May 17 2012

Flustered Bryant Is Failing to Finish – New York Times

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Flustered Bryant Is Failing to Finish
New York Times
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kobe Bryant spun away in disgust and angrily pulled on his jersey, the famed purple and gold No. 24 that has symbolized a career of clutch shooting and one the Lakers will someday retire to hang in the rafters.
Steve Blake 'upset' about fans' threatening messagesLos Angeles Times
Lakers on the brink: After barely blowing Game 2, LA prepares for back-to Washington Post
NBA PLAYOFFS — The Thunder's versatility and variety of methods have been on NewsOK.com
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Clippers-Spurs Preview
Washington Post
The Clippers have lost all six of their playoff series after dropping Game 1 of a postseason set, but they have managed to knot up the series at one win a piece in Game 2 on three of those occasions. The Spurs have won five straight and 23 of their
Vinny Del Negro concerned about Clippers' health entering Game 2Los Angeles Times
Spurs Vs. Clippers Game 2: San Antonio Looks To Take 2-0 LeadSB Nation (blog)
PRACTICE NOTEBOOK: CLIPPERS AIM TO FIX MISTAKES IN GAME 2Clippers.com
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Goodell Is Sued by a Saint Suspended in Bounty Case
New York Times
Jonathan Vilma, the New Orleans linebacker who was suspended by the NFL for the 2012 season for what it said was his active role in the Saints' bounty system, sued Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation Thursday. The lawsuit, Vilma v.
Saints' Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell over bounty allegationsLos Angeles Times
Saints' Vilma files defamation lawsuit against GoodellOrlando Sentinel
NFL notes: Saints' Vilma files defamation suit against commissionerAustin American-Statesman
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May 17 2012

Lakers Sequel: It Just Got Worse – New York Times

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Lakers Sequel: It Just Got Worse
New York Times
You can survive a Game 1 shellacking (see Bulls-Heat, 2011). But when you lose Game 2 by two and your superstar sputters, well, then there's panic in the land of Lakers. Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times got right to the point: “Put it this way:
Rumbling Thunder show an ability to close the playoff dealNBA.com
Kobe Bryant disappears at the end for LakersLos Angeles Times
Thunder grabs 2-0 lead on LakersChicago Sun-Times
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Belfast Telegraph
Iran's parliament approves $ 462 billion budget
The Seattle Times
Iran's parliament on Thursday signed off on a $ 462 billion budget bill for the current Iranian year that is about 9 percent less than the budget approved in the previous calendar year, a consequence attributed to the new exchange rate of the US dollar.
Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'Rutland Times
Ahmadinejad Wants to Attend London OlympicsABC News

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SB Nation
John Tortorella Knows Exactly What He's Doing
SB Nation
By Travis Hughes – NHL Editor John Tortorella has been here before. He knows what he's doing every time he steps up to the microphone for a press conference, and he doesn't care what the media thinks about it. May 17, 2012 – After watching John
coach won't open up after team gets shut downNew York Post
Poll: Do the Rangers look tired to you?NBCSports.com
In defense of John Tortorella's media misbehaviorYahoo! Sports (blog)
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May 16 2012

Ahead of Facebook IPO, a Skeptical Madison Ave. – New York Times (blog)

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New York Times (blog)
Ahead of Facebook IPO, a Skeptical Madison Ave.
New York Times (blog)
By TANZINA VEGA, EVELYN M. RUSLI and PETER EAVIS Mark Lennihan/Associated PressAt a marketing event in early 2012, Facebook demonstrated new advertising opportunities. With Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has created a seemingly perfect home on the Web,
Facebook ad debate surfaces just before company's IPOThe Seattle Times
Companies question whether Facebook ads payChristian Science Monitor
With IPO, Zuckerberg now under scrutinyHouston Chronicle
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Verizon Wireless To End Unlimited Data
13WMAZ
By Roger Yu Verizon Wireless plans to begin eliminating the unlimited data plan it has provided customers who had it before the carrier introduced tiered pricing and dropped the unlimited plan for new buyers last year. Fran Shammo, CFO of Verizon
Verizon Ends Unlimited Data Plan For Existing CustomersThe Driod Guy
Grandfathered Unlimited Data Ending in Summer 4 Verizon 4G LTEWireless and Mobile News
Verizon Eliminating Unlimited Data for Users with 4G LTEThe Mac Observer
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General Motors' defection makes it harder for Facebook to make a bull case for
Washington Post
May 16 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Co., the world's biggest automaker, no longer intends to advertise on Facebook Inc. as the social network prepares for an initial public offering. “Currently we have no plans to continue advertising with Facebook,”
GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay OffWall Street Journal
Do Facebook ads work? IPO, GM spotlight issueUSA TODAY
Are Facebook ads really that bad?VentureBeat
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May 15 2012

Pacers Tie Series and Take Home-Court Advantage – New York Times

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Pacers Tie Series and Take Home-Court Advantage
New York Times
David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, George Hill added 15 points and the Indiana Pacers took home-court advantage away from Miami by beating the Heat, 78-75, in Game 2 of the teams' Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night.
Pacers win 78-75, late chances doom MiamiMiamiHerald.com
Pacers pull out Game 2 win vs. Bosh-less HeatUSA TODAY
Indiana frustrates Wade and James in 78-75 win, steals home-court in series Washington Post
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The Guardian
Lakers Suffer for Westbrook's Newfound Maturity
New York Times
OKLAHOMA CITY — He emerged from the locker room wearing gray slacks and a tightly fitted white Lacoste polo shirt plastered with multicolored fishing lures, a nerdy hipster-meets-business casual look that Russell Westbrook claimed as his own.
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher keep friendship in check during seriesLos Angeles Times
Kobe, Lakers unfazed by blowout loss to ThunderUSA TODAY
Metta World Peace is a fan of OKC Thunder coach Scott BrooksNewsOK.com
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Orioles' Chen beats Yankees
Washington Post
BALTIMORE — Wei-Yin Chen said the day before Tuesday's start that he wasn't going to do anything differently this time around against the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old Taiwanese lefty had never before faced an opponent for the second time as a
Chen leads Orioles to 5-2 win over YankeesHouston Chronicle
O's hand CC first loss, Yanks' bats quiet in 5-2 lossNew York Daily News

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May 14 2012

Warnings Said to Go Unheeded by Chase Bosses – New York Times

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New York Times
Warnings Said to Go Unheeded by Chase Bosses
New York Times
By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and NELSON D. SCHWARTZ In the years leading up to JPMorgan Chase's $ 2 billion trading loss, risk managers and some senior investment bankers raised concerns that the bank was making increasingly large investments involving
JPMorgan Said to Weigh Bonus Clawbacks After LossBloomberg
JPMorgan CEO may lose chairman post amid trading loss falloutLos Angeles Times
JPMorgan CIO retires, Obama calls for reformReuters
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Coty Withdraws Avon Bid
Wall Street Journal
By EMILY GLAZER Coty Inc. withdrew its $ 10.7 billion offer for Avon Products Inc. on Monday night, concluding a high-profile effort by Coty to take over an embattled larger rival. Fragrance maker Coty said in a letter to Avon's board it was moving on
Coty drops $ 10.7bn bid for AvonFinancial Times
Coty Withdraws Takeover Offer for Avon ProductsBloomberg
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Shares Slide as Greece Risks Dominate
CNBC.com
Shares fell on Tuesday as investors liquidated riskier assets and sought refuge from the political turmoil fuelling fears of Greece's exit from the euro and threatening to ruin any progress made so far to solve the euro zone debt crisis.
Greek fire could singe rest of euroFinancial Times
Risk of Greek Euro Exit Rattles Markets, but Hints of More Talks EmergeNew York Times
Fresh talks in Greece as fears of euro exit growBBC News
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Globe and Mail
S&P 500 down for 4th day of five, Groupon up late
Reuters
By Chuck Mikolajczak | NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks fell on Monday as investors dealt with the one-two punch of worsening political upheaval in the euro zone and the possibility that China's economy may be softening more than previously thought.
Market Preview: Risk Appetite SpoiledTheStreet.com
US Stock Futures Decline On Greece WorriesWall Street Journal
U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fluctuate Before Jobs ReportBloomberg
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Increase in Customer Base Helps Groupon Narrow Loss
New York Times
Signaling a change of fortune, the online deals company Groupon posted a smaller net loss and higher revenue in the first quarter, helped by increased demand from a growing customer base. Its revenue surpassed Wall Street's expectations and Groupon's
Groupon makes first profit, shares surgeReuters
On the Call: Groupon CEO Andrew MasonABC News
Watch Out for Groupon's Stock BounceWall Street Journal
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May 13 2012

Banks Tread a Fine Line in Trading – New York Times

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New York Times
Banks Tread a Fine Line in Trading
New York Times
By PETER EAVIS When JPMorgan Chase revealed its $ 2 billion loss last week, it looked as though the big Wall Street banks were up to their old tricks, using their government-backed funds to make risky trades in a misguided effort to improve their
JPMorgan exec expected to resign, AP source saysBusinessWeek
Key JPMorgan execs to depart as early as this week, according to reportsWashington Post
JPMorgan executives expected to leave over lossReuters
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FOREX-Euro hits 4-month low on Greece uncertainty
Reuters
* Euro dips below $ 1.29 to lowest in nearly 4 months * Greek coalition efforts stall, leftists reject talks * Safe haven dollar edges higher, Aussie hits 5-mth low By Masayuki Kitano SINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) – The euro hit its lowest level in nearly
Euro Falls to 3-Month Low as Oil, US Futures DeclineBloomberg
The European FarceNewsweek
Euro Falls to 3-Month Low Before Greek Meeting, OutputBusinessWeek
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By Craig Stephen HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — China bears have the upper hand after growth in everything from retail spending and investment to industrial output and imports declined in April, pointing to a widening economic slowdown.
China shares open up after bank reserve requirement cutReuters
China's Weakening Growth Signals Need for Fiscal ActionCNBC.com
Beijing Hastens To Spur GrowthWall Street Journal
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Avon says it's considering Coty buyout offer
The Associated Press
By AP – 1 minute ago NEW YORK (AP) — Cosmetics maker Avon changed course on a buyout offer it had previously rejected, declaring Sunday that it would consider selling itself to Coty after Coty sweetened the deal. In a sparse two-sentence statement,
Avon Takes One Week on Coty BidWall Street Journal
Cosmetics seller Avon says it's now considering buyout offer from smaller Coty Washington Post
Avon to consider Coty bidFinancial Times
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Asian Shares Rise on Optimism About China
ABC News
Asian shares rose on some optimism about the regional economy Monday after a move by China's central bank over the weekend to encourage lending and curtail a slowdown. Japan's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.8 percent within the first hour of trading to
Asian shares hearted by China bank moveBoston.com

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May 13 2012

JPMorgan Chase Executive to Resign in Trading Debacle – New York Times

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Sydney Morning Herald
JPMorgan Chase Executive to Resign in Trading Debacle
New York Times
The $ 2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase will claim its first casualty among top officials at the bank as early as Monday, with chief executive Jamie Dimon set to accept the resignation of the executive who oversaw the trade, Ina R. Drew.
JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon acknowledges 'terrible, egregious mistake'Washington Post
Three senior executives to leave JP Morgan after $ 2-billion trading lossGlobe and Mail
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: I was 'dead wrong' about trading concernsChristian Science Monitor
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Yahoo confirms CEO is out after resume scandal
CNN
By Julianne Pepitone @CNNMoneyTech May 13, 2012: 4:49 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson is out after it was found he padded his resume with an embellished college degree, ending his term at the company after just four months.
Yahoo's Light at the End of the Tunnel.Forbes
Yahoo's Thompson Quits Amid Inquiry; Levinsohn Is Interim CEOBloomberg
Yahoo CEO steps down in victory for investor: sourceCNBC.com
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Telegraph.co.uk
Global Economy Weekahead: Back into the euro-zone storm
Reuters
By Stella Dawson | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Greece ditching the euro, huge tax hikes and spending cuts in the United States in 2013, plus a showdown over Iran's nuclear ambitions are three big political risks looming over a global economic recovery that
Eurozone: the austerity allergyThe Guardian
Is Europe a safe place to buy? Not exactlyBoston.com
Global economy back into euro-zone storm, recovery uncertainEconomic Times
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Graduates get a degree in debt
Albany Times Union
ADA, Ohio — Kelsey Griffith graduates on Sunday from Ohio Northern University. To start paying off her $ 120000 in student debt, she is already working two restaurant jobs and will soon give up her apartment to live with her parents.
Student loan bluesLos Angeles Times
Students lament debts as loan battle gains steam in CongressUSA TODAY
Student Debt at Colleges and Universities Across the NationNew York Times
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Wall Street Journal
As Beijing Moves to Spur Growth, Its Tools Are Limited
Wall Street Journal
By BOB DAVIS And TOM ORLIK A worker rests on his shovel at a road construction site as cranes are seen in the background at a residential area under construction in Beijing this month. BEIJING—China's leaders started to reach into their
China Crashes in April, Shows Signs of ContractionForbes
China Stocks May Rebound on Cut in Bank ReservesCNBC.com
China moves to spur growthFinancial Times
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