develop an integrated distribution platform to serve a broad range of product offerings and customer segments, and improve operational efficiencies. He will report directly to Rick Wolfert, CIT Vice Chairman, Commercial Finance, and will continue to serve as a member of the Office of the Chair. “ Wolfert did not return calls to Leasing News from his New York office. CIT Media Curt Ritter, Director of External Communications and Media Relations, responded to our inquiry with a copy of the press release that contained the obvious perfunctory statement by Jeffrey M. Peek, CIT Chairman and CEO:
“I want to thank Rick for his dedication to CIT over the past three years. His leadership in overseeing the successful transformation of our Commercial Finance division and his efforts in establishing a talented executive management team have played an important role in CIT’s success. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors.” Now that is a good “kiss off” statement if I have ever read one. Wolfert is best perhaps known in the leasing industry as “integrating” A CIT press release in announcing his original appointment in 2004 stated: “Mr. Wolfert integrated the Heller Financial Healthcare business with several healthcare finance businesses within GE Capital and established one of the largest financial services providers to companies in the healthcare industry... “Since 2001, he has served as President and CEO of GE Healthcare Finance. Prior to joining GE, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Heller Financial Corporation and was Chairman, President and CEO of KeyBank USA and of KeyCorp Leasing Ltd. Prior to joining KeyCorp in 1988; he was employed by U.S. Leasing Corporation as Vice President, Business Development.” He also was (perhaps is) still very active in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, former chairman of the membership committee, and currently serving on several committees. This is what we do know: Frederick (Rick) Wolfert was named by Peek as Vice Chairman, Commercial Finance, effective September 13, 2004. A press release of the event stated: “In the newly-created position, Mr. Wolfert joins the Office of the Chairman and will report to President and CEO Jeffrey M. Peek with responsibility for the management of CIT's Capital Finance, Equipment Finance, Business Credit and Commercial Services business units, which provide lending, leasing, and advisory services for the transportation, construction, retail, manufacturing, energy, media and communications, and healthcare industries. “Mr. Wolfert will oversee new and existing business opportunities across each of these units in an effort to expand customer relationships and grow business more efficiently. “ Mr. Peek commented, ‘Rick is an outstanding addition to our highly-talented management team; he brings a wealth of complementary experience in the field of commercial finance as well as a dynamic leadership style and unparalleled expertise in the healthcare industry -- one of CIT's key target sectors going forward. I expect Rick's strategic and operational skills will be invaluable to the organization and central to our success going forward." Wolfert Press Release CIT Global Branding Campaign Kirschenbaum bond + partner --agency for CIT Global Branding -------------------------------------------------------------- (Conseco Bankruptcy a Scam??? (Leslie Dick calls for an investigation into “irregularities”
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Leslie Dick Worldwide Ltd. Requests Bankruptcy Fraud Investigation in Re: Conseco, INC. Case No. 02-B49 672 with specific focus on George "Soros" Investors NEW YORK, NY – Leslie Dick, President of Leslie Dick Worldwide Ltd. has called for an investigation by the US Bankruptcy Trustee for criminal violations of the US Bankruptcy Code. Leslie Dick has asked that certain irregularities, both in the Bankruptcy Filing and the Sale of its two major Assets, the General Motors Building and Conseco Finance be fully investigated and examined. Conseco Bankruptcy In December of 2002, Conseco, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division Honorable Carol A. Doyle presiding. The Bankruptcy filing by Conseco was the third largest in US history trailing only those of Enron and Worldcom. Conseco Finance Bankruptcy On December 18, 2002 a Conseco press release announcing the Chapter 11 filing is entitled: “Conseco, Inc. Reaches Agreement in Principle on Restructuring with Banks and Bondholders” It further states, that “Insurance Operations Not Included in Filing” and “Conseco Finance Corp. Reaches Agreement in Principle to Sell Assets through Separate Chapter 11 filing. Also on December 18, 2002, Conseco Finance Corporation (Green Tree Financial Corporation) (1) announced a Chapter 11 Filing & Sale entitled: “Conseco Finance Corp. Reaches Agreement in Principle to Sell Company’s Assets to CFN Investment Holdings LLC, a Joint Venture of Fortress Investment Group LLC, J.C. Flowers & Co., LLC, and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.” Also on December 18, 2002, Conseco stated: “In conjunction with the Chapter 11 filing as required under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, Conseco Finance Corp. will file a Motion seeking to establish bidding procedures for an auction that will allow other qualified bidders to submit higher and better offers to purchase the company’s assets.” (2) George “Soros” Investors Obtain Major Assets of Bankruptcy Estate “Soros” investors that purchased Conseco’s main Bankruptcy Asset Conseco Finance, also provided Conseco with Debtor in Possession financing of approximately $150 Million Dollars at/or prior to Conseco filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. “FPS” DIP financing, a Delaware Limited Liability Company was the entity set up to fund Conseco’s Debtor in Possession financing. The facts are undisputed that “Soros” investors acquired Conseco Finance for less than one-eighth of what Conseco paid for it less than 5 years earlier. It is our opinion that Harry Macklowe (as a straw front-man for George Soros) acquired the General Motors Building in New York for $100 Million Dollars less that the highest bidder, Leslie Dick Worldwide, Ltd. The General Motors Building is owned and controlled by George Soros As alleged in the Verified Amended Complaint the fraudulent General Motors Building “Auction”, was part of an overall Bankruptcy Fraud scheme. In August of 2003, Leslie Dick Worldwide Ltd. bid $1.5 Billion Dollars in the second round of bidding ($1.456 Billion Dollars on the 1st Bid) – yet the GM Building was sold by Conseco, Inc. to Macklowe Properties for $1.4 Billion Dollars (as a Straw front-man for George Soros) – since all of the equity to close the transaction came from “Soros” owned and controlled companies. The net result is and was that at least $100 Million Dollars less went to the Creditors. Recently filed Affidavits under oath by Mr. Leslie Dick, attest to the fact that Harry Macklowe is not the owner of the General Motors Building – and never has been. The owner was and is George Soros. The Amended Verified complaint describes a price-fixing, bid-rigging and/or market allocation scheme and conspiracy, that when conclusively proven will make it one of the largest Real Estate Frauds ever perpetrated in the United States of America. Plaintiff Leslie Dick Worldwide Ltd. has filed an Appeal seeking to have his erroneously dismissed Amended Verified Complaint (3) reinstated and allowed to proceed to Trial. Request for Criminal Investigation and Prosecution Based upon the facts which our investigation have discovered, it’s our opinion that the Conseco Bankruptcy (for certain of its Assets) was a pre-planned fraudulent Bankruptcy filing, in that, both of the major Assets (Conseco Finance and GM Building) could have been sold at higher market prices without a bankruptcy filing – but for the alleged illegal scheme to obtain these Assets via an illegal and secret agreement. The conspirators have been “aided and abetted” in the scheme and its cover-up by certain brokers, lawyers, and others in the commission of the alleged crimes referenced above, as outlined in the New York Complaint and Affidavits. Defendant Soros Prior Acts Public information and news sources reveal that Mr. George Soros was convicted of a felony for insider trading in a French Court and fined $2.2 Million Dollars. The conviction was held up by the French Court of Appeals. From England, Italy, Russia, Argentina, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc., George Soros has been accused of the manipulative business practices and schemes inflicted upon them. In fact, Taiwan issued a special decree that threatened “any person cooperating with Soros Funds” would be charged with a criminal offense. Threats of Isolation and Retaliation As alleged in the Verified Amended Complaint, George Soros, through his representative “agents” stated that “if Plaintiffs persisted in their attempts to uncover the bid-rigging scheme, they would be black balled from any deal of consequence in the New York market”. A Call for Public Information Any persons having knowledge of the events described herein may contact the undersigned or forward such information directly to the Executive Office for US Trustees. Contact: Leslie Dick, President
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Leasing News invites distinguished attorneys who specialize in leasing and finance to contribute legal matters, information, and education that would be of interest to Leasing News readers. 1. Generally, throughout the United States, late fees are an issue of contract law. If the contract is valid, then the amount of the late fees will be upheld. 2. Many lessees argue that the amount of the late fees is unfair, or "unconscionable." Decisions are all over the map on this issue. Suffice to say that I have yet to find a case which says that the typical late fee charge 5-10% of the actual late payment is unconscionable. On larger deals, we try to get an opinion of debtor's counsel and there is a plethora of law that if the borrower has advice of counsel, there can be no unconscionability claim. Two of the cases are Adams v. Adams, 603 S.E.2d 273 (Ga. 2004); Roussalis v. Wyoming Medical Center, Inc., 4 P.3d 209 (Wyo.2000). 3. One Supreme Court case holds that late charges are just another form of interest (this would be applicable only to a lease intended as security) and that if the lender is exempt from usury (National Bank or licensed lender), then any late charge is enforceable. So, in California on a lease intended as security, if the lender is licensed, it would appear that any interest rate should fly. In other states where no commercial contract is subject to usury, then any rate should also be fine. 4. There are a couple of cases out there, most notably Garcia v. Canan 851 F.Supp. 327 (ND Ill. 1994) holding that a 10% late charge on the whole of the delinquent payments (as opposed to a one time assessment against a single discreet late payment) is a penalty. Another case I've run into is Leasing Services v. Eastern Equipment 11 B.R. 732 (SD WVa. 1981), an awful case which hold that in bankruptcy the court can strip a lease intended as security down to its components, impute a hypothetical interest figure, back off unearned interest, and back off late charges which are accrued to the overall balance as opposed to a one time assessment of a single discreet late payment. The bottom line to this issue, is that while the lease or contract can say whatever you want for late charges, and it may be enforceable, I would not feel comfortable with an amount over 10% of the actual late payment, and I would not want to aggregate the late charges, e.g., 10% of the whole delinquent balance, which is essentially interest on interest. In addition, if the lease is a loan (lease intended as security) there are very adverse consequences in bankruptcy, with the court having the authority to back off unearned interest and late charges. If any of your readers have any questions, or want additional citations (this issue was litigated in a New Jersey Bankruptcy matter), please have them email me directly. Regards, Tom McCurnin Visit our Web Site at www.bkolaw.com
--------------------------------------------------------------- Advantage Funding hires Rose Zerillo as Operations Manager
LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK, -- The Advantage Funding group of companies announced that Rose Zerillo has been hired as Operations Manager. “Working in various banking positions for over 25 years, Rosie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in operations, funding, human resources and management. We look forward to working with her as we aggressively expand our business,” said Edward P. Kaye, President. Prior to joining Advantage Funding, Rose Zerillo began her career at Tilden Commercial Alliance which was subsequently acquired by Sovereign Bank and most recently spent the last seven years as Sr. Operations Officer with All Points Capital Corp., the commercial equipment leasing and finance division of North Fork Bank. “I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in Advantage Funding’s continued growth and look forward to my new position,” said Ms. Zerillo. Advantage Funding is a leading vehicle and equipment leasing and financing company to the ground transportation industry. It was recently acquired by Marubeni Motor Holdings, a subsidiary of Marubeni America Corporation, the multinational general Japanese trading company. For more information contact ekaye@advantagefunding.us or ### Press Release ########################### GE Appoints Four Company Officers
FAIRFIELD, Conn.----GE today the appointment of four new company officers. Diane Cooper, 47, is President & CEO, Equipment Finance Services, Capital Solutions, GE Commercial Finance. In July 2005, Cooper became President & CEO, Franchise Finance, Capital Solutions. Prior to that, she was President & CEO, Storage USA, also a component of GE Commercial Finance. In 1999, she was Senior Vice President, Card Services, within JCPenny Credit Services, a GE Money Company. Cooper received her Masters in Business Administration from Baker University in Kansas in 1995 and her B.A. in Business Administration from Baker in 1993. Alex Dimitrief, 48, is Vice President and Senior Counsel, Litigation and Legal Policy. Dimitrief joined the company February 1, 2007. He joined GE from Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, where he has been since 1986 and became a partner in 1991. His practice has spanned many industries, jurisdictions and subjects, including regulatory matters, securities, IP, product liability, environmental and bankruptcy cases. Dimitrief graduated magna cum laude from the Harvard Law School in 1985 where he was Managing Editor of the Harvard Law Review. He received his B.A. summa cum laude with a focus on Economics & Political Science from Yale College in 1981. Lorenzo Simonelli, 33, is President & CEO, Consumer & Industrial, Europe, Middle East & Africa, GE Industrial. Simonelli assumed this role in January 2007. Prior to this role, he was General Manager, Product Management for GE Consumer & Industrial, a role he held from 2005 to 2007. Simonelli joined GE in 1994 and graduated from the Company's Financial Management Program (FMP) in 1997. He was a member of GE's Corporate Audit Staff from 1997 to 2002, rising to the role of Executive Audit Manager. Simonelli joined GE Consumer & Industrial (C&I) in 2002 and held a number of finance leadership roles including Global FP&A manager, and Chief Financial Officer for the Americas pole. Simonelli graduated from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom with a B.S in Business Administration, Economics and Marketing in 1994. David E. Tucker, 46, is Chief Operating Officer, VetcoGray, a newly acquired business of GE Oil & Gas. Prior to this role, he was General Manager, Power Service, GE Energy. From 2001 to 2004, Tucker was General Manager, Business Development, GE Energy. Before that, he held a number of finance roles including Vice President, GE Capital Audit Staff, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, GECS Equipment Management Service, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Vendor Financial Services within GE Commercial Finance, and Executive Audit manager with the Corporate Audit Staff. Tucker graduated from Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts with a B.S. in Finance in 1984 and GE's Financial Management Program (FMP) in 1987. GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
### Press Release ########################### Alta Group Conference Explores How Technology Platforms
LAKE TAHOE, Nev., -- How can equipment leasing and finance executives effectively compete, reduce margin pressures and prosper with ever increasing competition and pressure from stockholders? One strategy is to ensure that their technology platforms drive more business and lead to greater efficiency,” says Shawn Halladay, managing principal of The Alta Group’s professional development division. “Lessors are increasingly seeking to solve their toughest business challenges through technology and business process optimization,” says the host of The Alta Group’s third annual information technology conference.
This year’s event is focused on the theme, “Combating Margin Compression,” and will be held in Chicago, April 18-20, at the Marriott Oakbrook Hotel. Speakers representing consultancies, technology firms and equipment leasing and finance companies will discuss information technology from a broad business viewpoint to a very technical perspective. The conference is designed for COOs, CFOs, CIOs, IT managers, portfolio/equipment managers, conversion specialists, auditors and quality teams. “Margin compression is on everyone’s mind these days,” Halladay said. “The goal of this two and a half-day event is to open up the various technology applications and see how they work to drive business and optimize business operations.” Halladay has worked in the equipment leasing and finance industry for more than 20 years, as a lessor, trainer, consultant and auditor. His professional experience includes all leasing sectors and he has served customers in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. He has authored eight books on equipment leasing. Halladay serves on the political action and service providers committees of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, as well as the editorial board of the Journal of Equipment Lease Financing. In addition to Halladay, scheduled speakers for this year’s conference include another well known leasing educator and industry author, Dr. James Johnson, PhD., Northern Illinois University School of Business. He will discuss how lessors should position themselves to survive in the mature asset finance industry. Dr. Johnson has written or co-authored several books on equipment leasing, including Power Tools for Successful Leasing, Technology Leasing: Power Tools for Lessees and Power Tools for Small Ticket Leasing. Other speakers include Mike Zoretich, of Bearing Point; and Mark Belec, with Third Pillar; Andrew Denton, CHP Consulting; Tom Dawson, IDS Group, Andrew Lea, McCue Systems; Joseph Franco, Oracle; and consultant Tom Matlon. During the conference, leading technology providers, such as CHP Consulting, IDS Group, McCue Systems and Oracle, will conduct comprehensive functionality demonstrations of their technology platforms. They will introduce the latest features of their systems, and how customers are using technology to respond to the dynamic changes taking place in the industry and common business pressures. “The functionality demos using transaction data provided by the conference organizers provide lessors in attendance with a clear understanding of how the technology platforms will work in real-world situations,” said Justin Cooper, president, CHP North America. “Everyone uses the same data and scenarios, making comparisons easy.” The cost to attend is $1,495. Persons interested in registering for the conference can call Kaye Kreeder at 801.322.4499 or email kreeder@thealtagroup.com. For more information, visit www.thealtagroup.com. About The Alta Group: ### Press Release ########################### CIT Surpasses $1 Billion Milestone with NetJets
NEW YORK – – CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) a leading global provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, announced that it has surpassed $1 billion in total lease and loan originations with owners of its long-time commercial partner, NetJets, the pioneer and global leader in the fractional aircraft industry. “This $1 billion milestone reflects the strength of our relationship with NetJets over the past 12 years,” said C. Jeffrey Knittel, President of CIT Aerospace. “We are proud of this accomplishment and our ability to provide NetJets’ customers with a wide range of competitive, flexible and easy-to-use loan and lease options.” John Colucci, Executive Vice President of NetJets, said, “NetJets Owners have a wide range of financial needs. CIT is able to customize competitively priced lease and loan products to suit any situation and provides incredible service at the same time. Having CIT as part of the NetJets toolkit has been another reason we sell more fractional shares than all other companies combined.” In support of the long-term growth of NetJets, CIT also developed a fleet financing program with the first and leading provider of private jet cards, Marquis Jet Partners . This program was rolled out in 2006 with 15 corporate aircraft that ranged from the light-cabin Raytheon Hawker 400XP up to the large-cabin and long-range Falcon 2000 and Gulfstream 450 models. The Marquis Jet Card allows clients to purchase subleases on NetJets aircraft in 25-hour increments and to experience the NetJets program. Henry Schachar, President of Marquis Jet, said, “Working with CIT has been terrific. It has allowed us to accelerate our plans to expand our private jet card business and provide our card owners with access to the newest aircraft in the NetJets fleet as both we and NetJets grow our respective programs.” About CIT CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading global commercial and consumer finance company, provides clients with financing and leasing products and advisory services. Founded in 1908, CIT has more than $74 billion in managed assets and possesses the financial resources, industry expertise and product knowledge to serve the needs of clients across approximately 30 industries worldwide. CIT, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500 Index, holds leading positions in vendor financing, factoring, equipment and transportation financing, Small Business Administration loans, and asset-based lending. With its global headquarters in New York City, CIT has more than 7,300 employees in locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. www.cit.com NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, provides the safest and most secure private aviation solutions in the world. NetJets fractional aircraft ownership allows individuals and companies to buy a share of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership, and guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours’ notice. The NetJets programs worldwide offer the largest and most diversified fleet in private aviation, which includes 14 of the most popular business jets in the world. Access to the NetJets fleet is also available in the form of a short-term lease, sold on an all-inclusive, pre-paid basis in 25-hour increments, through an exclusive alliance with Marquis Jet Partners. NetJets Inc. also offers aircraft management, charter management, and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management. More information on NetJets, the Marquis Jet Program, and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com . The Gulfstream Large Cabin Fleet is operated by NetJets International. The BBJ is operated by NetJets Large Aircraft Company. All other aircraft offered by NetJets in the United State s are operated by NetJets Aviation. Each of these operating companies is a wholly owned subsidiary of NetJets Inc. All aircraft offered by NetJets in Europe are operated by NetJets Transportes Aéreos, SA a Portuguese/EU Air Carrier. The Marquis Jet Card Program is operated by NetJets under its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. NetJets has an affiliation with the provider of the NetJets Middle East Program. About Marquis Jet ### Press Release ###########################
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Today's Top Event in History 1968 --Senator Robert Kennedy, former Attorney General and brother of former president John F. Kennedy (1961-63) ends months of debate by announcing that he will enter the 1968 Presidential race. He is popular due to the anti-war mood in the US as liberals back Senator Eugene McCarthy in opposition to "Hey, Hey! LBJ" Johnson. [headlines]
This Day in American History 1739-Birthday of George Clymer, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and of the US Constitution. Born at Philadelphia, PA and died there Jan 24, 1813. British troops advancing on Philadelphia detoured for the purpose of vandalizing Clymer's home in Chester County about 25 miles outside the city. His wife and children hid nearby in the woods. He was considered the smartest and most respected of the signers, except for Benjamin Franklin. Only one film from 1932 captured honors. Harold C. Lewis of the Paramount Studio Sound Department won the Best Sound/Recording award for "A Farewell to Arms". The Best Picture and Best Director Frank Lloyd) prizes went to the 1933, "Cavalcade" produced by Winfield R. Sheehan. The Best Actor was Charles Laughton in "The Private Life of Henry VIII", and the Best Actress was Katharine Hepburn in "Morning Glory" (1933). This was her first Academy Award, and the last she would receive for 34 years. The second cartoon to take home (to their little brick house) an Oscar was Walt Disney’s "The Three Little Pigs" for Best Short Subjects/Cartoons. -------------------------------------------------------------- Winter Poem The March wind roars When winds are soft, -------------------------------------------------------------- SuDoku The object is to insert the numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once. What could be simpler? http://leasingnews.org/Soduku/soduko-main.htm -------------------------------------------------------------- Daily Puzzle How to play: Refresh for current date: -------------------------------- |
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