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Earnings: Comcast Revenue, Profits Up in Q1
ReutersMay 01 (TheWrap.com) - Comcast Corp. posted higher profit and revenue for the first quarter Wednesday, thanks largely to its cable strength. The leading U.S. cable television provider and owner of NBC Universal posted first-quarter profit of $1.4...Tags: Bravo (tv network), Comcast Corporation, Satellite and Cable Service, The Voice (tv program), Economy, Business and Finance
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Comcast's Roberts paid $29 million; NBCU's Burke got $26 million
Comcast Corp. Chief Executive Brian Roberts might run the nation's largest entertainment and cable TV company, but he ranks in the middle of the media pack in terms of salary and perks. Roberts received $29 million in compensation last year, an increase...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, NBC (tv network), Corporate Officers, Discovery Communications, Inc., Jimmy Fallon
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Jimmy Kimmel's big moment. Al Jazeera will face hurdles.
After the coffee. Before figuring out why I say yes when I should say no. The Skinny: I was watching an episode of "The Office" last night (guessing it was a rerun) and the character of Angela came thisclose to saying the dreaded "f-word." Can you get...
Tags: ABC (tv network), Amazon.com Inc., American Idol (tv program), Redbox, The Voice (tv program)
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Natalie Portman is money! DirecTV raising rates. Brian Roberts sells!
After the coffee. Before watching some more midseason pilots. The Skinny: I'm doing my best to find some news for you folks but it is pretty slow out there. Of course, most of you aren't reading me this week anyway because you're having fun! I'm not...
Tags: DirecTV Group Inc., The Avengers (movie, 2012), The New York Times, Natalie Portman, Los Angeles Times
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Rosenthal: Content has power to keep media king
There's a famous story, perhaps apocryphal, that pundit Chris Matthews and others tell about former politician Bill Bradley. The featured guest at a banquet, Bradley asked for a second pat of butter and was rebuffed by the waiter, who insisted each...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index, Butter, Corporate Officers
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Forest Hill resident new executive producer of MPT's MotorWeek
Brian Roberts of Forest Hill has been named executive producer of MotorWeek, Maryland Public Television's long-running national automotive series. In his new role, Roberts will oversee all aspects of the daily production of the PBS show that airs weekly...Tags: Owings Mills (Baltimore, Maryland), Automotive Equipment, PBS (tv network), Car Guides and Reviews, Entertainment
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Brian's Baseball Bash canceled for 2nd straight year
Brian’s Baseball Bash — a fundraiser for the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital hosted by Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts — has been canceled for the second straight year, organizers announced Friday. The event has...
Tags: Baseball, College Baseball, Sports
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Steady cash flow helps Comcast warm up to its theme parks
Comcast Corp., the cable-television giant that inherited the Universal Studios theme-park chain, is pouring several hundred millions of dollars into refreshing Universal Orlando's original theme park.
With a slate of new attractions and retail venues...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Entertainment, Movies, Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure
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Brian Roberts still weighing options on injured hip
The Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Brian Roberts is still considering his options after receiving a second opinion on his injured hip earlier this week, a club source said. Roberts was disagnosed with a right labral hip tear after returning to Baltimore from the...Tags: Injuries and Wounds
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Good afternoon, Baltimore: Tuesday lunchtime lowdown
ON THE SITE... Alston convicted of theft, misconduct in office: The freshman state delegate from Prince George's County, was convicted of dipping into legislative funds for $800 in January 2011. Jurors deliberated for more than two hours. Three...Tags: Fells Point, Howard County, Ann Romney, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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Brian's Bash is on again
The Baltimore SunShortly after Brian Roberts stepped into the batter’s box on Tuesday, I began receiving questions via email and on Twitter as to whether the annual Brian’s Bash for charity will return. It will. Roberts announced his annual charity... -
Matt Wieters shows his toughness behind the plate
If you needed another reminder that Matt Wieters is one tough fella behind the plate, just look to Friday’s fourth inning. Sean Rodriguez came barreling around third trying to score and Wieters stood in front of home while looking out to right...
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