LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The writers of controversial Osama bin Laden thriller “Zero Dark Thirty” and of the presidential drama “Lincoln” won nominations on Friday for the Writers Guild Awards, as momentum built in Hollywood ahead of the Oscars in February.The screenplays for Iran hostage drama “Argo,” cult movie “The Master,” quirky comedy “Silver Linings Playbook,” and shipwreck tale “Life of Pi”...
Shutterfly’s Improbably Long Survival
Label: BusinessJeffrey Housenbold, the chief executive officer of Shutterfly (SFLY), sat down recently for a meal at Il Fornaio, a popular Italian restaurant in Palo Alto. He says he watched as a diner at a nearby table pulled out a smartphone and began uploading pictures of his steaming plate of cioppino onto Instagram. After describing the scene, Housenbold says: “I don’t have photos of people’s dinner...
New Job Alerts System Launched to Help Canadians Looking for Work
Label: WorldOTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Jan 6, 2013) – The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today launched the new Job Alerts system, making it easier for Canadians across the country to find out about local job opportunities.“The new Job Alerts system is an important part of our government”s plan to better Connect Canadians with Available Jobs in their area,” said...
"Cliff" concerns give way to earnings focus
Label: WorldNEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors' "fiscal cliff" worries are likely to give way to more fundamental concerns, like earnings, as fourth-quarter reports get under way next week. Financial results, which begin after the market closes on Tuesday with aluminum company Alcoa , are expected to be only slightly better than the third-quarter's lackluster results. As a warning sign, analyst current...
NHL, union reach tentative agreement
Label: TechnologyNEW YORK (AP) — Hockey is back, and it took nearly four months and one long night to get the game back on the ice.With the season on the line, the NHL and the players' association agreed on a tentative pact to end a 113-day lockout and save what was left of a fractured schedule.Commissioner Gary Bettman and union executive director Donald Fehr ceased being adversaries and announced the deal while...
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Storm over Depardieu's 'pathetic' move
Label: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSRussian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed Russian citizenship on actor Gérard DepardieuFor Depardieu, a public war of words erupted, with many in France disgusted by his moveDepardieu more than anyone, represents the Gallic spirit, says Agnes PoirierMajority of French people disapprove of his action but can't help loving him, she addsAgnes Poirier is a French journalist and political...
‘McDreamy’ says he beat Starbucks for coffee chain
Label: HealthSEATTLE (AP) — “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey may be the real “McSteamy.”The actor, who was dubbed “McDreamy” as a star of the hospital drama while his co-star was called “McSteamy,” may soon be serving hot, steaming cups of Joe.Dempsey won a bankruptcy auction to buy Tully’s Coffee, a small coffee chain based in Seattle. Among those he beat out is Tully‘s much bigger Seattle neighbor, Starbucks...
“Cliff” concerns give way to earnings focus
Label: BusinessNEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors’ “fiscal cliff” worries are likely to give way to more fundamental concerns, like earnings, as fourth-quarter reports get under way next week.Financial results, which begin after the market closes on Tuesday with aluminum company Alcoa , are expected to be only slightly better than the third-quarter’s lackluster results. As a warning sign, analyst current estimates are...
Pan Global Resources Inc. Completes Non-Brokered Financing
Label: WorldVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Jan 4, 2013) – Pan Global Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PGZ) (the “Company“) today announced that it has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“) and issued an aggregate of 2,747,500 units (the “Units“) at a price of $ 0.40 per Unit for gross proceeds of $ 1,099,000. The offering was oversubscribed by nearly 250,000...
"Cliff" concerns give way to earnings focus
Label: WorldNEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors' "fiscal cliff" worries are likely to give way to more fundamental concerns, like earnings, as fourth-quarter reports get under way next week. Financial results, which begin after the market closes on Tuesday with aluminum company Alcoa , are expected to be only slightly better than the third-quarter's lackluster results. As a warning sign, analyst current...
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