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Microsoft quashes EA speculation
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
A Microsoft Corp. spokesperson Wednesday night reportedly denied a pending takeover of Electronic Arts Inc. The spokesman told Marketwatch, “We have no plans to acquire…
Swedish police criticized after helicopter heist (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Swedish police faced stinging criticism Thursday for failing to stop helicopter-borne gunmen from pulling off a Hollywood-style heist against a cash depot while blocking an air pursuit with a fake bomb.
Commentary: Huge rewards in a Mideast peace
By Bill Richardson Special to CNN Editor’s note: Bill Richardson is governor of New Mexico and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Obama to push nuclear disarmament
US President Barack Obama is to call for an end to nuclear arms and efforts to stop the spread of the technology behind them, at an historic UN session. In the first security council meeting chaired by the US, Mr Obama will present a resolution seeking “a world without nuclear weapons”
Colony Financial prices IPO of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $20 per share
By admin on September 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Colony Financial Inc. said it priced an initial public offering of 12.5 million shares of its common stock at $20 per share. The real estate finance company said late Wednesday that it gave the underwriters a 30-day option to buy up to an additional 1.9 million share at the IPO price minus underwriting discounts and commissions in order to cover any overallotments.
China faces new US trade complaint over paper as union, 3 producers file antidumping case
By admin on September 24, 2009
BEIJING - A U.S. labor union and three paper companies have filed a new trade complaint over imports of Chinese paper, possibly fueling tensions between Washington and Beijing amid disputes over tires and other goods
Russian tycoon to buy Nets, move team to Brooklyn
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
EAST RUTHERFORD - The NBA has truly gone global. Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov reached an agreement Wednesday to buy 80 percent of the financially strapped New Jersey Nets and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn.
Sock it to ‘em: Tax assessment increases could mean rent hikes
By admin on September 24, 2009
Chicago apartment landlords said Wednesday they are being socked with tax assessment increases that will force them to hike rents in a tough economy. Several landlords cited particular buildings on the city’s North Side where assessments have doubled or tripled from a year ago. In an unscientific survey by the landlords’ trade group, the Chicagoland Apartment Association, building owners reported assessments rising from 18 percent to 182 percent
Storm swirls around Valverde’s cycling dream (AFP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AFP - Spanish ace Alejandro Valverde is continuing to weather the storm caused by ongoing doping allegations in the lead-up to his bid for cycling’s famous rainbow jersey.
‘Old School’ FA told to reform or face funding cut (AFP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AFP - The Football Association was on Thursday warned to urgently implement reforms recommended four years ago or risk losing government funding.
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna’s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.