Arts and Entertainment

Feb 8 News

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• Décès de Michael Jackson: le Dr Murray inculpé d'homicide involontaire

  Taille du texte LOS ANGELES - Plus de sept mois après la disparition du 'roi de la pop', l'enquête sur la mort de Michael Jackson a franchi une nouvelle étape lundi avec la mise en accusation de son médecin personnel pour homicide involontaire. L (read)

• Celebrity Birthdays (Feb. 5-9)

  at 8:00 am Celebrity Birthdays (Feb. 5) Sara Evans 39 (country singer) Michael Sheen 41 (actor) Laura Linney 46 (actress) Bobby Brown 41 (singer) Tim Meadows 49 (actor) Jennifer Jason Leigh 48 (actress) Barbara Hershey 62 (Beaches actress) (read)

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  i want to have a barbie photo shoot,very creative so please write back ! (read)

• First Look at Megan Fox and Mickey Rourke in 'Passion Play'

  It's either this year's The Wrestler, or the film equivalent of that nasty drunk at the bar who's just slowly making the biggest ass of himself with each passing minute. In the works for 10 years now, Mitch Glazer's Passion Play has just wrapped pr (read)

• Bill Murray Proud Of His 'Difficult' Reputation

  Bill Murray never feels offended when he is labeled 'difficult' to work with - because he sees it as a 'badge of honor.' The Hollywood actor famously fell out with director McG while they were making 2000 action film Charlie's Angels, but denied the (read)

• Respected Global Electronics Journalists Converge on EE Times Group's ESC S

  EE Times Group, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technology news, analysis and intelligence for the electronics industry's decision makers, today announced that for the first time since the launch of ESC, every EE Times (read)

• Amazon Relents, Puts Macmillan Books Back Online

  Amazon.com and Macmillan Book Group have likely reached an agreement on price control, as the e-retailer relisted the publisher's titles over the weekend. Online retail giant Amazon.com has evidently settled its dispute with publisher Macmillian over (read)

• Did this Metro PCS ad make the tech world cringe?

  Here are some deeply perceptive estimations brought to you in the new ad campaign from cell phone provider Metro PCS: All Indian males work in the tech industry. Unless they are in Bollywood. And all Indian techies are terribly nerdy beings with the (read)

• Female Models wanted (LA)

  Looking for African American Dancer and Actresses for Movie gig. 18 and 25 years of age. Please send pictures and contact number to be considered. (read)

• Inv Reporter refreshes Magna Int'l buy recommendation

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• Jim Parsons draws NAB award

  TV News: 'Big Bang' actor takes NAB TV Chairman's Award -- Thesp Jim Parsons will receive the NAB Television Chairman's Award for his role as theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper on 'The Big Bang Theory.' (read)

• Scrubbin' the budget

  How woiuld the Democrats deal with the expected multi-billion dollar budget shortfall facing lawmakers in the next legislative session and address economic woes? White said he has experience as Houston mayor bringing businesses to the city, but also (read)

• Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on the passing of Congr

  WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement today on the passing of Congressman John Murtha:'The nation lost an advocate for peace. Pennsylvania lost a great champion. And I lost (read)

• Female Driver (Los Angeles)

  Looking for a responsible driver - female preferred - for occasional rides. Candidate should have a flexible schedule, and be available some mornings, mostly afternoons, and evenings. Will let you know when needed in advance. Will pay you appropriate (read)

• seeking a african american actress for a scene (los angeles)

  still seeking that one african american actress for a drama scene looking for ladies that are between 25-35. pay is 50 dollars and a copy for your reel. this is for a scene in a short film. please email your resume and headshots to dupri25@hotmail (read)

• Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever

  new york (ap) -- the new orleans saints' victory over indianapolis in the super bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of 'm-a-s-h' to become the most-watched program in u.s. television history, the nielsen c (read)

• Michael Jackson's Doctor Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

  After much uncertainty, confusion and speculation , Michael Jackson's doctor was charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier Monday (Feb. 8) over the singer's death . Dr. Conrad Murray , a Houston-based cardiologist, pleaded not guilty in a Los (read)

• Fort Lewis soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old over alphabet lesson

  A Fort Lewis soldier has been charged with assault after he allegedly held his 4-year-old daughter mostly underwater because she couldn't recite the alphabet. Charging papers equated the technique to torture. The incident came to light Jan. 31, when (read)

• ubroadcast Entertainment Group Announces Premium Location for Their New Hol

  (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) ----ubroadcast, inc. (OTCBB: UBCI), a rapidly growing leader in Internet Broadcasting, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ubroadcast Entertainment Group, has selected new offices for their Hollywood, California (read)

• 5 Things to Know About the Complete Michael Jackson Autopsy

  Anyone who saw a picture of Michael Jackson from the last 15 years knew there were unnatural things going on with his skin and bone structure. While it kick-started a new era of... (read)

• Best-Selling Thai Cookery Author Launches FREE Promotional E-Book

  Oi Cheepchaiissara, author of four best-selling Thai cookery books, has launched a new venture called LemongrassSecrets.com to promote her first online e-book 'Cooking with Lemon Grass.' (I-Newswire) February 8, 2010 - Best-selling Thai cookery autho (read)

• Available Soon at a Barnes & Noble Near You: The Nook

  Our colleague Motoko Rich reports on the Media Decoder blog that Barnes & Noble stores will finally have the Nook e-reader in stock starting Wednesday. Up until this point, customers had to order the Nook online, although stores had demo models that (read)

• Console wars silly - BioShock dev

  Speaking ahead of tomorrow's BioShock 2 launch, the 2K Marin developer said such arguments were pointless and an example of confirmation bias - people just hearing what they want to. 'There's a cognitive effect known as confirmation bias which leads (read)

• Owner of apartment complex bucks trend with condo switch

  Turning an apartment complex into for-sale condominiums may seem counterintuitive in today's market. But that's what an Arkansas real estate firm is doing with an upscale rental project near River Oaks. Bailey Properties, which owns and manages about (read)

• Bouzouki player wanted (West LA)

  We're looking for a competent bouzouki player to start a Greek band (or at least somebody with some knowledge and a desire). Ideally you're pretty familiar with traditional Greek music. If you don't play the bouzouki but are interested in taking pa (read)

• David Beckham Academy shuttered in US, Britain

  David Beckham Academy shuttered in US, Britain (read)

• Private Practice - Sophie's Husband's Choice

  Shotgun: When a woman can't decide which one of her twins to save, her husband reveals he really likes one a lot more than the other anyway. And Sam and Addison make out, and it's very, very pretty. (read)

• Charlie Sheen Faces Felony for Wife Attack

  The sheen may be off the marriage, but Sheen's not yet off the hook. Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller appeared this afternoon in an Aspen court, where the actor was formally charged... (read)

• Summary Box: US magazine sales fall 2.2 percent

  magazine circulation down: the audit bureau of circulations says u.s. magazine circulation dropped 2.2 percent in the second half of 2009. sales at newsstands and other retail sites fell 9 percent, while paid subscriptions fell 1.1 percent. pain for (read)

• opera week san miguel

  S Feed Search: Features » Special Events Print| Send to a friend Opera San Miguel takes to the boards once again for their third annual Opera Workshop in San Miguel in February 2010. Over 20 singers will be travelling to San Miguel from the UK to jo (read)

• Chinese spy gets 15 years for hurting space shuttle program

  SANTA ANA, Calif. ' A Chinese-born engineer was sentenced Monday to more than 15 years in prison for hoarding sensitive information about the U.S. space shuttle that prosecutors say he intended to share with China. The case against Dongfan 'Greg' (read)

• Male Models Wanted for Photo Shoot (Midtown)

  Custom tailored menswear company is seeking two male models for an upcoming photo shoot that is taking place at the end of this month/the beginning of March. Please send portfolio, pics and/or links along with body measurements, if available. M (read)

• New reality pilot (los angeles)

  Casting for a new reality series 'The Complete Package' Synopsis “The Complete Package” is searching for the new face and image of Muscle Flex for one season. What will the winning contestant receive? The whole Hollywood experience! A contract r (read)

• Super Bowl Advertisers Stock Up on Celebrity

  Four in ten Super Bowl XLIV ads feature celebrities or pop music, with familiar icons and music from the likes of Kiss, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Abe Vigoda and Betty White scoring with consumers PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (read)

• Journalist Lisa Ling Keynotes 2010 East Bay Women's Conference, March 1, 20

  Acclaimed journalist and author Lisa Ling journeys to San Francisco's East Bay as keynote speaker at the 2010 East Bay Women's Conference, March 1, 2010, presented by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and The PMI Group, Inc. 2010 East Bay Women's (read)

• FYI it feels good!

  To be honest with you people, I toke the decision of not smoking anymore and i wasn't convinced at all, But I slept on that decision and woke up the next day having only one ceg with the morning coffee, After that i had the pack with me t (read)

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  Jaymi_Louise is a model from United Kingdom, Liverpool, Jaymi_Louise is 19 (read)

• Cheryl Cole Slammed for Refusing a Fellow Singer's Duet Offer

  'I said I'm happy to perform but they don't want that,' Rowetta says about the situation that makes her unhappy. (read)

• Would You Like To Be Part Of A Fun TV SHOW!

  If you would like to be part of a fun tv show, contact us. (read)

• In rare TV advertising foray, Google runs Super Bowl ad

  This picture taken on January 2010 in Paris shows the internet homepage of the english version of the search engine website Google. In a rare foray into television advertising, Internet giant Google ran an ad during the Super Bowl. In a rare foray in (read)

• Michael Jackson Coroner's Report

  by TMZ StaffTMZ has just obtained a copy of the full L.A. County Coroner's report in the death of Michael Jackson -- which until now was under seal. The conclusion is clear ... Propofol killed the singer.According to the report, the manner of death i (read)

• black and latino actress wanted

  for independent films no experience required 21 to 30 please send pic (read)

• MGM Mirage seeks to divest from Borgata in NJ

  Casino operator MGM Mirage is hoping to settle questions raised by New Jersey regulators over its ties to a controversial Chinese casino family by putting its stake in an Atlantic City casino into a trust. MGM Mirage said Monday it is talking with it (read)

• Automotive Industry Analysts, Experts to Discuss Optimism at SAE Detroit St

  FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Section of SAE International will host its State of the Industry Section Meeting on Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010 at the San Marino Club in Troy, Mich. Confirmed panelists include Dr. David E. Cole, (read)

• Verizon blocking 4chan: Someone's doing it wrong [Updated]

  October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 (read)

• New Hollywood Movie Option for 'Schmoozing with Terrorists'

  MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The movie rights to 'Schmoozing with Terrorists,' the best-selling book by WND Jerusalem bureau chief Aaron Klein, have been optioned to a Hollywood company. 'We are excited about obtaining t (read)

• SmarTrend's Trend Spotter See Continued Upward Momentum on Shares of Regal

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• New Hollywood Movie Option for 'Schmoozing with Terrorists'

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• Venir Means 'To Come' and More

  Like many everyday verbs, venir has quite a few meanings. They include 'to arrive,' to include,' 'to serve' and 'to continue.' Fortunately, most of the time, it can be translated as 'to come.' Also, like many other everyday verbs, venir comes with an (read)

• WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Presents 2010 Backstage Artist Lounge Tour

  WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Returns as Official Partner of Backstage Artist Lounge's 2010 North American Tour to feature WATTO belt buckles on famous rock stars. Backstage Artist Lounge Heart Ropes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Log (Press Release) - Feb (read)

• Barnes & Noble's 'Nook' coming to stores this week

  WASHINGTON (AFP) Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble said Monday that its new electronic book reader, the 'Nook,' will be available in US stores this week. Barnes & Noble began selling the Nook through its website in October but was forced to delay some (read)

• masculine lesbians (los angeles)

  Are you a masculine lesbian who wants to get in touch with your girly side? Do you want to get a hold of that inner DIVA? Are you ready to show how beautiful you can be??!! Well, hereÂ's your chance for the ultimate DIVA makeover! Looking for out (read)

• Super Bowl sets record with 48 minutes of ads

  new york (ap) -- think sunday night's super bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? you're right. commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game - the most for any super bowl.... (read)

• Circus priest gets taste of the big time singing on TV show

  The Rev. Jerry Hogan knows a thing or two about show business. As a chaplain for circus performers, the priest is usually under the tent watching as acrobats and clowns bow to the crowd's applause. Hogan is now getting his own taste of the spotlight. (read)

• mcxxii

  Bloopers from BewitchedIt doesn't take a geniusto figure it out.   Big dragsoaked by queen of cham-pagne.   Smallest dais inouter space.   How's yourrelationship to the inter-national time zone?   Orthe deathma (read)

• Oscars Recognise Fourth The Hurt Locker Producer

  The Hurt Locker's four producers will collect Oscars if the film triumphs at the Academy Awards next month (Mar10).   Oscar rules state that only three producers can claim the gold man, but Academy officials have agreed to make an exception in t (read)

• Courtney Love VS. Lady GaGa

  Uh-Oh, do we sniff a celebrity feud coming our way? It looks as though our favourite motor mouth and minor celebrity Courtney Love is after a bit of publicity, so has decided to have a go at Lady GaGa. (read)

• Allen, Green Day, U2 & Beyonce Win Big in Playboy Poll

  Lily Allen, Green Day, AC/DC and Beyonce are among the big winners in the Playboy 2009 Readers Poll.Rockers U2 picked up the magazine's Hall of Fame prize, while Allen claimed the Best Alternative Album for It's Not Me, It's You and Beyonce landed th (read)

• International Exposure for Rappers & Singers (Financial District)

  Have your music played on the radio, receive an interview, receive a full spread in a magazine plus email blast to over 500,000 industry professionals, your song on an international mixtape & get your own custom website and more. ONLY FOR SELECTED AR (read)

• Xbox LIVE Gold Deal Of The Week Revealed

  This week's Xbox LIVE Gold Deal of the Week drops the price on three Xbox LIVE Arcade fighting games. According to Major Nelson, Gold users can get Marvel vs Capcom 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, and Invincible Tiger: Th (read)

• Gran Turismo sales run over Forza

  11 Despite cocky claims by Microsoft executives, the Forza Motorsport franchise remains far behind the best-selling Gran Turismo series with only a fraction of the sales that Sony's brand manages to rake in. (read)

• Magazine editor paid damages after Take A Break slur

  The editor of a quarterly magazine for ambulance workers last week won an apology and 'substantial' damages from Take A Break magazine over an article in which his ex-wife alleged he had abducted their child and treated her so badly that she turned t (read)

• Silent cancer in Indian arts 25 minutes

  Globalisation and IT revolution have sounded the death knell of traditional handicrafts by homogenising all arts and killing the diversity of craftsmanship Art represents the quintessence of a people. It is a reflection of their unique view of the wo (read)

• Amazon brings back Macmillan books on Kindle

  Bangalore: The week long conflict between Amazon and Macmillan over the price of ebooks seems to be over. Details of the resolution have not been made public, but the restoration of Macmillan books to Amazon's site indicates a peaceful settlement was (read)

• NEEDED: JAZZ DANCE TEACHER (Upper East Side)

  we are looking for a young, enthusiastic, jazz dancer who can teach during the summer months at our dance camp! it would be mon-thurs between the hours of 10-3, although we can be somewhat flexible with times. we will pay you well for your services (read)

• Ford Partners with PBS on Airing of 'For Love of Liberty: The Story of Amer

  DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company is helping to tell the untold story of African Americans in the military as part of a partnership with PBS on the airing of 'For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patrio (read)

• Bus plunges down ravine in south China, killing 7

  A bus collided with a sport utility vehicle Monday and plunged down a mountain ravine in southern China, killing seven people and injuring 50, state media reported. At least 53 people were on the bus, which was traveling on a highway in the Guangxi (read)

• FairPoint plan would slash debt by two-thirds

  The debt load of telecommunications provider FairPoint Communications Inc. will be cut by nearly two-thirds under its bankruptcy reorganization plan. The filed Monday calls for FairPoint's debt to be reduced to about $1 billion from nearly $2.8 billi (read)

• Warhammer Online Addon - Junk Cleaner 1.04

  This is a Bags & Inventory, and Professions addon for Warhammer Online ( read more ) (read)

• Super Bowl TV spot brings Leno, Letterman together

  new york (ap) -- super bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a tv spot pairing cbs late-night host david letterman with longtime nbc archrival jay leno, plus media magnate oprah winfrey.... (read)

• Shakespeare Troupe Plans Residency in New York

  The Royal Shakespeare Company will hold court in Manhattan for an unprecedented six-week, five-play residency inside the Park Avenue Armory. (read)

• Iran to cut ties with British Museum over loan

  Iran says it will cut ties with the British Museum because of the museum's failure to loan to Tehran an ancient artifact known as the world's earliest bill of rights. (read)

• BANDS Needed for New INDIE Radio Show!

  Hello! The LPM Voice has just launched their New INDIE Radio Show “Underground Revolver”. If you are in a band and would like to have your music reviewed for possible air play, please visit the links listed below. You can submit your music i (read)

• Britain's ITV fined over killing a rat on TV show

  SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters Life!) - British broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court on Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show 'I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here.' Italian chef Gin (read)

• Media man to appeal dismissal

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• Make-up Artist Needed for Friday, February 12th

  Seeking talented make-up artist for early morning shoot this Friday February 12, 2010. Make-Up artist should be adept with Asian faces. You will work with one model and apply make-up for one look. Send portfolio of work. Excellent for portfolio / (read)

• This Week: TV (Feb. 8-15)

  Hayden Panettiere in the Heroes season finale.© NBC Series RundownThis Week's TV Listings New Episodes Active Shows Movies on TV Classic TV Shows by Title Movies by Title New episodes this week from:Chuck (read)

• Video: WM President Does Dirty Work

  The new CBS reality show, 'Undercover Boss,' showed Waste Management President Larry O'Donnell doing entry-level work for his own company. O'Donnell described his experience on the show. (read)

• 3ality Digital to Support the Launch of Sky's Groundbreaking 3D TV Services

  BSkyB (Sky), the UKs leading entertainment and communications company, and 3ality Digital, LLC (www.3alitydigital.com), the worlds premier provider of 3D technology, have announced they are to collaborate on the launch of what will become the first 3 (read)

• Straight Curves

  No Abstract (read)

• Wyclef keeps Haiti in his heart amid Super Bowl

  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The contrasts are stark: As Haiti grapples with chaos, death and despair after last month's earthquake, the world's most famous VIPs party in luxurious fashion in preparation for a football game.... (read)

• Jive Records delays release of Usher's new CD until he gets new management

  Hey, Usher, better late than never! We hear the crooner has had his latest CD, which was supposed to be released Sunday, pushed back until March 30. Why the delay? A source at the 'Confessions' singer's record company says Jive Records refused to put (read)

• ITV fined £1,600 for animal cruelty over I'm a Celebrity rat stunt

  The stunt was performed by last year's winner television chef Gino D'Acampo and Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning after they were sent into ''exile'' for part of the series. They were given meagre rations of rice and beans, so they caught, killed and co (read)

• Foster families get museum membership

  More than 650 Indiana foster families from 72 counties have visited The Children's Museum of Indianapolis over the past year under a program developed by the museum and the Indiana Department of Child Services. The state agency says the Foster Famili (read)

• Mobclix Inks Deal With The Nielsen Company to Advance Unique Audience Reach

  Mobclix Inks Deal With The Nielsen Company to Advance Unique Audience Reach for Mobile Advertisers and Application Developers Through Joint Precision Database Mobile Ad Networks Can Now Access via Mobclix Complete The Nielsen Company's PRIZM and (read)

• Nokia Plans to Develop Salo Plant Operating Mode to Further Increase Produc

  ESPOO, Finland, February 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NOK) is planning to develop the operating mode of its Salo plant to ensure production is focused fully on the high-value smartphone market, especially in Europe. The key drivers for a new (read)

• found

  We were walking home from the grocery store, and in the snow beside the storage warehouse I saw a small baby doll. No children visible, no one to ask. The doll had no clothes on, and somehow I couldn't bring myself to leave it there in the snowbank. (read)

• Nepalese media tycoon shot dead

  Nepalese police said on Monday they were searching for two men suspected of gunning down Jamim Shah, a prominent media tycoon who owned Nepal's first cable television company. Shah, who also ran a television station and satellite network, was shot de (read)

• Jon Kortajarena Is Madonna's New Boy Toy

  The 51-year-old singer is said meeting the Spanish model at the NY premiere of his film and has reportedly decided to use her influence to help his modeling career. (read)

• If 'The Hurt Locker' Wins, All Four Producers Will Take Home the Oscars

  The Academy Awards officials announce they will give each gold man for all four producers of 'The Hurt Locker' if the film wins at the awards show since they are vital in the movie making process. (read)

• Pavlov

  The dead things in her gown. Repeating. Evident fairy tales. The dead things. Like heavy rings on her fingers. Making it hard to explain. The numbness. The liars on their high towers. Pissing down on what was almost real. The funeral. In ardent rippl (read)

• Interpublic launches Reprise

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• Doritos Fan-Created Super Bowl Ad 'Underdog,' Created for $200, Scores No.

  PLANO, Texas, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Doritos tortilla chips - the bold, intense snack brand within PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division - today announced that its consumer-created Doritos commercial, 'Underdog,' which aired for the first time nationally (read)

• Doritos Fan-Created Super Bowl Ad 'Underdog,' Created for $200, Scores No.

  PLANO, Texas, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Doritos tortilla chips - the bold, intense snack brand within PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division - today announced that its consumer-created Doritos commercial, 'Underdog,' which aired for the first time nationally (read)

• Leona Lewis' fur fury

  Leona Lewis says people who wear fur make her 'sick'. Leona - who doesn't wear suede, leather or other animal products - said: 'I think animals are treated very poorly. When I see people wearing fur it makes me so sick. Especially when I see young (read)

• The Playboy Book

  Jason Zasky in Failure magazine: In 'Playboy and the Making of the Good Life in Modern America' (Oxford University Press), Elizabeth Fraterrigo'assistant professor of history at Loyola University in Chicago'examines the magazine's place in postwar Am (read)

• Sham wow!

  I really only like this for the kid in the sweater vest. (read)

• Conroy's $240m 'gift' for TV networks

  CHRISTMAS has come early to Australia's commercial television channels in the form of a $240 million gift from Communications Minister Steven Conroy. This year he will give the networks a 33 per cent rebate on their annual licence fees of $287 milli (read)

• Commentary: Microsoft's creative destruction

  Editor's note: Last week, writing in The New York Times op-ed section, former Microsoft executive Dick Brass wrote a lament of sorts on how and why Microsoft has lost its innovative edge and the sense of excitement in the tech world. Here is the piec (read)