Category: Media
New York Times Top Online Stories: Wed 9/08/10
3:26 am Eastern | Media
The New York Times lead headline online early Wednesday morning says "Obama Against a Compromise on Extension of Bush Tax Cuts." The paper says President Obama’s decision not to extend tax cuts for the rich adds a populist twist to an election-season economic package designed to entice support from big businesses and their Republican allies.read more »
Washington Post Top Online Stories: Wed 9/08/10
3:20 am Eastern | Media
The Washington Post lead headline online early Wednesday morning says "Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for business." The paper says in the most read story President Obama will argue personally Wednesday against extending the Bush-era income tax cuts for the nation's wealthiest families even for a year or two, White House officials said Tuesday - a message aimed at wavering Democrats who have been swayed by arguments that the economy is too weak to raise anyone's taxes. read more »
Wall Street Journal Top Online Stories: Wed 9/08/10
3:20 am Eastern | Media
The Wall Street Journal lead headline online early Wednesday morning says "Insurers Pin Rate Hikes on Health Law." The paper says insurers nationwide plan to raise premiums on some Americans as a direct result of the health overhaul as soon as next month, complicating Democrats' efforts to trumpet their signature achievement ahead of elections.read more »
USA Today Top Online Stories: Wed 9/08/10
3:19 am Eastern | Media
The USA Today lead headline online early Wednesday morning says "Florida city fights 9/11 Quran burning." The paper says when Terry Jones puts a match to the Muslim holy book, the Quran, in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, he won't have much of a crowd if city officials have anything to say about it.read more »
The Evolving Ecosystem
11:28 pm Eastern | SciTech
Just over four months ago, at Chirp, our Twitter developer conference, I talked about how "Twitter is too hard" and what we're doing to address that.One major area of difficulty I highlighted was getting Twitter on your phone.read more »
Twitter Status
9:16 pm Eastern | SciTech
dev.twitter.com down for maintenance
Posted: 07 Sep 2010 05:04 PM PDT read more »Turner Newsroom Notification: TNT’s Leverage Scores Strong Growth as Hit Series Wraps Up Summer Season
7 Sep 16:42 | Entertainment
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Turner Newsroom Notification: “Boomerock” Rings in Stone-Age 50th Anniversary Salute to THE FLINTSTONES
7 Sep 16:02 | Entertainment
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7 Sep 15:33 | USA News
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Turner Newsroom Notification: Liza Minnelli to Discuss Parents’ Legacy in Extensive PRIVATE SCREENINGS Interview with Robert Osborne in December
7 Sep 12:52 | Media
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Simpler sign-ups for Yahoo! users with OpenID
7 Sep 12:03 | SciTech
How many times have you created a new account at a website and seen a message that said: “Thank you for creating an account.read more »
Integrating TV news and the Web
7 Sep 10:25 | Media
Everybody’s working on it, from Google to Verizon. “It” is the holy grail that will finally merge live television with the Internet, letting users watch and click in real time on any device they choose–TV, laptop, mobile phone or tablet. No, we’re not there yet. Not even close. But the BBC has been experimenting with something [...]read more »
Nieman Foundation and Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting join forces to strengthen global health reporting
7 Sep 09:44 | Media
A new collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting will support international reporting initiatives with a special focus on global health coverage. The partnership will also bring Pulitzer Center journalists to Harvard University for presentations and discussions on underreported international stories and provide an annual workshop for Nieman Fellows that will explore the Center’s strategies for using multimedia platforms effectively; placing news stories in the media for maximum impact; and employing social media, educational networks and other techniques to engage the public in important global issues. Read more »read more »
Nieman Foundation and Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting join forces to strengthen global health reporting
7 Sep 07:41 | Media
A new collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting will support international reporting initiatives with a special focus on global health coverage. The partnership will also bring Pulitzer Center journalists to Harvard University for presentations and discussions on underreported international stories and provide an annual workshop for Nieman Fellows that will explore the Center’s strategies for using multimedia platforms effectively; placing news stories in the media for maximum impact; and employing social media, educational networks and other techniques to engage the public in important global issues. Read more »read more »
New York Times Top Online Stories: Tues 9/07/10
7 Sep 02:56 | Media
The New York Times lead headline online early Friday morning says "Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire" The paper says despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire — a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.read more »
Washington Post Top Online Stories: Tues 9/07/10
7 Sep 02:56 | Media
The Washington Post lead headline online early Tuesday morning says "Republicans making gains against Democrats ahead of midterm elections." The paper says Republicans are heading into the final weeks of the midterm campaign with the political climate highly in their favor, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.read more »
Wall Street Journal Top Online Stories: Tue 9/07/10
7 Sep 02:55 | Media
The Wall Street Journal lead headline online early Friday morning says "Bankruptcy Court Is Traders' Battleground." The paper says traders in the beaten-down bonds and loans of troubled companies have turned bankruptcy court, which was created as a place for ailing firms to heal, into a venue for large investors to apply their sophisticated techniques in quest of profits.read more »
USA Today Top Online Stories: Tue 9/07/10
7 Sep 02:55 | Media
The USA Today lead headline online early Tuesday morning says "Armored trucks cut IED deaths among allied troops." The paper says the U.S. military's new armored trucks in Afghanistan are significantly reducing troop deaths in roadside attacks at a time when insurgent bombings are at record levels, according to statistics provided to USA TODAY.read more »
Twitter for iPad: Sharing content in Tweets
3 Sep 21:33 | SciTech
People are increasingly sharing different types of information on Twitter. For example, Tweets point to web pages, photos, videos, hashtags, people, check-ins, and more.read more »
The Evolving Ecosystem
3 Sep 21:32 | SciTech
Just over four months ago, at Chirp, our Twitter developer conference, I talked about how "Twitter is too hard" and what we're doing to address that.One major area of difficulty I highlighted was getting Twitter on your phone.read more »
Twitter Status
3 Sep 21:23 | SciTech
Working on stale search results
Posted: 03 Sep 2010 04:42 PM PDT read more »Twitter for iPad: Sharing content in Tweets
3 Sep 19:30 | SciTech
People are increasingly sharing different types of information on Twitter. For example, Tweets point to web pages, photos, videos, hashtags, people, check-ins, and more.read more »
Google Apps highlights – 9/3/2010
3 Sep 19:00 | SciTech
This is part of a regular series of Google Apps updates that we post every couple of weeks. Look for the label “Google Apps highlights" and subscribe to the series.read more »
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3 Sep 17:54 | USA News
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Twitter for iPad: Sharing content in Tweets
3 Sep 15:19 | SciTech
People are increasingly sharing different types of information on Twitter. For example, Tweets point to web pages, photos, videos, hashtags, people, check-ins, and more.read more »
Trimming our privacy policies
3 Sep 12:00 | SciTech
Long, complicated and lawyerly—that's what most people think about privacy policies, and for good reason. Even taking into account that they’re legal documents, most privacy policies are still too hard to understand.So we’re simplifying and updating Google’s privacy policies.read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate HBO’s Eagerly Anticipated Boardwalk Empire With Evening of Prohibition Stories
3 Sep 10:42 | Entertainment
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Yahoo! and Vestel Group Partner to Deliver Yahoo! Connected TV Across Europe
3 Sep 04:30 | SciTech
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New York Times Top Online Stories: Fri 9/03/10
3 Sep 00:38 | Media
The New York Times lead headline online early Friday morning says "BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts." The paper says the company, which had committed to setting aside $20 billion for damage claims and penalties, says proposed legislation could disrupt those efforts. read more »
Washington Post Top Online Stories: Fri 9/03/10
3 Sep 00:37 | Media
The Washington Post lead headline online early Friday morning says "Hurricane Earl downgraded to Category 2 as winds decrease to 110 mph." The paper says Hurricane Earl's powerful winds and lashing rains began hitting the fragile Outer Banks late Thursday, and people all along the Eastern Seaboard braced for major disruptions and significant damage as the massive storm swept up the coastline.read more »
The Evolving Ecosystem
2 Sep 21:08 | SciTech
Just over four months ago, at Chirp, our Twitter developer conference, I talked about how "Twitter is too hard" and what we're doing to address that.One major area of difficulty I highlighted was getting Twitter on your phone.read more »
The Evolving Ecosystem
2 Sep 20:42 | SciTech
Just over four months ago, at Chirp, our Twitter developer conference, I talked about how "Twitter is too hard" and what we're doing to address that.
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2 Sep 16:22 | Media
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2 Sep 15:26 | USA News
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Jamie Foxx Returns to FOX as Executive Producer of Sketch-Comedy Series
2 Sep 13:39 | USA News
FOX has picked up Jamie Foxx Project (working title), a half-hour sketch-comedy series executive-produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and set to debut in primetime during the 2010-2011 season. Rising actor and sketch-comedy star Affion Crockett (“The Boondocks,” “Dance Flick”) – whose incisive web shorts have created a cult following – will star in and also serve as a producer of this fast-paced comedy. read more »
Members Project from American Express Partners with FOX's Glee to Mobilize Fans for Charity Call to Action
2 Sep 13:39 | USA News
Already known for his big voice in the world of sports, Jason Whitlock's is getting bigger. read more »
Back to the future: two years of Google Chrome
2 Sep 10:25 | SciTech
(Cross-posted from the Google Chrome Blog)Watching the 1985 classic Back to the Future last night, I was struck by how much things can change with time.read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: TBS’ MLB Postseason Coverage Marketing Campaign to Feature Kid Rock’s New Song “Born Free”
2 Sep 09:32 | Entertainment
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New York Times Top Online Stories: Thu 9/02/10
2 Sep 00:05 | Media
The New York Times lead headline online early Thursday morning says " Leaders Call for Peace as Mideast Talks Begin." The paper says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority appeared together with President Obama.read more »
Washington Post Top Online Stories: Thu 9/02/10
2 Sep 00:05 | Media
The Washington Post lead headline online early Thursday morning says "James Lee, environmental militant, killed after hostage situation at Discovery Communications." The paper says James J. Lee divided the world into good and bad. According to his writings on a Web site he created, people were bad, especially "parasitic" babies.read more »
Wall Street Journal Top Online Stories: Thu 9/02/10
2 Sep 00:03 | Media
The Wall Street Journal lead headline online early Thursday morning says "U.S. Funds Boost Eyed For Yemen Forces." The paper says the U.S. military's Central Command has proposed pumping as much as $1.2 billion over five years into building up Yemen's security forces in a sign of Washington's fears of al Qaeda's growing foothold on the Arabian Peninsula.read more »
USA Today Top Online Stories: Thu 9/02/10
2 Sep 00:03 | Media
The USA Today lead headline online early Thursday morning says "East Coast casts watchful eye as Hurricane Earl nears." The paper says Labor Day weekend plans are iffy for parts of the East Coast as Hurricane Earl roars north, its powerful 140-mph winds and 50-foot waves already driving tourists from North Carolina beaches.read more »
Twitter for iPad: Sharing content in Tweets
1 Sep 23:59 | SciTech
People are increasingly sharing different types of information on Twitter. For example, Tweets point to web pages, photos, videos, hashtags, people, check-ins, and more.read more »
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1 Sep 21:42 | US Politics and Govt
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