Elvis Impersonators Strive For Respect At Vegas Convention
Las Vegas Sun reports on the first Professional Elvis Impersonators Association convention featuring over 20 impersonators from around the world. Performers defend their craft as serious entertainment and discuss challenges to public perception, with insights from Japanese and British impersonators about capturing Elvis’s image and moves.
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Thompson
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Japan
Modest pace seen in economic recovery says Fed
The Federal Reserve reports a modest improvement in late April and May across many sectors, with manufacturing showing gains in production and orders while aircraft parts weaken in some regions. Retail sales stay flat, housing remains robust yet commercial property struggles, and jobs show sluggish growth with temporary staffing rising in select districts.
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Former ImClone CEO arrested in insider trading case
Samuel Waksal, former ImClone Systems chief, was arrested by the FBI on charges of tipping two people to sell stock before the FDA rejected Erbitux. The SEC also filed civil charges accusing him of warning family members, who dumped over 10 million dollars in stock. Waksal faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
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Dana Corp settles racial discrimination suit for 380000
Dana Corp and Spicer Manufacture Inc agreed to pay 380000 to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by 14 black employees and the EEOC. The deal includes 50000 in attorneys fees. Plaintiffs alleged nooses and KKK markings at a Syracuse Indiana plant and adverse training reviews. Dana says the settlement does not admit past discrimination.
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