Monthly Archives: April 2001

Reuters: Tourist Tito Arrives at Station, says He Loves Space. The U.S. space agency NASA disapproved of the amateur space buff’s trip to the $95 billion space station, saying his presence could prove a dangerous distraction in an emergency. NASA … Continue reading →

Wall Street Journal: News Corp. sweetens bid for Hughes, agrees to a reduced share. Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch appears to have jump-started his effort to gain control of Hughes Electronics Corp. One of the world’s most prominent robber barons is … Continue reading →

Mercury News: Cheney uses California’s woes to call for more energy development. Vice president rejects conservation as major part of solution. Now there’s a shock. Cheney is precisely wrong on this. He equates conservation with deprivation, and does so with … Continue reading →

Salon: Is the RIAA Running Scared?. Felten’s decision can be seen as eminently savvy — and not because he chose to avoid litigation. His actions, along with the shortsighted bullying tactics of the RIAA, set a precedent that could potentially … Continue reading →

Even when the federal government stops caring about antitrust enforcement and de-emphasizes consumer protection, as happened in the 1980s, state attorneys general tend to take up some of the slack. That may be about to happen again in the Bush … Continue reading →

Inside: Pushing Through the Existential Gloom of a Post-Clinton Era. Now it’s back to standing on the front lawn of the White House armed with little more than a bright smile and the hope that the producers will see fit … Continue reading →

The Economist: A kinder, gentler gorilla? In short, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that, if Microsoft has changed at all, it has done so only superficially. Inside the software industry

William Powers (National Journal): Nothing to Tout About. The news media didn’t create the bull market. We never forced an investor to buy a single share of stock. What we did was give a platform to a bunch of touts. … Continue reading →

Coca Cola is running a promotional campaign that sounds harmless at first glance. It’s called Spill It. “Ever want to share your story or leave your mark?” the company asks on the site. “Here’s your chance to do it. Share … Continue reading →

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