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...which was later acquired by Time Inc., this magazine's publisher), applied for a job and became one of the founding executives. He oversaw properties like VH1 and Nick at Nite and, friends say, has remained true to MTV values, both personally, as a U2 fan, and as a businessman, believing that interesting content can make money. "Audiences want variety--in their television, in their video games and in their movies," says MTV Films senior vice president David Gale. "By making lower-budget movies that target different tastes, you can be successful with a younger audience. And they...
...funds on health, education and infrastructure. Hard Graft? TURKEY Former Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz appeared in court on corruption charges, the country's highest-ranking official ever to do so. The three-time PM is accused of rigging the privatization of a state-owned bank in favor of a businessman with alleged ties to the Mafia. He faces a minimum of 10 years in jail if found guilty. Taking Their Seats IRAQ The Shi'ite-dominated United Iraqi Alliance was declared the winner of the Jan. 30 election with 48% of the vote, gaining 140 of 275 seats...
...vaulted roof of a former zeppelin hangar 60 km south of Berlin. The Tropical Islands Resort opened in December to the rhythm of Brazilian samba bands. Banking on the novelty of being Northern Europe's first indoor tropical getaway - and the Germans' reputation as dedicated beach lovers - Malaysian businessman Colin Au paid $18 million in 2002 for the abandoned hangar after zeppelin maker CargoLifter went bankrupt. He spent $91 million creating the resort, a sparkling lagoon surrounded by thatched huts. Visitors can enjoy the tropical climate - 25-28?C and 60% humidity - 24 Loh and Behold Avant-garde murals...
...businessman who bankrupts casinos can instruct would-be moguls in the art of the deal, can't an ex-con tutor them in corporate etiquette? Sure she can, says NBC, which has created a spin-off of its reality series The Apprentice for felon and lifestyle expert MARTHA STEWART. Shares of Stewart's empire, Martha Stewart Omnimedia, rose after the announcement that she would be the host of a program modeled on Donald Trump's original, with its engrossing contestant backbiting and obvious product plugs. Stewart's "own sensibilities and creativity" will dictate the tone of the new show, says...
...Angeles International Airport two weeks ago, FBI agents arrested an Irish businessman they had spent a week tailing all over California's Silicon Valley, from the offices of two electronics manufacturers in Sunnyvale to a hotel in Mountain View and down a quiet cul-de-sac to a suburban house in San Jose. The technology exporter, according to court papers, had purchased sophisticated computer components in the U.S. to send to Russia through Ireland. He now stands to be charged in mid-February with "unlawful export of 'defense articles.'" U.S. officials point to this little-noticed case as one manifestation...