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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen releasing major label debut album
Here’s an aspiring musician whose major label debut won’t have to struggle with the budget constraints most first-timers are faced with. “Everywhere at Once” is the introductory effort from Paul Allen and the Underthinkers....
Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Entertainment, Sony Corp., Music
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Seattle's failed bid: No NBA, no promises
Seattle TimesSeattle might have had the money. But Sacramento had the power -- specifically, said NBA Commissioner David Stern, the power of incumbency. And it was a reluctance to move the Sacramento Kings, everything else being relatively equal, that led to the...Tags: Politics, Steve Ballmer, Government, Executive Branch, David Stern
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The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) John McGrath column
The News TribuneThe NBA's Board of Governors meets Wednesday in Dallas to vote on the sale of the Sacramento Kings to a group of Seattle investors led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer. Considering how a seven-person advisory committee put a thumbs-down to the sale...Tags: The New York Times, Steve Ballmer, Seattle Seahawks, Cy Young Award, David Stern
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Artworks by Barnett Newman and Gerhard Richter set auction records
A painting by Barnett Newman set an artist record at auction on Tuesday, selling for $43.8 million in New York. Sotheby's had expected "Onement VI," an abstract work in dark blue, to go for between $30 million and $40 million. The sale was part of a...
Tags: Gerhard Richter, Human Accomplishments, Arts and Culture, The New York Times, Microsoft Corporation
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Virgin's passenger spaceship completes first rocket test flight
Reuters* Company selling tickets to ride for $200,000 * Fleet of five spaceships planned By Irene Klotz April 30 (Reuters) - A six-passenger spaceship owned by an offshoot of Virgin Group fired its rocket engine in flight for the first time on Monday, a key...Tags: Virgin Group, Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, Science and Technology, Space Programs, NASA
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FACTBOX-Paul Allen's investment hits and misses
ReutersSEATTLE, April 30(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen has constructed a $15 billion portfolio of tech, sports, real estate and energy investments, while giving to a wide range of philanthropic causes. Not all his bets have been a success....Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Plains All American Pipeline LP, Microsoft Corporation, Southeastern Conference, RCN Telecom Services, LLC
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FEATURE-Paul Allen gaining respect with sports, real estate moves
ReutersBy Bill Rigby SEATTLE, April 30 (Reuters) - Paul Allen, the lesser known co-founder of Microsoft Corp, has struggled for decades to make his mark as a business mogul beyond the software company he started with Bill Gates. Since he quit Microsoft in...Tags: Portland Trail Blazers, Microsoft Corporation, National Basketball Association, Amazon.com Inc., Realty
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Seahawks turn heads with pick of Michael
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Seattle Seahawks - INSIDE SLANT The Seahawks provided another draft surprise on Friday, selecting Texas A&M running back Christine Michael with the team's first pick in the draft, at No. 62 overall in the second...Tags: Clinton McDonald, Buffalo Bills, National Football Conference, Korey Toomer, Golden Tate
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The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn., John Beifuss column
Commercial AppealIf ambition, purpose and potential impact netted Oscars, "Girl Rising" might be the most honored film in Academy history. The documentary's mission is "to try and really move the needle on a global scale in empowering girls and women," said former...Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Entertainment, Charity, Prostitution, Petroleum Industry
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Prizing success in aerospace innovation
The future economic growth and competitiveness of the United States depends on our capacity to innovate. Many ideas have emerged from government, industry and academia regarding how best to inspire and support innovation. But nothing spurs creativity...
Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Teaching and Learning, Technology, Labor Markets, Invention and Innovation
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The Times' NBA rankings
70 DEGREES AND SUNNY 1. OKLAHOMA CITY (28-8) These are strange days indeed when Thunder’s biggest worry is the Clippers. (1) 2. CLIPPERS (28-9) Jim Valvano smiles in heaven at thought of Vinny Del Negro as All-Star coach is a remarkable...
Tags: Edie Falco, Vinny Del Negro, Miami Heat, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Love
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Head of Clean Energy Trust working to change world
Tribune staff reporterAmy Francetic was at a child's birthday party in 2004 when she decided it was time to leave Silicon Valley. "I was sitting there listening to 6-year-olds talk about IPOs and whose house was bigger and how much a wedding dress cost," she said. By...Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Entertainment, Energy Saving, Georgetown University, Marriage
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