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Thursday, May 15, 2008

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7:02:52 PM    


Choose Your Hemisphere '08
It's Always Snowing Somewhere: 2008 Burton Teaser


[Snowboarder Magazine - Videos]
6:40:15 PM    


Yahoo Responds to Carl Icahn


Dear Mr. Icahn:

We are in receipt of your letter with regard to your intention to seek control of Yahoo!'s board of directors.

Unfortunately, your letter reflects a significant misunderstanding of the facts about the Microsoft proposal and the diligence with which our board evaluated and responded to that proposal. A fair-minded review of the factual record leads to one conclusion: that Yahoo!'s ten-member board, comprised of nine independent directors along with Yahoo! CEO Jerry Yang, remains the best and most qualified group to maximize value for all Yahoo! stockholders.

Conversely, we do not believe it is in the best interests of Yahoo! stockholders to allow you and your hand-picked nominees to take control of Yahoo! for the express purpose of trying to force a sale of Yahoo! to a formerly interested buyer who has publicly stated that they have moved on. Please may I remind you that there is currently no acquisition offer on the table from that company or any other party. That said, we have been crystal clear in our stance that we have been and remain willing to consider any proposal from any party including Microsoft if it offers our stockholders full and certain value.

From the beginning of the process with Microsoft, Yahoo!'s independent directors focused on one central goal: how best to maximize stockholder value. At all times directing this process, Yahoo!'s independent directors carefully considered Microsoft's initial unsolicited proposal, which was at the time valued at $31 per share. After considering input from its financial advisers the board unanimously concluded that Microsoft's proposal significantly undervalued Yahoo! and was, therefore, not in the best interests of the company or our stockholders. While we rejected this offer publicly on February 11, 2008, we could not have been more clear in that communication and in every subsequent communication, both public and private, that we were and are willing to enter into any transaction that would maximize value for stockholders and provide them certainty of value.

The record of our efforts to engage Microsoft in meaningful discussions is unequivocal. Following receipt of Microsoft's proposal on January 31, our board of directors has met over twenty times to review Microsoft's proposal and Yahoo!'s other strategic alternatives. Throughout this process our board kept an open mind and an open ear. Our independent directors met with several of our largest stockholders to solicit their views and to make it clear that Yahoo!'s independent board is fully committed to maximizing stockholder value. In addition, at the direction of our board, our management team met with many of our investors to provide insight into Yahoo!'s strategy and views on value.

Our board's openness also extended to Microsoft. Without reciting all of the contacts between us and between our advisers, the senior-most management of Yahoo! and Microsoft and the companies' respective financial advisers spoke on numerous occasions and met in person seven times. During those meetings, Yahoo! discussed its strategic objectives in search and display advertising monetization, its perspectives on operating strategy and integration in a transaction with Microsoft, its perspectives on transaction synergies, and other non-price deal terms. Because certainty of closing is a critical issue, we sought to understand Microsoft's thinking with regard to the regulatory issues associated with a potential transaction. In fact, at the board's direction, our lawyers on March 28 asked for additional information in this regard, information which was never forthcoming.

On April 15th, a meeting was held at Yahoo!'s request. At that meeting, which included our respective financial advisors, we made clear, once again, that we were open to a transaction with Microsoft. During those discussions, Yahoo! made a detailed presentation of its strategic and financial plan, its thoughts on integration and its view with respect to the potential synergies that could be achieved in a transaction, essentially laying the foundation for Microsoft to understand--and respond to--our board's conclusion that Microsoft's offer substantially undervalued the company. Following that meeting we also provided to Microsoft a list of key non-price deal terms that our board believed were critical items to be addressed in a deal to provide reasonable protections for our stockholders.

Throughout this period, Microsoft continued to state that it would not raise its offer, and even suggested that it could lower it.

Despite this failure by Microsoft to respond in any substantive way to any of Yahoo!'s requests, on May 2nd, the same day we first learned of Microsoft's apparent willingness to increase its proposal to $33 (although this oral "offer" was never delivered in writing and did not include details of a cash/stock mix), our board determined to continue discussions, instructing Jerry Yang to indicate to Microsoft that we would be prepared to enter into a transaction that valued Yahoo! at $37 per share and that provided reasonable certainty of value and certainty of closing. This was communicated to Microsoft in-person at a meeting in Seattle on May 3rd. With Microsoft's offer at $33 and Yahoo!'s counter-proposal at $37, Microsoft elected, within hours, to walk away from the negotiating table and informed us that they were "moving on," having never engaged further on price or any of the key non-price deal terms.

In short, Yahoo!'s board was at every point in this process prepared to enter into a transaction with Microsoft that would maximize stockholder value--and included certainty of value and closing. What Yahoo!'s independent board refused to do was to allow control of this company to be acquired for less than its full value.

That brings us to today. Our business is performing well as evidenced by our first quarter results. As we have publicly stated, our board continues to actively and expeditiously explore strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. None of the alternatives we are considering would preclude us from entering into a transaction with Microsoft or any other party.

We continue to believe that Yahoo!'s current board has the independence, the knowledge, and the commitment to navigate the Company through the rapidly changing Internet environment and to deliver value for Yahoo! and its stockholders.

We look forward to a productive dialogue.

Very truly yours,

Roy Bostock

Chairman of the Board


SOURCE: Yahoo! Inc.

Yahoo! Inc.
Brad Williams, 408-349-7069 (Media)
bhw@yahoo-inc.com
Marta Nichols, 408-349-3527 (Investors)
mnichols@yahoo-inc.com
or
The Abernathy MacGregor Group for Yahoo! Inc.
Adam Miller, 212-371-5999 (Media)
alm@abmac.com
Winnie Lerner, 212-371-5999 (Media)
wal@abmac.com

6:20:07 PM    


via CNET News.com
Icahn launches Yahoo proxy fight, may boost stake by $2.5 billion. Billionaire shareholder activist Carl Icahn announces a 10-member proxy slate and is seeking antitrust clearance to acquire up to another $2.5 billion in Yahoo shares. [CNET News.com]
6:14:09 PM    


Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Is it doable to canceL?
This is a phrase that is projected to be very hot in Late '08. Pretty much any time from now, all through the second half of the year.

'Is it doable to cancel?' Feel free to start gradually working it into your best conversations.

7:14:08 PM    


Tuesday, May 13, 2008

'Erin With an E'
photography : Kristiina Wilson
hair: Andy Starkweather
makeup: Souraya Hamdi
stylist: Yahaira
model : Erin @ ID
stylist's assistant: Dario Formica

Recommended: Erin With an E - Papierdoll Magazine.

Mod is back in a major way. One only need look at the success of a designer like Anya Teresse of Kate and Kass to see that mod is here to stay. Photographer Kristiina Wilson this month looks at Mod fashions for the Spring from a myriad of designers including Nanette Lepore, Julie Haus, Marc Jacobs and a host of others. In particular take a look at Julie Haus' double buttoned coat as a great accessory for Spring.
8:42:51 PM    


Enjoy a Sophisticated Libation Today
Mixology Monday: Rum. tradertiki_masthead.pngMucho Mahalos to Trader Tiki for including my Scorpion Rising cocktail in his Mixology Monday: Rum roundup, featuring 34 ultra-sophisticated rum-based libations, and one cheap and tawdry kitchen experiment (mine). I want to try them all, but with my self-imposed 1-drink-per-week limit, I won't be done until sometime next year!

[Link: MxMo Rum Wrap-up]

[Eye of the Goof]
8:19:52 PM    


Yahoo! Korea
Yahoo! Korea  -  http://kr.yahoo.com/
7:15:23 AM    


Cinema em Cena - Cinenews
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Assista agora ao trailer! - 09/05/2008 16:37. O trailer de Star Wars: The Clone Wars acaba de ser disponibilizado pelo site Yahoo! Movies. Para assistir no formato Flash, clique aqui.

Caso voce queira fazer o download direto do vi-deo em QuickTime HD, clique aqui e visite nossa secao Multime-dia. [Cinema em Cena - Cinenews]
7:06:57 AM    


Sunday, May 11, 2008

Joseph Arthur Creates An Album Thru Blogging

Fresh popcorn everybody.  Bag is hot! - Editor



Joseph Arthur Creates An Album Thru Blogging.

One thing that singer/songwriter/artist Joseph Arthur has never been short on is creativity. The prolific artist probably has more songs sitting around in his head waiting to get out than we could ever comprehend. In an effort to help speed along the process of sharing new music and various pieces of artwork, Arthur has created Bag Is Hot.

At its basic form, it is a blog that he is constantly updating with recordings and imagery that is specifically created for this "living album." It will most likely morph into other forms, but we do have to give him credit for finding an efficient way to give fans a constant stream of treats.

Arthur describes Bag Is Hot like "fresh popcorn for all the kids to grab. Digital hands eating the digital popcorn. This project is fun and doesn't have to be precious, but it's hard not to take it seriously and really work on it. It's not, 'Bag is getting a little lukewarm - Bag is hot! It's gonna be slang soon!"

His own label, Lonely Astronaut, may be releasing the first installment of Bag Is Hot sometime before the end of the year. Check out this work in progress over at josepharthur.tumblr.com

Arthur is also hitting the road this summer, heading overseas in June and then returning for a round of dates in North America. Here are the shows on our shores:

07.04.08 - Montreal, QC (Club Soda)
07.09.08 - Boston, MA (Paradise)
07.10.08 - Philadelphia, PA (World Cafe Live)
07.11.08 - New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom - full band)
07.12.08 - Hoboken, NJ (Maxwell's)
07.15.08 - Los Angeles, CA (Troubadour)
07.18.08 - San Francisco, CA (Great American Music Hall)
07.21.08 - Portland, OR (Doug Fir)
07.22.08 - Seattle, WA (Triple Door)
07.24.08 - Vancouver, BC (The Media Club)
07.26.08 - Guelph, ON (Hillside Festival)

Joseph Arthur
MySpace [The Tripwire]
4:43:48 PM    


Long Term Environmental Goals.
Japan aims to cut emissions by 60-80 pct by 2050: reports. Japan aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by between 60 and 80 percent by 2050, news reports said on Sunday, as part of measures setting out the country's long term environmental goals. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news]
4:38:57 PM    


On the Subject of Bookshelves
Books at Home.. A blog about bookshelves. Fab! Via things.

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[The Cartoonist]
3:51:53 PM    


Diamond
Gallery - Neil Diamond @ The Bitter End | NYC.

You have to tip your cap at the legendary pop singer/songwriter Neil Diamond. Whether you care to admit it in public or not, chances are you never change the radio station whenever "Sweet Caroline" or "I Am... I Said" comes on. Diamond released his 27th, yes 27th, studio album, Home Before Dark, this week. To celebrate the occasion, he teamed up with MySpace for a secret performance at NYC's West Village famed music venue, The Bitter End.

Now, to put this in perspective, only the first 200 fans who lined up the morning of the show got it. Yup, The Bitter End is a tiny place, especially for an artist like Diamond. He did greet fans who were stranded in line to get in, and the club even placed speakers outside so that those who couldn't get in still got to enjoy his performance.

His set included both material from Home Before Dark as well as a variety of fan favorites. He gave acoustic renditions of "Solitary Man, "Don't Go There," "Home Before Dark," "Pretty Amazing Grace," "Kentucky Woman," "Cherry, Cherry" and of course, "Sweet Caroline."

For diehard fans who were unable to attend the show, footage will be available on MySpace at some point early next week. He is also set to embark on a world tour, which will indeed route him back through the US. Check out the photos from his performance at The Bitter End, and we'll post the tour dates under those.









Neil Diamond North American Tour Dates
07.19.08 - St. Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)
07.20.08 - St. Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)
07.22.08 - Sioux City, IA (Tyson Events Center)
07.24.08 - Omaha, NE (Qwest Center Omaha)
07.26.08 - Chicago, IL (United Center)
07.27.08 - Chicago, IL (United Center)
07.29.08 - Indianapolis, IN (Conseco Fieldhouse)
07.31.08 - Auburn Hills, MI (The Palace Of Auburn Hills)
08.03.08 - Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans Arena)
08.05.08 - Washington, DC (Verizon Center)
08.07.08 - Hartford, CT (XL Center)
08.09.08 - Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
08.12.08 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
08.14.08 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
08.15.08 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
08.18.08 - Pittsburgh, PA (Mellon Arena)
08.20.08 - Albany, NY (Times Union Center)
08.23.08 - Boston, MA (Fenway Park)
08.25.08 - Columbis, OH (Value City Arena)
08.27.08 - Green Bay, WI (Resch Center)
08.29.08 - St. Louis, MO (Scottrade Center)
09.14.08 - Winnipeg, MB (MTS Centre)
09.16.08 - Edmonton, AB (Rexall Place)
09.18.08 - Calgary, AB (Pengrowth Saddledome)
09.20.08 - Vancouver, BC (General Motors Place)
09.22.08 - Portland, OR (Rose Garden)
09.24.08 - Seattle, WA (KeyArena)
09.26.08 - Sacramento, CA (Arco Arena)
09.28.08 - San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion)
10.01.08 - Hollywood, CA (Hollywood Bowl)
10.02.08 - Hollywood, CA (Hollywood Bowl)
10.07.08 - San Diego, CA (San Diego Sports Arena)
10.10.08 - Glendale, AZ (Jobing.com Arena)
10.12.08 - San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center)
10.14.08 - Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
10.16.08 - Dallas, TX (America Airlines Center)
10.19.08 - Oklahoma City, OK (Ford Center)
10.21.08 - Tulsa, OK (BOK Center)
10.24.08 - Tampa, FL (St. Pete Times Forum)
10.26.08 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (BankAtlantic Center)
10.28.08 - Orlando, FL (Amway Arena Orlando)
10.30.08 - Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena)

Neil Diamond
MySpace [The Tripwire]
3:47:55 PM    


Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day from Mediaburn.netA picture named 06.gif
9:15:22 AM    


From the Good People of Fisker Automotive
Fisker Auto flashes look at sporty electric sedan. Supposed 'spy photos' show a prototype of a Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid luxury sedan due at the end of this year. [CNET News.com]
9:01:18 AM    


Saturday, May 10, 2008

Merging Galaxies
Touched.

SPACE.com Image of the Day



Touched



The Antennae Galaxies are the closest known merging galaxies.

--- The galaxies NGC 4038 and NGC 4039 began their slow dance a few hundred million years ago to create the merging system. Astronomers formerly believed it to be some 65 million light-years away, but new research from the Advanced Camera for Surveys onboard the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxies to be just 45 million light-years away. ---

By  (SPACE.com). [SPACE.com Image of the Day]
3:25:35 PM    


Friday, May 9, 2008

Speed Racer

7:02:51 AM    


Thursday, May 8, 2008

Source: paidContent.org
Virgin Mobile USA In Merger Talks With Helio; Other Options Still Being Considered.

imageFrom our sister site MocoNews: Virgin Mobile USA (NYSE: VM), the MVNO which just reported its Q1 earnings earlier this week, is in talks with the much smaller and troubled MVNO Helio, we have learned, even as other PE and strategic players are still circling both the companies. Helio is now controlled by SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM), after Earthlink (NSDQ: ELNK) stopped making further investments, and has been looking at options to either exit or grow. For VMUSA, as we have mentioned before, some PE players have been looking at investing in the company or buying it outright, and even if the VMUSA-Helio deal comes through, the two could use some extra cash...more details on our site MocoNews.

[paidContent.org]
7:49:03 PM    


Sarah Lacy and Sue Decker on Yahoo
An interesting Tech Ticker interview on the recent Yahoo! / Microsoft stuff.
7:42:55 PM    


Magnetic Ironfall
Iron 'snow' helps maintain Mercury's magnetic field, scientists say. New scientific evidence suggests that deep inside the planet Mercury, iron snow forms and falls toward the center of the planet, much like snowflakes form in Earth`s atmosphere and fall to the ground. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news]
5:56:11 PM    


via Noisy Decent Graphics
Chalk Outlined Shadows At Night.



Here's a lovely set of photographs from Michael Neff. Chalk outlines around shadows. Lovely. Really good. Just sat there waiting to get ripped off by an ad agency...

[Noisy Decent Graphics]
7:58:00 AM    


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