18/05/2012
Buffett’s Berkshire to buy Media General papers – BusinessWeek
Globe and MailBuffett's Berkshire to buy Media General papersBusinessWeekBillionaire Warren Buffett's company is making another foray into newspapers, agreeing to buy 63 newspapers from Media General Inc. for $142 million. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is also extending a loan to Media General and taking a 19.9 percent stake in …Media General deal excludes Tampa TribuneTampabay.comBerkshire Hathaway buys Media General newspapersSan Francisco ChronicleBuffett Newspaper Stable Grows On Media General DealWall Street JournalWashington Post -MarketWatchall 1,134 news articles »
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Investment adviser: Media General’s leadership ‘still the worst management … – Poynter.org
Investment adviser: Media General's leadership 'still the worst management …Poynter.orgby Andrew Beaujon Published May 17, 2012 11:50 am Updated May 17, 2012 11:54 am Amit Chokshi is the founder and owner of Kinnaras Capital Management, and he's been a constant pain in the collective neck of Media General's management over the past few …and more »
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What InsideNoVa’s sale means for readers – Inside NoVA
PotomacLocal.comWhat InsideNoVa's sale means for readersInside NoVADouglas Hiemstra, president of World Media Enterprises, and Scott Searl, general counsel and senior vice president of administration, meet with employees in Manassas on May 17 to discuss the sale of Media General's newspapers to a subsidiary of …Buffet Buys News & Messenger, Insidenova for $142 MillionPotomacLocal.comall 2 news articles »
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18/05/2012
Ready, set: Here comes NATO summit weekend – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneReady, set: Here comes NATO summit weekendChicago TribuneNATO summit weekend in Chicago is finally here, and a hearty hallo, bonjour, hola, ciao, përshëndetje, ahoj, здравей, hej, sveiki, and cześć to all. Or, as they once exclaimed here in the Windy City, "The whole world is watching." At the very least, …Obama Prepares for NATO Summit in ChicagoVoice of AmericaNATO summit in Chicago sends some brides fleeingReutersFor Chicago, NATO summit brings commuter headachesBoston.comall 2,630 news articles »
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Obama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after … – Washington Post
The Associated PressObama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after …Washington PostMore than 20 nations have already agreed to help fund the Afghan army and more are expected to announce their commitments at the Chicago summit. US and other NATO leaders claim that fundraising is on track, although the totals publicly announced so far …Pakistani president to attend NATO summitThe Associated PressPakistani President to Attend NATO Summit in ChicagoVoice of America (blog)Pakistani president to attend NATO summit on AfghanistanCNN Internationalall 3,153 news articles »
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NATO Summit prompts police grievance by Chicago cops over OT pay – Chicago Sun-Times
NATO Summit prompts police grievance by Chicago cops over OT payChicago Sun-TimesProtesters pause at a Chicago Police station at Halsted and 31st Streets during a march Tuesday night, May 15, 2012. | TOM CRUZE~Sun-Times Chicago police officers who work overtime during the NATO Summit have been told they will be paid in cash — and …Rockford Police to Help at NATO SummitWIFRRockford area police officers going to NATOWREX-TVall 6 news articles »
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18/05/2012
Donna Summer dead at 63 – msnbc.com
New York Daily NewsDonna Summer dead at 63msnbc.comSinger Donna Summer has died after fighting a long battle with cancer. The five-time Grammy winner rose to the top of the charts during the 70s and arguably did more than anyone to make disco cool. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.Donna Summer dead at 63: Legendary disco singer succumbs to cancerNew York Daily NewsDonna Summer, Disco Queen, dead at 63CBS NewsDonna Summer, dead at 63, influenced music world as 'Queen of Disco'MiamiHerald.comLos Angeles Times -MTV.com (blog) -Chicago Tribuneall 3,432 news articles »
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Donna Summer dead at 63: report – Chicago Sun-Times
Donna Summer dead at 63: reportChicago Sun-TimesIn fact, in 2008, just before turning 60, Donna Summer had a No. 1 dance hit with “I'ma Fire.” That meant she, along with Cher, had scored a No. 1 song in each of the last four decades. Only Madonna has charted more dance hits than Summer.
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Donna Summer, dead at 63 – Sacramento Bee
Donna Summer, dead at 63Sacramento BeeReader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "Report Abuse" link below it. We will delete comments containing inappropriate links, obscenities, hate speech, …and more »
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17/05/2012
Will Rhymes isn’t Batman, just a guy who passed out after being hit by a pitch – Washington Post (blog)
New York Daily NewsWill Rhymes isn't Batman, just a guy who passed out after being hit by a pitchWashington Post (blog)By Cindy Boren Will Rhymes collapses into the arms of Tampa Bay Rays first-base coach George Hendrick Wednesday night. (Chris O'Meara / AP) In retrospect, perhaps the sound should have been a the first tip-off that this was no ordinary incident in …Will Rhymes faints after getting hit in arm with pitch, but he's OKYahoo! Sports (blog)Will Rhymes faints after being hit by pitch; Rays edge Red SoxESPNWill Rhymes on collapse: 'My lights went out'USA TODAYNew York Daily News -SportingNews.comall 603 news articles »
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Rhymes Faints After Being Drilled By Pitch – ESPN
Rhymes Faints After Being Drilled By PitchESPNWill Rhymes left in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch and fainting on the field. The Rays would hang on to beat the Red Sox 2-1.Tags: MLB, injury, Rays, Red Sox, highlight ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, …and more »
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After blasting umps, Red Sox would-be slugger promises home run is coming – ESPN
ESPNAfter blasting umps, Red Sox would-be slugger promises home run is comingESPNBy Joe McDonald | ESPNBoston.com Will Rhymes left in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch and fainting on the field. The Rays would hang on to beat the Red Sox 2-1.Tags: MLB, injury, Rays, Red Sox, highlight ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.and more »
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17/05/2012
Attack on Marvin Winans spurs calls for more nighttime security coverage – Detroit Free Press
ABC NewsAttack on Marvin Winans spurs calls for more nighttime security coverageDetroit Free PressMarvin L. Winans as Pastor Brian in a scene from Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." / Quantrell Colbert By Matt Helms The Rev. Marvin Winans was carjacked at this Citgo near Linwood and Davison on Wednesday. He suffered multiple bruises after …Marvin Winans assaulted, carjackedChicago Sun-TimesDetroit Pastor Marvin Winans Assaulted, CarjackedABC NewsRev. Marvin Winans Beaten, Carjacked in DetroitPeople MagazineHuffington Post -TMZ.comall 265 news articles »
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Attack on Marvin Winans spurs calls for more nighttime security coverage – Detroit Free Press
Attack on Marvin Winans spurs calls for more nighttime security coverageDetroit Free PressMarvin L. Winans as 'Pastor Brian' in a scene from Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." / Quantrell Colbert By Matt Helms The Rev. Marvin Winans was carjacked at this Citgo near Linwood and Davison on Wednesday. He suffered multiple bruises …
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Pastor Marvin Winans carjacked, robbedd in Detroit – WZZM
WZZMPastor Marvin Winans carjacked, robbedd in DetroitWZZMMarvin Winans had scrapes, bumps and ripped pants after the incident at a gas station in northwest Detroit. The three or four young men fled with his gray Louis Vuitton wallet containing $200, his $15000 Rolex gold-and-diamond-encrusted watch and the …
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17/05/2012
Donna Summer dead: Her voice soared through disco and beyond – Los Angeles Times
RollingStone.comDonna Summer dead: Her voice soared through disco and beyondLos Angeles TimesDonna Summer died Thursday after a battle with cancer. The 63-year-old Summer was known for her soaring voice and sensual purrs that made her a queen of disco when the genre was in its heyday in the 1970s. And it was a title she held well beyond those …Donna Summer, chart-topping disco queen, dies at 63Detroit Free PressDisco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63Seattle Post IntelligencerDonna Summer Dead: Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Q-Tip Remember Disco QueenMTV.comRollingStone.com -Entertainment Weeklyall 2,409 news articles »
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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63 – The Seattle Times
Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63The Seattle TimesDisco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NICK …
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Donna Summer dead at 63: Legendary disco singer succumbs to battle with cancer … – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsDonna Summer dead at 63: Legendary disco singer succumbs to battle with cancer …New York Daily NewsThe Queen of Disco is dead. Donna Summer died Thursday morning after succumbing to a long battle with cancer, TMZ.com reported. She was 63. Born in Boston on New Year's Eve 1948, Summer came to define the sound of late '70s and early '80s radio with …
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17/05/2012
Mary Kennedy’s Death Attributed to Hanging – ABC News
CollegeNewsMary Kennedy's Death Attributed to HangingABC NewsMary Richardson Kennedy, the wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., died of asphyxiation by hanging, reports the Westchester County Medical Examiner's office. Her body was found Wednesday in an outbuilding on the couple's property in Bedford, NY The death has …Mary Kennedy dead at 52 due to asphyxiationCollegeNewsMary Richardson Kennedy dead of apparent suicide7Online.comMary Kennedy dead: Robert Kennedy Jr's ex-wife hanged herself in barn of NY homeDaily MailWebProNews -Denver Post -12NewsNow.Comall 2,351 news articles »
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Autopsy: Mary Kennedy died of asphyxiation due to hanging – CNN
Autopsy: Mary Kennedy died of asphyxiation due to hangingCNNBy Ed Payne, CNN Mary Kennedy, right, from whom Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed for divorce in 2010, was found dead on Wednesday, May 16. A medical examiner said she died of asphyxiation due to hanging. She was 52. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed for divorce …
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Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., dies – CNN
Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., diesCNNBy Michael Martinez and Rob Frehse, CNN Mary Kennedy, right, from whom Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed for divorce in 2010, was found dead on Wednesday, May 16. She was 52. NEW: She was "a pioneer and relentless advocate of green design," RFK Jr.'s family …
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