Greg Johnson

Titanic Entrepreneur Palmer Says His Party Is Worry for Abbott

Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer said opposition leader Tony Abbott, who is leading in polls ahead of the Sept. 14 election, should be worried that conservative voters will be wooed to his new political party.

Titanic Entrepreneur Palmer to Run for Australian Parliament

Clive Palmer, the Australian entrepreneur planning to build a replica of the Titanic, will set up a new political party and run for parliament, pledging to boost employment as a strong currency curbs the economy.

Titanic Tycoon Sues to End to Mine Deal With Citic Pacific

Clive Palmer, the Australian mining entrepreneur who’s planning to build a replica of the Titanic, is suing to end a partnership with Citic Pacific Ltd. in an $8 billion iron ore mine.

Citic Pacific Says ‘Ludicrous’ to Avoid Palmer Royalty

Clive Palmer, the Australian mining entrepreneur planning to build a replica of the Titanic, is using a dispute over A$400,000 ($409,500) to try to seize control of an iron ore mine that Citic Pacific Ltd. has spent A$7 billion to build, the Chinese company’s lawyer said.

California City Manager Paid $677,172 Runs Town of 5,000

The California town of Indian Wells, with a population of little more than 5,000, paid its city manager $677,172 last year, making him the highest paid city worker in the most populous U.S. state, according to new data released by the state’s controller.

Gimelstob's New York Marathon Wager Helps Organizers Raise $26.2 Million

Justin Gimelstob spent much of a 12- year pro tennis career pushing his body diving for shots, and viewed it as just another challenge when friend and 2003 U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick bet $10,000 for charity that he couldn’t finish the New York City Marathon .

California City Manager Paid $677,172 Runs Town of 5,000

A California desert town with a population of little more than 5,000 paid its city manager $677,172 last year, making him the most well-compensated city worker in the most populous U.S. state, according to new data released by the state’s controller.

Amazon.com Said to Be in Talks for Land Near Seattle Campus

Amazon.com Inc., the largest Internet retailer, is in talks to buy land next to its Seattle headquarters that the company may use for expansion, said two people with knowledge of the discussions.

Titanic II Planned by Billionaire Palmer in Chinese Yard

Australian mining billionaire Clive Palmer plans to build a 21st-century replica of the Titanic and sail it from England to New York accompanied by the Chinese navy by the end of 2016.

William Hill Hits 5-Year High on Control of Online: London Mover

William Hill Plc, a U.K. operator of more than 2,300 betting shops, rose to its highest price since November 2007 after saying it will take full control of its online operation in a deal with Playtech Ltd.

"We believe that the two deals transform William Hill into a fast growing online operation and there remains scope for further multiple expansion."

- Greg Johnson on Mar 01, 2013

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North Korea Test-Fires 3 Missiles as U.S. Sees Further Isolation

Connecticut Commuter Crash Hampers Amtrak Boston-New York Trains

Commuter Train Wreck Injures Dozens, Curbs Amtrak Service

Republicans Unsatisfied by IRS Answers Press for More

Chiesi Swaps Cell for Halfway House After Insider Scandal