Live blog: Brooks says she never authorized payment to policeTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:27PMBritish lawmakers are to question News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch, his son James and Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of Mr. Murdoch's British newspaper arm on their knowledge of the phone-hacking scandal that has roiled the United Kingdom's political and media establishments.
Journalist who outed News of the World found deadTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:27PMSean Hoare was the kind of reporter who could knock back several whiskeys and a few lines of cocaine before filing salacious stories of celebrity misbehavior.
What’s Ahead in Political Advertising in 2012?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:26PMSales-Fax News Reports that Television and Digital Will Play a Key Role in the 2012 Election.New York, NY (PRWEB) July 18, 2011 Sales-Fax News recently attended a media teleconference, held to discuss media trends, heading into the 2012 election. The panel was moderated by Jay Samit, CEO of SocialVibe, and featured three experts. Jon Gibs is the Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insight at ...
Murdochs Appologize for Hacking Scandal, Deflect BlameTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:25PMAfter essentially being forced to appear before Parliament to answer questions about the News Corp. hacking scandal, James Murdoch, son of newspaper baron, Rupert, started proceedings by issuing an apology to Parliament’s Culture, Media, and Sports Committee. “This is a matter of great regret, mine, my father’s, and everyone at the News Corporation…. These actions [...]
Mobilitie Secures $415M Credit Line for ExpansionTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:21PMNewport Beach’s Mobilitie LLC, which buys and builds cell phone towers and then leases them to wireless phone network operators, has secured a $415 million credit line with Toronto-based TD Securities.
Google: Apple Sues Because it 'Can't Respond Through Innovations'Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:21PMFor the first time, Google has opened its mouth against the patent trolling by Apple (and by proxy, Microsoft) against Android manufacturers. By way of Eric Schmidt, Google's chairman, the company took stand against the legal actions, and stated they aren't too worried. If need be, Google will ensure HTC doesn't lose the patent case against Apple.
Homeless manTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:20PMMost of those without a home in Gem County stay with family or friends coining the phrase “couch surfing.” Unemployment is one of the main reasons people become homeless.
FDA Plans to Regulate Some Phone AppsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18PMThe FDA is taking the first steps toward regulating the rapidly expanding field of medical apps for smart phones.
BriefsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:15PMCellphone sales expected at Bt36 bn Mobile-phone sales will reach Bt36 billion this year, with smart phones grabbing half the market, according to a forecast by Thai Samsung Electronics.