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Current News for April 24, 2008

The New Market Influencer And The Web

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:38:48 PDT
People like Guy Kawasaki, Seth Godin, Jeff Pulver and Chris Brogan are a new dynamic for influencing market shifts, trends and standards in the no-rule-book world of the Web. How and why?

Traffic Lights Stink

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:05:02 PDT
Over the course of the past decade or so I have noticed a trend while driving. I spend a lot of time at traffic lights. There seems to be a new one every few months at places that simply don’t need them.

Helicopter crash report delayed

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:06:58 PDT
The fatal crash killed Valley news journalists, Scott Bowerbank, Craig Smith, Jim Cox and Rick Krolack. A final report was due out in February but has been delayed until August at the earliest, "We still have extra work, we are adding stuff to the report," said chief investigator Howard Plagens.

Merrill Lynch to Reform Its Board of Directors, The Journal

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:18 PDT
(NewsVisual, powered by IntellectSpace) -- After having suffered $6.6 billion in write-downs due to the subprime mortgage debacle, Merrill Lynch & Co Inc (NYSE:MER) has begun the process of reforming its own structures of corporate governance by shortening the electoral terms of the members of its Board of Directors, according to ...

Jim Shaw a no-show at CRTC; cable company's proposals called 'extreme' (Canadian Business)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:17 PDT
Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press April 23, 2008 - 4:52 p.m.

TV tonight: Five worth watching (Toronto Star)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:44:58 PDT
Oprah and Jen give it up: Oprah's Big Give pulls out the big guns for its season finale, with a special appearance by Jennifer Aniston, who will apparently deliver "big news" in this closer (CTV, ABC at 8).

Hot Summer Deck Trends

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:45:32 PDT
(ARA) - Is installing a new deck, or freshening an existing one, in your summer spruce-up plans? If so, you're not alone. Decks are still among the most popular home improvements as the trend towards bigger and better outdoor living spaces continues...

Trend Micro Internet Security pour les blogueurs

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:22:26 PDT
J'ai appris hier via le blog Accessoweb que Trend Micro offrait aux blogueurs francophone une licence d'utilisation pour l'antivirus Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008 valable pour protéger 3 ordinateurs.

US News Expands The Ranking Service

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:14:05 PDT
US News&World Report, an authoritative source for US university rankings has launched an auto ranking website in what seems to be an expansion move towards a general online ranking service.

News Corp allegedly hired hacker to 'sabotage competition' - InfoWorld

Scientific American

News Corp allegedly hired hacker to 'sabotage competition'
InfoWorld, CA - 6 hours ago
Media network Dish is suing News Corp. for $900 million for lost revenue and costs resulting from pirated smart cards By Carrie-Ann Skinner, PC Advisor News ...
Man denies hacking into News Corp rival guardian.co.uk
Lawsuit Alleges News Corp. Hired Hacker for Sabotage PC World
Top hacker claims News Corp hired him NEWS.com.au
Reuters - G4 TV
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5 simple yet stylish T-shirt trends - MSNBC

5 simple yet stylish T-shirt trends
MSNBC - 8 hours ago
By Bobbie Thomas The ultimate basic, the T-shirt, has evolved into a fashion statement of its own, thanks to girl-next-door celebrity style icons such as ...