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First, political parties appoint a "scout" to kick off initial talks.

Aetna kicked off the open-enrollment period by promoting in a press release that the big health insurer “offers a plan with a $0 monthly plan premium in every county where plans are available.”

James’ decision to construct such an epic compound comes amid furious speculation that he will retire within the next few years, having just kicked off his 23rd season in the NBA.

The festivities kicked off with country singer Brad Paisley — a well-known Dodger fan — singing the national anthem, followed by Canadian singer JP Saxe performing “O Canada.”

This, and the potential for other big tech companies to make similar moves, is what is likely to catch the Fed’s attention as it kicks off its two-day policy meeting in Washington.