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April 23, 2008 Breaking News
Benedict connects with American youth :: The Courier News ::
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:02:19 PDT
He said he would rather not discuss his position on church teachings like abortion and gay marriage. Like many of his Web site's readers, McGarvey said he is "trying to reconcile belief, faith and hope with the world we're living in." http://www.biloves.com
Idol's ratings down; what does that mean for TV?
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:34:45 PDT
Filed under: Industry, American Idol, Watercooler Talk, Ratings, Predictions and Trends, News and GossipThe LA Times ran a piece yesterday stating that American Idol's ratings are down for the first time in its seven-year run, with a 7% lag this season. Hmm, seven years and a 7% lag-- does that mean the show's viewers are showing signs of a seven-year itch? The Times story reported that shows typically show signs of a crack in the ratings veneer between seasons five and seven, which means tha
Z780 and G502 handsets launched as Sony Ericsson profits fall
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:20:20 PDT
Hoping to distract their investors away from the rather embarrassing 48% plunge in profits, as compared to Q1 of last year, Sony Ericsson has announced two new mid-range offerings to lighten the load I guess. The Z780 clamshell design handset is now official and the global sister of the Z770 handset for Europe. This being the case, the Z780 features HSDPA/UMTS 850/1900/2100 along with quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM radios; you’ll also find there is aGPS navigation and Google Maps for Mobile, although
Can A Restaurant Jump The Shark?
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:58 PDT
Or, more precisely, can a restaurant jump the shark before it even opens? We’re talking about izakayas here, people. An izakaya is the Japanese version of a gastropub supper pub, also known as a bar that serves snacky, alcohol-friendly food. A tavern, if you will. They were the hotness in New York a year or so back and we guessed it wouldn’t be long before they migrated down to Philly as so many food trends from NYC are wont to do (tapas craze, anyone?). And we guessed right! First, there was
New consumer trends force local electronics business out (Fond du Lac Reporter)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:27:52 PDT
New shopping trends are forcing a local electronics store out of business.
Twitter Trends: Twist
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:08:05 PDT
The popularity of Google Trends, which lets users compare the relative popularity of words and phrases based on the quantity of search queries on Google over time, is starting to spawn similar services based on different data sets. Facebook now has Lexicon (launched April 15), which shows trends based on Wall posts. Twitter doesn’t have an official in house trends product of their own, but Flaptor just released one called Twist. Like the related Google and Facebook services, Twist looks at men
Making More Money - an example
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:19:25 PDT
My book's most blatant theme is that many, many businesses can use Agile+TOC to transform their software development teams from financial black holes into a gold mines. In my equally blatant on-going effort to promote my book and my own consulting services I am going to post some examples of how Agile+TOC can make these businesses much more money. Let me give you a mock, but realistic, example. Imagine one of CCXCO's many software development teams is made up of 10 staff each earning (for
Politics | Politics from the Nation and the World | The Australian
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:46:47 PDT
Politics | Politics from the Nation and the World | The Australian April 9th, 2008 No Comments » Latest news on politics from Australia and the World. Including state politics, policies and Local and Federal Government. Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au CBC.ca - Politics Politics with Don Newman on Newsworld is compulsory viewing for a sharp analysis of all things political in this country and around the world. Source: www.cbc.ca Politics and Political News | Reuters.com Find out what
Mindwars
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:57:41 PDT
The NY Times was shocked, shocked! to learn that major news outlets have been spinning the Iraq war for 6 years using "military analysts" with direct financial connections to military contractors who were reaping huge war profits.
Idol Bruce Dickson supports abstinence and youth purity
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:06:55 PDT
“I am not like other guys” says Dickson one of america’s up and coming Idols according to one news now interviews he has never kissed a girls and wants to wait until he has a ring on his finger…
SATC star reveals fight with breast cancer
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:24:42 PDT
A brief history of homosexuality, played out in Vauxhall Billed as a shambolic evening of informative entertainment, audience participation and politics, the House of Homosexual Culture and Timberlina will present A Brief History of Homosexuality later this month. Popularity: 55% ?] Commissioner's horror at extent of homophobia in Europe The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights has called for more protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people. Popularity:
Seeking Justice for Jennifer Nielsen and Her Family
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:19:56 PDT
In the summer of 2007, the nation learned of the violent and tragic death of Jennifer Nielsen. Jennifer, a young mother of two who was eight months pregnant with her third child, was murdered while delivering newspapers for in Raleigh. Her killer remains at large. The deaths of Jennifer and her unborn son, Ethen, devastated their family. Then came a second shock. Jennifer’s employer decreed that she was an independent contractor, not an employee, and refused to pay a death benefit under the
Interview with 2005 Eurovision winner Ruslana
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:47:06 PDT
The Eurovision Song Contest has been around for some 50 years. Every season new trends and fashions appear; new artists try to impress the European audiences with their fresh tricks, eager to receive Europe’s 12 points. That’s why we like to look back to the successful examples such as 2005 Eurovision winner Ruslana from Ukraine. Read the interview
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Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:02:19 PDT
He said he would rather not discuss his position on church teachings like abortion and gay marriage. Like many of his Web site's readers, McGarvey said he is "trying to reconcile belief, faith and hope with the world we're living in." http://www.biloves.com
Idol's ratings down; what does that mean for TV?
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:34:45 PDT
Filed under: Industry, American Idol, Watercooler Talk, Ratings, Predictions and Trends, News and GossipThe LA Times ran a piece yesterday stating that American Idol's ratings are down for the first time in its seven-year run, with a 7% lag this season. Hmm, seven years and a 7% lag-- does that mean the show's viewers are showing signs of a seven-year itch? The Times story reported that shows typically show signs of a crack in the ratings veneer between seasons five and seven, which means tha
Z780 and G502 handsets launched as Sony Ericsson profits fall
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:20:20 PDT
Hoping to distract their investors away from the rather embarrassing 48% plunge in profits, as compared to Q1 of last year, Sony Ericsson has announced two new mid-range offerings to lighten the load I guess. The Z780 clamshell design handset is now official and the global sister of the Z770 handset for Europe. This being the case, the Z780 features HSDPA/UMTS 850/1900/2100 along with quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM radios; you’ll also find there is aGPS navigation and Google Maps for Mobile, although
Can A Restaurant Jump The Shark?
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:58 PDT
Or, more precisely, can a restaurant jump the shark before it even opens? We’re talking about izakayas here, people. An izakaya is the Japanese version of a gastropub supper pub, also known as a bar that serves snacky, alcohol-friendly food. A tavern, if you will. They were the hotness in New York a year or so back and we guessed it wouldn’t be long before they migrated down to Philly as so many food trends from NYC are wont to do (tapas craze, anyone?). And we guessed right! First, there was
New consumer trends force local electronics business out (Fond du Lac Reporter)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:27:52 PDT
New shopping trends are forcing a local electronics store out of business.
Twitter Trends: Twist
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:08:05 PDT
The popularity of Google Trends, which lets users compare the relative popularity of words and phrases based on the quantity of search queries on Google over time, is starting to spawn similar services based on different data sets. Facebook now has Lexicon (launched April 15), which shows trends based on Wall posts. Twitter doesn’t have an official in house trends product of their own, but Flaptor just released one called Twist. Like the related Google and Facebook services, Twist looks at men
Making More Money - an example
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:19:25 PDT
My book's most blatant theme is that many, many businesses can use Agile+TOC to transform their software development teams from financial black holes into a gold mines. In my equally blatant on-going effort to promote my book and my own consulting services I am going to post some examples of how Agile+TOC can make these businesses much more money. Let me give you a mock, but realistic, example. Imagine one of CCXCO's many software development teams is made up of 10 staff each earning (for
Politics | Politics from the Nation and the World | The Australian
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:46:47 PDT
Politics | Politics from the Nation and the World | The Australian April 9th, 2008 No Comments » Latest news on politics from Australia and the World. Including state politics, policies and Local and Federal Government. Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au CBC.ca - Politics Politics with Don Newman on Newsworld is compulsory viewing for a sharp analysis of all things political in this country and around the world. Source: www.cbc.ca Politics and Political News | Reuters.com Find out what
Mindwars
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:57:41 PDT
The NY Times was shocked, shocked! to learn that major news outlets have been spinning the Iraq war for 6 years using "military analysts" with direct financial connections to military contractors who were reaping huge war profits.
Idol Bruce Dickson supports abstinence and youth purity
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:06:55 PDT
“I am not like other guys” says Dickson one of america’s up and coming Idols according to one news now interviews he has never kissed a girls and wants to wait until he has a ring on his finger…
SATC star reveals fight with breast cancer
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:24:42 PDT
A brief history of homosexuality, played out in Vauxhall Billed as a shambolic evening of informative entertainment, audience participation and politics, the House of Homosexual Culture and Timberlina will present A Brief History of Homosexuality later this month. Popularity: 55% ?] Commissioner's horror at extent of homophobia in Europe The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights has called for more protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people. Popularity:
Seeking Justice for Jennifer Nielsen and Her Family
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:19:56 PDT
In the summer of 2007, the nation learned of the violent and tragic death of Jennifer Nielsen. Jennifer, a young mother of two who was eight months pregnant with her third child, was murdered while delivering newspapers for in Raleigh. Her killer remains at large. The deaths of Jennifer and her unborn son, Ethen, devastated their family. Then came a second shock. Jennifer’s employer decreed that she was an independent contractor, not an employee, and refused to pay a death benefit under the
Interview with 2005 Eurovision winner Ruslana
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:47:06 PDT
The Eurovision Song Contest has been around for some 50 years. Every season new trends and fashions appear; new artists try to impress the European audiences with their fresh tricks, eager to receive Europe’s 12 points. That’s why we like to look back to the successful examples such as 2005 Eurovision winner Ruslana from Ukraine. Read the interview
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