NY judge: 400 voices in Google book dispute means speakers at public hearing may be limitedSeptember 16th, 2009 Judge may limit speakers in Google books hearingNEW YORK — A New York judge says about 400 submissions were filed with his chambers prior to a hearing on a hotly disputed class-action settlement that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books.
Google bows to book settlement critics, willing to share digital copies of out-of-print titlesSeptember 10th, 2009 Google willing to share digital books with rivalsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google will let other online companies sell its digital copies of out-of-print books if a class-action settlement with U.S.
Google proposes micropayments for online newsSeptember 10th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Google is working on a micropayment system that would allow newspapers to easily charge for online content, the web search giant has revealed in a proposal to the Newspaper Association of America. In the proposal, which was released on the internet Thursday, Google said that its micropayment system would be up and running within the year and would enable simple payment of one cent to several dollars.
Unexplained Phenomenon Google ExplainedSeptember 6th, 2009 The Google "unexplained phenomenon" has caused quite a buzz amongst the netizens in recent times regarding Google choosing an UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) for their Google doodle or for their logo. Several users of Google along with other web aficionados have come up with their own story in their Facebook and Twitter page in order to explain why Google chose UFO or unexplained phenomenon to display upon their website this weekend.
Indiana soldier awaits end of auction of his rare copy of 'The Federalist'June 16th, 2009 Ind. soldier awaits sale of rare 'Federalist' bookINDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana soldier is awaiting the results from the auction of his rare leather-bound copy of a book that played an influential role in America's early history. Bidding on the book had reached $30,000 by midmorning.
Bidding fails to meet minimum for ledger book from Texas drugstore where Dr Pepper inventedMay 14th, 2009 No buyer for book filled with 'Dr Pepper' recipesDALLAS — A tattered old ledger book from the Texas drugstore where Dr Pepper was invented has failed to sell at auction. Heritage Auction Galleries said Wednesday that the bidding for the book containing a recipe titled "D Peppers Pepsin Bitters" failed to meet the $25,000 minimum reserve.
Contrite Mass. library trustee returns book checked out in 1978 to Va., with a $25 checkMay 11th, 2009 Book returned to Virginia library, 31 years lateARLINGTON, Va. — Jimmy Carter was in the White House and Dick Cavett was on late night TV when Sarah McKee borrowed a book about American Indian leaders from a northern Virginia library.
Jumbo tales: first Malayalam book on elephantsMay 3rd, 2009 THRISSUR - One of Asia's foremost elephant experts Jacob Cheeran has completed his fourth book on elephants, the first in Malayalam on the subject, which he says highlights 'lesser known things about a better known animal'. Cheeran said that his latest book which runs into nearly 300 pages talks about several unusual things about elephants.
New novel by 'Da Vinci Code' authorApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Celebrated author Dan Brown has completed the last book in his Da Vinci Code trilogy, a month ahead of the release of movie prequel 'Angels and Demons'. The new book 'The Lost Symbol' is slated to hit bookstores in September.
Goody signs book deal detailing her last momentsMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Reality TV star Jade Goody, whose condition is said to be deteriorating rapidly, has signed a book deal detailing her battle with terminal cancer. The book, titled 'Forever In My Heart', will be written as a 'letter' to her young sons Bobby and Freddie, reported contactmusic.com
The 27-year-old's condition has worsened after her cervical cancer spread to the rest of her body and doctors declared it terminal.
Lalu Prasad releases book on disaster management in RailwaysFebruary 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A new book explaining how the second largest railway network in the world is managing disasters - both man-made and natural - was released here Tuesday. Railways Minister Lalu Prasad released the book, titled 'Disaster Management in the Indian Railways', written by Minister of State for Railways R.
Britney Spears to release autobiography?January 19th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears is all set to sign a $14 million publishing deal and is close to writing her memoirs. The pop star is about to detail her rise to stardom and recent troubles after landing a multi-million-book deal, reported contactmusic.com
'There have been numerous unofficial autobiographies about Britney, but she had never agreed to pen her own, until now,' said a source close to the star.
Paris Hilton made another sex tape, claims new bookJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton made another sex tape of herself, claims a new book. Hilton, 27, is 'seen in a state of arousal in a New York taxi' in the footage, according to book 'Six Degrees of Paris Hilton' by Mark Ebner, reports thesun.co.uk.
Book for Hindu temples emphasises Malaysian unityJanuary 13th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has compiled a book to serve as a guideline for priests delivering Friday evening sermons in temples, with emphasis on national unity. The book was compiled in line with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's call for all religious institutions to play a proactive role in strengthening national unity, The Star newspaper said Wednesday.
Pamela Anderson planning to gift book to Bush, ObamaDecember 24th, 2008 LONDON - Former 'Baywatch' actress Pamela Anderson is planning to gift outgoing US President George W. Bush and his successor Barack Obama a copy of her favourite book - Ingrid Newkirk's 'One Can Make A Difference'.
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