Topic: Media Sector
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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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'Life at the Marmont': 6 stories of Hollywood stars at the famous hotel
The Chateau Marmont in Hollywood has played host to everyone from Grace Kelly to Johnny Depp. Here are a few of the stories from the hotel's former owner, Raymond Sarlot, and writer Fred E. Basten.
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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No damage reported in Los Angeles earthquake
An early morning earthquake struck Los Angeles awakening residents but causing no apparent damage.
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He Pingping, dubbed 'world's shortest man' by Guinness, dies
He Pingping, heralded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the 'world's shortest man,' recently passed on.
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As FCC details national broadband plan, hurdles emerge
The FCC previewed its national broadband plan Monday, a day before submitting it to Congress. How will its sweeping proposals be met by key players?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/14
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iPad pre-orders begin, along with e-book copyright questions
The Apple iPad went on sale Friday. Word that the device can read any page aloud – including e-books – has authors on alert.
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In Pictures: Pink Floyd
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Gallery: Forbes: The richest men in the world
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Beyond hockey: Does Canada need to fight off a US bookseller?
The Canadian government will decide "soon" whether to allow giant American bookseller Amazon.com to set up a distribution center in Canada.
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Gallery: Oscar winners 2010
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Gallery: Top Twitter moments
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Hulu's big problem: No loyalty
As the Daily Show and Colbert Report leave Hulu, they reveal the video streaming site's greatest weakness.
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In Pictures: National Cupcake Day
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Apple iPad lassos AP, Conde Nast for special apps
The Apple iPad launches in a few weeks. In the meantime, media companies such as the AP and Conde Nast are positioning themselves to benefit from Apple's latest device.
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8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile -- tsunami warning issued
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Chile Saturday. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning.
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Three ways iTunes, and its 10 billion in sales, changed music industry
As of Wednesday, Apple's iTunes has sold 10 billion individual songs. Here are three ways it has revolutionized the music industry, for better or for worse.
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Can the iPad tablet be as successful as the Apple iPhone?
The iPhone and iPod Touch are the fastest-adopted gadgets in consumer-tech history. Apple hopes that with the iPad tablet, lightning will strike twice.
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Vook nabs a reported $2.5 million in seed money
Vook, which makes hybrid video and text applications, says it will use the money to expand operations.
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Mexico: Cellphone clash of the titans
Emilio Azcarraga, the head of Mexico's largest broadcaster Televisa, may wrestle control of Nextel from Carlos Slim, one of the richest men in the world. But cellphone users could benefit from the competition.
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Kirkus Reviews will not disappear
A sports and shopping mall magnate becomes the unlikely owner of feisty Kirkus Reviews.
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MySpace CEO Van Natta resigns, leaving the social network in turmoil
MySpace has struggled to compete with Facebook and upstart Twitter in recent months. Now, the once reigning social media king will put its remaining clout behind MySpace Music.
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In Pictures: Deadliest Catch
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Michelle Obama says 'Let's Move' on obesity in American kids
Michelle Obama introduced the 'Let's Move' campaign to fight childhood obesity. It encourages more physical activity for kids, healthier meals in schools, and prominent food labeling.
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Guest blog: Espresso print-on-demand machines jolt the book business
Now you can find just about any book that you want. Is that necessarily a good thing?
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In Pictures: Super Bowl commercials
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