10/10/2008
IBM builds online version of China's famed Forbidden City (AFP via Yahoo! News)
IBM on Friday opened online doors to a virtual version of the famed Forbidden City in China that served for centuries as an exclusive realm for the nation's emperors.
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10/10/2008
'Lord of the Rings Online' Expansion Drops Nov. 19 (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
On November 18, Codemasters and Turbine will release Mines of Moria, the first expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online. But only a dedicated fan is going to have time, given that its chief competitor, World of Warcraft, releases its own expansion a few days earlier.
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10/11/2008
Online Resources For Your Pre-Election Prep (WBTV Charlotte)
On the Internet, the voting booth never closes. At any time of day, you can go online and read up on issues, candidates and information about elections -- such as the U.S. presidential contest, congressional races, and state and local races.
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10/10/2008
As Online Ad Growth Slows Elsewhere, Nielsen Ramps Up China Ventures (CBS News)
With China's internet audience estimated at 250 million and growing as the U.S. online ad market slows, Nielsen is hoping for a little balance by expanding its partnerships to measure China's media use. The company has struck a joint venture with Beijing media usage tracker ChinaRank, WSJ reports. This isn't Nielsen's introduction to China. It has monitored TV viewing and other media there for ...
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10/10/2008
As Online Ad Growth Slows Elsewhere, Nielsen Ramps Up China Ventures (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)
With China's internet audience estimated at 250 million and growing as the U.S. online ad market slows, Nielsen is hoping for a little balance by expanding its partnerships to measure China's media use.
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10/11/2008
Monday’s Online Power Ratings (MOPR) (Cypress Sun)
Monday’s Online Power Ratings (MOPR) is a new feature for The Sun. Each week, we’ll rank the 12 teams in our coverage area. E-mail Sun Sports Editor Michael Sudhalter at msudhalter@hcnonline.com to share your thoughts and opinions on the ratings.
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10/10/2008
Industry Moves: MSLO Hires InStyle.com's Horwood To Chart Online Editorial Strategy (CBS News)
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE: MSO) has named former InStyle.com exec Gail Horwood to the new role of SVP Digital Programming and Strategy. Horwood will oversee MSLO's digital properties, including MSLO sites marthastewart.com and wholeliving.com. In addition to guiding the sites' editorial strategy, Horwood will work with the merchandising team on driving the online retail business.
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10/10/2008
Nielsen Online partners with Chinese Web firm (The Hollywood Reporter)
NEW YORK - Nielsen Online said Friday it has partnered with the parent of a leading Chinese Web ranking firm to deliver Internet measurement, research and analysis services from one of the world's fastest growing online marketplaces.
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10/11/2008
UMC adds bachelor of science in applied studies to online degree menu (Crookston Daily Times)
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has given approval to offer a bachelor of science in applied studies degree online through the University of Minnesota Online at the Crookston campus. The applied studies degree program addresses the needs of individuals whose educational objectives cannot be met through traditional degree programs. The degree option will be available beginning spring ...
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10/11/2008
County property taxes can be paid online (South Crow River News)
Property tax payers in Hennepin County can go online to pay their property taxes, which are due Wednesday, Oct. 15. To make a payment, taxpayers can go to www.hennepin.us/propertytaxpayments . The website takes e-checks and credit cards.
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