May 12 2012

JPMorgan’s $2-billion loss renews calls for tough financial rules – Los Angeles Times

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Sydney Morning Herald
JPMorgan's $ 2-billion loss renews calls for tough financial rules
Los Angeles Times
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was Wall Street's most visible opponent of stricter federal oversight. His bank's spectacular trading loss could damage his influence in that area. “We know we were sloppy. We know we were stupid,” says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
He should bank on the rules he hatesSydney Morning Herald
$ 2 billion loss by JPMorgan Chase recharges debate over financial regulationsSyracuse.com
JPMorgan Lobbied for Loophole on Risky TradingCNBC.com
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Bloomberg
Dow Drops Most in 2012 as Europe Concern Resurfaces
Bloomberg
US stocks fell for a second straight week, driving the Dow Jones Industrial Average to the biggest loss of 2012, as political tension in Greece heightened concern about Europe's debt crisis and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)'s $ 2 billion trading loss
Banks hit by JPMorgan; Wall Street ends week lowerReuters
Wall Street Posts Weekly Loss; JPMorgan PlummetsFox Business
Stock market decline is muted, despite bank slumpLos Angeles Times
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Telegraph.co.uk
ECB's Patrick Honohan says Greek euro exit would not be 'fatal'
Telegraph.co.uk
A Greek exit from the eurozone would damage confidence in the single currency bloc but not necessarily be fatal, Irish central bank chief and European Central Bank policymaker Patrick Honohan said on Saturday. The prospect of a Greek euro exit has
Greek exit not fatal for euro zone – ECB's HonohanReuters
ECB's Honohan: Greece Euro Exit Can Be ManagedBusinessWeek
ECB's Honohan Says Greece Euro Exit Can Be ManagedBloomberg
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Moneycontrol.com
China cuts reserve ratio; data signals slowdown
MarketWatch
By Aaron Back BEIJING (MarketWatch) — China's central bank on Saturday lowered the level of reserves that banks must hold, a move to support growth after a spate of data earlier this week revealed weakening economic momentum.
Stanchart's Li Says China Is 'Gearing Up' Pro-Growth PolicyBloomberg
China cuts reserve requirementFinancial Times
China acts to boost loans, bolster flagging economyReuters
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MiamiHerald.com
News Summary: PBM Express Scripts details 1st-quarter prescription growth
Washington Post
MORE 'SCRIPTS: Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Holding Co. says adjusted prescriptions totaled nearly 193 million in its first quarter, up 3.6 percent compared to last year. That figure treats 90-day mail-order prescriptions as three regular,
Express Scripts stock rises after 1Q growth reportCBS News
Option Watch: Express Scripts Risk ReversalOptionetics
Express Scripts Strikes Bullish Tone As Selling Season Picks UpWall Street Journal
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May 12 2012

Clippers’ playoff series takes a bearish turn with Game 6 loss – Los Angeles Times

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Toronto Star
Clippers' playoff series takes a bearish turn with Game 6 loss
Los Angeles Times
Grizzlies win, 90-88, to level first-round series at 3-3 and set up winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday in Memphis, where Grizzlies can become only the ninth NBA team to win a series after trailing 3-1. By Broderick Turner The Clippers have put themselves
Grizzlies edge Clippers to force Game 7Chicago Tribune
Grizzlies fight off elimination in LAESPN
Grizzlies, Clippers to play decisive Game 7MiamiHerald.com

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AFP
AP Source: James wins 3rd NBA MVP award
Fox News
MIAMI – LeBron James loves telling the story about his first MVP award. In James' first season of organized basketball, he was the best player on an undefeated team, but everyone on the roster got an MVP trophy from coach Frank Walker Sr. "Right then
LeBron James chosen as NBA MVPSan Francisco Chronicle
Heat not concerned with Vogel's flopping chargeSacramento Bee
NBA Eastern Conference playoffs preview: A look ahead to the second roundThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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USA TODAY
Tiger moves to fringe of contention at Players
Fox News
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Tiger Woods' biggest problem Friday was a broken right shoe. It turned out to be a quick fix. If he keeps playing the way he did in the second round at The Players Championship, he might be able to say the same about his golf
Back in pack, Woods and McIlroy provide best drama at PlayersBoston.com
Woods moves from near cut to contentionFort Wayne Journal Gazette
Woods, McIlroy provide best Players dramaBoston Globe

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May 11 2012

Nuggets take LA to the edge of a nightmare – Los Angeles Times

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Nuggets take LA to the edge of a nightmare
Los Angeles Times
The minutes tick down to a decisive Game 7 in a series that was supposed to be the Lakers' warmup for bigger things. Who knew Denver would present such a test? Lakers teammates Pau Gasol, left, and Andrew Bynum walk off the court following the Lakers'
The fakers on the Lakers: everyone but KobeSan Francisco Chronicle
Metta World Peace rejoins LakersESPN
NBA playoffs: Nuggets on brink of unlikely comeback vs. LakersSalt Lake Tribune
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New York Times
Kuchar, Johnson, Na share lead at Sawgrass
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
By Doug Ferguson / AP PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Players Championship still lacks some definition going into the weekend. At least it still has one of golf's star attractions. In what looks to be a neighborhood block party, Sea Island residents
Johnson takes lead as McIlroy heads homeHouston Chronicle
McIlroy Is Afterthought Again at Players ChampionshipNew York Times
Breaking Down Woods, McIlroy's 2nd RoundESPN
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Sportsnet.ca
Heyward's 2-run homer in 12th propels Braves past Cardinals 9-7
Washington Post
ST. LOUIS — Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat St. Louis 9-7 on Friday night, ruining the Cardinals' celebration honoring former manager Tony La Russa. Dan Uggla homered and Michael Bourn had three hits for
Heyward homer gives Braves 9-7 lead in 12thSTLtoday.com
Cards honor La Russa with pregame ceremonyMLB.com
Heyward blasts Braves past Cards in extrasSports Network
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May 11 2012

‘Dark Shadows’ is short on storytelling, not style, critics say – Los Angeles Times

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BBC News
'Dark Shadows' is short on storytelling, not style, critics say
Los Angeles Times
"Dark Shadows," Tim Burton's adaptation of the cult 1960s soap opera of the same name, features many of the director's trademarks, including a gothic setting, an offbeat sense of humor and Johnny Depp sinking his teeth into the lead role,
'Dark Shadows': A Mere Shadow of What It Could BePatch.com
The Killers Cover The Raspberries' “Go All The Way” For Tim Burton's 'Dark Idolator: All About The Music
Moody: With Tim Burton And Johnny Depp, 'Dark Shadows' Proves To Be OddCBS Local
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USA TODAY
Reese Witherspoon Attends Emergency Hearing in Parents' Dispute
People Magazine
By Mike Fleeman Reese Witherspoon appeared in court Friday in Nashville with her dueling parents for an emergency closed-door hearing. The actress's mother, Betty Witherspoon, has filed papers claiming her husband of 42 years – Reese's dad – tied the
Reese Witherspoon Appears In Court Hearing Parents' Marital DisputeCelebuzz
Reese Witherspoon, parents appear in court in bigamy caseUSA TODAY
Reese Witherspoon in Court With Estranged Parents for Emergency E! Online
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CTV.ca
'American Idol'-'Voice': Jessica Sanchez better than Jermaine Paul?
Los Angeles Times
“The Voice” ended its run this week, crowning Jermaine Paul the winner of Season 2. Over at "American Idol," Hollie Cavanagh got the boot, leaving finalists Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet to do their hometown visits and vie for the
'American Idol' recap: Hollie Cavanagh gets the boot to leave three singers New York Daily News
Jessica Sanchez, 'American Idol' Finalist, to Perform SaturdayPatch.com
American Idol's Hollie Cavanaugh "Felt" She Was Going Home! Plus, Why Is She E! Online
Reality TV World -Realitywanted -MTV.com
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May 10 2012

Microsoft’s Bing search engine gets social-media makeover – Los Angeles Times

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Globe and Mail
Microsoft's Bing search engine gets social-media makeover
Los Angeles Times
Leveraging its relationship with Facebook, Microsoft said the new features will personalize the Bing search experience. By Michelle Maltais, Los Angeles Times In a bid to pull more users away from rival Google Inc., Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it is
Bing redesign stresses social componentSan Francisco Chronicle
Bing gets social sidebar, makes Google look badMacworld
Microsoft's Bing search engines to use Facebook tipsBBC News
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Ars Technica
Oracle's copyright win may not amount to much as patent phase unfolds
Ars Technica
by Joe Mullin – May 10, 2012 10:34 pm UTC Two more Google engineers took the stand in the Oracle v. Google trial today, offering detailed testimony about how Android's Dalvik "virtual machine" works, while a parallel battle over what to do about the
Judge Moves To Kill Third Round of <em>Google v Oracle</em>Wired News
Will Google battle get Oracle just $ 150000 in damages?CNET
Google Seeks New Trial In Oracle FightInformationWeek
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Globe and Mail
Yahoo CEO blames executive search firm for error
San Jose Mercury News
By Pete Carey Scott Thompson, senior vice president and chief technology officer (it says so on their website) for PayPal stands in front of an environmentally friendly building on ebay's campus June 16, 2008 in San Jose, Calif.
Yahoo's Chief Said to Tell Executives He Did Not Submit a RésuméNew York Times
Source: Yahoo CEO tells colleagues that he didn't provide company with false Washington Post
Report: Yahoo CEO says he didn't mislead companySan Francisco Chronicle
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May 10 2012

Facebook launches app center – Los Angeles Times

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ABC News
Facebook launches app center
Los Angeles Times
By Michelle Maltais Those apps that have you wasting hours and annoying your friends with invitations on Facebook are getting a new clearinghouse. And some of them could soon come with a fee. This will be where all comers — whether by web or mobile
Facebook launches an app centerWashington Post
Facebook coughs up details on its mobile problemCNNMoney
Facebook app center launched to compete with Apple, GoogleGlobalPost
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SlashGear
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 review round-up
SlashGear
NVIDIA revealed its latest GPU today, and even if the GeForce GTX 670 isn't technically the greatest (that honor goes to its dual-GPU big brother the 690) reviews across the board are generally positive. The reference card should put prices in the $ 400
Why GeForce GTX 670 offers more value for your money than GTX 680Washington Post
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670PC Magazine
Nvidia releases Kepler based Geforce GTX 670Inquirer
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VentureBeat
Drawbridge comes out of stealth with targeted mobile ads
VentureBeat
Spend two minutes on Facebook and you'll see how targeted ads work — they pick up on the links you click on and search terms you use to serve you relevant ads. Search for breakup songs in Google? You'll probably get an ad for ice cream on Facebook.
Kleiner Perkins And Sequoia Fund $ 6.5M Round For Ad Targeter DrawbridgeTechCrunch
Ex-AdMobbers nab $ 6.5M to build cross-platform cookiesGigaOM
Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Back Drawbridge For Mobile Ad Big DataWall Street Journal (blog)
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May 09 2012

Mariano Rivera has blood clot in right leg – Los Angeles Times

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Sportsnet.ca
Mariano Rivera has blood clot in right leg
Los Angeles Times
By Houston Mitchell New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his right calf and is on blood thinners to dissolve the clot. The problem was discovered while he was being examined after injuring his knee during batting practice last
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has blood clot in calfUSA TODAY
Rivera surgery for torn ACL delayed by blood clot in calfSI.com
Rivera treated for blood clot in right calfMLB.com
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CBC.ca
Josh Hamilton won't be distracted
ESPN
By Richard Durrett | ESPNDallas.com BALTIMORE — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton vowed Wednesday not to let any contract talk distract him from having a successful season. Less than 24 hours after becoming the 16th player to hit four home runs in
Josh Hamilton wallops 4 HRs, collects record 18 total basesChicago Sun-Times
Josh Hamilton – Rangers superstarUSA TODAY
Hamilton low key about 4-HR game, future in TexasThe Seattle Times

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CBS News
'Embarrassed' Hawks back in Boston with season on line
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Michael Cunningham Visions of a Hawks comeback against the Celtics are clouded by memories of the bludgeoning they absorbed the last time they were in Beantown. The grit the Hawks showed while winning 87-86 on Tuesday night in Game 5 at Philips
Celtics hoping to finish off Hawks in Game 6 and avoid decisive game in AtlantaWashington Post
HAWKS VS. CELTICSFOXSports.com
Hawks owner: Garnett 'dirtiest guy' in NBAWEEI.com
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