Monthly Archives: November 2011

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Graham: Florida needs to stop 'hemorrhaging' of protectionsSarasota Herald-TribuneHe can be reached at ldunk@earthlink.net or (850) 556-3542 See more of his stories at Htpolitics.com/ capitolcomments Calling for a re-emphasis on protecting Florida's water and other natural resources, former … Continue reading →

Reuters – When bloggers posted what they said was a tape of the governor of this industrial region telling local employers to organize “compulsory voting” for Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, it caused a stir across Russia. Original story here.

Houston Chronicle (blog) Comcast names GM for Rockets-Astros net; KGOW changes its lineupHouston Chronicle (blog)First, Comcast SportsNet Houston has named cable industry veteran and former HSE staff member Matt Hutchings as president and general manager of the network. CSN Houston … Continue reading →

A Reality Check About Agency LifeChannel Partners (blog)I have been approached a few times by starry-eyed direct reps, especially after they lose a large deal to a partner, asking if they should leave the direct sales force and become an … Continue reading →

NewsFactor – Twitter is showing its followers that it cares about security with its latest acquisition. The micro-blogging service just scooped up Whisper Systems, a small mobile-security software development start-up. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Original story … Continue reading →

Comcast Chicago employees file racial discrimination lawsuitFierceCableEleven current and former Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) employees from its Chicago cable system are accusing the MSO of racial discrimination in a lawsuit that was filed Monday in US District Court for the Northern … Continue reading →

Cable giant Comcast says it adamantly denies allegations from a group of technicians who claim the company discriminates against black employees. Original story here.

Reuters – Russian online shopping growth is being held back by poor infrastructure and slow delivery times, accountants PWC said on Wednesday, forcing retailers to spend more before they reap any benefit of rising Internet use. Original story here.

N/AForbesLooking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 12/2/11, EarthLink Inc (NASD: ELNK) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.05, payable on 12/20/11. As a percentage of ELNK's recent stock price of $6.20, … … Continue reading →

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 12/2/11, EarthLink Inc (NASD: ELNK) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.05, payable on 12/20/11. As a percentage of ELNK’s recent stock price of $6.20, this … Continue reading →

ASHBURNHAM — Town officials are asking cable provider Comcast to reconsider extending service to Old Pierce Road and the adjacent portion of Rindge State Road. Original story here.

In the Know: Is weather radar broken promise from Comcast?Naples Daily NewsComcast's local weather radar channel 25 is showing signs of progress. The picture is a black screen now with "Weather Radar returning soon" on it, while the robotic audio … Continue reading →

Report details Crestdale futureCharlotte ObserverBoyd@earthlink.net or 704-847-4983. Last July, the residents of Crestdale, an historic African-American neighborhood in Matthews, took part in an exercise aimed at helping them rediscover the importance of their community. Crestdale is a unique area of … Continue reading →

NewsFactor – In a move that may get a new audience signed up for Verizon’s FiOS Internet and TV services, the communications giant has announced a way for premium users of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 to access 26 FiOS channels. Original … Continue reading →

Nearly a dozen current and former Comcast employees claim the South Side facility where they worked was infested with bugs and rodents, and they were forced to install inadequate or bug-infested equipment into South Side homes. Original story here.