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By the end of this week we’ll know how nearly all of the Big Media companies performed in Q4. But Nomura Securities’ Michael Nathanson already has some qualms about the industry based on the ones that have reported so far –Disney, News Corp., Scripps Networks, Time Warner, and Viacom — even though most exceeded the Street’s profit expectations. Some of the good news came from filmed entertainment profits. read more - wopular

The final voyage of one of NASA's shuttle carrying jets lasted just 20 minutes. - wopular

BOSTON (Reuters) - When you unplug your mind for a minute, you restore yourself to your "factory default settings," which tend to be generous, open-hearted and hopeful, says Harvard Business Review. read more - wopular

Variety is reporting that Essence Atkins from the TBS show "Are We There Yet?" will be joining Marlon Wayans in his independent found footage spoof Smart Ass , which Wayans will be co-directing with Mike Tiddes. - wopular

Have you been watching TV lately? Not as a viewer of NBC's "Must See TV," or as 1 of the 111 million that watched the Super Bowl this year (sorry, friends in New England). I mean have you been watching how the TV business is on the precipice of change. It's happening in three ways: ... - wopular

All three Beaches municipalities in Duval County are now officially behind saving the St. Johns River Ferry Service.  The Atlantic Beach City Commission Monday voted unanimously to approve a resolution to support continued service of the Mayport ferry. Atlantic Beach now joins Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach city councils who approved identical measures a week ago.  While the resolutions provide civic conceptual support for the ferry service that crosses the St. Johns River between Mayport and Fort George Island, the measures provide no financial support. read more - wopular

City firefighters are on scene at tower adjacent to Buffalo Niagara Convention Center; officials say there were no injuries. - wopular

Kaka and Robinho have been dropped from the Brazil squad to face Bosnia later this month, while veteran Ronaldinho has made the grade. - wopular

The U.S. space agency is forming a team to draw up in depth plans for the outpost, to be parked at a spot in space known as the Earth-moon libration point 2 (EML-2). - wopular

Flip through photos of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee that Britain's Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry in 1936. read more - wopular

Just yesterday we got to see a poster for DreamWorks Animation's The Croods , and today there is a look at new art for the studio's Rise of the Guardians . - wopular

Six months after its introduction, Google Wallet seems to be no further along than when it started. Will Google kill the project? Read this blog post by Marguerite Reardon on Signal Strength. - wopular

Cabinet member strongly implies nation would seek revenge for bombing attempt blamed on Iranian read more - wopular

Roy Carroll was the hero for Olympiakos as he came off bench to make his debut and help them to a 1-0 win over Rubin Kazan. - wopular

Norwich manager Paul Lambert admits that he is prioritising his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United. - wopular

In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ?DividendRank? report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and directors of a company tend to have a unique insider?s view of the business, and presumably the only reason an insider ... - wopular

Fulham new boy Pavel Pogrebnyak has played down fears over a foot injury he suffered on his debut against Stoke. - wopular

Defense attorneys bat down prosecutors' suggestion that Hutaree militia was willing to "go to war" against U.S. read more - wopular

LONDON (AP) -- When it comes to religion, British politicians tend to heed the famous advice of Tony Blair's spin doctor, Alastair Campbell - "We don't do God." In contrast to the United States, the deity is rarely invoked on the campaign trail or in political speeches.... - wopular

WASHINGTON — Most people weighing in on a sports blackout rule are urging the Federal Communications Commission to scrap it. read more - wopular

Duchess of Cambridge visits an alcohol-free bar run by addiction charity she supports, also stops at a children's hospital read more - wopular

With 75 new stores in a year, sales have expanded, and it's expected to continue. - wopular

Titled Jitters. - wopular

LONDON (AP) -- A U.S. security company whose tear gas has been used against Egyptian demonstrators has become the latest victim of the Anonymous movement, hackers claimed Tuesday.... - wopular

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Arsene Wenger has praised Thierry Henry and admits he may use the French striker in the UEFA Champions League clash with AC Milan. - wopular

Erin Carlson Fox will go forth with a follow-up to the 1995 ensemble drama based on Terry McMillan's novel.read more - wopular

Zipcar (ZIP) today reported fourth quarter revenue of $62. 9 million, slightly below expectations [...] - wopular

Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film Suspicion is getting the remake treatment courtesy of Paramount Pictures who have hired Veena Sud, executive producer and showrunner for AMC's "The Killing," to adapt the film, which was based on Francis Iles's 1932 novel "Before the Fact." - wopular

Scottish Premier League champions Rangers went into financial administration, triggering a 10-point deduction that will leave rival Celtic 14 points ahead in the title race. - wopular