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FORBES News, May 18, 2012

Facebook Frenzy Begins: Stock Tests $40 After Opening At $42.05
Forbes
Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook employees ring the Nasdaq's opening bell on the day of the company's IPO May 18, 2012. (Credit: Zef Nikolla) Almost everyone was expecting a first-day pop from Facebook, and the social network's first trade was certainly in...
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Forbes
Singapore More Business Friendly for Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
... Singapore (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 According to a recent report onForbes.com, high licensing and government-related fees are squeezing small businesses of their hard-earned profits and stifling entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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Legislative Round-Up: Week Ending May 18, 2012
Americans for Peace Now
By Lara Friedman on May 18, 2012 1:10 PM | No Comments With new Iran talks set for May 23rd, and the House adjourning at the end of this week until May 30, one of the main themes of the week in both the House and Senate was Iran (as is evident from the ...
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Pinterest Stake Fuels Rakuten's Quest to Be a Global Player
BusinessWeek
By Bruce Einhorn on May 18, 2012 On Thursday, the same day Mark Zuckerberg's company announced it had raised $16 billion in the biggest IPO by a technology company, Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten (4755) announced it is leading a group to invest ...
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Notable & Quotable: Friday, May 18, 2012
Sumter Item
In "The Future Is More Than Facebook," Forbes magazine publisher Rich Karlgaard writes, "Social media is already pass in Silicon Valley. America's innovation engine is now focused on transportation, energy and manufacturing.
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Chesapeake Turns to Jefferies' Eads in $28 Billion Deals: Energy
BusinessWeek
By Zachary R. Mider on May 18, 2012 When Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK) (CHK) Chief Executive Officer Aubrey McClendon went on an oil and natural gas buying spree, Ralph Eads was the banker who found the money to fund it. The vice chairman at Jefferies ...
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Why Baseball Managers Don't Make The (Relative) Big Bucks
TIME (blog)
By Sean Gregory | @seanmgregory | May 18, 2012 | + H. Rumph Jr. / AP Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, right, argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson during the eighth inning of the Phillies' baseball game against the Houston Astros on ...
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TIME (blog)
Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Salary 6th Highest in NFL, 8th Highest in Pro ...
Behind the Steel Curtain
by Neal Coolong on May 18, 2012 8:01 AM EDT in Steelers Coaches A ForbesMagazine report lists Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at $5.75 million, tying him with Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt as the 6th highest paid coach in the NFL, ...
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Rory McIlroy Tops Bubba Watson, Tiger Woods Among World's Most Marketable Athletes
SB Nation
May 18, 2012 - Bubba Watson may be a popular winner of this year's Masters Tournament, but he's no Rory McIlroy when it comes to raking in dough for sponsors. So says SportsProMedia, which tapped the young golfer from Northern Ireland as the second...
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SB Nation
Cubs Owner Ricketts' Anti-Obama Plot Risks Stadium Growth
BusinessWeek
By John McCormick and Julie Bykowicz on May 18, 2012 For two years, Joe Ricketts has been building a political operation seeking to curb government spending that could have reached a crescendo in August with an unexpected, multimillion dollar attack on ...
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Austin Business Community Helps Build First Teaching Garden and Cooking ...
MarketWatch (press release)
AUSTIN, Texas, May 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Each year, Austin-area businesses give back to the local community through the annual Entrepreneurs Foundation Spring Service Day. Considered one of the largest annual volunteer efforts in Austin, ...
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Jim Harbaugh And The Forbes Salary Guess-timation
Niners Nation
by David Fucillo on May 17, 2012 3:30 PM PDT in NFL News The "big" story on a slow news day (well, prior to Jonathan Vilma's lawsuit against Roger Goodell) was the release of Forbes' list of the highest paid coaches in sports.
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Stereo D Names Mike Gunter Chief Operating Officer
MarketWatch (press release)
BURBANK, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Stereo D, the recognized leader in high-quality 2D to 3D conversions of theatrical content has named Mike Gunter as Chief Operating Officer, it was announced to today by Stereo D President ...
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Is Best Buy making the right changes?
Baltimore Post-Examiner
By Erik Hoffman · May 18, 2012 · 1 Comment I grew up in a computer lab. I spent more time in middle school and high school computer labs than I did in a classroom. The saddest part is I probably learned more. I have always been in love with technology...
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Baltimore Post-Examiner
SSgA 12b-1 Tempest In Teapot
IndexUniverse.com (blog)
By Olivier Ludwig | May 18, 2012 Rick Ferri got the world of exchange-traded funds all worked up about possible 12b-1 fees in ETFs this week. Luckily, it looks like he sounded a false alarm. Ferri is a financial advisor and an author of several books ...
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Letters -- Published May 18, 2012
Stockton Record
I also realize that Stockton ranks number 11 on the 2012 Forbes list of "Most Miserable Cities." However, it is an improvement compared with last year's No. 1 slot. It also ranks as the No. 6 worst in the country when it comes to unemployment, ...
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When Consumers Pay More Due to Race or Gender
TIME
By Brad Tuttle | @bradrtuttle | May 18, 2012 | + Is there a “woman tax”? By some account, women pay over $1300 more annually than men for everything from deodorant to sneakers to health care. They're not the only group that pays a premium, though.
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TIME
On The Move: 18 May 2012
Nashville City Paper
Tom Forbes has been named manager of Global Capital Markets for Nashville-based Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. Forbes joined Cat Financial in 2010 as the international syndications sales manager for Global Capital Markets.
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Managed Services: Seven Blogs MSPmentor Didn't Write, May 18
MSPmentor
But before we seek a little rest and relaxation, here are seven managed services blogs and MSP news stories the MSPmentor team didn't have a chance to write for the week ending May 18, 2012. 7. HP Cuts Confirmed: Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) is planning ...
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Money Manager John Merrill to Appear on “Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies” on ...
Exec Digital (press release)
Source: Corporate Strategies Houston, TX, May 18, 2012 --(PR.com)-- John Merrill, President and Chief Investment Officer of Tanglewood Wealth Management, Inc. will appear live on Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies on Friday, May 18 at 12:00 pm CT.
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EXCLUSIVE MEDIA TO FINANCE AND PRODUCE 'STILL OF NIGHT' STARRING MICHELLE MONAGHAN
Movie City News
Cannes, France (May 18, 2012) – Exclusive Media will finance and produce the new thriller STILL OF NIGHT, written and to be directed by Jonathan Mostow (TERMINATOR 3, U-571, BREAKDOWN) and starring Michelle Monaghan (SOURCE CODE) with Academy Award ...
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Don Graham's take from Facebook IPO: $40+ million so far
Poynter.org
by Steve Myers Published May 18, 2012 2:36 pm Washington Post Co. chairman Don Graham, who sits on Facebook's board of directors, has added about $31 million to his fortune of $500 million with Friday's IPO. That counts the 770000 shares of restricted ...
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Forbes Earnings Preview: Hewlett-Packard
TheStreet.com
By Forbes 05/18/12 - 11:48 AM EDT By Narrative Science "We need a high price for it to work, but not uncomfortably so -- because that would be a deal hijacked by a frenzied public. By Jim Cramer I received some shares and I will definitely be inclined ...
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Down Memory Lane, May 18, 2012
Guide and Gazette
They are, from left, back - Jonathan McInally, Ryan Kennedy, Nicky Day, Dax Doig, Ally Murray, Gavin Dissell, Paul Forbes, Gordon Arnott and Andy McGill. Front - Roger Hutton, Steven Kay, Dougie Bethune, Cameron Murray, Roddy Henderson and Daniel ...
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Guide and Gazette
13th Annual “Top Businesses in America” Awards Program Announced
PR.com (press release)
Southport, CT, May 18, 2012 --(PR.com)-- DiversityBusinessdotcom, the nation's leading business internet portal will be conducting its 13th annual "Top Businesses in America" survey. The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for ...
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JLo: Powerful? Forbes says yes
By Meagan Morris
Jennifer Lopez is one powerful celebrity: She's topping Forbes' list of most popularity celebrities for the first year. Who did she triumph over for the coveted top spot? ... JLo: Powerful? Forbes says yes. May 182012 10:06 AM by Meagan Morris ...
Entertainment News & Celebrity Gossip
Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner on Forbes Celebrity 100 ...
By Jaypat
Kristen Stewart is listed on Forbes' The Celebrity 100 at #43 and Taylor Lautner listed at #67. Robert Pattinson did not make the list for 2011. Forbes. ...Breaking Dawn Part 1 & 2 Movie News: Trailer, DVD, Blu-Ray, Download, Soundtrack, Review, Poster & Cast – Your Complete Source! Breaking Dawn DVD · Breaking Dawn Premiere · Breaking Dawn Soundtrack ... Lautner onForbes Celebrity 100. 0 Comments May 182012 by Jaypat Filed Under: Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner ...
Today's Breaking Dawn Movie News
MCC announces Dr. James Forbes as a Featured Speaker and ...
By MCC Conferences
News, Preachers, Workshops, Worship. May 182012. MCC is proud to announce Dr. James Forbes as a featured speaker and preacher for General Conference 2013! The Rev. Dr. James Alexander Forbes, Jr. is The Harry Emerson Fosdick ...
Believe - MCC General Conference XXV
Facebook IPO: Here is the best of the web — Tech News and Analysis
By Mathew Ingram & Om Malik
12:21: Rob Hof at Forbes says that the lack of a first-day “pop” in Facebook's share price may be a sign that bankers picked the right price, but it's a PR failure: .... Slow news day. — Jack Dorsey (@jack) May 182012. 7:54: With Facebook stock set to begin official trading within minutes, here's an official photo of the Nasdaq bell-ringing ceremony provided by Facebook: 7:51: In the list of those who have become extremely wealthy as a result of the Facebook IPO you will find the name of ...
GigaOM
JPMorgan Suits Accuse Dimon Of Fraud — For Doing What, Exactly ...
By Newswires
JPMorgan Suits Accuse Dimon Of Fraud — For Doing What, Exactly? –ForbesMay 182012. By Newswires · BBC News · JPMorgan Suits Accuse Dimon Of Fraud -- For Doing What, Exactly? Forbes What did he know, and when did he know it? (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) Even as I was writing a piece Monday morning about the inevitability of securities-fraud lawsuits over ... This entry was posted on May 182012 at 9:28 am and is filed under Latest Business Headlines.
The Wall Street Examiner
Michael Wex is quoted in Forbes | Michael Wex.com
By Marilla
Posted by Marilla on May 182012 in Forbes | 0 comments. logo. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. ... Wex was recently interviewed by Maseena Ziegler for her article in Forbes about chutzpah. ...Latest News. Wex is currently researching a new non-fiction book about Jewish food for Scribner which is due out in 2013. Shlepping the Exile has been rewritten and is due to be published later this year The Frumkiss Family Business is out now and available in ...
Michael Wex.com
Friday, May 18, 2012 - CommPRO.biz
By fays
Friday, May 182012. Posted on May 182012 in News | 0 comments ....reports the NY Daily News. But beyond this, “the PR hit Saverin is currently experiencing will leave him, to some degree, as damaged goods,” according toForbes.
CommPRO.biz
Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The Game — The League of ...
By Erik Kain
Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The Game. by Erik Kain on May 182012. Post image for Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The Game. Over at Forbes I have a post detailing why I think somebody needs to make a Monty Python and the Holy ...
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen
From the Fox News Sunday Producer: Rep. Paul Ryan Goes One-on ...
By Fox News Sunday
The left says women are being kept down in their careers, so why did women take the top slots on Forbes most powerful celeb list? - The O'Reilly Factor ...We'll debate the central issue of the 2012 campaign Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and one of President Obama's top economic surrogates Austan Goolsbee in a debate you'll see only on “Fox News Sunday.” Segment 1: .... This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. © 2012 FOX ...
Fox News Insider
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – May 18, 2012 | Bill Mullins' Weblog ...
By Bill Mullins
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – May 182012. The $74 Android PC on ... a good romance scam. Tech Thoughts Daily Tech News 2 ... The good news is that you can find most of the same content right on the Docstoc site. It's not quite as ... Forbes Names Microsoft's Steve Ballmer Worst CEO–For the Wrong Reasons – Forbes took a swing at Steve Ballmer this week, rudely calling him the “worst” CEO in the country and saying that betting on Windows 8 is “insane.” Microsoft to charge ...
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
Forbes Earnings Preview: Hewlett-Packard - Forbes
5/18/2012 @ 11:48AM ... (HPQ) when the company reports its second quarter results on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. ... News; People; Places; Companies ...
www.forbes.com/.../forbes-earnings-preview-hewlett-packard-...
Facebook Frenzy Begins: Stock Tests $40 After Opening At $42.05
The U.S. Economy: Regions To Watch In 2012 ... and Facebook employees ring the Nasdaq's opening bell on the day of the company's IPO May 18, 2012.
www.forbes.com/.../facebook-frenzy-begins-first-trade-43-afte...
Baguio City mayor orders probe into soil dumping in Forbes Park ...
Mayor orders probe into soil dumping in Forbes. | More |. By JM Agreda.Friday, May ... Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on May 18, 2012. | More | ...
www.sunstar.com.ph/.../mayor-orders-probe-soil-dumping-for...
Forbes Earnings Preview: Foot Locker
Wall Street is optimistic about Foot Locker (FL), which is slated to report its first quarter results on Friday, May 18, 2012. Analysts project a profit of 74 cents a ...
www.forbes.com/.../forbes-earnings-preview-foot-locker-3/
$IBM News: Forbes Earnings Preview: Compuware
BigTicks - CPU Stocks - Stock News & Real Time Charts for Leading US traded ... $IBM News: Forbes Earnings Preview: Compuware. May 18, 2012by admin ...
www.bigticks.com/.../ibm-news-forbes-earnings-preview-com...
Music Stars Dominate Top 10 Of Forbes Celebrity List | AllAccess.com
The 2012 list is topped by JENNIFER LOPEZ, followed by OPRAH WINFREY, JUSTIN BIEBER, RIHANNA, ... News/Talk/Sports ... May 18, 2012 at 4:00 AM (PT) ...
www.allaccess.com/.../music-stars-dominate-top-10-of-forbes-...
Jim Harbaugh And The Forbes Salary Guess-timation
The "big" story on a slow news day (well, prior to Jonathan Vilma's lawsuit against Roger ... by salary_cap on May 18, 2012 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions ...
www.ninersnation.com/.../jim-harbaugh-and-the-forbes-salary...
Forbes Calls Uncork'd the Food Event of the Year - Listage - Eater ...
Join us on Facebook. Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. ... Food Event of the Year. Friday, May 18, 2012, by Susan Stapleton ...
vegas.eater.com/.../forbes-calls-uncorkd-the-food-event-of-the...
Pacquiao among 18 athletes on Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities ...
GMA News Online ... May 18, 2012 | 10:52am PHL Time ... highest-ranked athlete at 12th, on Forbes magazine's list of 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, along with ...
www.gmanetwork.com/.../pacquiao-among-18-athletes-on-for...
Pacquiao No. 33 in Forbes' Celebrity 100 | ABS-CBN News
Pacquiao No. 33 in Forbes' Celebrity 100. ABS-CBNnews.com. Posted at 05/17/ 2012 9:59 PM | Updated as of 05/18/2012 1:59 PM. Tweet ...
www.abs-cbnnews.com/.../pacquiao-no-33-forbes’-celebrity-1...
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