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journalism
Directly Pitch Your Stories To Pro Video Journalists
VJ Movement is a new site that lets everyday people pitch their ideas for news stories to a group of selected global professional video journalists who then go on to produce them and post them online. Here's one about a poor Chinese immigrant turned professional gambler who plays poker so that his kids can live the American Dream in Orange County, California. More » -
as seen on tv
Now You Too Can Dress Like a TV Newsperson
Looking for pants "custom made for a primary anchor in a top 5 market"? Or how about a sports suit worn on air "by a play-by-play announcer for a regional sports network"? Look no further. More » -
cnn
Bank of America-Sponsored Poll Shows That Most Americans Don't Trust Banking System
It may be a random confluence of sponsorship, but this poll from the front page of CNN.com last night is too funny not to share. Thanks to Douglas for sending it in. -
newspaper death watch
Chicago Tribune Fires Reporter Covering The Recession
Let's pause a moment to consider this sentence from Crain's Chicago Business. "On the same day the Chicago Tribune cut 53 jobs from its newsroom, its parent Tribune Co. asked a Bankruptcy Court to approve of $13.3 million in bonuses and other incentive payments to 703 employees." More » -
blockbuster
Blockbuster's Stock Nosedives On News It Is Investigating Bankruptcy
Blockbuster's stock just dropped 79% this afternoon after Bloomberg published a story that said the company hired the firm Kirkland & Ellis "to evaluate restructuring options, including a possible pre-packaged bankruptcy." Blockbuster says they've only hired the firm for "refinancing and capital raising initiatives," and that they do not intend to file for bankruptcy. More » -
funny
The "Real" Reason Circuit City Went Under
We know, news of Circuit City going out of business is pretty old at this point, but we were just now tipped off to this funny fake news story published in January about why the company really folded.
After fifteen minutes of being ignored by Circuit City executives, Pliego decided to try to find the documents himself. Frustrated, Pliego ultimately tapped acting Chief Executive James A. Marcum on the shoulder and told him he couldn't find the financial statements he was looking for.
Marcum said he would go in the back to check if they had any more. He reportedly did not return. "I think he went on break," said Pliego.
"Circuit City Can't Locate Any Help" [Barracuda magazine] (Thanks to hobosurfer!)
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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has announced a new website, financialstability.gov, to increase transparency in the financial stability program.
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money meltdown
Our National Debt Has Outgrown The 'National Debt Clock' In NYC
Now that we've hit double-digit trillions, the "National Debt" clock that's been running constantly since 1989 in New York City's midtown can no longer properly display the total. Brian Williams says they've had to temporarily adjust the display while they build a new one, slated to go up next year. We're not sure anyone should be spending money on a fancy new hi-tech clock right now—maybe they should just hang a big chalk board, and hire an unemployed investment banker to write the new debt each day. See the video below. More » -
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iphone
Leaks: Need ID And Social To Buy iPhone 3G?
An Apple store insider has leaked to us what they say will be some limitations and barriers on buying the iPhone Apple and AT&T stores will apply to the new iPhone 3g that goes on sale this Friday: More »
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clothing
CNN Goes Into Apparel Business With Headline T-Shirts
Michael wrote in to point out that CNN has a weird new feature on its site—now you can proudly display your favorite, uh, headlines(?) on your body with their "CNN Shirt" service. It's beta, naturally, and they pick the headlines you can choose from—so no "What drove dad who kept 'house of horror'?" tee to shame your parents during the next family holiday. (That's the current top headline on their home page.) More » -
funny
Relevant Headlines From The Onion
- Southwest Airlines Now Taking Passengers To Destinations By Shuttle Bus
- Oprah Launches Own Reality
- STOCKWATCH: Family Dollar Store "Even during tough economic times, the sales outlook for Family Dollar Store continues to be strong, principally because their core business, plastic spiders, has proven to be recession-proof."
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how to
Read The Wall Street Journal For Free
Why pay $79 per year to read the Wall Street Journal when you can read it for free? Murdoch's crown jewel attracts readers by lowering the pay wall for visitors from Google News, Drudge, or Digg. Salon posted step-by-step instructions to help readers exploit this selective generosity. More » -
If you keep a gun in the house, don't use the Stack-On P-B 201 Pistol Box sold by Walmart to keep it safe and out of sight. A local news investigation found the pistol safe can be opened with a normal filing cabinet key. [WMCTV]
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funny
The Web Betrays Importer Of Digital Photo Frames
Brian found this funny juxtaposition of a news story and a "deal" on a digital photo picture frame on techbargains.com. More » -
news from the swamp
Lenders Freeze Mortgages Rates For Some
The Administration and the mortgage industry came to an accord yesterday to freeze loan rates and offer relief for some sub-prime mortgage borrowers. Here's the salient details.
Borrowers...
Current on payments get to keep low introductory rates for five years. Salvation!
Delinquent on payments: Screwed.
Who can afford higher monthly payments: Screwed.Lenders Agree to Freeze Rates on Some Loans [NYT]
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