Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:20:12 +0100 When Facebook goes public in a few months, will its stock appear on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq? Depends what its billionaire founder prefers for a backdrop — a trading floor on Wall Street or towering video screens in Times Square. (Source: Associated Press)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:50:09 +0100 The Facebook IPO has been looming on the horizon for some time now. Recent speculation has increased the ever-building hype around the company’s S1 filing, and the latest rumors say that the process could begin as soon as Wednesday. According to the Wall Street Journal, insiders suggest as much and say the company is expected to raise somewhere between $75 and $100 billion. (Source: Digital Trends)
Review: "Mission: Impossible" matters again with "Protocol"
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:50:09 +0100 LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If "The Incredibles" -- for my money, still the best superhero movie ever made -- somehow failed to convince you that Brad Bird is one of the great action directors of our time, check out Bird's live-action debut, "Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol." It's a rousing gasp machine that gives the flagging franchise the kick in the pants it sorely needed, and it marks the most impressive segue from cartoons to features since "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. ... (Source: Reuters)
Streep, tipped for glory, says Oscars still matter
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:11 +0100 LONDON (Reuters) - She has been nominated for an Academy Award 16 times, a record for any performer, and won twice, but to Meryl Streep, the golden statuette still matters. The 62-year-old first attended the annual awards ceremony as a contender more than 30 years ago, when she was up for a supporting role honor in "The Deer Hunter". The following year she won that honor for "Kramer vs. Kramer" and scooped the best actress prize with the 1982 Holocaust film "Sophie's Choice". Since then Streep has been back as a nominee 12 times, each time leaving empty-handed. ... (Source: Reuters)
Condensed matter physics William Buyers (L) shakes hands with ...
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:20:01 +0100 (Reuters) - Condensed matter physics William Buyers (L) shakes hands with Governor General David Johnston after being awarded the rank of Officer in the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall in Ottawa November 4, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS PROFILE)
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