WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Madison Dearborn's Cinemark in talks to buy rival

WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Madison Dearborn's Cinemark in talks to buy rival 

(Crain's) - Movie theater chain Cinemark Inc., a holding of Chicago-based private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, is in talks to acquire rival Century Theatres Inc., according to a published report. Citing unnamed sources, The Wall Street Journal reported in Thursday's editions that ...

Wall Street Journal Examines Reimportation Of U.S. Drugs From Canada, Increased Number Of Seizures By Customs Officials 
The Wall Street Journal on Monday examined how thousands of U.S. residents are having their prescription drug orders from Canada seized as a result of a policy change last November that some lawmakers and other critics allege is "intended to protect U.S. drug makers' sales at high domestic prices." In the past, U.S. [click link for full article]

Comment on this story. Disciplining others kids: Is it better to speak up or mind own business? Friday, August 4, 2006 
If you see someone elses kid doing something wrong, do you speak up? Or stay silent in the belief that its none of your business?

Lieberman's Rival Lamont Widens Lead in Latest Poll 
Connecticut Democrats are increasingly likely to nominate the antiwar novice for senator. But the incumbent has an advantage in November.

Software Giants Seek Friends Among Hackers 
Carl Bialik from WSJ writes "Big tech companies are engaging in a full charm offensive at the Black Hat hacker conference as they seek to convince hackers and security researchers to work with, not against, them, the Wall Street Journal reports. Among those being courted: HD Moore. The suitor is his erstwhile foe, Microsoft. From the article: 'Microsoft plans to wine and dine Mr. Moore at a party

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Ford Motor made the announcement the same day The Wall Street Journal reported that the car company, which had a $123 million second-quarter loss, is starting a review of poorly performing units, including Jaguar, with an eye toward the possible sale of some operations.

More Retail-Based Clinics Reach Agreements With Traditional Providers 
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined how an increased number of traditional health care providers -- "driven by the threat of new competition, the opportunity to recruit new patients" and quality of care issues -- have begun to compete with and enter agreements with retail clinics -- low-cost, walk-in facilities often located in supermarkets, pharmacies and large retail stores. [click