ALSO NOTED: More on Goldman Sachs compensation; Short sellers rally in Nov.; and much more...

Company News:
> More on Goldman Sachs compensation. Article
> Still hope for Cerberus-United Rental deal. Article
> Tudor's Raptor Fund hit with $1 billion in redemptions. Article
> North Dakota bank's interesting charity initiative. Article 

Industry News:
> Fear stalking top investment banks. Article
> Short sellers rally in Nov. Article 
> Another wave of problems for SIVs? Article
> Loan officer admits lying to grand jury. Article
> Pensions facing tough choices. Article
> Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearn to bail out bond insurer? Article

Regulatory News:
> PCAOB finally fines a Big Four firm. Article
> Be savvy with your spreadsheets. Article
> Have you received a letter from the SEC? Article
> Ex-Morgan Stanley advisers charged with timing. Article 
> Lawyer for Refco charged. Article

And Finally... Woman accused of groping mall Santa. Article