Friday, July 07, 2006
Reuters Canada Business Summary
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Enron Corp. founder and chief executive Ken Lay, who was convicted in May for his role in the in the Houston-based company's downfall, died of a heart attack on Wednesday at his vacation home in Colorado.
Source: www.globeinvestor.com
Portuguese fans share their pain
TULARE When he arrived in Tulare while on summer vacation from Toronto, Alexandre Darocha wanted to know where he could watch World Cup games. He wanted to keep up with Portugal's team in soccer's largest tournament.
Source: www.visaliatimesdelta.com
Son rises in Toronto: Colangelo looks to bring winning ways to Raptors
The decision by Bryan Colangelo to leave a Phoenix Suns franchise he grew up with and a team he built into an entertaining championship contender stunned NBA insiders. Yet the team he moved on to in February was predictable and fitting for an emerging executive who has been ahead of the curve in mining international talent.
Source: www.usatoday.com
For The Record: Quick News On 'American Idol,' Katharine McPhee, 'High School Musical,' Michael Jackson & More
The American Idols Live Tour kicked off Wednesday in Manchester, New Hampshire, one singer down. Runner-up Katharine McPhee missed opening night and will also have to skip Thursday's show due to a bout with bronchitis and laryngitis.
Source: www.mtv.com
Reuters Canada Business Summary
TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. , the telecom equipment giant left out of the sector's recent mega mergers, said on Tuesday it will cut 1,100 jobs, or 3.2 percent of its workforce, and squeeze its pension plan to trim costs and improve margins.
Source: www.globeinvestor.com
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Rachel, time to say good-bye to Dubai
Dear Rachel, I was raised in Toronto, but I moved to the United Arab Emiriates--Dubai--three years ago. I am working in radio right now and have worked in an advertising agency prior to that.
Source: www.medialifemagazine.com
Leafs net a new goalie
Acquire Andrew Raycroft from Bruins
Source: torontosun.com
Son rises in Toronto: Colangelo looks to bring winning ways to Raptors
The decision by Bryan Colangelo to leave a Phoenix Suns franchise he grew up with and a team he built into an entertaining championship contender stunned NBA insiders. Yet the team he moved on to in February was predictable and fitting for an emerging executive who has been ahead of the curve in mining international talent.
Source: www.usatoday.com
A new Leaf: Raycroft is ready to start over
By his own admission, the 2005-06 season was a frustrating and fruitless campaign for Andrew Raycroft. After winning the Calder Trophy in 2003-04 as the top rookie in the NHL, Raycroft went from the lockout to Murphy's Law, where everything that could've gone wrong seemed to.
Source: www.boston.com
Monday, July 03, 2006
U.S. Economy Probably Expanded at a 5.6% Rate in First Quarter
June 29 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.6 percent in the first quarter, propelled by a surge in consumer spending that won't be repeated this quarter, economists said before a government report today.
Source: www.bloomberg.com
Troops Battle in Two Separate Clashes in Afghanistan Jason McIntyre
According to a report, coalition and Afghan forces have been involved in significant battles in the country's southern region. Approximately 65 militants are dead after two major firefights Friday.
Source: www.cfra.com
Pacific winds call Dynamo on trip to California
Source: feeds.chron.com
Pronger derby is open
WHAT HAPPENED? After one year in Edmonton, Chris Pronger has demanded a trade, for personal reasons.
Source: www.stltoday.com
