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April 30, 2008 Hot Trends
Think about markets to understand the news business (Online Journalism Review)
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:03:46 PDT
Why do young readers flock to TMZ over so-called "hard" news? Economics explains why. Here's what journalists should do to take advantage and help keep the public better informed.
Study: Data Center Energy Woes Will Intensify
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:29:41 PDT
Study: Data Center Energy Woes Will Intensify If current trends continue unchecked, data center greenhouse gas emissions will quadruple by 2020, according to a joint study by the Uptime Institute and McKinsey & Company. The study, released today at the Uptime Symposium in Orlando, calls for a doubling of the energy efficiency of large-scale corporate computing facilities by 2012. The authors warned that attaining that goal will require "an immediate overhaul of corporate management practices,"
Mallika Sherawat seduces Kamal Hassan with her pole dance
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:12:05 PDT
Mallika Sherawat is in news again, this time for her work though. The girl who is doing ‘Dasavatharam’ with Kamal Hassan will be doing a sexy pole dance in the film. Mallika
Nayantara's contract terminated due to her tight schedule
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:35:51 PDT
The unexpected decision by the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Team to sack actress Nayantara from the post of their Ambassador has upset her fans and the actress too is not happy about the decision. But according to her manager she is yet to receive a written confirmation of the news. Nayantara has expressed her willingness to set right the issue thro
NewsChannel 8: Convicted Judge Donald Thompson Released From
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:25:33 PDT
A former Creek County judge convicted and sent to prison for indecent exposure was released from prison Tuesday.
Big News - Big Move
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:43:46 PDT
I’m moving the blog to it’s own domain. I decided I needed more control and by doing this, I’ll have it! I’ll be leaving this blog up and running as is, but all future posts will be at the new site - Wordsmith-Extraordinaire.com Pardon the mess - construction is not quite complete, but we’re close! Thanks so much to all of you for your support. I hope you like the new site. I do!
Civic trends? Berkeley was probably the pioneer.
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:57:26 PDT
Many ideas spawned in Berkeley - and roundly mocked by the rest of the country - have taken root and have been adopted by cities everywhere. Among them: police radios, a ban on Styrofoam, health benefits for domestic partners and a switch to biodiesel for city cars.
Gerald Celente, "Grow Your Own - Fight the Fed."
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:53:26 PDT
Gerald Celente, economic and business trends forecaster extrordinaire made some unusual statements last night on the Coast to Coast radio show, calling for civic action and courage to fight the Federal Reserve's attempt to bankrupt the United States.
News - Wii Shop Channel Monday Releases
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:45:14 PDT
Monday means more classic games on the Wii Virtual Console, this time around it is just one classic game. Double Dragon (NES 1-2 Players) is now ready for purchase on the Wii Shop Channel, a true classic side scrolling beat em up game.
More Arrests in Tibet Ahead of Everest Photo-Ops
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:41:58 PDT
China doesn’t care what you think: China has stepped up persecution of Buddhist monks with mass detentions, Tibet activists said Wednesday, as China prepares to take the Olympic torch to the top of Mount Everest. The actions came a day after six monks were given lengthy prison sentences in the first trial of rioters since deadly violence in Tibet’s capital last month.
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:03:46 PDT
Why do young readers flock to TMZ over so-called "hard" news? Economics explains why. Here's what journalists should do to take advantage and help keep the public better informed.
Study: Data Center Energy Woes Will Intensify
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:29:41 PDT
Study: Data Center Energy Woes Will Intensify If current trends continue unchecked, data center greenhouse gas emissions will quadruple by 2020, according to a joint study by the Uptime Institute and McKinsey & Company. The study, released today at the Uptime Symposium in Orlando, calls for a doubling of the energy efficiency of large-scale corporate computing facilities by 2012. The authors warned that attaining that goal will require "an immediate overhaul of corporate management practices,"
Mallika Sherawat seduces Kamal Hassan with her pole dance
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:12:05 PDT
Mallika Sherawat is in news again, this time for her work though. The girl who is doing ‘Dasavatharam’ with Kamal Hassan will be doing a sexy pole dance in the film. Mallika
Nayantara's contract terminated due to her tight schedule
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:35:51 PDT
The unexpected decision by the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Team to sack actress Nayantara from the post of their Ambassador has upset her fans and the actress too is not happy about the decision. But according to her manager she is yet to receive a written confirmation of the news. Nayantara has expressed her willingness to set right the issue thro
NewsChannel 8: Convicted Judge Donald Thompson Released From
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:25:33 PDT
A former Creek County judge convicted and sent to prison for indecent exposure was released from prison Tuesday.
Big News - Big Move
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:43:46 PDT
I’m moving the blog to it’s own domain. I decided I needed more control and by doing this, I’ll have it! I’ll be leaving this blog up and running as is, but all future posts will be at the new site - Wordsmith-Extraordinaire.com Pardon the mess - construction is not quite complete, but we’re close! Thanks so much to all of you for your support. I hope you like the new site. I do!
Civic trends? Berkeley was probably the pioneer.
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:57:26 PDT
Many ideas spawned in Berkeley - and roundly mocked by the rest of the country - have taken root and have been adopted by cities everywhere. Among them: police radios, a ban on Styrofoam, health benefits for domestic partners and a switch to biodiesel for city cars.
Gerald Celente, "Grow Your Own - Fight the Fed."
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:53:26 PDT
Gerald Celente, economic and business trends forecaster extrordinaire made some unusual statements last night on the Coast to Coast radio show, calling for civic action and courage to fight the Federal Reserve's attempt to bankrupt the United States.
News - Wii Shop Channel Monday Releases
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:45:14 PDT
Monday means more classic games on the Wii Virtual Console, this time around it is just one classic game. Double Dragon (NES 1-2 Players) is now ready for purchase on the Wii Shop Channel, a true classic side scrolling beat em up game.
More Arrests in Tibet Ahead of Everest Photo-Ops
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:41:58 PDT
China doesn’t care what you think: China has stepped up persecution of Buddhist monks with mass detentions, Tibet activists said Wednesday, as China prepares to take the Olympic torch to the top of Mount Everest. The actions came a day after six monks were given lengthy prison sentences in the first trial of rioters since deadly violence in Tibet’s capital last month.
