Facebook IPO fuels growth plans and big investor interest
The article notes Facebook Inc. remains profitable with $205 million net income in Q1 2012 on $1.06 billion revenue, after 2011 earnings of $1 billion. It ranks high in IPO valuations, behind only two Chinese banks by Dealogic, and third in total funds raised among U.S. IPOs. The $38 share price guides initial sales to clients, with up to $18.4 billion potentially allocated to early investors and banks. Facebook’s future funds may hire top engineers at its Menlo Park base and new New York office as it expands offerings to users. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodie and advertising moves by GM and Ford dominate coverage.
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Romney rejects racially charged Wright ads plan
The Romney campaign and billionaire Joe Ricketts distance themselves from Ending Spending Action Fund’s $10 million plan to spotlight Wright sermons linked to Obama. The blueprint titled The Defeat of Barack Hussein Obama outlines a multimedia assault. Obama aides denounced the strategy as divisive and inappropriate for voters.
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Ring of Fire Eclipse Draws Viewers to National Parks
The annular solar eclipse will travel 8500 miles across the globe with 33 U.S. national parks offering ringside viewing from dawn in Asia to sunset in the Texas Panhandle. A partial eclipse will be visible in 125 parks while six U.S. sites expect up to 95 percent coverage. Veteran chaser Jay Pasachoff, set to accompany students in New Mexico, marks his 14th ring eclipse. Viewing tips and online details are provided by NASA and partners.
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Roswell Comic Convention and Film Fest Planned
Roswell hosts its annual event themed to attract visitors with a comic convention vendor expo and Masquerade Ball at Spring River Park and Zoo. Organized by Phil Kim of Famous Monsters of Filmland, the festival runs June 22 to 24 and aims to boost local economic viability through expanded activities.
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DuBois champions early education and veteran rights vision
DuBois urges tapping the permanent fund for preschool investment and early childhood development, possibly via a bond. She backs three year tax breaks for sustainable firms, low cost loans for expansion, and speaks on Veteran issues like homeless veterans unable to vote. She seeks grassroots campaigning and notes independence from big money.
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