Polanski laments leveling of sexes as ‘idiotic’
Polanski laments leveling of sexes as ‘idiotic’ CANNES, France (AP) — Roman Polanski says the birth control pill has had a “masculinizing” effect on women. The director said the pill has “changed the place of women in our times,” while talking to reporters Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. He was there to premiere his [...]
May 25, 2013
Blackstone notifies Cohen’s SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant
Blackstone notifies Cohen’s SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant By Matthew Goldstein (Reuters) – Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is losing the financial support of Blackstone Group Inc, the largest outside investor in his embattled SAC Capital Advisors, which is yanking much of its client money, according to a letter reviewed [...]
May 25, 2013
Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy
Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports. He told The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the strong support he received from family, [...]
May 25, 2013
Palme d’Or race wide open at Cannes Film Festival
Palme d’Or race wide open at Cannes Film Festival CANNES, France (AP) — After two weeks, 20 films and parade after parade down the red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival has not produced a clear-cut frontrunner for the Palme d’Or. The prestigious award, given to the best film in competition, will be handed out Sunday [...]
May 25, 2013
Blackstone notifies Cohen’s SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant
Blackstone notifies Cohen’s SAC it intends to pull money: pension consultant By Matthew Goldstein (Reuters) – Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is losing the financial support of Blackstone Group Inc, the largest outside investor in his embattled SAC Capital Advisors, which is yanking much of its client money, according to a letter reviewed [...]
May 25, 2013
David Beckham’s soccer career officially over
David Beckham’s soccer career officially over PARIS (AP) — David Beckham‘s soccer career is officially over. The veteran midfielder was not included in Paris Saint-Germain‘s squad to play Lorient in Sunday’s season-ending game, meaning his tearful farewell at the Parc des Princes last Saturday was Beckham’s final match before retiring. Coach Carlo Ancelotti had said [...]
May 25, 2013