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10:43 AM

April 23, 2008 Hot Trends

You're Not Helping

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:32:49 PDT
Geraldine Ferraro tries to get her Obama remarks off the news - by going to all the major news networks.

MySpace, NBC News link up for elections site (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:27:07 PDT
News Corp's MySpace Internet social network, NBC News and msnbc.com have launched an online hub for U.S. presidential elections coverage for younger voters.

Russian news agency says Soyuz crew was in danger on descent (AP via Yahoo! News)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:13:37 PDT
The crew of the Soyuz space capsule that landed hundreds of miles off target in Kazakhstan was in serious danger during the descent, a Russian news agency reported Tuesday.

Obama, Clinton Hit News, Comedy, Wrestling Circuits (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:26:28 PDT
April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton scrapped for last-minute advantage in today's Pennsylvania presidential primary with a flurry of campaign events and pitches to fans of news, comedy and wrestling.

Tribune near plan to sell Newsday to News Corp (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:45:14 PDT
Tribune Co has reached agreement in principle to sell Newsday to Rupert Murdoch's News Corp for about $580 million in what would be a joint venture, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Daily News' Zuckerman to rebid on Newsday, source says (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:02:43 PDT
New York Daily News owner Mortimer Zuckerman plans to submit a new, formal bid by the end of the week for Newsday, the daily newspaper on Long Island, New York, a source close to the discussions said Tuesday.

CBS News Records Its Worst Ratings (New York Times)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:42:46 PDT
On Tuesday CBS received ratings results that put an exclamation point on its troubles: the ?CBS Evening News? recorded the worst five-night run in its history last week.

Tribune agrees to sell control of Newsday to News Corp. (Los Angeles Times)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:26:45 PDT
The $580-million transaction would further heighten Rupert Murdoch's media profile in New York and give debt-laden Tribune much needed cash. Tribune Co. has reached a preliminary agreement with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. to sell control of Newsday of Long Island, the media conglomerate's third-largest newspaper, in a deal valued at $580 million, according to people familiar with the ...

Ellen Gray: Cable news shows offer plenty of talk, not much action (Philly.com)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:15:10 PDT
BY 9 P.M., it was all over but the shouting. And as anyone who watches cable news knows, the shouting is never over.

Assault charge thrusts Ch. 7 chief into the news (Boston Globe)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:20:05 PDT
As the hard-charging general manager of an aggressive Boston news station, Randi Goldklank oversaw an operation that has pursued countless stories about arrests and arraignments, unruly behavior, and people accused of abusing their power.

Track Of The Day: Lykke Li

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:04:42 PDT
Step into this Swedish singer's strange, surreal world.

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Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:04:50 PDT
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Intel aims to power consumer electronics

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:05:02 PDT
23.04.2008 first posted on silicon republic] Having enabled the PC revolution over the past 30 years, Intel now wants to enable the consumer electronics revolution for the next 30 with microprocessors powering next-generation TVs, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, smart phones and games consoles, the general manager of Intel’s Digital Home Group told siliconrepublic.com. The one-way interaction we know as the living-room TV experience is about to take on a whole new meaning as a two-w

Mobile coupons becoming popular, apparently

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:05:05 PDT
23.04.2008 first posted on silicon republic] Almost three billion mobile coupons will be issued to mobile phone users by 2011, analyst firm Juniper Research has claimed. Juniper Research said mobile coupons are becoming an increasingly important tool for brand owners and retailers to incentivise mobile marketing and advertising campaigns The study found that the move to mobile coupons demonstrated cost savings on campaigns, an increase in ARPU, more one-to-one marketing opportunities, incr


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April 23, 2008 Hot Trends

New Technology: Finding the best tech trends

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:33:49 PDT
“Trends can get an investor into trouble. Oftentimes, an investor will put too much stake in how he believes a particular trend will shape up, yet neglect his most important decision: The company whose shares he chooses to buy!” — Greg Guenther

LookOnline Shoutout: Over "It"

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:44:43 PDT
Being bored to death with fashion is almost as trendy as being obsessed with fashion. Or at least that is the impression we get from LookOnline's Marilyn Kirschner's report on Fashion Group Internationale's Fall/Winter 2008 Audio Visual Trend Overview..

Girlfriends' getaways a booming trend in travel

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:59:18 PDT
irlfriends' getaways - where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home - are booming. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelerotte parties or 20-somethings on spring break.Women are taking knitting trips, adventure trips and spa trips. The Fine Living Network is launching a series on April 24 called "All-Girl Getaways"...

Blind Author gives away free E-Books - The Visual Executive

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:19:36 PDT
"After going blind I realized how visually dependent our world is becoming. It is a frightening trend! Therefore I freely share my free e-books on personal and organizational transformation to illustrate the dangers, challenges and solutions to this visual phenomenon."

Will Obama Kill Pleated Khakis? - Washingtonian.com

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:32:11 PDT
Is Barack Obama the next DC fashion icon? He favors slim-cut suits and tapered ties in keeping with the new trends in men’s fashion. It’s a more youthful look that contrasts with the navy-blue uniforms of President Bush and company.

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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:42:17 PDT
From the page: "First Girlfriend - she had an arrest record at 16, for assault and battery (for those of you who know me, this will set the trend for my dating preferences.) There really isn’t much else I can say about that. Use your imagination to come up with our dates."

barack obama and ron paul are top most searched 2007

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:05:46 PDT
The real internet interest in the US 2008 election according to the world of google shows Barack Obama and Ron Paul (google trends) the most searched for keywords. John Mccain trailing 3rd and Hilary Clinton trailing noticeably last. I can not but wounder why the media does not recognize this?

Trend Micro AntiVirus 2008 review

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:21:43 PDT
Software review of the latest antivirus from Trend Micro (formerly known as PC-Cillin AntiVirus).

Great Live ulcerative colitis forum in Pittsburgh

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:10:57 PDT
Learning and awareness. Free forum with expert speakers, Q&A, Free meal. Learn about current treatments, trends, nutrition, and more. Great event. Highly recommended. Great for all Crohn's and Colitis patients, family, and friends.


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Current News for April 23, 2008

Mortgage Application Numbers Take a Dive

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:47:57 PDT
Weekly numbers are hardly ever reliable. Whether its for sports, economics, or politics, it's always hard to spot a trend using statistics from just one week. There's usually too much “noise, or random movement of data to ...

Mother's diet linked to baby's sex

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:04:20 PDT
The trend to skip breakfast could be altering the male/female balance in the population, scientists say.A study of 740 first-time mothers has shown that women who ate breakfast cereals around the time of conception were more likely to produce sons.

Mortgage Rates Trends

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:17:38 PDT
Mortgage Rates Trends - What do mortgage rate trends in 2006 signify? Those who are quick to catch on have realized the significance of refinancing when rates are low and what it means in terms of dollars saved. (mortgage rates trends)

Summer trends to avoid (Independent Florida Alligator)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:43:53 PDT
Trends are the ebb and flow of the fashion pool. They arrive in huge, abrupt waves and wash out just as quickly. Most are sported by the likes of stylish celebrities, and some are created right here on campus.

Get Ashley Olsen’s Style for Less!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:16:20 PDT
There’s no doubt Ashley Olsen is a fashion maven. Not only does she start trends with her inventive (and sometimes out-there) looks, she’s also designing two lines with sister Mary Kate - one called "The Row" and another named "Elizabeth and James."

How many of the right readers can you offer us, dear?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:52:14 PDT
"So, just how many DINKY unique visitors with a penchant for expensive jewlery do we get by employing you to blog for us?" If this piece on how "Personality pays in the pay-per-click economy of blogging" is anything to go by, this sort of sentiment may come to govern many a future job-interview in the media world. As Philip pointed out in the comments, the post I wrote on the blogger who promised to bring in 120,000 readers for her future employer left a lot to be explored. It was just a tid

4-23-08 Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:04 PDT
Julie’s going to a picnic and she’s bringing steel. Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD)

What Pennsylvania tells us

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:25:18 PDT
Barack Obama handled his Pennsylvania loss well. He gave one of his best speeches of late, with more specifics than usual. He's learned from his losses in Pennsylvania and other big swing states that he can't write off the working class. (Or rather, the white working class; I haven't seen precise enough polls to tell me how Obama is doing with the black working class. Pollsters?) He talked about "people sitting at their kitchen table paying bills" and peppered it with specifics about healthcar

Five Virtual World Futures

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:30:19 PDT
Think you know virtual worlds? So did I. Then I went to Virtual Worlds 2008 and had my eyes opened. It’s a relatively small conference (say 1000 people) that features some of the best and brightest in the space. And the diversity of that space struck me: from proprietary platforms to “curated experience” to open clients to world staffing and more. And nearly all of it focused on entertainment, not business (though back room chatter says the organizers engineered it that way). Here’s a rundown

USA: Lingerie Diva Improves Inventory after International Lingerie Show

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:32:23 PDT
Apr 23, 2008] Lingeria Diva is adding more sexy clothes, costumes and corsets to their store. The Las Vegas International Lingerie Show provided an opportunity for Lingerie Diva to learn about the latest trends and partner with the newest vendors and best products this season

What I bookmarked today

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:34:14 PDT
What I bookmarked today Posted by Joi under trends

Wiki in the Enterprise

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:38:32 PDT
Social Technologies like Blogs and Wikis which are already popular on the consumer Internet have steadily been making inroads to the other side of the firewall as well. Everone from Large enterprise clients to small companies are already using these with varied success rate or are considering using these technologies/tools. So if you are one of those considering implementing a wiki, it is important to understand all the aspects related to not only technology but also the impact a wiki can ha


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