Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up

Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the Internet pioneer a much-needed social media platform to reach a younger generation of users and breathe new life into its ailing brand. The deal, announced on Monday, is a bold bet by Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the company by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. The combination of Yahoo and Tumblr creates a
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    Tirana, May 19, 2013 NOA.al - Prime Minister Sali Berisha received today the heads of Islamic Communities of the Balkans. After he gave a warm welcome and wished them success at the 6-th conference that started its proceedings in Tirana, PM Berisha highlighted the great importance of dialogue with one another, from which no one must get tired. He highlighted Albania example, the religious beliefs of which didn’t split the nation for any mome
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  • Prime Minister inaugurates Tirana "Urban Traffic Control (T-UTC) Management System"
    Tirana, May 14, 2013 NOA.al - Prime Minister Sali Berisha inaugurated Tirana "Urban Traffic Control (T-UTC) Management System". The project has been implemented jointly by “Swarco Mizar” S.p.A and “SCAE” S.p.A Italy at an investment value of 2.3 million dollars. PM Berisha appreciated highly the project that aims traffic improvement in the capital and influences directly into the health of the citizens. Likewise, the prime minister sai

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