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Customers say kidnap suspect raised no red flags

To those who did business with him, Phillip Garrido was a quirky printing company owner who produced business cards, brochures and flyers for people in his town. His main source of help was a young soft-spoken woman he introduced as his daughter.

Police: No foul play in Japanese man's jail death

No evidence of foul play was found in the jail-cell death of a Japanese businessman accused of a decades-old murder-conspiracy involving his wife, a police official said Monday.

Japanese man can't be tried in LA for murder

A Japanese businessman cannot be tried for murder in the 1981 shooting death of his wife, but prosecutors may proceed with a charge of conspiracy to commit murder, a judge ruled Friday.

Pa. businessman found shot to death; home burned

A former newspaper executive was found shot to death in his apartment, which had been set on fire, authorities said.

Judge: Japanese man can be absent from LA courtroom

A Japanese man accused of killing his wife can be absent from a Los Angeles courtroom when his attorney argues for the charges to be dismissed, a judge said Friday.

DA Rejects Double Jeopardy in Death Case

Prosecutors argued Tuesday that a bid to throw out the arrest warrant for a Japanese businessman in the 1980s murder of his wife is premature and can't be pursued until he is extradited from Saipan.

Atty Seeks to Quash Japanese Man Warrant

A defense attorney filed a motion Friday seeking the dismissal of a Los Angeles arrest warrant for a Japanese businessman accused in the 1981 killing of his wife.

Calif. Seeks Japanese Man's Extradition

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has requested that a Japanese businessman be extradited from a U.S. territory to face charges of murdering his wife in Los Angeles in the 1980s.

US Case Vs. Businessman Called Strong

The initial account of the 1981 shooting seemed to pass muster with Los Angeles detectives: A Japanese couple on vacation in California were shot during a downtown robbery by an unknown assailant.

Lawyer: Japan Should Avoid Slay Case

The lawyer for a Japanese businessman arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting his wife here in 1981 said Monday he would formally urge the Japanese government not to cooperate with American investigators.

LAPD Arrest Japanese Man in 1981 Murder

A Japanese businessman has been arrested on suspicion of murder more than a quarter-century after an infamous downtown shooting that left his wife dead and caused an international furor, police said.

Life Sentence in LA Businessman Slaying

A man convicted in the 1999 murder of a businessman who was stuffed in the trunk of his Bentley and died as his kidnappers fled police was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Man Convicted in LA Car Trunk Killing

A man was convicted of murdering a businessman who was stuffed in the trunk of his Bentley and died as his kidnappers fled police eight years ago.

Prominent Businessman Killed in Venezuela

The body of a prominent businessman who owned a TV station, newspaper and pasta company was found a day after he was abducted by men wearing police uniforms, authorities said Thursday.

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Man visits every country on earth in record time - but are these the world's most boring photos?
Source: the Mail online

He spent £350,000 to visit every country on earth in the shortest time possible and thereby earnt himself a mention in the Guinness Book of Records - just don't expect to be thrilled by his pictures.

Italian businessman shares lottery win with employees
Source: Yahoo! News

An Italian businessman has shared a third of his 963,000 euro (1.36 million dollar) lottery win with his employees as he had promised, La Repubblica daily reported Wednesday. Skip related content

Businessman/Registered offender offers housing to other sex offenders
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Randy Young calls himself ''a Robin Hood'' for Florida's sex offenders. Neighbors say he ruins communities.

'I'm giving my £16m mansion to charity': Businessman pledges to give away millions from sale of luxury hotel
Source: the Mail online

He grew up in wartime poverty and started his working life as a grocery delivery boy aged just 15. Half a century on, Brian Burnie has built up a multimillion-pound business.

Belgian businessman kidnapped in Mexican Caribbean
Source: xinhuanet

An armed group had kidnapped a Belgian businessmen at a nightclub in the beach of Mexican Caribbean, local daily Milenio reported Sunday.

Preacher Prays For $1 Million, Gets It
Source: local6.com

A $1 million bank deposit slip wish by a Longview minister to pay for a new church came true - and then some. The Rev. Thomas McDaniels of LifeBridge Christian Center said a businessman, who chooses to remain anonymous, wrote him a $1.5 million check.

Should I Drop Out of High School Because of Teasing?

Q. Should I drop out of High school? I am already 20 years of age. The reason I have been there so long is because I was constantly teased because of my looks. I want to be successful but I was always depressed because of all the teasing people made.

Businessman Won't Face Felony Charges For DUI Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist
Source: Channel 32 WLKY.com

The story goes that had he been convicted of a felony, his insurance wouldn't pay for victim's health care. That's an excuse I've not heard before. Hmm, now that I think about it, I don't recall anyone who injured or killed someone in a DUI getting off for any excuse.

Man Cited For Flying Too Many American Flags
Source: local6.com

"Really, it's un-American," said Gary Hudgins, the president of a car dealership near Brunswick.

Hey big spender, $210,000 drinks bill
Source: Yahoo! News

A Middle Eastern businessman spent over $210,000 in a five-hour, champagne- and vodka-fuelled spending spree in a London nightclub at the weekend.

Hot Stock Pick! Strip clubs?
Source:

Hot Stock Pick! Strip clubs? Vice has its virtue for the operators of two publicly traded 'gentleman's club' chains. Revenue is soaring and the stocks are on fire.

Entrepreneurs with Wanderlust
Source: Forbes

The next spring, Bohl shelled out for a shiny new 2003 Damon Escaper (base ticket price: $200,000) and decided to put his house up for sale. Dorothy's reaction? "No matter what I suggested, she'd say 'What if it doesn't work?'" says Bohl. "And I said: 'What if it does?'"

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