Six school buses bound for a metro Atlanta amusement park were involved in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday, sending 65 people to the hospital, including a seriously injured driver, Georgia authorities said.
No matter her weight, says the slimmed-down star, "he'll still marry me"
This time of year, theme parks across the nation are transformed into Halloween hot spots.
I'm wondering if anyone else feels that Nicolas Mahut, considering the historic nature and the quality of the match he played against John Isner at Wimbledon, deserved the courtesy of a U.S. Open wild card? (he lost in the last round of the qualies). Whether it is the USTA, the ATP, or any other governing body, something should have been done to acknowledge the appreciation many have developed for this courageous and talented player. John Isner, of course, is admitted directly into the main draw (if he does actually decide to play with torn ankle ligaments). I've written a blog post on this subject on my website, which you may feel free to promote, thank you very much! --Steven Zynszajn, New York
Human factors and road construction issues will be the focus of a federal investigation into the highway accident involving two school buses in Missouri on Thursday.
An NTSB spokesman explains the probe of a multi-vehicle that killed two people.
The negotiations went right down to the wire.
In an effort to shed $1.8 billion in debt, popular theme-park chain Six Flags announced Saturday that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In an effort to shed $1.8 billion in debt, popular theme-park chain Six Flags announced Saturday that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Firms like Eddie Bauer, Six Flags, Sbarro and others may have trouble paying their bills. How the bailout is falling short for Corporate America
Toledo police say an attorney who was missing for several days falsely claimed she was abducted.
A teen who lost her feet in an accident at a Kentucky amusement park has undergone surgery, a park spokeswoman said Friday, while two park operators closed similar rides around the country.
A girl's feet were cut off Thursday when a free-fall thrill ride malfunctioned at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park in Louisville, Kentucky, police said.
A private equity firm led by the owner of the Washington Redskins said Tuesday it bought dick clark productions inc., known for its annual stalwart "New Year's Rockin' Eve," old music television show "American Bandstand," and a number of award shows, in a deal worth $175 million.
The following shares were among the most actively traded Friday:
Business 2.0: Innovative partneringupdated: Wed Feb 28 2007 19:24:00
Modest growth might have been acceptable a few years ago in the wake of the dotcom crash, but in today's competitive climate, slow and steady just doesn't cut it. Midsize companies are squeezed bet...
Here are some of the companies whose shares were active in late trading Thursday:
Business 2.0: Innovative partneringupdated: Mon Nov 27 2006 15:57:00
Modest growth might have been acceptable a few years ago in the wake of the dotcom crash, but in today's competitive climate, slow and steady just doesn't cut it. Midsize companies are squeezed between startups with buzz and stock options on one side and multinational behemoths on the other.
Like the thrill rides he oversees, Mark Shapiro moves really, really fast and can leave you a tad bit dizzy.
CNNMoney: Stocks defy oil, riseupdated: Thu Aug 25 2005 09:45:00
Stocks managed modest gains Thursday -- led by tech, utilities and retail -- as investors took in stride rising oil prices that closed at a fresh all-time high.
Amusement park operator Six Flags Inc. announced Thursday it would seek proposals for a possible sale of the company, but would oppose efforts by Washington Redskins owner and dissident investor Daniel Snyder to take control outside this process.
Six Flags Inc. investor Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins football team, is seeking to sack the board of the of the theme park operator and is offering a premium for a larger stake in the company.
Business 2.0: Hits & Missesupdated: Wed Sep 01 2004 00:01:00
[HIT] Car talk. "What I gotta do to get that brand-new C outta you?" asked rapper Snoop Dogg in a voice-mail he left for Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche. A lot of auto buyers have been asking the same ...
It's the thick of the summer entertainment season, that time of year when it takes a 40-minute line to take a 2-minute roller coaster ride.
Booze, beach and barbecue -- all things synonymous with summertime, when the living's easy and the stock picking is hard.
CNNMoney: Thrill-ride seasonupdated: Thu May 13 2004 09:22:00
Can The Revenge of the Mummy, Halfpipe and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror bring guests back to the nation's theme parks?
Is Ebitda getting out of hand? I first raised the question two years ago in this very space, and guess what? You could (make that should) ask the same question today. The financial benchmark--which...
Funds that invest in small-company stocks have lately been giving investors more thrills and chills than Six Flags' Great American Scream Machine. Between October and January, the average small-cap...
The golden goose may not be as fecund as she once was. Theme and amusement parks, those incredible cash machines, reported record attendance of 249 million and gross receipts of over $4 billion in ...
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