Jobs tests patience of Apple loyalists (MSNBC)
Apple always has been known for design, not discounts. So that is why investors and company loyalists were taken by surprise Wednesday when company CEO Steve Jobs announced a $200 price cut on the 10-week-old iPhone. Some analysts think the price cut is a sign that the much-hyped gadget is not meeting sales expectations. us.rd.yahoo.com
Zach Ewing: Blogging isn’t so complex after all (The Joplin Globe)
So, I’ve joined the wide world of blogging. I know that’s a scary word for some, because it used to be one for me too. But it’s kind of like “collagen,” “dundrearies,” and “serendipity.” All words that can be intimidating, but they’re actually harmless — and even helpful. us.rd.yahoo.com
Archives (The Daily Tar Heel)
A group of local leaders and bloggers, including U.S. Rep. Brad Miller, D-N.C., met Thursday night to discuss how blogging affects politics. The casual meeting was held at Milltown Restaurant in Carrboro, where the leaders talked while enjoying food and drinks. us.rd.yahoo.com
Google "blocks" AFL websites
TELSTRA BigPond has blamed Google for preventing users from accessing a number of official AFL football club websites which the ISP runs. australianit.news.com.au