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June 05, 2008 Breaking News
News Corp says HarperCollins CEO resigning (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:40:23 PDT
HarperCollins Publishers Worldwide Chief Executive Jane Friedman is resigning, parent company News Corp said on Wednesday, making her the second book publishing executive to quit in recent weeks as financial pressures weigh on the industry.
EU extends review of News Corp bid for Premiere (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:48:07 PDT
The European Commission on Thursday extended until June 25 its review of News Corp's bid to acquire control of German pay-TV broadcaster Premiere, to consider proposed remedies to competition concerns.
Trichet's comments at ECB news conference (International Herald Tribune)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:47:06 PDT
The following are comments the European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet at a news conference Thursday after the ECB Governing Council voted to keep interest rates on hold.
UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News (UPI)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:54:07 PDT
Assistant says Johnny Rotten punched her ... Illness forces Yes to say 'no' to tour ... 'ET' investigating erroneous Jolie report ... Seth Rogen to star in 'Green Hornet' ... News from United Press International.
Weekly world news quiz (BBC News)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:30:00 PDT
At the end of another week, test your knowledge with our world news quiz.
Get the latest news in racing (Daily Racing Form)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:26:58 PDT
In order to read Daily Racing Form's free daily news stories it is required that you have a DRF.com free membership. If you do not have a DRF.com free membership, please register here . You will NOT need to be logged in to read each day's free news stories.
Wall Street rallies on economic news (The Star-Ledger)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:53:06 PDT
Wall Street surged Thursday as investors looked past a sharp rebound in oil prices and focused on comforting news about the economy -- better-than-expected retail sales and a drop in the number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits.
Acrobat Grows up, gets a flashy makeover
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:57:13 PDT
Adobe adds Flash, video, and Web services to its venerable Acrobat software. Seems like this is something it should have had. But since I use acrobat a lot, this is good news.
4chan user gets 6 months for Stadium Attack Hoax
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:57:52 PDT
When another Web site visitor reposted the message on more mainstream sites and the news media learned of the ensuing investigation and emergency response, Welle said Brahm bragged in a posting, “This is the most epic win ever.”
Stocks soar on news about unemployment, shopping (USA Today)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:04 PDT
Some (temporary?) good news about unemployment and shopping sparked a buying frenzy on Wall Street today. The Dow Jones jumped nearly 214 points (1.73%), ending at 12,604 but placing it at the back of the pack. The Nasdaq added 1.87%...
We are owed an apology
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:04:11 PDT
Television news organizations failed spectacularly to give us differing opinions leading up to the Iraq war, and went so far as to silence dissent. They owe us an apology for misinforming us.
Tom Brokaw: "All Wars are Based on Propaganda"
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:05:53 PDT
In response to former White House press secretary's Scott McClellan's revelations, veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw said "all wars are based on propaganda".
Modern "News" Explained
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:09:09 PDT
More and more WTTF is becoming a meaningful diversion for me. This strip is just over-the-top enough to still get a laugh, despite the depressing subject matter...
Good News on Teen Sex and Drugs! (No, Really!)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:10:42 PDT
The latest CDC report on teen risk behaviors has good news about decreases in teen sex and drug use!
Big Brown on the rail: Good or bad news?
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:17:00 PDT
Oddsmakers are as confident in Big Brown for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes as the horse’s trainer, Rick Dutrow, is in the colt.
The Politico: Ben Smith's Blog: Obama denies a rumor and que
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:18:52 PDT
Blog: Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday batted down rumors circulating on the Internet and mentioned on some cable news shows of the existence of a video of h
Candidate Flair Watch - 23/6 - News
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:19:40 PDT
funny! what Obama ws wearing on his lapel during his speech to a pro-Israel lobby
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Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:40:23 PDT
HarperCollins Publishers Worldwide Chief Executive Jane Friedman is resigning, parent company News Corp said on Wednesday, making her the second book publishing executive to quit in recent weeks as financial pressures weigh on the industry.
EU extends review of News Corp bid for Premiere (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:48:07 PDT
The European Commission on Thursday extended until June 25 its review of News Corp's bid to acquire control of German pay-TV broadcaster Premiere, to consider proposed remedies to competition concerns.
Trichet's comments at ECB news conference (International Herald Tribune)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:47:06 PDT
The following are comments the European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet at a news conference Thursday after the ECB Governing Council voted to keep interest rates on hold.
UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News (UPI)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:54:07 PDT
Assistant says Johnny Rotten punched her ... Illness forces Yes to say 'no' to tour ... 'ET' investigating erroneous Jolie report ... Seth Rogen to star in 'Green Hornet' ... News from United Press International.
Weekly world news quiz (BBC News)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:30:00 PDT
At the end of another week, test your knowledge with our world news quiz.
Get the latest news in racing (Daily Racing Form)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:26:58 PDT
In order to read Daily Racing Form's free daily news stories it is required that you have a DRF.com free membership. If you do not have a DRF.com free membership, please register here . You will NOT need to be logged in to read each day's free news stories.
Wall Street rallies on economic news (The Star-Ledger)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:53:06 PDT
Wall Street surged Thursday as investors looked past a sharp rebound in oil prices and focused on comforting news about the economy -- better-than-expected retail sales and a drop in the number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits.
Acrobat Grows up, gets a flashy makeover
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:57:13 PDT
Adobe adds Flash, video, and Web services to its venerable Acrobat software. Seems like this is something it should have had. But since I use acrobat a lot, this is good news.
4chan user gets 6 months for Stadium Attack Hoax
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:57:52 PDT
When another Web site visitor reposted the message on more mainstream sites and the news media learned of the ensuing investigation and emergency response, Welle said Brahm bragged in a posting, “This is the most epic win ever.”
Stocks soar on news about unemployment, shopping (USA Today)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:04 PDT
Some (temporary?) good news about unemployment and shopping sparked a buying frenzy on Wall Street today. The Dow Jones jumped nearly 214 points (1.73%), ending at 12,604 but placing it at the back of the pack. The Nasdaq added 1.87%...
We are owed an apology
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:04:11 PDT
Television news organizations failed spectacularly to give us differing opinions leading up to the Iraq war, and went so far as to silence dissent. They owe us an apology for misinforming us.
Tom Brokaw: "All Wars are Based on Propaganda"
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:05:53 PDT
In response to former White House press secretary's Scott McClellan's revelations, veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw said "all wars are based on propaganda".
Modern "News" Explained
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:09:09 PDT
More and more WTTF is becoming a meaningful diversion for me. This strip is just over-the-top enough to still get a laugh, despite the depressing subject matter...
Good News on Teen Sex and Drugs! (No, Really!)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:10:42 PDT
The latest CDC report on teen risk behaviors has good news about decreases in teen sex and drug use!
Big Brown on the rail: Good or bad news?
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:17:00 PDT
Oddsmakers are as confident in Big Brown for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes as the horse’s trainer, Rick Dutrow, is in the colt.
The Politico: Ben Smith's Blog: Obama denies a rumor and que
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:18:52 PDT
Blog: Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday batted down rumors circulating on the Internet and mentioned on some cable news shows of the existence of a video of h
Candidate Flair Watch - 23/6 - News
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:19:40 PDT
funny! what Obama ws wearing on his lapel during his speech to a pro-Israel lobby
Many great products offered throguh ClickBank
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