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Fox and Friends Saddened That Suitcase Nukes Not Possible

The co-hosts of Fox and Friends were really bummed out by a new report in which experts debunk the myth of the suitcase nuke. November 12, 2007

Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Baby Blog

Now that Elisabeth Hasselbeck's new baby Taylor Thomas Hasselbeck is here (congrats Elisabeth!) will she keep blogging? She kept fans up-to-date with a few posts before her baby was born on her blog called Elisabeth's Baby Blog. November 12, 2007

Writers' Strike Altering TV Schedules

The writers' strike is going to have a huge impact on television. November 12, 2007

Jiang Rong Wins First Annual Man Asian Literary Prize

Chinese author Jiang Rong has won the first Man Asian Literary Prize for his book, Wolf Totem. November 12, 2007

Strike May Force Oppressed Studio Execs to Fly Commercial

We've heard a lot about how screenwriters don't make much money and how most WGA members are taking a real financial hit to support the strike. November 12, 2007

Study: One-in-Five Employers Seeking Holiday Help

A new study from CareerBuilder. November 10, 2007

Norman Mailer Dead at 84

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer has died of renal failure. November 10, 2007

iJustine Fills in for Malik and Arrington at BlogWorld

Blognation says two confirmed speakers for the BlogWorld Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada did not attend. November 9, 2007

Harry Potter Hoax Revealed

Several news outlets ran stories with rumors of an eighth Harry Potter book called James Potter and the Hall of Elders. November 9, 2007

Writers' Strike Hurting Book Publicity Plans

Now that the late night talk shows are in reruns, book marketing plans are being adversely impacted. November 9, 2007

Politicians Ponder the Writers' Strike

We are now in the fourth day of the Writers' Strike, which shows no sign of ending anytime soon. November 8, 2007

Next New Networks Acquires BarelyPolitical.com

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Herb Scannell's web video startup Next New Networks has acquired Barely Political. November 8, 2007

Joss Whedon Joins Picketers, Writes an Open Letter

Joss Whedon, writer and creator of such shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly wrote an open letter about the writers' strike. November 8, 2007

Will Former President Clinton Step In as Mediator?

Ray Richmond reports (link no longer available) that he has it from a highly-placed source that former President Bill Clinton is interested as acting as an impartial negotiator between the WGA and the studios. November 8, 2007

Eisner on Writers' Strike - Blame Apple?

CNET reports that former Disney CEO Michael Eisner said that striking writers should be blaming Steve Jobs for their financial woes. November 7, 2007

Conde Nast Launches Movies Rock Magazine

Conde Nast is debuting a new magazine called Movies Rock. November 7, 2007

Writers From The Office Talk Writer's Strike

One of the studios' arguments as to why they shouldn't have to pay residuals to writers on Internet content is that it's just "promotional. November 7, 2007

Ron Paul Rakes in Cash Online

Reuters reports that GOP candidate Ron Paul has raised over $4 million in a 24-hour period. November 6, 2007

Oprah Winfrey Discovers YouTube

Oprah Winfrey has launched a YouTube channel. November 5, 2007

Writers' Strike Begins

The Writers' Strike is underway with writers now picketing outside major studios in Los Angeles and New York City. November 5, 2007

UK Publisher to Release Novels in Hardcover and Paperback Simultaneously

The BookSeller. November 5, 2007

Why We Fight Video Explains Writers Strike

So many of you have written in to ask us what it is that the writers want. November 5, 2007

Last Minute Talks Fail: Picketing Begins

After a marathon bargaining session that lasted until 10:00 p. November 5, 2007

WGA and AMPTP in Last Minute Negotiations

The WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are still talking as of late Sunday afternoon, in a last-ditch effort to avert the strike and reach a deal. November 4, 2007

TwitterPoster Offers Mosaic of Twitter Influence

A website called TwitterPoster is a mashup created from Twitter that provides a visual representation of the degree of influence of Twitterers. November 2, 2007