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Posted by diane_court, at 07:53AM 08/21/08 :
EBay Cuts Fixed-Price Sales Fees by 70%
Note: EBay, the world's largest Internet auctioneer, lowered fees for listing fixed-cost items by more than 70 percent to attract additional sellers and compete with Amazon.com. EBay said the changes won't affect its annual earnings projection.
Posted by diane_court, at 07:52AM 08/21/08 :
Bush Praises Georgia and Condemns Russia
Note: Before Veterans of Foreign Wars, President Keeps Up His Call for Withdrawal
Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 03:18AM 08/21/08 :
"Twenty free songs from artists who have featured at this summer's biggest festivals
Note: "Twenty songs from artists who have featured at this summer's biggest festivals, from Glastonbury to Big Chill and the Notting Hill Carnival" - chosen by Gervase De Wilde - online music editor
Posted by diane_court, at 12:03AM 08/21/08 :
Russia Makes New Threats Over U.S.-Poland Missile Deal
Note: Plan Said to Defend Against Regimes Like Iran, but Some See It as Shield for Poland Against Russia
Posted by diane_court, at 11:56PM 08/20/08 :
Peru joins fray for treasure ship claimed by Spain
Note: Peru has entered the battle for a multimillion-dollar treasure of gold and silver that Spain alleges a U.S. treasure hunting company looted from a Spanish warship sunk in 1804.
Posted by paul1e999, at 07:58PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:
Britain Threatens to Take Fattest Children Away from Parents
Note: Dangerously overweight children will have to be taken from their parents and put into care because of Britains worsening obesity epidemic, council leaders have warned. One million children will be clinically obese within four years on current trends, storing up future problems from heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Posted by chia77, at 07:21PM 08/20/08 :
Fashion Trends With Sweet P from Project Runway
Note: Sweet P gives her excellent fashion expertise to some lovely and not so lovely ladies of Reality TV.
Posted by g8rrrry, at 07:08PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:
Deeper Beijing Pool Responsible For Tumbling Swimming Record
Note: Spectators at Beijings Olympic swimming pool have witnessed some outlandish goings-on over the last couple of weeks: 25 world records have fallen, compared with eight at the Athens Olympics four years ago. Seven of them were broken by one swimmer, Michael Phelps of the US.
Posted by the_wako_kid, at 04:16PM 08/20/08 :
Yahoo plans software push for Net-enabled TVs
Note: Yahoo on Wednesday announced an effort to provide the software underpinnings of network-enabled TV, a move that could transform not only what it means to watch TV but also what it means to advertise on it.
Posted by the_wako_kid, at 04:16PM 08/20/08 :
Disney wants to socialize with parents, too
Note: Disney launching a social network doesn't sound like anything new, but this time it's catering to parents.
Posted by maybelline, at 03:14PM 08/20/08 :
Google Throws $10 Million At Geothermal
Note: Google.org, the public-spirited division of Google.com, charged with addressing "climate change, poverty and emerging disease," is using the backdrop of the National Clean Energy Summit here in Las Vegas to announce a new round of clean energy financing.
Posted by ap101, at 03:03PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:
Young Kenyans at Risk Speak Out Through Blogs and Photos
Note: The Advocacy Project develops partnerships with advocates on the frontline and with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). In so doing, we take our cue from partners and tailor any support to their needs.
Posted by maybelline, at 02:31PM 08/20/08 :
Obama's Wide Web: From YouTube to Text Messaging, Candidate's Team Connects to Voters (WaPo)
Note: This year's primary season, spanning six months, proved that online buzz and activity can translate to offline, on-the-ground results. Indeed, the web has been crucial to how Obama raises money, communicates his message and, most important, recruits, energizes and turns out his supporters. His online operation is the envy of strategists in both parties, redefining the role that an online team can play within a campaign.
Posted by maybelline, at 02:30PM 08/20/08 :
ESPN Eyes Rights to Games in 2014 and 2016
Note: ESPN is interested in acquiring the television rights to the 2014 and 2016 Olympics and would carry more of them live, regardless of the time zone, than NBC traditionally has done.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:50PM 08/20/08 :
TripAdvisor Invests In Vacation Home Site
Note: TripAdvisor has announced that it has made a majority investment in FlipKey, a guest review site for vacation home rentals. Launched only last March, FlipKey covers 50,000 vacation rental properties in the U.S.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:47PM 08/20/08 :
Hulu Tops 100 Million Streams In July
Note: According to data from Nielsen’s VideoCensus, Hulu reached 105 million video streams in July. The five-month-old Hulu – a joint venture between NBC Universal and News Corp. – has enlisted Miami-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky to design an ad campaign to increase awareness of the site.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:46PM 08/20/08 :
EBay To Shift Emphasis From Auctions To Fixed Pricing
Note: Acknowledging that consumers are losing interest in auctions, eBay will change its fee structure to emphasize fixed pricing instead of bidding. Starting in mid-September, the company will reduce upfront fees for sellers who offer items at a fixed price.
Posted by sdtud, at 01:00PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:
Russian aid slow to arrive to Georgian refugees
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 11:43AM 08/20/08 :
Veep Sheet: Kaine and Obama meet tonight
Note: After a day of campaigning in Virginia, Barack Obama is overnighting in Richmond tonight as the guest of Gov. Tim Kaine, Politico has learned from Old Dominion sources.
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Posted by diane_court, at 07:53AM 08/21/08 :EBay Cuts Fixed-Price Sales Fees by 70%
Note: EBay, the world's largest Internet auctioneer, lowered fees for listing fixed-cost items by more than 70 percent to attract additional sellers and compete with Amazon.com. EBay said the changes won't affect its annual earnings projection.
Posted by diane_court, at 07:52AM 08/21/08 :Bush Praises Georgia and Condemns Russia
Note: Before Veterans of Foreign Wars, President Keeps Up His Call for Withdrawal
Posted by BAHRAMERAD, at 03:18AM 08/21/08 :"Twenty free songs from artists who have featured at this summer's biggest festivals
Note: "Twenty songs from artists who have featured at this summer's biggest festivals, from Glastonbury to Big Chill and the Notting Hill Carnival" - chosen by Gervase De Wilde - online music editor
Posted by diane_court, at 12:03AM 08/21/08 :Russia Makes New Threats Over U.S.-Poland Missile Deal
Note: Plan Said to Defend Against Regimes Like Iran, but Some See It as Shield for Poland Against Russia
Posted by diane_court, at 11:56PM 08/20/08 :Peru joins fray for treasure ship claimed by Spain
Note: Peru has entered the battle for a multimillion-dollar treasure of gold and silver that Spain alleges a U.S. treasure hunting company looted from a Spanish warship sunk in 1804.
Posted by paul1e999, at 07:58PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:Britain Threatens to Take Fattest Children Away from Parents
Note: Dangerously overweight children will have to be taken from their parents and put into care because of Britains worsening obesity epidemic, council leaders have warned. One million children will be clinically obese within four years on current trends, storing up future problems from heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Posted by chia77, at 07:21PM 08/20/08 :Fashion Trends With Sweet P from Project Runway
Note: Sweet P gives her excellent fashion expertise to some lovely and not so lovely ladies of Reality TV.
Posted by g8rrrry, at 07:08PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:Deeper Beijing Pool Responsible For Tumbling Swimming Record
Note: Spectators at Beijings Olympic swimming pool have witnessed some outlandish goings-on over the last couple of weeks: 25 world records have fallen, compared with eight at the Athens Olympics four years ago. Seven of them were broken by one swimmer, Michael Phelps of the US.
Posted by the_wako_kid, at 04:16PM 08/20/08 :Yahoo plans software push for Net-enabled TVs
Note: Yahoo on Wednesday announced an effort to provide the software underpinnings of network-enabled TV, a move that could transform not only what it means to watch TV but also what it means to advertise on it.
Posted by the_wako_kid, at 04:16PM 08/20/08 :Disney wants to socialize with parents, too
Note: Disney launching a social network doesn't sound like anything new, but this time it's catering to parents.
Posted by maybelline, at 03:14PM 08/20/08 :Google Throws $10 Million At Geothermal
Note: Google.org, the public-spirited division of Google.com, charged with addressing "climate change, poverty and emerging disease," is using the backdrop of the National Clean Energy Summit here in Las Vegas to announce a new round of clean energy financing.
Posted by ap101, at 03:03PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:Young Kenyans at Risk Speak Out Through Blogs and Photos
Note: The Advocacy Project develops partnerships with advocates on the frontline and with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). In so doing, we take our cue from partners and tailor any support to their needs.
Posted by maybelline, at 02:31PM 08/20/08 :Obama's Wide Web: From YouTube to Text Messaging, Candidate's Team Connects to Voters (WaPo)
Note: This year's primary season, spanning six months, proved that online buzz and activity can translate to offline, on-the-ground results. Indeed, the web has been crucial to how Obama raises money, communicates his message and, most important, recruits, energizes and turns out his supporters. His online operation is the envy of strategists in both parties, redefining the role that an online team can play within a campaign.
Posted by maybelline, at 02:30PM 08/20/08 :ESPN Eyes Rights to Games in 2014 and 2016
Note: ESPN is interested in acquiring the television rights to the 2014 and 2016 Olympics and would carry more of them live, regardless of the time zone, than NBC traditionally has done.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:50PM 08/20/08 :TripAdvisor Invests In Vacation Home Site
Note: TripAdvisor has announced that it has made a majority investment in FlipKey, a guest review site for vacation home rentals. Launched only last March, FlipKey covers 50,000 vacation rental properties in the U.S.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:47PM 08/20/08 :Hulu Tops 100 Million Streams In July
Note: According to data from Nielsen’s VideoCensus, Hulu reached 105 million video streams in July. The five-month-old Hulu – a joint venture between NBC Universal and News Corp. – has enlisted Miami-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky to design an ad campaign to increase awareness of the site.
Posted by walkertr, at 01:46PM 08/20/08 :EBay To Shift Emphasis From Auctions To Fixed Pricing
Note: Acknowledging that consumers are losing interest in auctions, eBay will change its fee structure to emphasize fixed pricing instead of bidding. Starting in mid-September, the company will reduce upfront fees for sellers who offer items at a fixed price.
Posted by sdtud, at 01:00PM 08/20/08 and by 1 others:Russian aid slow to arrive to Georgian refugees
Posted by bob_sacamano, at 11:43AM 08/20/08 :Veep Sheet: Kaine and Obama meet tonight
Note: After a day of campaigning in Virginia, Barack Obama is overnighting in Richmond tonight as the guest of Gov. Tim Kaine, Politico has learned from Old Dominion sources.
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