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Yahoo Shareholders Believe Company is Bluffing Microsoft
via NYT > Technology by SAUL HANSELL on February 10, 2008
With Yahoo’s shares up slightly on the news that its board has officially rejected the $31 a share bid from Microsoft, it appears investors are betting the company is looking for a better deal.
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Yahoo’s Bold Whimper
via TechCrunch by Michael Arrington on February 08, 2008
A few well connected reporters said our prediction that Yahoo would make a decision on the Microsoft offer yesterday were off, and that Yahoo would take more time to make it’s move. But Yahoo did in fact make it’s decision yesterday. They rejected Microsoft’s offer. A flat and stubborn “No.”This is dramatic stuff. This could be a simple negotiating tactic to try to get Microsoft’s bid...
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Google To Acquire Stake In CNet?
via TechCrunch by Duncan Riley on February 09, 2008
Nearly completely missed amid the noise around Microsoft’s takeover offer of Yahoo was speculation Friday that Google may be looking to acquire at a stake in San Francisco-based CNet. CNet shares were up 7% Friday based on the rumors. Last month, a group of investors began gathering shares of CNet and desired to exert influence on the makeup of the board of directors.Google investing in CNet in...
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Valentine's Day Zunes delayed
via The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs by Steve on February 10, 2008
More heartache from the Borg. Little hint: Buy her an iPod Touch instead.
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Google Spreadsheet Surveys
via Google Blogoscoped by Philipp Lenssen on February 06, 2008
Google Spreadsheets can now be officially kidnapped to hold survey data. Just click on the Share tab and pick the new “to fill out a form” option*. You can then define multiple choice or free-style questions, and invite people to answer these questions... or link to a public questionnaire like this one. The answers will be written into your Google Docs spreadsheet file in real-time. Google...
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Microsoft’s $80 billion (and growing) Yahoo Headache
via TechCrunch by Michael Arrington on February 09, 2008
The buyer in any public-public merger generally sees a stock price hit - they’re offering a premium over what the market thinks the seller is worth, and the market takes that out of the buyer’s hide. But Microsoft lost nearly $40 billion in market cap in the eight trading days since they made their offer. That’s quite a penalty - and one Microsoft likely didn’t plan on dealing...
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Satellite Challenge #6
via Tropophilia by Jarred on February 09, 2008
When you’re done with your crossword puzzles today, take a crack at the new satellite challenge.(Click to zoom)[Update: We have a winner. Nice work, Sammy.]
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Mo' Money, Mo' Money, Mo' Money
via techPresident by Micah L. Sifry on February 09, 2008
The latest news on the Democratic fundraising front is this:* The Clinton campaign announced today that, since Super Tuesday, it had raised $10 million online from more than 100,000 donors. Campaign internet director Peter Daou said in a press release that ""This is a major development in this race. Hillary has always had millions of strong supporters nationwide -- now those supporters are...
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Barack in Virginia
via Obama HQ by Sam Graham-Felsen on February 09, 2008
Barack is in Virginia today meeting with parents and discussing his plan to provide every child with a world-class education...And here's video of Virginia Governor and Obama endorser Tim Kaine from last night's Virginia Jefferson Jackson dinner...P.S. Here's a shot of Senator Obama and Governor Kaine arriving at Dulles International Airport in DC... Visit VA.BarackObama.com for...
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Quick & Dirty Thoughts on Today's Scrimmage
via Lefty's Legacy by (author unknown) on February 09, 2008
The Wildcats entertained a record-breaking home crowd of 5,753 on Saturday with a dominating performance against the College of Charleston Cougars. Davidson led by as many as 34 en route to an 81-56 victory, the Cats’ 28th consecutive against conference foes. What follows are one zealot’s observations of this afternoon’s regionally televised shredding: ** Seven total TOs (and only one...
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