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podesta(Italian: “power”) In medieval Italian communes, the highest judicial and military magistrate. The office was instituted by Frederick I Barbarossa in an attempt to govern rebellious Lombard cities. From the late 12th century the communes usually elected their own podesta, often a nobleman with legal training. Serving for six months or a year, the podesta summoned councils, led the communal army, and administered civil and criminal jurisdiction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Podesta says its parent company (whose core business is rubber components) plans to establish a manufacturing site in Asia next year, and Tech Group will likely set up operations there. California and the Future of Energy Sponsor: UCLA Anderson School of Management Speakers: John Podesta, president and chief executive of Center for American Progress; Edward Learner, UCLA Anderson Forecast director; Ryan Ratcliff, UCLA Anderson Forecast economist; and David Shulman, former chief strategic at Salomon Bros. Podesta fired manager Jim Tracy four weeks before being fired himself. |
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