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WWE
was not named.

***

Securities and Exchange Commission filings by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., disclosed $
526
.
5
million in net revenues in
2008
, broken down as follows:

About three-quarters of the revenues came from North America operations. Other portions were generated in
EMEA
(Europe, Middle East, and Africa),
18
%;
APAC
(Asia Pacific),
7
%; and Emerging Markets (Latin America, China),
1
%.

***

On January
12
,
2009
, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell nominated Linda McMahon for a position on the state Board of Education.

Rell said, “Linda clearly understands the skills and education needed to succeed in business and the type of highly educated and skilled workforce that must be available to ensure that success. I am confident that her leadership abilities, input and advocacy as a mother and grandmother will be key assets to the Board and its mission of ensuring quality education for all Connecticut children.”

During the confirmation process, McMahon acknowledged that her claim that she had a degree in education was false. She said the error on her resume was caused by honest confusion.

Linda McMahon was confirmed by the State Senate,
34
–
1
, and by the House of Representatives,
96
–
45
.