Monthly Archives: November 2011

Comcast offers high-speed internet at reduced rateLebanon ExpressThe usual cost for basic high-speed access through Comcast is $41.95 per month. The offer is available in any area where Comcast offers internet service. To help customers obtain a reliable computer to … Continue reading →

Reuters – Private equity firms Blackstone Group and Bain Capital will lead a bid for the whole of Yahoo Inc after agreeing to team up with Alibaba Group, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Original story here.

Bullish Trading Alert for Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)AVAFINNEW YORK (AVAFIN) — Shares of Comcast Corporation crossed above the 50-day moving average indicating a likely bullish trend. Recent trading activity signals that the shares may continue to head higher in the foreseeable … Continue reading →

Comcast is offering reduced-price broadband internet service through a program called Internet Essentials. Original story here.

AP – Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said Wednesday that it would be a mistake for Congress to approve Hollywood-backed legislation meant to combat online piracy because it would be ineffective and could fundamentally alter the way the Internet works. … Continue reading →

Reuters – The film industry came back swinging Wednesday, calling recent claims by tech companies including Google that online piracy legislation will destroy the internet “nonsense,” while also labeling those assertions as an effort to “gin people up.” Original story … Continue reading →

Temple Basketball: Above The Rim To Debut Tonite (6:30) on Comcast SportsNetTemple University Athletics30) at 6:30 pm on Comcast SportsNet. The debut show will also reair on Friday at 4:30 pm on Comcast SportsNet. "We are excited to once again … Continue reading →

Appolicious – Being a blogger may not be as difficult as being a firefighter or a doctor or even an accountant, but that doesn’t mean bloggers don’t need some help from time to time. Whether in need of inspiration for … Continue reading →

Reuters – After the frenzy of “Cyber Monday,” members of Congress on Wednesday entered into a different scuffle over web shopping: states’ desire to collect sales taxes from Internet retailers. Original story here.

Reuters – Groupon Inc’s shares rose more than 9 percent on Wednesday after Chief Executive Andrew Mason emerged from the company’s post-IPO quiet period to share holiday sales numbers. Original story here.

AP – Online music provider Spotify is adding free apps to its service to broaden its reach and expand what people can do with its vast trove of digital tunes. Original story here.

Mashable – Twitter, as everyone and their tweeting dog knows, limits your status updates to 140 characters. But Facebook? Facebook laughs in the face of such limitations. On Facebook, 140 characters is barely clearing your throat. In a blog post … Continue reading →

Comcast Business Services to hook up San Mateo with faster dataCommunications, Engineering & Design MagazineYesterday, San Mateo's Chamber of Commerce announced it had partnered with Comcast Business Services to upgrade the broadband network in San Mateo's downtown underground utility district. … Continue reading →

Mashable – Spotify just announced its new app platform. Partnering with the likes of Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Billboard, Last.fm and The Guardian, the online music service aims to allow users to get more from their tunes. As Mashable reader Cristian … Continue reading →

BET Comcast Tangled in Discrimination SuitBETSeveral African-American employees of Comcast in Chicago say that's exactly what some customers on the city's South Side got and the company knew it all along. The employees are suing the company in a federal … Continue reading →