Morning Links: 27 October 2006

Known "spinster" thought to be behind controversial senate ad, LifePoint reports 3Q earnings, Nikkei rises with strong performances from, among others, Nissan, and more...

Spin expert said to be behind Senate ad controversy

LifePoint reports earnings of 61 cents per share for third quarter of 2006

Japanese stocks rise as companies like Nissan show strong gains

Genesco announces new compensation package for executives

Former VUMC exec and St. Thomas CEO Deb German tapped to launch new medical school at University of Central Florida [added 9:54 a.m.]

CBRL issues its 2006 proxy statement [added 10:45 a.m.]