“Borders is late, but not too late, because this is an emerging market. As a publisher, this is one more outlet for us.”
– JANE FRIEDMAN, chief executive of Open Road Integrated Media LLC, an e-book publisher, about the …
5.4 Afternoon Earthquake Rattles Southern California
Initial reports are just starting to flow in about a significant, 5.9-magnitude (Update: later adjusted to 5.4) earthquake that rattled a wide area of southern California at the end of the Wednesday workday. (via LA Times)
Lebron-Named Businesses Banking on James to Choose New York
LeBron James isn’t the only “Lebron” agonizing over his free-agency decision.
Can Netflix Compete with HBO and Showtime?
It has already helped kill off video stores, but after a new deal with film financier Relativity Media, can Netflix fight with the big dogs of premium cable?
Ex-Manson Follower Denied Parole — for the 19th Time
For ex-Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houton, the 19th time isn’t the charm.
Donald Duck Crashes Into Van and Arrested for DUI. Seriously.
I always knew he was a maniacal mallard.
Solar-Powered Planes: The Future of Air Travel?
Emissions-free air travel made an experimental flight on Wednesday.
Bad Romance: Lady Gaga Fans Rush to Buy Dangerous Contact Lenses
It’s not the weirdest thing that Lady Gaga has ever worn, but it might be the most dangerous (with maybe one exception).
Cocaine-Filled World Cup Trophy Seized at Colombia Airport
The World Cup’s been filled with weird and wacky events (soccer aside). The latest? A coked out World Cup trophy!
From Mad Men to Chipmunks, Which Avatar is Best?
To mark the fourth season premiere of its flagship show, AMC has rolled out a new-and-improved version of their Mad Men Yourself avatar maker. Inspired by the creative style of the series, NewsFeed took the new character tool out …
Lindsay Lohan’s Explicit Fingernail: Were Those Tears Fake?
The not-so-subliminal message on the actress’ nail polish may add agita to an already troublesome week.
Border Battles at Sea: Illegal Entry into California Via Pacific Ocean
Concerns over unauthorized entry into the country have shifted out to sea.
