07/20/11 LONDON - The question was pointed, the answer even more so. Was he not ultimately responsible, as chairman of News Corp., for the phone-hacking scandal that has shaken his global media empire to the core?
07/20/11 A protester splattered Rupert Murdoch with white foam, interrupting a dramatic hearing in which the media baron told British lawmakers he was not responsible for a phone hacking scandal that has rocked his global empire.
07/20/11 ## There is a "strong possibility" that today's recapitalisation resolution at the Irish Life and Permanent egm will be rejected, according to a source close to the company.
07/20/11 Update on the whopping Rs 75 lakh compensation that Air India now has to pay to the families of each of the victims of the Mangalore crash. We told you of the development at 11:30 am, but the details are here.
07/20/11 So far, the crisis under Rupert Murdoch's leadership has been costly. It killed a $12 billion bid of the largest broadcaster in the U.K. The company's shareholders lost billions of dollars in market value. The News of the World was closed forever, and there are a series of criminal...
07/14/11 If Erie County Executive Chris Collins' plan to shift local library maintenance and utility costs from the Erie County Library system to Town of Aurora taxpayers goes forward, it would raise town taxes 3.2 percent, Aurora Supervisor Jolene Jeffe said Monday.
07/14/11 It's Saturday night down at Emergency Arts. The vibe is relaxed, groovy but nonchalant. Local band Big Friendly Corporation sets up in the center of The Beat coffeehouse "to practice," they quip, their crooning, urban tunes giving the rainy evening a perfect soundtrack. Some tenants and patrons cash in on happy hour's $1 PBR special, enjoying the music while others go about their business ...
07/13/11 The Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association (WNYMBA) will kick off the Youth Racing Series, a collection of bike races for young riders looking to become active in the sport, with an event in West Falls on Sat., July 16.
07/12/11 The Erie County Republican Committee on Monday endorsed Sean Kipp as the Republican candidate for the 144th Assembly District. The special election will be held on Sept. 13 and is a result of the resignation of Sam Hoyt. Governor Andrew Cuomo named Hoyt as senior vice president for regional economic development at Empire State Development Corp.
07/11/11 This Saturday, the Elma Village Green Park will have a large contingent of people walking and bicycling to raise money for the Independence Foundation with its annual fundraiser. The money goes to help individuals with physical disabilities to live independently.
07/08/11 The East Aurora Cooperative Market, Inc., was selected to receive a $10,000 Seed Grant from Food Co-op Initiative, a non-profit foundation that provides resources and support for start-ups.
07/08/11 The East Aurora Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 30 will provide an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to register for the event and sell their own wares on the street at the Operation Kids space. Some young operators have already registered for the event, and spaces are filling up quickly with a few spaces still available.
07/08/11 Some Marilla officials are questioning an asbestos removal project that closed town offices for over a week and added $23,000 in costs to current reconstruction efforts at the building.
07/06/11 VANCOUVER, BC - On Monday, July 18, 2011, at 7 p.m. PT, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will kickoff against this year's English FA Cup winners, Manchester City. As demand increases for tickets to this highly anticipated match, Whitecaps FC have now released 3,000 additional seats for the upcoming international friendly.
07/05/11 One of the kids down the street from you could be the best judo competitor in the world, but he or she will never be a part of a high school state championship. In Hawaii, that's not the case.
07/05/11 WASHINGTON, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a series of public satellite broadcasts with a multinational team of researchers, engineers and archaeologists in Peru on the origins and engineering of the Inka Road of South America. For the full press release and high resolution images, visit http://newsdesk.si ...
07/05/11 VANCOUVER, BC - Looking to bounce back from a disappointing road trip, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2W-8L-8D) host Eastern Conference high-flyers Columbus Crew (6W-5L-6D) in Major League Soccer action on Bell Pitch at Empire Field on Wednesday evening.
07/05/11 There are many reasons a prized free agent will choose a team. Playing time and money are important, but the organization's reputation and location are also important. Big-market teams tend to push the bright lights or great weather. Small-market teams tend to lean on fan loyalty and team tradition. Each team has a unique appeal, which is broken down in the next 30 slides. Begin Slideshow
07/04/11 Brandon Washington heard from a number of four-year schools after his sophomore year of football at Solano Community College, the Bay Valley Conference champion, which finished the 2010 season ranked No. 13 in Northern California and No. 25 in the state.
07/04/11 GAME 84 | 4 JULY 2011 | 8:05 P.M. CDT | ISOTOPES PARK | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Round Rock begins a three-game series at Albuquerque. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. CDT at Isotopes Park. The Express are 8-2 in their last 10 games, winning five straight after a four-game sweep of Nashville. |