Sony Corp said on Wednesday that Vice President Kazuo Hirai will take over the roles of CEO and president on April 1 from Howard Stringer, who will retain the chairman’s post as the company struggles to regain its standing in the consumer electronics sector in which it was once a driving force.
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Sony Elevates Kazuo Hirai to President and C.E.O.
When designer Chacho Puebla was a little boy, his grandmothers would lecture him to be careful with his money, to not get involved with a certain type of girl, to get a haircut. But when the current generation becomes grandparents, it’s likely that their advice to the younger generations will take a different tone. Read full article > >
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Savvy grandmas explain the rules for social media
The funeral of a Territorial Army soldier from Barnsley killed by a bomb in southern Afghanistan will take place later.
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Funeral for Barnsley TA soldier
While other networks have generated new hits, NBC has not, and the network’s new leadership has made clear to its staff that rebuilding will take time and patience.
The Republic of Ireland will take on Estonia in the Euro 2012 play-offs after Thursday’s draw in Krakow.
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Republic face Estonia in play-off
Michael Douglas will take on the role of Liberace for a biopic film on the legendary pianist, HBO confirmed Tuesday. The feature, titled “Behind the Candelabra,” is scheduled to begin production next summer, under the direction of Steven Soderbergh. Soderbergh’s involvement with the film has solidified his role in Hollywood, says Lisa de Moraes of The TV Column: Read full article > >
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Matt Damon, Michael Douglas will star in HBO Liberace Biopic
The IMF says it will take decisive action to tackle the eurozone debt crisis and review the resources available to it to support countries.
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IMF promises support for economy
Rebuilding Libya’s infrastructure will take at least 10 years, the National Transitional Council tells BBC News.
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Decade to rebuild Libya, says NTC
The public will have “limited opportunities” to see the filming of a Hollywood blockbuster in Scotland as a number of street closures will take place over the weekend.
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Public warned over zombie film
Events will take place in Belfast later to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of the ill-fated Titanic.
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Titanic launch marked 100 years on
Iraqi cleric and militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr warns that his followers will take up arms against US troops unless they leave the country by the end of the year.
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Iraqi cleric warning to US troops
This week the House of Representatives will take the first real step in addressing our looming fiscal crisis by bringing “The Path to Prosperity,” a budget resolution for next year and beyond, to the House floor. This budget offers a clear contrast to the president’s speech on Wednesday.
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A budget for the 21st century
President Obama’s speech Wednesday on how to rein in the nation’s debt will be the first in a series of steps he will take in coming weeks to promote fiscal discipline, not just a one-time nod toward cutting spending, the White House said Tuesday.
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Knock, knock, who’s been cast in the Three Stooges movie? Sean Hayes, star of Will & Grace, will take on the role of Larry in the Farrelly Brothers’ reboot of the classic comedy trio. Also cast is MadTV star Will Sasso as Curly, but the part of Moe…
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Matt Damon, Michael Douglas will star in HBO Liberace Biopic
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