Business - Asia Foundation Remembers 2004 Tsunami - December, 2007
The Asia Foundation's Tsunami Rights and Legal Aid Referral Center sets up free DNA testing to help hundreds of people, like this young girl, get Thai identification cards. The tests help tsunami survivors prove their family heritage and become eligible for IDs, which for thousands were lost in the floods. Without such an ID, a person can't access health care, go to school, get a job, a driver's license or a diploma, or even buy a SIM card for a mobile phone - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Business - Billboards for FBI ``Most Wanted Messages'' - December, 2007
Clear Channel Outdoor Enters into Agreement with FBI to Provide Clear Channel Outdoor Digital Billboards for FBI ``Most Wanted Messages'' Company president reveals on ``Today'' show that it’s making over 150 digital displays across the country available for bureau’s security messages. Initiative follows three successful criminal apprehensions in Philadelphia - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Business - Online Consumer Electronics Spending Grows to $22.5 Billion - December, 2007
CEA Price Comparison, Product Variety Drive Consumers Online for Consumer Electronics. Over 14 percent of the nearly $160 billion spent on consumer electronics - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Business - One Laptop per Child - December, 2007
Extends Give One Get One Program Through December 31 Giving Campaign off to Strong Start; People Want More Time to Participate - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Sports Business - Jay Larkin named IFL Chief - November, 2007
International Fight League Announces Change in Senior Management Jay Larkin named Chief Executive Officer. Larkin spent over 20 years at media giant Showtime, rising from a junior publicist to one of the most powerful and respected dealmakers in the sport of boxing - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Sports Business & TV - NBCOlympics.Com, - November, 2007
MediaZone to Provide Comprehensive Winter Sports Action LIVE Broadcast Experience Available of 2007-08 Luge Bobsleigh Skeleton World Cup, 2008 World Championships - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Supreme Master Television - November, 2007
The World’s First All-Positive Free-to-Air Satellite Television Goes Global - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Dell, ASAP Software - November, 2007
To Simplify IT for Customers with Total Software Solutions - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - AOL Acquires Yedda - November, 2007
A Questions and Answer Service that automatically matches questions to other related questions and topics - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BIZ IT - T-Mobile USA Partners with One Laptop per Child - November, 2007
To Help Children in the Developing World A Complimentary One-year Subscription to T-Mobile HotSpot Encourages Participation in Give One Get One Program - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & TV - WAMU OFFERS DISASTER RELIEF - November, 2007
Offers Disaster Relief to Victims of Southern California Fires. Company to Donate $500,000 to Nonprofits in Region - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & TV - Laura Ingraham Joins FOX News Channel- November, 2007
As primary substitute host of The O’Reilly Factor and Hannity & Colmes, as well as a contributor - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Sports & Entertainment - Jim Murray Golf Classic - October, 2007
Sullivan's Steakhouse joins Cadillac/Rydell Automotive Group, Los Angeles Times/latimes.com, California Bank & Trust and CBS2 TV-Palm Springs as tournament sponsor - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - CEA Inducts Eleven Industry Leaders into 2007 Hall of Fame- October, 2007
Consumer Electronics Association Inducts eleven prominent industry leaders who joined the 109 inventors, engineers, retailers, journalists and executives inducted since 2000 - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & Sports - Canon U.S.A. and the New York Islanders - October, 2007
Announce New Three-Year Marketing and Sponsorship Agreement Digital Imaging Leader Renews Its Relationship with the Long Island-based National Hockey League Franchise - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & Travel - Hyatt to Operate Five-Star Hotel in Abu Dhabi - October, 2007
The exclusive new 200-room, five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi’s Capital Gate building, adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & Sports - Toshiba to Feature Yelena Isinbayeva - October, 2007
In Advertising in Russia Starting From Launch of New TVs and Smartphone - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & Travel - Shine and Thrive in Las Vegas - October, 2007
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced an agreement with LaPour Partners, Inc. to open an ELEMENT hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & Travel - Las Vegas Monorail Part of Google Transit - October, 2007
Las Vegas Monorail Part of Google Transit’s Newly Expanded Route Planning Service which has been in operation since December 2005. system has seven stations: MGM Grand; Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas; Flamingo/Caesars Palace; Harrah’s/Imperial Palace; Las Vegas Convention Center; Las Vegas Hilton; and the Sahara. Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS & Travel - W Hotels Heads to Macao the Las Vegas of Asia - September, 2007
With W Macao Studio City The World’s Fastest Growing Luxury Hotel Brand Signs Deal to Open Fourth Property in China; W Macao-Studio City to open in 2009 - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment BIZ: Grammy Music & Technology Principles Announced - September, 2007
At Grammys on the Hill in Washington, D.C. Unprecedented CEO-Level Retreat at Skywalker Ranch Unveiled Before Members of Congress and Industry Leaders - Sports -- TV

Entertainment BIZ: The Recording Academy Promotes Neil Portnow - September, 2007
To President/CEO and Extends Contract for Four More Years through 2011. Portnow created and integrated "My GRAMMY Moment" on the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards — the first-ever interactive creative segment on the GRAMMY Awards telecast - More Sports -- TV

Entertainment BIZ: Univision #1 Network for Entire Week Beating ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CW - September, 2007
Univision captured the #1 network ranking among all Adults 18-34, not just Hispanics in the first entire week (8/27/07-9/2/07) since all networks were reported from one single ratings sample - More Sports -- TV

SPORTS BUSINESS - Mickelson Wins The Deutsche Bank Championship - September, 2007
Grabs FedExCup Points Lead. His driving distance was good for fourth in the field, and he matched that position in driving accuracy, hitting 76.8 percent of fairways for the week. - More GOLF - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Venus Williams to Launch - August, 2007
Fashion Line Called EleVen Exclusively at Retailer Steve & Barry’s Largest Fashion Line Ever Launched by a Female Athlete to Feature On-Court Sneakers, Active Wear, Casual Wear and More - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Musicians Institute - August, 2007
City of Los Angeles Presents Proclamation for 'Musicians Institute 30th Anniversary Day' on August 25th - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - The Associated Press and NBC Universal Join Forces - August, 2007
On Distribution of Beijing Olympics Content - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Qwest Names Edward A. Mueller Chairman and CEO - August, 2007
Telecommunications veteran also has been CEO of Ameritech and Williams-Sonoma - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Yahoo! Chief Data Officer Dr. Usama Fayyad, - August, 2007
Receives Top Technical Award for Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery is the ACM SIGKDD 2007 Innovation Award Winner - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Best Buy Digital Music Store - August, 2007
Joins Universal Music Group to Test Sales of DRM-Free Music Best Buy Will Help Customers Unlock the Possibilities for Unprotected Digital Music. Said Jennifer Schaidler, vice president of music for Best Buy, “One of the most appealing aspects of digital music is the freedom it can provide to enjoy music wherever and whenever you want. Taking away DRM protection will help digital music live up to this promise." - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Sherry Lansing Recognizes Rochelle and Richard Maize for Supporting the American Cancer Society- August, 2007
The event that attracted more than 500 guests. Proceeds raised from the California Spirit XXIII event benefit the American Cancer Society’s ongoing research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.- Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Yahoo! Appoints Maggie Wilderotter - August, 2007
To Board of Directors - Wilderotter Brings Extensive Technology, Customer and Operational Expertise to Yahoo! - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Entertainment Sports BIZ: Pat Summerall to Launch Hard Hitting Sports Talk Radio Show - August, 2007
The Pre-Eminent NFL Voice for a Generation Pat Summerall to Launch Hard Hitting Sports Talk Radio Show with Modavox VoiceAmerica Sports Network Will Produce Groundbreaking Interactive Sports Talk Programming ...- More Sports -- TV

BUSINESS - Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course - August, 2007
Golden Bear Realty Introduces New Concept in Luxury Residential with Nicklaus Manor, Designer Homes Surrounding Nation's Top-Rated New Golf Course - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Red Herring Announces Top Roster of Speakers - August, 2007
Red Herring Announces Top Roster of Speakers at Asia Conference, August 29-31 in Hong Kong, China Conference Honors the 100 Best Technology Companies from the Asia-Pacific Region - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger - August, 2007
Tour Echelon Corporation to Highlight the Role of Technology in Fighting Global Warming - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BIZ WHO IS/ARE - IVANKA & DONALD TRUMP JR? - JULY 2007
While not being aware of her presence since I tuned on the Apprentice late many thoughts came to mind when I first saw the young blond haired blue-eyed girl in Carolyn Kepcher's place. - Northwest Airlines Survives - San Antonio Spurs SPECIAL - Dolly Parton Honored - Google - Mozilla - TV - Business Internet Technology

VIDEO BUSINESS - SONY BMG, EMI and Sanctuary Music - July, 2007
Signed licensing agreements with CinemaNow. Agreement Expands Site¡¯s Selection with Premium Download-To-Own Music Video Content from Artists Such As Lily Allen, David Bowie, Coldplay, The Decemberists, Fat Boy Slim, Gorillaz, and Norah Jones - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Porsche Ranked Number-one - July, 2007
Number-one Nameplate in J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Initial Quality Study - Two Years in a Row - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - CHARLIE RAHILLY PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT OF PREMIERE RADIO NETWORKS - July, 2007
Replaces co-founder Kraig Kitchin, who leaves the company after an enormously successful tenure. Kitchin will stay with the company for a suitable transition period - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Laughlin Hotel-Casino - July, 2007
Adopts Legendary Brand Name, Becomes Tropicana Express. Aims to leverage the brand awareness of its legendary sister on the in Las Vegas strip, takes effect July 28 - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Hilton Grand Vacations - July, 2007
Company Launches New York City’s First-Ever Ground-Up Residential Shared Ownership Property Sales and Construction Begin at West 57th Street by Hilton Club in New York - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Sharp Solar Electricity System - July, 2007
Installed at San Francisco Giants’ AT&T Park First Major Solar System to Be Installed in a Major League Baseball Team Stadium - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Gemstar-TV Guide International Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives - July, 2007
Board of Directors has authorized the Company and its advisors to explore strategic alternatives intended to maximize shareholder value, which may include a sale of the Company. - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - DIRECTV 10 satellite to orbit. The launch was managed by International Launch Services of McLean, Va. - July, 2007
ILS, is an American-based joint venture of Space Transport Inc. and Russia’s Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, manufacturer of the Proton vehicle. - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Cox Communications HD Movies on Demand - July, 2007
Cox Communications Brings More High Definition Choices to Customers with the Launch of HD Movies on Demand. The service is currently available in Cox’s San Diego operation with the company’s Northern Virginia and Oklahoma City markets slated to launch next. Additional markets are expected to launch this summer. - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Paramount Pictures International to Consolidate Worldwide Media Communications with Mediaedge:cia - July, 2007
Mediaedge:cia US has been Paramount’s agency of record in the US since 2004, in addition to handling 12 markets globally under United International Pictures (UIP) - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Hilton Hotels to Be Acquired by Blackstone Investment Funds - July, 2007
All-cash transaction valued at approximately $26 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackstone will acquire all the outstanding common stock of Hilton for $47.50 per share. - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

Sports BIZ: Greg Oden and Gilbert Arenas Sign with Spalding - July, 2007
Spalding will leverage Oden and Arenas in worldwide advertising, marketing communications and trade and consumer promotions...- More Sports -- TV

BIZ WHO IS - LARRY KING - JUNE 2007
King was named both the fourth-greatest radio talk show host of all time and the top television talk show host of all time. King is the only person to place in the top ten on both lists. LARRY KING TAKES ON THE WORLD - TV - Business Internet Technology

NBA Biz Notes: SPURS vs CAVS San Antonio Spurs 2007 Championship - June 2007
Commemorative Publication Now Available Courtesy of San Antonio Express-News. It covers the Spurs who have won four NBA championships 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007 - Football/Soccer - More Sports

BUSINESS - Hilton Hotels Corporation - June, 2007
Announces Three Major Development Alliances Deals Will Facilitate Opening Approximately 55 New Hotels in Key Markets Through 2012 including 15 new hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, 25 hotels in Russia and at least 15 hotels in the U.K. throughout the next five years.- Sports - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions Expands Its Shareholder Base - June, 2007
Golden Boy Promotions currently has close to 50 fighters under contract, from future hall of famers Bernard Hopkins, Marco Antonio Barrera, and Sugar Shane Mosley to current world champions Daniel Ponce De Leon, Jhonny Gonzalez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Fernando Montiel and Joan Guzman. - Sports - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Home Box Office (HBO) Names Bill Nelson Named Chairman and CEO - June, 2007
HBO Also Announces New Senior Leadership Structure; Harold Akselrad, Eric Kessler and Richard Plepler Appointed HBO Co-Presidents. - Sports - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - FOX Business Channel - June, 2007
Brian Jones Named Senior Vice President of Operations.FNC has been the number one cable news channel for over five years and is available in more than 85 million homes in the United States and 108 countries internationally. - Sports - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS Sports TV - Fox Sports International - June, 2007
Promotes Trio of Programming Standouts Frank Uddo Moves Up to Vice President of Programming and Acquisitions; Marvin Zepeda and Joshua Glassel to Programming Directors- Sports - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS - Northwest Airlines Emergence from Bankruptcy - June, 2007
Northwest Airlines joins other NYSE-listed companies in the airline sector including Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) which celebrated its re-listing on May 3 after successfully emerging from bankruptcy.- Sports - Business Internet Technology - Entertainment - TV

BIZ WHO IS - 19 Entertainment American idol's 800 Ton Gorilla - May, 2007
For any show that pays one of its judges Simon Cowell US $36 million a year to dissect thousands of American Idol hopefuls and contestants you know that there is a tremendous revenue stream in the American Idol brand as well as being the David Beckham connection - BMI - Gloria Molina - Sony Pictures Television International - TV - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS & Sports - EA SPORTS FIFA Franchise Capture Ronaldinho - May, 2007
Ronaldinho Headlines EA’s Lineup of Global Superstars including Miroslav Klose, Sergio Ramos, Tranquillo Barnetta and Andreas Ivanschitz to appear on FIFA 08 Pack Covers Around the World - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - eBay and Sanook! Thailand - May, 2007
Announce Commercial Agreement to Launch New e-Commerce Site in Thailand - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - infoUSA Responds to New York Times - May, 2007
Article About 3-Year Old, Closed Investigation into Telemarketing Scams - Business Internet Technology

NR TOP 10 According to Yahoo - May, 2007
Though slandered by Cambodia's English language press Dr. Beat Richner REAL STORY bolted to # 1 as National Radio's TOP STORY - Music is his business as musician Thailand's LAM MORRISON climbs to # 2 - Former Cambodian national team star HOK SUCHETRA took two top 10 spots # 4 & # 10 - RACISM ranked # 9 In the rankings - Former NBA star DENNIS RODMAN rides again on the bubble of the top 10 by taking the 11th position - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - Vice Minister of Commerce Madam Ma of China - May, 2007
Meet with California, USA Gov. Schwarzenegger stressing the importance of tourism to the economic well-being of both countries - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - MySpace Launches - May, 2007
Take Down Stay Down Copyright Protection. Leading Lifestyle Portal Launches Ground-breaking Tool to Prevent Users from Reposting Unauthorized Copyrighted Content - Business Internet Technology

Entertainment BIZ: VIDEO BEAT - MTV @ THE BEGINNING - May, 2007
This MTV story was written in December 1980 after interviewing MTV's first President Bob Pittman about his programming plans of their to be launched 24-hour music television channel. The magazine held on to it before publishung it after the MTV launch August 1, 1981. Their reluctance in doing so they joined a long list of skeptics that said the channel couldn't be done and questioned who would watch music on television 24 hours around the clock? . .. Business - - TV

BUSINESS - Warren Buffett Performed - May, 2007
The SECOND RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD Warren Buffett proved his moxie extends beyond the boardroom.- Business Internet Technology

Sports BIZ - Kentucky Oaks 133 Sets New Wagering Records - May, 2007
All sources wagering on the 11-race Kentucky Oaks race card climbed to $33,570,510, a 1.5-percent jump from the previous all-sources record set in 2006 of $33,076,351.- Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS TV & Sports - Google and Four US States - May, 2007
Improve Public Access to Government Websites. Four state governments recognized that the public is increasingly turning to search engines like Google to access government services- Business Internet Technology

Entertainment BIZ: - Television star Claudia Molina - May, 2007
Molina and Major League Baseball player Jose Valverde. will serve as spokespersons for Qwest Communications International . .. Business - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS TV & Sports - Yahoo! Announces Agreement to Acquire Right Media - May, 2007
Largest Emerging Online Advertising Exchange Key Step in Executing Yahoo!’s Long-Term Strategy to Transform How Online Advertisers Connect to and Engage With Their Customers – Both On and Off the Yahoo! Network - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS TV & Sports - World Championship Sports Network - April, 2007
Network Partners with TVU Networks to Distribute Channel for Olympic and Lifestyle Sports in a new transmission medium using existing broadband infrastructure that can cost-effectively deliver up-to HDTV quality live television to an unlimited number of viewers anywhere in the world - Business Internet Technology

Entertainment BIZ - 'Ripley Entertainment signs with Sony Pictures... - April, 2007
Television International to extend Sony’s rights to continue to produce international versions of the Believe It or Not! Show - Business Internet Technology

BIZ WHO IS - The David Beckham Connection - Tim Leiweke & AEG - March, 2007
The David Beckham, LA Kings, LA Galaxy, American Idol CONNECTION - Virgin USA - Olivia Newton-John - Los Angeles Lakers part owner Ed Roski - Warner Home Video & Bruce Lee - Hollywood Close Up - Dr Beat Richner - Ralph DiSibio the street kid to president of Westinghouse - Red Herring - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS TV & Sports - ''MLS Saturday on FSC'' - April, 2007
The much anticipated “MLS Saturday on FSC,” Major League Soccer's (MLS) first ever three-hour on-site programming block - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - U.S. Bank - April, 2007
Credit Card Web Site Ranked Number One for Online Responsiveness and Reliability in New Keynote Study - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - Red Herring - March, 2007
Launches Japan 2007 Conference 2007 Red Herring Japan - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - Olivia Newton-John - Cancer Centre - March, 2007
Receives $95,000 Donation from Qantas Airways - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS &Sports - Los Angeles Galaxy Jersey Sponsorship Agreement March, 2007
AEG and Herbalife Score in Los Angeles Galaxy Jersey Sponsorship Agreement- Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - W Hotels Heads for the Southern Gateway of China - March, 2007
W Guangzhou Hotel & Residences to Debut in 2010 - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - Edward P. Roski Jr. Named ''Business Person of the Year" - March, 2007
Part owner of the STAPLES Center, the Los Angeles Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers,. - Business Internet Technology

ENTERTAINMENT BIZ - Hollywood Close-Ups, Inc. Makes History - March, 2007
Syndicated TV Special and Breaks New Ground with Major Studio Ad Buyers - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - Second-Generation 2008 Porsche Cayenne S - March, 2007
The Cayenne has been arguably the most controversial car launch in Porsche history. - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - Virgin USA names Julie Cottineau Vice President Brand - March, 2007
Cottineau will oversee branding strategy for new Virgin companies in North America. - Business Internet Technology

Entertainment BIZ - VIDEO BEAT - Bruce Lee Enter the Dragon, on Warner Home Video - March, 2007
Enter the Dragon, The Dirty Dozen Arrive April 17 on Warner Home Video’s Blu-ray Disc.. - More Entertainment - More TV

BUSINESS - Hip-Hop Community Site - March, 2007
Winner Getting $100K and a Record Deal with SRC. - Business Internet Technology

BIZ WHO IS - PAY TELEVISION - SelecTV was the beginning of PPVTV - March, 2007
With Pay TV being a NEW THING in Asia for some of us it is OLD SCHOOL. Pay TV is being implemented in the Philippines over ABS-CBN and also on Cambodia's CTN who are marketing their services outside of their countries. The Pay Per View business began in 1979 at SelecTV in Beverly Hills, California USA. Bill Mechanic the man responsible for releasing the blockbuster-hit film Titanic was the Director of programming at SelecTV. Read his column on programming and other news about the Pay TV industry in SelecTV's Choice Voice company NEWS. - Business Internet Technology

BIZ WHO IS - Bob Block - The Godfather of PPVTV (Pay Per View Television - February, 2007
"I began looking into Pay-TV in 1970 when the U.S. Supreme Court made Pay Television legal by denying an injunction against Pay TV. I decided to form a pay-TV network in 1972. In France where we were instrumental in forming Canal +, the most successful pay TV service in Europe." - Ted Turner - Bill Mechanic (The Titanic) - American Idol's Simon Fuller, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul prove What Goes Around Comes Around - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - TV Guide Announces Online Acquisitions - February, 2007
Rich Cusick, senior vice president and general manager of Digital Media for Gemstar-TV Guide said, “These sites strengthen TV Guide’s online position as the premier Web provider of television information and guidance. - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - PBS “PIONEERS OF TELEVISION” Begins Production - February, 2007
A four-part documentary series featuring the talents that launched television and left their imprint on sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows in the early days of the medium. - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS & Sports - Super Bowl Champ Adam Vinatieri for New Reebok Ad - February, 2007
Writer Robert Smigel and Cast Members George Wendt and Joe Mantegna to Reprise Famous Sketch Roles Alongside Colts’ Super Bowl Champ Adam Vinatieri. He is only kicker in NFL history to win four Super Bowls. - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS & Sports - Bill Russell honored by Wheaties - February, 2007
His well-deserved individual accolades are impressive, including five NBA MVP Awards, 12 NBA All-Star selections, one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, to name a few. - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS - LG Electronics and Yahoo! - Announce Strategic Mobile Partnership - February, 2007
Companies to Distribute Yahoo! Services Including Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0 and Yahoo! oneSearch™ to Tens of Millions of LG Mobile Phones Around the World - Business Internet Technology

BIZ WHO IS - TED TURNER - The King of Cable TV - January, 2007
Ted Turner - Dubai's Al Sharq - AP - AFP - FOX NEWS - Porsche - Toshu Fukami - Boonkerd Angamnuaysr - Fender - Showtime Network - Toshiba - France 24 - Panasonic - AOL - Business Internet Technology

BUSINESS: Panasonic to Build World’s Largest Plasma TV Plant - January, 2007
With an investment of approximately 280 billion yen, the fifth plant will have a monthly production capacity of one million units (calculated based on 42-inch panels) - .Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS: Big Brother Star, Shilpa Shetty To Be Offered - January, 2007
Bollywood actress Shetty has shot to fame with her high profile role on Celebrity Big Brother in the past few weeks, with controversial activities in the house creating headlines and debate around the world. - .Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS: Loveman Named Top Gaming & Lodging CEO for 4th Consecutive Year - January, 2007
CEOs in 62 industries were honored in this year’s competition, including Frederick Smith, FedEx Corp.; Robert Iger, Walt Disney Co.; Arthur Levinson, Genentech; Lawrence Ellison, Oracle Corp.; Edward Zander, Motorola; Steven Ballmer, Microsoft Corp.; and John Chambers, Cisco Systems. - .Entertainment - TV

BIZ IT: Majority of Teens Send More Instant Messages Than Emails - January, 2007
More Than Half of Adults Surveyed Log on to Instant Messaging Every Day - Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS: The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards January, 2007
5 winners will receive 20 000 US$ each offered by Cartier to fund their projects. Initiated by Cartier and the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, this is organized as a business-plan competition, and will recognize five innovative projects led by women from around the world. - .Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS: Eddie Van Halen and Fender, Together at Last January, 2007
Seldom in the history of guitar playing can monumental change be attributed to a single guitarist - .Entertainment - TV

BUSINESS: AFP Signs Partnership - Agreement with France 24 Television January, 2007
News Services and Correspondents Reports to Come from AFP - .Entertainment - TV

HOTEL BUSINESS: W Hotels Taps into the “Eighth Wonder of the World” with W Dubai–The Palm - January, 2007
World’s Fastest Growing Luxury Hotel Brand’s Second Property in Dubai, and Third in the Middle East, to be Developed and Owned by Al Sharq Investment...Entertainment - TV

TV NEWS BUSINESS: At Large with Geraldo Rivera Returns to FOX News Channel - January, 2007
Rivera Signs New Multi-Year Deal with FNC...Entertainment - TV

HOTEL BUSINESS: Embassy Suites Hotels Says Aloha to Waikiki Beach Walk - January, 2007
Newest Upscale Hotel Will Offer a True Hawaiian Experience, Customized Services and Well Appointed Amenities for Travelers ...Entertainment - TV

Music BUSINESS: Berkleemusic Becomes the World’s Largest Online Music College - January, 2007
With over 11,000 students online, a diverse worldwide student body and record enrollment, all indications are that musicians are gravitating towards online study with Berklee...Entertainment - TV - Business Internet Technology

TV/Sports BIZ: SHAMROCK vs. GRACIE two of the BIGGEST NAMES in MMA TO SQUARE OFF - January, 2007
Frank Shamrock is regarded by many to be the first true mixed martial artist in combat sports. Renzo Gracie is a prominent member of the most famous family in martial arts to fight on the premium television network SHOWTIME.... - Boxing - Ultimate Fighting

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