Formula 1 boss faces divorce case Nov 22, 2008
The wife of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has filed for divorce, it has been confirmed ... Mrs Ecclestone will be represented by divorce lawyer Liz Vernon, who represented the wife of Arsenal and England footballer Ray Parlour in 2004 ... He added that if Mrs Ecclestone filed for divorce in the UK, she could be awarded as much as half of her husband's fortune. (BBC News -- Europe)
Gaining insight Nov 22, 2008
When that happens, its better to divorce rather than end up devouring each others hearts and souls. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The man who loves mean streets Nov 22, 2008
Three marriages have ended in divorce. Disaster is the most loyal girlfriend of the man who has been called Canada's Nick Nolte, it would seem. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The goat’s ascent - Climber recounts his journey from Italy to the highest peaks in North America Nov 22, 2008
Many years later, and half a world away from the Italian countryside of his youth, Locatelli found himself living on a ranch in Montana, middle-aged and midway through a divorce ... After his divorce, Locatelli began to hunt and explore the massive Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. (Missoulian, MT)
Chequered flag Nov 22, 2008
THE wife of formula one boss Bernie Ecclestone has filed for divorce in what could be one of the biggest settlements in legal history ... On Thursday, the former Armani model asked lawyer Liz Vernon, who secured a third of all future earnings for the ex-wife of the England footballer Ray Parlour, to negotiate her divorce though she apparently failed to tell her husband ... Mrs Ecclestone, 50, released a statement via a PR agency that said: "It is formally announced that Mrs Slavica Ecclestone... (The Age, Australia)
Mahoney wants to reconcile with wife Nov 22, 2008
In his first filings since homemaker Terry Mahoney had him served with divorce papers, the Democratic politico asked a Palm Beach County family court to stop the proceedings temporarily ... In his response to his wifes divorce filing, meanwhile, Mahoney set up the scene for a nasty fight if things dont get resolved ... In time, Mahoney admitted to numerous affairs but continued campaigning aggressively just as Terry filed for divorce two weeks before the vote. (The Palm Beach Post)
911 Operations Center Understaffed Nov 22, 2008
Madonna and Guy Ritchie's divorce has been finalized following a hearing in London on Friday. Actress Jennifer Garner has been awarded a permanent restraining order against her alleged stalker, ordering him to stay away from her family for the next three years. (FOX23.com, OK)
Spears craves freedom amid comeback Nov 22, 2008
She talks about her two-year downward spiral, which included a divorce, a custody battle, public meltdowns and a sluggish performance at last year s VMAs, when she barely made it through a dance number of Gimme More. I ve been through a lot this year well, actually the past two or three years, she says. (KHOU.com, TX)
Irwin C. Gunsalus, Vitamin Biochemist, Dies at 96 Nov 22, 2008
His first marriage, to Merle Lamont Gunsalus, who survives, ended in divorce. His second wife, Carolyn Foust Gunsalus, his third wife, Dorothy Clark Gunsalus, and one son, Gene Gunsalus, all died before him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Drug deal will save NHS 'billions' Nov 22, 2008
Madonna blames Ritchie for divorce Katie Price bares all for Asda Wacko Jacko now 'Mad Mik the Muslim' Sexy Kylie's night of 2,000 stars Britney admits: 'I was totally lost' Editors Choice Most Read Most Comments. Day Cloud. (Metro)
Simone Veil, 50 cent, Britney Spears Nov 22, 2008
Madonna and Guy Ritchie ended nearly eight years of marriage in just a few minutes on Friday when a British court granted them a "quickie" divorce ... A judge granted the couple a preliminary divorce decree which is likely to become final after six weeks and a day. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
LETTER: 'We just witnessed a hostile takeover of US' Nov 21, 2008
" The Question wrote on Nov 20, 2008 7:45 AM:" Best line overheard about the stock market crash: "This is worse than a divorce. I've lost half my net worth and still have a wife." " father bob wrote on Nov 20, 2008 9:19 AM:" Stanley Stetson wrote on Nov 19, 2008 6:38 PM:" * you've just witnessed a hostile takeover of your own bias, bob * you should really give up the ghost * thanks for playing along dimwit * getting your goat sure is fun and refreshing for a change * there's hope for you yet... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Citizen's Cinema Nov 21, 2008
" Doing that, Lazarus insists, was Speedman's mistake.I could never argue against the potency of the R-word as a term of ignorance and blanket negativity toward the mentally disabled. In fact, I often cringe when I hear people use it. The word speaks more to the stupidity of the user than the stupidity they carelessly and erroneously attach to the mentally disabled with its use.But in "Tropic Thunder," that's the point. What many of the film's detractors have done is divorce the word from its... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Madonna split 'not about money' Nov 21, 2008
Film director Guy Ritchie has told a newspaper that discussion over the terms of his divorce from Madonna "was never, ever about money" ... MADONNA AND GUY DIVORCE ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Madonna, Ritchie on London divorce docket Friday - 1 hr ago Maddie, Guy divorce on Fri - 2 hrs ago Madonna, Ritchie on London divorce docket Friday - 4 hrs ago * Madonna, Ritchie on London divorce docket Friday - 6 hrs ago Madonna, Ritchie on London divorce docket Friday - 6 hrs ago * Requires registration. (BBC News)
Madonna and Ritchie begin divorce Nov 21, 2008
Pop star Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to begin their divorce at the High Court in London on Friday, according to court lists ... The couple are registered for the divorce hearing under the names Ciccione M and Ritchie GS. It will be heard before the High Court's Family Division at 1000 GMT. ... MADONNA AND GUY DIVORCE. (BBC News)
Elvis Lives? Self-Proclaimed Half Sister Says DNA... Nov 21, 2008
The Four Christmases star says she's still "not far enough" away from her divorce to Ryan Phillippe. The Twilight heartthrob's leading lady loves his wit and his hair and yes, he proposed to her. (Fox News)
New guidance given on autism care Nov 21, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Profile: Segolene Royal Nov 21, 2008
In 1972, her rebellion took legal form when she sued her father for refusing, after his wife left him, to divorce her and provide for the family's upkeep and the education of the children. She did not win the case until 1981, just a year before her estranged father's death from cancer. (BBC News -- Europe)
Detention for sex attack teenager Nov 21, 2008
Page last updated at 12:08 GMT, Thursday, 20 November 2008. Thomson was caught after police released a CCTV image. (BBC News)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 21, 2008
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo Nov 21, 2008
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Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 21, 2008
5 percent of older women were divorced ... Higher divorce rates ... Rising rates of divorce are changing senior lifestyles. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
LETTERS, NCT, Nov. 20, 2008 Nov 21, 2008
To protect marriage, we've enacted a law that doesn't require love, fidelity, good parenting or a limit on divorce. There is not one word about the greatest sacrilege to the sanctity of marriage the sin of adultery. (North County Times)
Braves still shopping for a Big Dog Nov 21, 2008
Whether the Braves trade Escobar for Peavy or not, their willingness to include him in the deal tells me the Braves would probably trade him in another big deal if this protracted Peavy negotation finally is irretrievably broken (ouch, I just had a personal divorce flashback typing that sentence. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Madonna and Ritchie granted 'quickie' divorce Nov 21, 2008
Madonna and Ritchie granted 'quickie' divorce - Yahoo ... Madonna and Ritchie granted 'quickie' divorce ... LONDON (AFP) Pop superstar Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie were Friday granted a "quickie" divorce on the grounds of his unreasonable behaviour, a month after announcing their eight-year marriage was over. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Nov 21, 2008
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Bloggers' challenge: How far have we come in eliminating racial and gender discrimination? Nov 21, 2008
people's court wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:52 AM:" If you want to see gender discrimination in the State of Utah - just go in and file for divorce. ". Andrew123 wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM:" First of all - Obama is president, so there has been some major progress. My grandma said to me after the election, "I never thought I'd be alive to see a black man become president. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Daly chasing Liang, Sterne at Hong Kong Open Nov 21, 2008
Daly has also had a tumultuous year off the course, going through a divorce and spending a night in jail last month after being found "extremely intoxicated and uncooperative," police said, outside a Hooters restaurant in North Carolina. Liang, the 2007 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner, shot seven birdies with only a bogey on the final hole preventing him from taking the lead. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins Nov 21, 2008
"The athletes will be able to go to Beijing and completely divorce themselves from what's happening in the outside world and just focus on what they want to do. And that's swim and win.". Even if Hackett touches in front on the last night in the pool, Perkins said Beijing is going to be remembered as the Michael Phelps show, with the US phenom chasing countryman Michael Spitz's haul of seven golds at a single games. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Jingle Bell Broadcast, Holiday Hilarity & Fun At Salado Silver Spur Theater Nov 21, 2008
A court schedule says Madonna and Guy Ritchie will be granted the first stage of their divorce in London Friday. Carla Bruni is not your typical first lady. (KWTX.com, TX)
Guy celebrates divorce and custody win... by taking sons out for a ... Nov 21, 2008
Guy celebrates divorce and custody win ... Guy celebrates divorce and custody win ... The film director, who officially becomes divorced from the star today, marked the end of his eight-year marriage by taking sons Rocco, 8, and David Banda, 2 out for dinner. (Daily Mail)
Ask the experts Nov 21, 2008
Having said that, however, the Divorce Act specifically deals with marriages entered into before 1984 in terms of an ante-nuptial contract by which community of property is excluded ... The rationale for this stipulation in the Divorce Act and its application to the specific marriage pre-1984 scenario seems based on a number or factors ... As a final point, it obviously goes without saying that in divorce matters it is essential to consult an experienced attorney to ensure that the outcome... (iAfrica.com)
Dealing with a sea change Nov 21, 2008
Whenever there is a life change, for example getting married, getting divorced, living together with a partner, having children, losing a spouse, leaving a job, starting a business or ending a business, you need the right advice on the financial consequences of these life changes ... Your financial planner should consider the impact of the ante-nuptial contract or lack thereof in terms of the division or sharing of your investments and life policies in the event of death or divorce or the manner... (iAfrica.com)
Madonna settles divorce Nov 21, 2008
Pop megastar Madonna and her British husband Guy Ritchie are to be divorced in London today, according to a court listing, as reports said they had struck a deal giving him little of her vast fortune. The case was listed as a "quickie" divorce under the names Ciccone M L v Ritchie G S, to be heard before a judge in the High Court's Family Division in central London ... Madonna (50) and film director Ritchie (40) announced in mid-October that they are to divorce nearly eight years after they... (iAfrica.com)
How to become a millionaire Nov 21, 2008
Divorce can permanently impair long-term wealth by about 25 percent. Blips in the property market and other economic downturns are unlikely to stop the long-term wealth building of most people. (iAfrica.com)
A first home? When to buy a first home depends on a lot of factors not just money Nov 21, 2008
Couples wondering whether they are ready to buy need to take a hard look at the relationship itself, say financial planners, marriage counselors and even divorce lawyers. If you re going to do something as serious as buying a house together, you ve got to be on the same page, Schaeffer said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Deal reached on NHS drug prices Nov 21, 2008
Formula 1 boss faces divorce case. Buggy direction 'affects child. (BBC News)
Britney Spears' Leading Men: We Reflect On The Pretty Boys (And K-Fed) In Her Videos Nov 21, 2008
" "My Prerogative," 2004 Male Lead: Kevin Federline, who was a backup dancer and hooked up with Britney before landing in this video. Since the Video: He has attempted rapping and acting, making cameos in "CSI" and "One Tree Hill" playing a, well, wannabe musician. Honorable Mention Madonna should get some credit for her work in Brit's 2003 video, "Me Against the Music," because we always figured Madge wore the pants in that relationship. Since the clip, Madonna has released a couple of albums... (VHI.com -- Music News)
* Sport Briefs Nov 21, 2008
Ecclestones set to divorce. The wife of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone filed for divorce on Thursday ... Slavica Ecclestone, who has been married to Ecclestone for 24 years, will be represented by divorce lawyer Liz Vernon, who previously helped the wife of soccer player Ray Parlour win a third of the former England and Arsenal players earnings in a highly publicized case four years ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Mad about Hugh Nov 20, 2008
"I do remember having terrible feelings, mainly of feeling really abnormal. Divorce wasn't common then and it was uncommon for the mother to leave, and I had a real feeling of embarrassment. I remember people being very sympathetic..." He twists his body as if remembering that young boy squirming under the squall of hugs and head-patting ... " He says the age difference, which wouldn't be remarked upon if it were the other way round, has simply never been an issue. The couple's stable marriage... (Sydney Morning Herald)
CD's Connect The Dots... Afterglow Nov 20, 2008
The Phils have met with Burrell and set down the "parameters" of a new deal but the team also appears completely prepared for the possibility of an amiable yet regretful divorce. More on that later. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Cardinal criticizes Obama as 'aggressive, disruptive and apocalyptic'... Nov 20, 2008
Widespread use of contraceptives have led to an increase in abortions, a massive increase in the divorce rate, and a total redefinition of the nature of marriage ... Published by: ck na 17/11/2008 08:43 PM EST Geri, statistics, wikipedia - shows that a couple using contraceptives increases the chances of divorce ... NFP couples have lower rate divorces, and child spacing are more effective than artificial birth control. (The Drudge Report)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Nov 20, 2008
The subject of their stories: a possible divorce, brought about by Katie's frustrations with Scientology. While Cruise should be worrying about what's left of his career, instead he seems to be digging his heels in deeper when it comes to his religious devotion. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
It's not east being green on Chargers' roster Nov 20, 2008
" Mike Martz as OC. We all remember the "Greatest Show on Turf". Wade Phillips as DC - Had 2 tries at head coach and didn't cut it. But a great DC and most of the defense played for him so there would not be that much change. matemple November 19, 2008 at 11:04 a.m. 0 of 0 people found this comment useful. We might not be looking at 2-4 years with a coaching change as was suggested, though I know it's a long shot with AJ here. Bill Cowher is a Mary disciple and would likely run things much like... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Giles unlikely to be shopped: Nov 20, 2008
Shame on you for siding with a guy who ruined my favorite baseball team and now wants to dump all the talent before he sells them so he can settle a divorce. What kind o crack are u smoking. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 19, 2008 Nov 20, 2008
About 50% of our current age-old defined marriages end in divorce ... The divorced or widowed woman past menopause who wants to remarry is just out of luck, I guess ... About 50% of our current age-old defined marriages end in divorce. (North County Times)
Real Housewives of Atlanta Nov 20, 2008
She married a football player and is going through a divorce ... She married a pro-athlete and is trying to make her divorce bankroll her for the rest of her life ... I am sick of hearing about her 7 figure divorce and her clothing line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Citizen's Cinema Nov 19, 2008
" Doing that, Lazarus insists, was Speedman's mistake.I could never argue against the potency of the R-word as a term of ignorance and blanket negativity toward the mentally disabled. In fact, I often cringe when I hear people use it. The word speaks more to the stupidity of the user than the stupidity they carelessly and erroneously attach to the mentally disabled with its use.But in "Tropic Thunder," that's the point. What many of the film's detractors have done is divorce the word from its... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Property market takes $27m bite out of Greg Norman Nov 19, 2008
Just months after ex-wife Laura Andrassy won $US103 million in their bitter divorce battle, Norman has been forced to slash the asking price for the former couple's Florida mansion from $US65 million to $US47 ... It became the centrepiece of their headline-grabbing divorce battle, with accusations the man known as the Great White Shark changed the locks on the property to keep Andrassy out ... Under the divorce deal, Andrassy will pocket $US17. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Abagnale reflects on life of fraud, work in FBI Nov 19, 2008
Abagnale later explained that his life of crime began when he learned his parents were getting divorced ... "Divorce is very devastating," Abagnale said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Michael Jackson sued by ex-wife Nov 19, 2008
Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe divorced in 1999. Michael Jackson's ex-wife has taken legal action against the pop star, claiming he failed to pay what he promised after their divorce ... Last year, Rowe, who divorced Jackson in 1999, testified at the singer's child abuse trial, praising him as a "great father". (Yahoo News -- Michael Jackson)
Salman Rushdie 'to divorce' again Nov 19, 2008
"Salman Rushdie has agreed to divorce his wife, Padma Lakshmi, because of her desire to end their marriage," Mr Rushdie's spokeswoman Jin Auh said. "He asks that the media respect his privacy at this difficult time.". (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Houston wins custody of daughter Nov 19, 2008
She filed for divorce last October citing irreconcilable differences. Superior Court Judge Franz E Miller ruled that Houston and Brown's marriage would officially end on 24 April. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Rebel pullback raises hopes for Congo peace Nov 19, 2008
Reuters Published: November 19, 2008. Hundreds of Congolese rebel fighters pulled back on Wednesday from frontline positions in a move U.N. peacekeepers hoped would open the way for talks on ending weeks of conflict in east Congo. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 19, 2008
Rita Miller, 65, undergoes dialysis three times a week. (Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 19, 2008
5 percent of older women were divorced ... Higher divorce rates ... Rising rates of divorce are changing senior lifestyles. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Chinese president signs trade deals with Cuba Nov 19, 2008
President Hu Jintao of China signed trade deals with Cuba and agreed to help its communist ally modernize its ports and hospitals on Tuesday, part of a Latin American trip on which Chinese businessmen have been snapping up raw materials. I am happy to see that you are as energetic as when I met you last time. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Peavy saga over? Not hardly Nov 19, 2008
He s going through a divorce and wants to be near his kids out there if he can, so he can get back on off days or whatever, and possibly be there for spring training ... Mike Hampton is going through a divorce. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Britain grapples with role for Islamic justice Nov 19, 2008
The woman in black wanted an Islamic divorce ... The judge promptly reversed himself and recommended divorce ... Almost all of the cases involve women asking for divorce, and through word of mouth and an ambitious use of the Internet, courts like the small, unadorned building in London where the father stepped in to plead his daughter's case have become magnets for Muslim women seeking to escape loveless marriages not only from Britain but sometimes also from Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands... (International Herald Tribune)
Man U fans complain to regulator over ticket costs Nov 19, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 19, 2008. Manchester United fans called for an official investigation Wednesday into ticket prices increases since the Premier League club was bought by American businessman Malcolm Glazer in 2005. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Queens Park Rangers hires Sousa as manager Nov 19, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 19, 2008. Queens Park Rangers hired Paulo Sousa as manager Wednesday despite the former Portugal playmaker having no experience in a top coaching job. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Bloggers' challenge: How far have we come in eliminating racial and gender discrimination? Nov 19, 2008
people's court wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:52 AM:" If you want to see gender discrimination in the State of Utah - just go in and file for divorce. ". Andrew123 wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM:" First of all - Obama is president, so there has been some major progress. My grandma said to me after the election, "I never thought I'd be alive to see a black man become president. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
English FA bans Ferguson for two game and Drogba for three; top Chinese league dropped off TV Nov 19, 2008
Kieran Doherty/Reuters Chelsea's Didier Drogba fighting for the ball with Burnley's Graham Alexander during their English League Cup soccer on November 12, 2008. The Associated Press Published: November 18, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins Nov 19, 2008
"The athletes will be able to go to Beijing and completely divorce themselves from what's happening in the outside world and just focus on what they want to do. And that's swim and win.". Even if Hackett touches in front on the last night in the pool, Perkins said Beijing is going to be remembered as the Michael Phelps show, with the US phenom chasing countryman Michael Spitz's haul of seven golds at a single games. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
A bad economy makes for some bad divorces Nov 19, 2008
NEW YORK - Bonnie Rabin is fond of saying that divorce lawyers are a bit like liquor stores ... But that doesn't mean everyone's rushing to divorce court ... And there's a whole other group that's taking up Rabin's time these days: Clients who are already divorced or separated, and finding they simply can't live up to obligations they made in flusher times. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)