OLD-POST GAZETTE - Obituary: Ben-Zion Netanyahu / Father of Israeli prime minister, May 13, 2012

 "Ben-Zion Netanyahu, a scholar of Judaic history who lobbied in the United States for the creation of the Jewish state, wrote a revisionist account of the Spanish Inquisition and became a behind-the-scenes adviser to Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, his son, died Monday in his home in Jerusalem. He was 102.
The prime minister's office announced the death. The elder Mr. Netanyahu's views were relentlessly hawkish. He argued that Jews inevitably faced discrimination that was racial, not religious, and that compromising with Arabs was futile."

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REALSCIENCE - SDF: Ernest Callenbach Imagined Ecotopia for Us All, May 13, 2012

"The 83-year-old author died at his home in California earlier this month. His famous book sold over one million copies, became a mainstay in college classrooms and painted a portrait of a sustainable future, some of which we are just starting to realize.
In an interview several years ago, he said, “What has happened in the 30 years since I wrote the book in a million little ways people have begun to do Ecotopian things. Most of them don’t realize these are Ecotopian things. They’re just good business decisions or they’re an interesting technological thing that somebody has cooked up.”
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NY TIMES - Hugo Fiorato, Conductor at City Ballet, Dies at 97, May 13, 2012

 "Hugo Fiorato, a former child prodigy who became the conductor of the New York City Ballet and one of its most enduring influences, died on Monday in Boston. He was 97.
Hugo Fiorato conducting the New York City Ballet Orchestra.
His death was confirmed by his stepson Jonathan Scott.
Mr. Fiorato, who was with the City Ballet for 56 years, was a figure of continuity surpassed only by George Balanchine, who founded it in 1948 with Mr. Fiorato’s mentor, the conductor Leon Barzin."

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RTE - Irish artist Louis Le Brocquy dies aged 95, May 13, 2012

 "He is survived by his wife Anne Madden Le Brocquy and his two sons Pierre and Alexis.
President Michael D Higgins has expressed his sympathies. ''Louis le Brocquy's pioneering approach to art, influenced by the European masters, was highly inspirational."
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NY DAILY News - Doctor in audience at Baryshnikov Arts Center saves dancer whose heart stops on stage, May 02, 2012

 "It almost sounds like the old joke: Is there a doctor in the house?

But when a 22-year-old dancer collapsed at a recent performance, the answer was gravely serious.

Andrew Wollowitz, a director of emergency medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, was sitting in the audience and realized something was terribly wrong about 10 minutes into the piece.

“Stop the show!” the doctor recalled someone shouting at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. “Call 911!”

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YAHOO Lifestyle - Ashlee Simpson Is 'In Love' with Jessica's Daughter, May 02, 2012

 "Just hours after Jessica Simpson gave birth to daughter Maxwell Drew, her sister Ashlee Simpson says she's smitten with the newest family member.
"Bronx and I are in love with Maxwell already!" Ashlee, who is mom to 3-year-old son Bronx, tells WHO exclusively. "Jessica has wanted to be a mum since we were little girls and I couldn't be more excited for her and Eric!"
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FIJI LIVE - Lady Gaga teacup hits $50,000, May 02, 2012

 "Fans bidding in a charity online auction to buy a teacup used once by pop diva Lady Gaga had offered more than four million yen ($50,000) by Tuesday, with five days left before the hammer falls.
The china cup and saucer set was used by the star at a press conference in Tokyo three months after the massive tsunami of March last year swamped a large stretch of coastline.
Lady Gaga told reporters at the time that she would auction the cup, marked with her lipstick and bearing the Japanese message "We pray for Japan" along with the star's autograph.
All the money raised will be used to help young Japanese artists who want to study in the United States."
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FIJI LIVE - Remorseful Matawalu backs Fiji team, May 02, 2012

"Dropped Fiji 7s playmaker Nikola Matawalu has apologised to the fans, coaches Alifereti Dere and Eddie Waqa and the national 7s team over his axing after he turned up late and under the influence for a training camp Sunday in Suva.
Matawalu was dropped Monday with fellow naval officer Sikeli Vuruna called up as his replacement.
Speaking to FijiLive, Matawalu admits he had been drinking Saturday night."
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ST THOMAS Times Journal - JLH feels foolish for Levine crush, May 02, 2012

"Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt wishes she had never mentioned her crush on rocker Adam Levine, insisting the revelation has made her look like a "fool".
The TV star went public with her feelings for the Maroon 5 singer earlier this month during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, revealing she was interested in him following his split from supermodel Anne Vyalitsnya."
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FIJI LIVE - Suva's protest to be heard in FACT, May 02, 2012

"Fiji Football Association will hear Suva's protest against Labasa during the Fiji FACT in Nausori next weekend.

The Capital City side filed a protest against Labasa following its goal-less draw in the National Football League a fortnight ago.

The Whites claim that Labasa fielded Manasa Levaci, a player who previously played club football in Suva and did not obtain a proper release before joining the Babasiga Lions.
Fiji FA chief executive officer Bob Kumar said they have informed the two parties and will be holding a protest meeting during the tournament.
"The board will hold a special meeting during the tournament in Nausori and will come up with a decision. We saw it fit to call a meeting then because both sets of officials will be present in the tournament."
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SCHEDULE - Olya, May 02, 2012

 "Progressive singer-songwriter Olya wittily blends her Russian musical heritage with American folk-rock and Spanish-infused atmosphere into a unique sound, all her own. Her powerful voice with colorful dynamic palette will keep anyone under a spell from first note till the very end of her tune."
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SKY News - Kimberly Wyatt wants to be a role model, May 02, 2012

 "The former Pussycat Dolls singer speaks to her admirers via her website Beautiful Movements - on which she posts poetry, motivational quotes and blogs - and she shares experiences with them to try and help them in their lives.
Kimberly was the victim of sexual abuse when she was a youngster and survived a rape attempt and she believes these tough life experiences mean she can relate to many problems.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: 'I experienced abuse, and different things as well. I've been through some bullst in my life."
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NJ- Lindsay Lohan loves Liz, Snooki gets a sonogram and Rihanna brings the raunch, May 02, 2012

 "Lindsay Lohan might be portraying Elizabeth Taylor in a new TV biopic, but it's not the first time she's linked herself to the Hollywood legend."
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LACROSSE TRIBUNE - Entertainment, May 02, 2012

"Singer-songwriter Nick Shattuck developed a dedicated fan base during his years in La Crosse, but eventually he decided he needed to move away if he were to get really serious about his music."
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WESTERN STAR - Seniors surprised by George Canyon and band, May 02, 2012

 "STEPHENVILLE CROSSING  Tenants of Emile Benoit House in Stephenville Crossing were treated to a surprise visit by George Canyon and his band last week."
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ABC News - PHOTO: President Barack Obama delivers a speech from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, May 02, 2012

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ABC (Australia) -MYANMAR: Suu Kyi sworn in to parliament, May 02, 2012

"Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (second from left) reads the oath as she is sworn in during a session of the lower house of parliament in Naypyidaw on May 2, 2012."
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JURGITA - Natalia Vodianova portfolio, May 02, 2012

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CNBC - The May Day 2012 Demonstrations, May 02, 2012

: "A national holiday for more than 80 countries worldwide, International Workers Day, also known as “May Day,” is a celebration of the global labor movement. Around the turn of the 20th century, the movement saw the establishment of an eight-hour workday and an improvement in workers rights. Around the globe, May Day has traditionally seen organized demonstrations and marches attended by working-class individuals and unions to press for workers’ rights."
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TOP News - Kate Upton to attend annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Apr 28, 2012

"Washington, Apr 28 : Kate Upton is to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
According to Politico, Upton, who graced the cover of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, will be a guest of Bloomberg news at the annual dinner organized by the White House Correspondents' Association. The 19-year-old is the niece of Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.)"
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