Consorta Launches Evergreen Magazine
May 23, 2008
Consorta, a healthcare organization, has announced that it will launch EverGreen magazine. Consorta says Evergreen will be the first and only healthcare industry magazine focused on green procurement and sustainable environmental practices. The magazine will be published bi-monthly tos a qualified subscriber base of more than 50,000. It will debut in May, 2008.
EverGreen will compose its debut …
Apple Rumor Site To Close
May 23, 2008
A website called Think Secret that published rumors about the Apple company is closing its doors after settling a lawsuit with the innovative tech company.
Think Secret, an Apple rumor site that’s sat at the center of a controversy by Apple product plans since 2005, is going to cease publication, according to a statement published on the site. The decision is part of a settlement that Think Sec…
The Weather Channel on the Block
May 23, 2008
The New York Times reports that the Weather Channel has been put up for sale. There should be a lot of interest in the Weather Channel. The site is Tivo-proof considering society are primarily intersted in the current forecasts. The Weather Channel plus runs the 18th most popular site on the World Wide Web at weather.com.
The sale of the Weather Channel, once written off as a dull network for w…
Few Watching Fox Business So Far
May 23, 2008
The New York Daily News reports that a mere 6,000 public a day are watching Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Business News cable channel during the work day. At prime day the number climb to about 15,000 viewers. These very low numbers are not bothering Fox Business News anchor Neil Cavuto.
“It’s so early, I don’t know what to construct of them,” FBC anchor Neil Cavuto said. “We’re just coming out of the g…
AllGreen Magazine Debuts
May 23, 2008
AllGreen Group LLC has announced the launch of AllGreen Magazine (CT Edition) and a new website at AllGreen.com. The new magazine and website supply environmental news, events and knowledge. The quarterly publication will be printed on recylced paper.
The quarterly magazine-printed on a blend of recycled paper-is Connecticut’s first definitive consumer guide committed to eco-friendly living. “C…
Twitter and Politics
May 23, 2008
Politics are a big topic on Twitter just like they are on social networks, forums and chat rooms. Hopefully, they don’t have as many flame wars on Twitter as web forums have. A new website called Politweets is showcasing some of the political tweets with Democrats on the left in Republicans on the right. that may help measure candidate popularity — think of it as a political buzz tracker. Politwe…
Oprah and Discovery to Launch OWN
May 23, 2008
Oprah Winfrey is getting her own television network in a partnership with Discovery Communications. Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications have announced plans to create the OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. OWN will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel. The press statement says Oprah Winfrey will have full editorial control by the joint …
DEC Launches Conservationist for Kids Magazine
May 23, 2008
New York State has launched a new nature magazine for kids called Conservationist for Kids Magazine. The magazine includes photos, articles and tips on activities designed to inspire children to reconnect with the outdoors and the natural world.
Conservationist for Kids will be published three times annually. It is written for students at or around fourth-grade level, an ideal duration for …
Mansueto Ventures Plans to Launch New Business Publication
May 23, 2008
Mansueto Ventures, the publisher of Inc and Fast Company is planning a new publicatio nfor entrepreneus called Upstart. MediaWeek reports that Adam Platzner will be the magazine’s publisher.
Mansueto Ventures-Inc. and Fast Company parent company-seems to think so. It is working on a new magazine, aptly titled Upstart, aimed at entrepreneurs, sources there confirmed. Publisher of the new title i…
FCC Fines ABC by NYPD Blue Nude Scene
May 23, 2008
Reuters reports that the FCC has fined ABC for an NYPD Blue scene that repeatedly showed a woman’s nude buttocks. The actress was Charlotte Ross and the scene was from five years ago.
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday said it plans to fine the Walt Disney Co’s ABC network $1.4 million for airing an episode of “NYPD Blue” in 2003 that showed a woman’s nude buttocks.
The comp…