This is page 57 of the media news archives.

Will Ferrell Plays George Bush Again (2004-07-31): Will Ferrell reprises his impersonation of President George Bush that was such a hit on Saturday Night Live.

CNET and New York Times Announce Content Relationship (2004-07-23): CNET, a technology media company, and New York Times Digital, the Internet division of the New York Times Company, announced that CNET will provide product review content and shopping functionality for both the NYTimes.

Broadband Threatens Current Video Distribution Models (2004-07-23): ABI Research reported that broadband video could threaten current video distribution models.

9/11 Commission Cracks the Whip (2004-07-23): Well, the bipartisan 9/11 Commission released its report and it's a doozy.

Another Abu Ghraib Bombshell? (2004-07-14): Remember when Donald Rumsfeld told the Senate Committee investigating Abu Ghraib scandal that there was a lot worse evidence to come and that if "these are released to the public, obviously it's going to make matters worse"? Well, it seems as if we're about to find out what else is on those torture tapes.

Moogul Launches Online Sharing Marketplace (2004-07-09): Moogul.

Thomson to Acquire Information Holdings Inc. (2004-07-02): The Thomson Corporation and Information Holdings Inc.

IGN Entertainment to Acquire Rotten Tomatoes (2004-07-02): IGN Entertainment, an Internet media company serving the games and entertainment enthusiast markets, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rotten Tomatoes, a website for movie watchers and DVD buyers.

Gmail and Orkut: Hi Tech Status Symbols (2004-07-02): It was bound to happen sometime.

IDG's PC World Launches Digital World (2004-06-25): PC World, a business technology magazine, has announced the launch of Digital World, a new publication covering the convergence of PC, consumer electronics, and mobile communications products.

Michael Moore Stirs the Pot (2004-06-25): Well, after all the press and hype about Michael Moore's Palme D'Or-winning documentary, Fahrenheit 911, I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about, so I took in a showing this afternoon.

Goodbye to Ronald Reagan (2004-06-18): After a week of unprecedented media coverage of the funeral and memorial service of President Ronald Reagan, I must admit that one thing that struck me was the incredible style and panache of the Reagans, as compared with the last few administrations.

New Site AnimalAttraction.com Combines Pets, Dating (2004-06-11): Animal Attraction, an online dating and special events community for pet lovers, has launched following a two-month preview period in which the company saw new members joining from all fifty states.

Al Gore Launches Cable Network for Young Adults (2004-05-28): Former Vice President Al Gore and entrepreneur Joel Hyatt have acquired Newsworld International (NWI) from Vivendi Universal Entertainment for an undisclosed sum.

Slooh Offers Live Viewing of Outer Space (2004-05-21): Slooh, an online service to offer live viewing of outer space, officially launched on National Astronomy Day on April 24th, 2004.

80% of Online Americans Read Internet News (2004-05-21): Four out of five adults (80%) who are online report that they have used the Internet to read some kind of news in the last seven days.

Merriam-Webster Announces Top Ten Favorite Words (2004-05-21): Judging from the responses to a recent "What's Your Favorite Word?" survey conducted on Merriam-Webster OnLine, folks are throwing their troubles out the window right and left-or at least enjoying throwing around the word that means exactly that.

Average Joe's Adam Gets His Chance (2004-03-16): Adam, the guy that Melana Scantlin dumped in favor of Jason Peoples, gets his turn to call the shots in the first of a four part series.

Dow Jones to Acquire Alternative Investor Group (2004-03-12): Dow Jones & Company has signed an agreement to acquire the stock and assets comprising the Alternative Investor Group of Wicks Business Information, LLC for a cash purchase price of $85 million.

The Exporting of America (2004-03-12): He is not who you might think of as a populist hero, someone willing to take on corporate greed and avarice in order to fight for the American middle-class worker.