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Google and Verizon’s proposals for ‘net neutrality’ have come under fire from Facebook and other internet companies.

(TrendHunter.com) The Matrix may have only been a movie, but concepts like the Dattoo prove that everyone being linked through cyberspace may not be such a far off idea. Are you ready to see how far the rabbit hole goes?…

On this or any other planet, there remains no greater source of inadvertent humor than local newscasts. Non-specific teases about hostage situations at local day-care centers ("we'll tell you which ones, after the break"), tripartite weather segments in which the long-term forecast isn't delivered until 53 minutes past the hour, and "Shame Shame Shame! You Took That Family's Hard-Earned Money And Didn't Install The Silent Canine Perimeter Fence Like You Promised! J'accuse!" features in which a marauding reporter outs scammers — these are why I watch the 10 p.m. news.

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Hoffman/Lewis is out with a kidnapping spoof to get Chicagoans to go to St. Louis.
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Handbag-sized Glamour retained the sector’s top spot in today’s ABC results, with a rise in circulation for the period of 2.1% to 526,216 copies, and no change in its year-on-year results.

A round-up of the January to June 2010 magazine ABCs, pinpointing the triumphs and disappointments of the leading consumer magazine publishers over the period.

Yahoo! has partnered with online travel company Expedia, to provide a travel booking service on Yahoo!’s sites across Europe.

TOKYO (AdAge.com) — One of the few Asian cosmetic brands to build a global following, Shiseido is known for innovative products and high-end brands like SK-II, High-Performance Care and White Lucent. It hasn't been known for being cheap — until now.

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — The Wall Street Journal will start delivering coupons inside its Weekend Edition this Saturday, furthering its push to become a full-service newspaper. The appearance of coupons for everyday items might be a bit jarring, however, in a paper that prides itself on having an affluent audience. The insert has recently offered $1 or 50-cent discounts on items such as Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Air Wick air freshener and Red Baron microwave pizza.