But a total of 68 noteholders objected to the settlement in filings on Friday. And though 20 of them are affiliated with AIG, they otherwise a diverse group that includes four Federal Home Loan Banks, a couple of public pension funds and Cranberry Park, the nom de litigation of an investment fund family with a significant Countrywide MBS stake. As I read competing briefs by objecting noteholders, who want New York State Supreme Court JusticeBarbara Kapnickto reject the $8.5 billion settlement, and by BNY Mellon, which brought the special proceeding under state trust law to win court approval of the deal, I was struck by the difference in the way the two sides want Kapnick to look at the settlement.The key to the success of a pass like this is timing. If Newton gives up on the play too early, he misses the split second when Shockey flashes open. If he waits too long, Urlacher and the safeties can arrive to break up the play.

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