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19 Nov 2009 09:40

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U.S.: Here’s a map of the delayed major airports from the FAA

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  • Most of the airports are fine, but the ones that are broken are major fail. Recap: West Coast, fine. Newark (a massive airport outside of NYC), screwed. Dulles (a massive airport outside of D.C.), screwed. Whoever hacked the Gibson, great job screwing everyone! source
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09 Jul 2009 10:10

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Tech: The fine print of Internet radio royalties screws small broadcasters

  • $25,000 the required fee each year for ‘net radio broadcasters, which can be applied to any royalties they pay, but creates a pay wall for small broadcasters
  • 25%+ amount of revenue broadcasters have to pay off in royalties, minimum. In other words, Pandora gets to stay alive, but the mom and pop shop doesn’t. source
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24 May 2009 10:00

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World: How much does it cost to bribe your way into Buckingham Palace?

  • £1,000 now a driver’s royally screwed source
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30 Mar 2009 00:30

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Biz, U.S.: The bailed-out auto companies are pretty much screwed

  • 60 days for General Motors to restructure in a way that doesn’t suck; if it doesn’t, the bailout funds go dry.
  • 30 days for Chrysler to complete its merger with Fiat; if it doesn’t, they’re going to die and likely get sold off. source
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