Stanley Donen, ‘Master of the Musical’ Who Directed ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ Dies at 94
Mr. Donen, who had graduated from a South Carolina high school that June at the age of 16, was a member of the chorus; Kelly was the star. They were together again the next year on Broadway in “Best Foot Forward,” Kelly as choreographer and Mr. Donen as dancer. The sequence, famous in Hollywood lore, took place in a chamber that revolved depending on where weight was applied. The year after making “Royal Wedding,” for MGM, Mr. Donen teamed up again with Kelly for the same studio to make “Singin’ in the Rain,” widely regarded as one of the best movie musicals ever made. The critic Roger Ebert called it “probably the most joyous musical sequence ever filmed.”
Source:New York Times
February 23, 2019 19:09 UTC
What We Learned About Life and Work From 9 New Yorkers
Money again, again you can work. At the end of the day, I make a living.”So what is it that these nine people have figured out about work and happiness? Some themes emerged: Start young; stay hungry; get to know your clientele better than you know members of your own family. Debbie Vasak started apprenticing at the World Trade Center as an Otis elevator mechanic in 1979, following in her father’s footsteps. He hopes to follow in her footsteps at Otis . )
Source:New York Times
February 23, 2019 19:07 UTC
Fired Amazon worker with Crohn's disease suing company over lack of bathroom breaks
That wasn’t the case for an Amazon employee diagnosed with painful Crohn’s disease. In the lawsuit filed on Feb. 15, he is seeking $3 million in damages for lost wages and a “significant amplification of the symptoms” of Crohn’s disease. The complaint mentions the allotted time for bathroom breaks cannot be changed by employees. After six months, he requested unscheduled bathroom breaks, a closer desk to the bathroom and accommodations for his intravenous treatment of the disease. CT SCAN OF AN OLIVE LED TO MANS CROHNS DISEASE DIAGNOSISIn Apr.
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February 23, 2019 18:56 UTC
The Truly Awful Idea Behind Warren Buffett's $4.2B KraftHeinz Wipeout
But absent such interventions, cost cutting usually becomes common during recessions which generally happen every eight to 10 years. It's pretty clear to me that investors reward companies that place a premium on revenue growth at the expense of cost cutting. Then there's KraftHeinz which has been managed through that terrible idea I did not describe before -- it's Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB). KraftHeinz was so focused on cost cutting that it missed the changes in consumers' eating habits that caused a drop in demand for its products. The idea of acquiring related products, cutting their excess costs, and plugging them into a distribution channel is not new.
Source:Forbes
February 23, 2019 18:52 UTC
Are Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders headed for a collision?
But even at this early stage, it seems inevitable that Warren and Sanders will find themselves in direct competition as the campaign unfolds. Warren calls Sanders a friend. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is also running for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in the 2020 elections. Warren and New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley acknowledge applause Friday’s dinner. People often say to me, in the line afterwards, I had to get my dose of Elizabeth Warren can-do spirit.
Source:Washington Post
February 23, 2019 18:45 UTC
Harris opposes military action to get aid into Venezuela
DES MOINES, Iowa — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala (KAH’-mah-lah) Harris says she doesn’t “condone military action at this point” to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Venezuela. Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro (nee-koh-LAHS’ mah-DOO’-roh), has blocked such aid at the border as he resists stepping aside for opposition leader Juan Guaido (gwy-DOH’). Harris is noting Maduro’s stand, and the California senator says during a visit to Iowa that “”we need to take it very seriously.”President Donald Trump Monday has advocated “a peaceful transition of power” but also said all options are on the table. Two other Democratic senators in the 2020 White House race, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Kirsten Gillibrand (KEER’-sten JIHL’-uh-brand) of New York, also have said they oppose U.S. military force in Venezuela. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Source:Washington Post
February 23, 2019 18:45 UTC
The Week in Business: Saudi Arabia Turns East, and Trump and Kim Meet Again
About Those Trade TalksAmerican and Chinese trade negotiators seemed to be making some progress on a deal and have extended their talks into the weekend. That said, the trade war has been unpredictable from the start, so who knows? Mr. Trump and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, are set to meet again on Wednesday and Thursday in Hanoi, Vietnam, as the United States continues its efforts to make North Korea give up its nuclear program. One other possible topic: an official end to the nearly seven-decade Korean War. Both American and South Korean officials hope the North Korean leader will see communist Vietnam as a model for integration with the rest of the global economy.
Source:New York Times
February 23, 2019 18:33 UTC
Chicago leaders slam Smollett, demand apologies from celebs who came to his defense
Two Chicago aldermen on Saturday blasted 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly faking a racist and homophobic attack on himself, and demanded an apology from celebrities who publicly supported the tv star's claims without knowing the facts. CHICAGO TURNS ON JUSSIE SMOLLETT, CLAIM HE'S 'FULL OF SH*T, HURTING 'REAL' VICTIMSThe local leaders also took Smollett to task for thrusting Chicago back into the national spotlight over simmering racial tensions. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson lashed out at the tv star calling the Smollett saga "simply shameful." Among celebrities who spoke out, director Rob Reiner initially tweeted: "The horrific attack on Jussie Smollett has no place in a decent human loving society. On Jan. 29, actor Billy Eichner tweeted that Trump and "all MAGA lunatics" should "burn in hell."
Source:Fox News
February 23, 2019 18:33 UTC
CNN
(CNN) An African-American woman is now the publisher and editor of the Alabama newspaper that recently urged the Ku Klux Klan to "night ride again," the paper said. Dexter replaces Goodloe Sutton, who penned a staggering editorial with the headline " The Klan Needs to Ride Again " in the paper's February 14 edition. Goodloe Sutton, former editor and publisher of The Democrat-Reporter, in an undated photo. Dexter's family has "strong roots and a rich history in Marengo County where her dad, John Dexter Jr. was born," the newspaper said. "Time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again," Sutton wrote.
Source:CNN
February 23, 2019 18:22 UTC
Roche Nears Deal to Buy Spark Therapeutics for Close to $5 Billion
Roche Holding AG is nearing a deal to buy Philadelphia biotechnology company Spark Therapeutics Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, as the Swiss drugmaker seeks to expand its presence treating hemophilia. A deal for Spark could be announced Monday—if not sooner—at a price tag of nearly $5 billion, some of the people said. That would represent a big premium, given Spark had a market value of just under $2 billion as of Friday’s close. As always, the deal could still fall apart before the companies manage to...
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 23, 2019 18:22 UTC
Wutip upgraded to super typhoon; lashes Guam with high winds
HAGATNA, Guam — A powerful typhoon about 170 miles (274 kilometers) off the U.S. territory of Guam is lashing the Pacific island with high winds and heavy rain. The Nation Weather Service says Wutip was upgraded to a category 4 super typhoon as it gained intensity. Winds near the storm’s center were estimated Sunday at 155 mph (249 kph). Civil defense officials say Guam will experience tropical storm force winds between 40-45 mph (64-72 kph) and rainfall of up to 6 inches (15.24 centimeters). The weather service said the storm could intensify to a category 5 typhoon before it begins to weaken late Sunday.
Source:Washington Post
February 23, 2019 18:22 UTC
Messi scores 50th hat-trick in Barcelona win at Sevilla, Bayern Munich catches Dortmund
Barcelona fans have long known that and the sublime Argentinian provided yet more evidence Saturday when he registered a 50th career hat-trick in a comeback 4-2 win against Sevilla. With Barcelona trailing 1-0, Messi sent a thunderous volley into the top corner in the 26th minute with his favored left foot. Comebacks are nothing new for Barcelona at Sevilla, with Messi and Suarez netting in the last two minutes last season to salvage a 2-2 draw. Javi Martinez scored the lone goal for Bayern Munich against Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Normally the ones scoring late goals to win, this time Tottenham saw Burnley strike in the 83rd minute through Ashley Barnes.
Source:CNN
February 23, 2019 18:11 UTC
Schoolchildren debate Dianne Feinstein on ‘Green New Deal.’ Her reply? ‘I know what I’m doing.’
While discussing the Green New Deal with the students Friday, however, she noted that the plan lacks support from Republicans, who control the Senate. “I don’t know.”Republicans have attacked the Green New Deal, asserting that it reeks of socialism, as The Post’s Salvador Rizzo notes. Young people around the world have been vocal in their desire to see concrete, tangible action in the fight against climate change. “Unfortunately, it was a brief meeting, but I want the children to know they were heard loud and clear,” Feinstein wrote. “I have been and remain committed to doing everything I can to enact real, meaningful climate change legislation.”
Source:Washington Post
February 23, 2019 18:10 UTC
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, lauded as a champion of criminal justice reform, dies of heart attack at 59
The article painted Adachi as independent-minded and passionate about injustice and oppression. He said then that one of his most his most vivid childhood memories was learning about the internment of Japanese Americans in camps during World War II. His own parents, grandparents and great-grandparents had all been interned, according to the newspaper.
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 23, 2019 18:00 UTC
Prince William ‘will be angered’ by Meghan Markle’s lavish baby shower, says Princess Diana’s butler
Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell claimed Prince William won’t be thrilled to hear that his sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, had a star-studded baby shower across the pond. MEGHAN MARKLE DIDN'T SPEND TAXPAYER FUNDS FOR BABY SHOWER“I think Prince William will be angered by all of Meghan’s lavish extravagance this week and the fact her baby shower looked so ‘celebrity’ rather than ‘royal,’” he wrote for The Sun Friday. “The baby shower was obviously arranged to be in the spotlight. And again, why was there no family at the baby shower? “[The British royal family] knows that Meghan had a life and career before marrying,” said Koenig.
Source:Fox News
February 23, 2019 18:00 UTC