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Honda's ASIMO Robot to Conduct Detroit Symphony Orchestra
"Honda will also partner with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra over the next five years to offer training in string instruments, a scholarship program, an educational concert series, support for live classical performances and a fundraiser."
Photo courtesy Wired
Oil prices hit new trading record of just below $120
April 28, 2008, 1:05AM
"SINGAPORE — Oil prices hit an all-time high near $120 a barrel today."
Indian Rocket Launches 10 Satellites Into Space
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set a world record, launching 10 satellites in a single mission.
"It is carrying two Indian and eight foreign satellites. They are expected to provide data to enable India to plan rural and urban development. The satellites were deployed in orbit within minutes of each other and the entire operation lasted 20 minutes."
Image courtesy of BBC News
Zuckerman Fights Murdoch for Newsday
"Mortimer B. Zuckerman, the owner of The Daily News, believes he can snatch Newsday from Rupert Murdoch without offering a dime more than the $580 million already on the table.
News Corporation executives believe the only regulatory scrutiny their deal would receive would be from the Justice Department, regarding to whether combining Newsday and The Post would be anticompetitive.
On this point, Newsday’s circulation overlaps more with The Daily News than with The Post.
However, Mr. Murdoch owns two television stations in the New York area (WNYW and WWOR) and is already in the process of seeking waivers from the F.C.C. to continue to control television stations and newspapers in the same market. "
Photo courtesy of The New York Times
45 King Features Cartoonists Doing Earth Day Comics
Today is Earth Day, 2008.
"Forty-five King Features cartoonists are doing Earth Day-themed comics Tuesday, the syndicate announced Monday afternoon.
The cartoons address Earth Day in a number of ways, ranging from funny to very serious.
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