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05 Feb 2010 16:19

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Tech: TechCrunch proves that tech gossip blogs have ethics, too

  • In some way or another, a line was crossed that should have never been. At this time, I do not want to go into details, but I will publicly say that I am truly sorry to my family, friends, TechCrunch, and especially the tech community.
  • Former TechCrunch writer Daniel Brusilovsky • Regarding an ethical error he made as an intern for the site. TechCrunch reports (in an apology) that Brusilovsky reportedly tried to barter coverage on TechCrunch on multiple occasions, which is a definite no-no when it comes to journalistic behavior. TechCrunch chose not to reveal his name at first due to his age, but Brusilovsky apologized for the matter himself. Good idea. source
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21 Jan 2010 08:38

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Culture: Team Conan, rally ’round your leader. He just struck a deal.

  • In the end, Conan was appreciative of the steps NBC made to take care of his staff and crew, and decided to supplement the severance they were getting out of his own pocket. Now he just wants to get back on the air as quickly as possible.
  • Gavin Polone • Conan O’Brien’s manager, regarding the deal NBC reportedly struck with the comedian last night. Details are kinda sketchy at the moment, but they likely include $32 million for Conan, $12 million for his staff, a non-disparagement clause, and an agreement to stay off the air or other shows until the fall. Pretty much everything that was expected from the press. source
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14 Dec 2009 10:52

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Biz: Per usual, Exxon Mobil can’t pass gas, buys XTO instead

  • $31 billion all-stock deal for the natural gas company source
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09 Dec 2009 11:15

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U.S.: Daily Poll: The Senate’s breakthrough public option compromise


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03 Dec 2009 10:14

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Biz: Daily Poll: NBC Universal’s proposed deal with Comcast


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26 Oct 2009 23:10

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U.S.: The Senate bill has a public option! The Senate bill has a public option!

  • why? Harry Reid said so. The Senate Majority Leader said that a deal had been agreed upon after days of closed-door talks.
  • details The latest Senate bill would create a public-run health care service, but will make it optional for states that don’t want it. source
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22 Oct 2009 10:14

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U.S., World: A senior Iranian official dumps cold water on that nuke deal

  • They (the West) tell us: you give us your 3.5 percent enriched uranium and we will give you the fuel for the reactor. It is not acceptable to us. The IAEA is obliged to provide us with the fuel based on the safeguards.
  • Deputy Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Reza Bahonar • Describing why he’s against the agreement the International Atomic Energy Agency worked up to send low-enriched uranium to other countries for further enriching. If it goes through, it could be a huge diplomatic win for the U.S. Word is that Iran might try to work some amendments to the deal, but it could fall flat completely if Iran crosses what the U.S. describes as “red lines” designed to make sure Iran’s not making nuclear weapons. • source
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06 Oct 2009 21:21

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Biz: GM: Saturn spun out, but Hummer’s sale still humming along

  • We avoided a dirty joke in the headline. The formerly-bankrupt General Motors says that its sale of Hummer to the menacingly-named Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. is still on track. They didn’t come to an agreement with the Chinese manufacturer last quarter but plan to keep working at it this quarter. We avoided another dirty joke ending this post. source
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30 Sep 2009 19:50

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Sports: Twitter’s in disbelief that Nike resigned Michael Vick

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30 Sep 2009 19:47

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Biz: Penske ran rings around GM’s Saturn, but they couldn’t save it

  • 13,000 jobs could be lost in the wake of Roger Penske’s failed bid to keep the GM small-car brand alive
  • 350 dealers will be left holding the bag after Penske’s manufacturer, Renault-Nissan, backed out source
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