Nizhny Novgorod Journal; Men Marry, With and Without a Church Blessing
Date: 09 September 2003
By Seth Mydans
Seth Mydans
Two young men are married by Russian Orthodox priest in Russia, defying both religious and state law; newspapers and television report event that comes as shock to some Russians; homosexuality is legal in Russia, but is little understood and generally condemned; church officials immediately suspend priest and issue statement condemning homosexuality as mortal sin; photo (M)
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Limbaugh Thrives as an Outsider While Talking Football
Date: 09 September 2003
By Richard Sandomir
Richard Sandomir
Richard Sandomir TV Sports column discusses talkshow host Rush Limbaugh, who is appearing as 'agent provocateur' on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown (M)
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The Failuremongers
Date: 08 September 2003
By William Safire
William Safire
William Safire Op-Ed column says that in coming political campaigns in Europe and in United States, failuremongers will exploit public reaction to costs in blood and treasure of continuing involvement in Iraq; says they will call for control to be transferred to feckless United Nations bureaucracy; says success will be sped by straight reporting of big picture as well as shocking picture; says those who cover misjudgments and misfortune should also examine evidence of progress toward peaceful, prosperous, pluralistic Iraq led by liberators, not obstructionists (M)
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Media Grow, but They Can't Hide
Date: 08 September 2003
By David D. Kirkpatrick
David
NBC's plan to acquire Vivendi Universal's entertainment businesses, latest episode in media business merger boom, could also signal final stages of boom; five companies, Viacom, AOL Time Warner, Walt Disney, News Corp and General Electric, have carved up almost entire broadcast and cable audience; mergers have helped companies expand profits by lowering costs in face of slowing or negligible growth in demand; recent events suggest mergers may not be solution to industry's problems; photo (M)
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From Center Court to Center Stage, for a Day
Date: 09 September 2003
By Christopher Clarey
Christopher Clarey
Andy Roddick, winner of this year's men's US Open singles title, makes rounds at various television programs and publicity appearances to discuss his victory and future; photos (M)
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HILLENBRAND WILL PURCHASE ADVANCED RESPIRATORY
Date: 09 September 2003
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Hillenbrand Industries agrees to buy Advanced Respiratory for $83 million (S)
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TO CUT COSTS, LUCENT CHANGES BENEFITS FOR RETIREES
Date: 09 September 2003
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Lucent Technologies is changing health benefits of retirees to save $75 million each year (S)
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CLAYTON HOMES INVESTOR APPEALS RULING ON TAKEOVER
Date: 09 September 2003
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Denver Area Meat Cuttes and Employers pension plan, Clayton Homes investor seeking to block company's sale to Berkshire Hathaway, appeals Tennessee court's decision to let takeover proceed (S)
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F.T.C. ASKS FOR INFORMATION ON TAKEOVER BID FOR DANA
Date: 09 September 2003
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Dana Corp and ArvinMeritor ask Federal Trade Commission for more information about ArvinMeritor's hostile $2.2 billion takeover bid for Dana (S)
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PROFIT AT ECKERD UNIT OF PENNEY IS EXPECTED TO FALL 30%
Date: 09 September 2003
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
J C Penney Co says third-quarter profit at its Eckerd drugstore division will fall about 30 percent amid increased competition and sluggish sales (S)
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