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Pilgrim’s Picks for June 16

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Nothing like a lunchtime flight to LAX to ensue you make the most of your morning. While I rush around like a headless chicken, you can enjoy the soothing words of today’s Picks.

  • Carl Icahn believes the Yahoo/Google deal "might have some merit." Let’s hope so, because if he pushes forward with his proxy battle, it might trip a "change of control provision" allowing Google to walk away from the deal.
  • It seems Google is developing tools that will allow you to monitor your broadband speed–so you’ll know if your ISP is throttling your connection.
  • You can now upload, view, print and share your PDF documents on Google Docs. No editing or creation tools at this time.
  • Russia’s largest search engine Yandex is acquiring SMIlink, a Russian data collection company.
  • Frank Reed shares a real-life example of why local businesses need to manage their online reputation and also provides some valuable tips.

Pilgrim’s Update: Save 34% off Andy’s new book - Radically Transparent: Monitoring and Managing Reputations Online

From The Blogs

The Healthy Living Lounge

2008
10 Rocking Rejuvenation Tips To Grab On The Run For June:
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Product Reviews Net

2008
Canon Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera now releases June 15th on Amazon
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/Film

2008
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Cast in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
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Cellito

2008
Samsung’s Instinct To Be Released In June
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Cellito

2008
Soulb Unveiled By Samsung - Available In June
A few weeks ago, there were some reports about a Samsung SGH-U800 and finally we know what it was. Its called Soulb, a name derived from Spirit of Soul. Samsung provided the cellphone with a 3MP camer... 查看全文

The Healthy Living Lounge

2008
June Is The Perfect Time To Rejuvenate Yourself:
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b5media Music Channel

2008
Pat Benatar : Ultimate Collection | 2-CD Collection Out In June & Tour News [Pop Music Scene]
*Image Used W/ Permission / JIM LEARY/WENN / Newscom. Pat Benatar is releasing Pat Benatar: Ultimate Collection on June 24th. Its a 2-Cd compilation of Pat Benatars Top hits and signature album cuts.O... 查看全文

b5media Music Channel

2008
Saints Of Los Angeles release date moved to June 24th [Metal Martyr]
Inspired by the energy and experience of their performance with their Crüe Fest cohorts Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Trapt at the press conference to announce their upcoming summer tour, Mötl... 查看全文

Business - Channel Feed

2008
Five About Writing From June ‘05
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b5media Lifestyles Channel Feed

2008
Juneteenth [All Holiday Cafe]
June 19 is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated in Texas and in 26 other US states as well as the District of Columbia. The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 that the slaves in Galveston,Texas were lib... 查看全文
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