Children Write to Presidents Through History Exhibit
The National Archives displays letters from children to US leaders showing hopes from WWI to the Reagan era. Examples include Carolyn Weatherhogg's WWII draft note to FDR, Andy Smith of Irma asking for a room-cleaning fund, and Fidel Castro's 1940 plea for a ten dollar bill.
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National Archives and Records Administration
Carolyn Weatherhogg
Franklin Roosevelt
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Carolyn
Andy Smith
Irma
S.C
Reagan
Andy
Bush
Anthony Ferreira
National Archives
Brice Bustard
Fidel Castro
College Park
Officer testifies house looked like model home in Peterson case
Redwood City AP report describes Scott Peterson’s Modesto residence as nearly spotless aside from dirty rags on the washing machine. Officer Derrick Letsinger noted Peterson’s unsure fishing alibi, emotional flatness, and a groundward curse word as he walked out.
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Laci
Co opetition Fails in Music and Movie Online Stores
Tech News Roundup reports the online music storefronts struggle with half a dozen major retailers, while a movie download service seeks a buyer. Echo co founder Alex Bernstein says online music sales are too small to matter for retailers, and Apple prices won’t rise.
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Echo
Apple
Microsoft to upgrade Windows Media Player with European music store links
Microsoft announced a deal with Europe's leading online music provider to enable song purchases from European stores via an update to Windows Media Player. The Sonic Selector service was developed by Britain's CD2 in London, and Apple is expected to announce timing for a European iTunes store launch.
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Europe
Britain
London
Apple Computer
Steve Jobs says no market for portable video players
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs argues there is no market for watching video on portable devices. He criticizes Archos products as heavy and bulky, noting they do not fit in a pocket and cost about twice as much as an iPod. He contrasts movies with music, implying differences that affect demand.
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Apple
Steve Jobs
Archos
Starz and RealNetworks launch Starz Ticket on Real Movies
Starz Encore Group introduces Starz Ticket on Real Movies a premium on line movie service for high speed broadband users. Customers pay $12.95 per month for unlimited downloadable movies, differing from per download models offered by Movielink and CinemaNow.
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Starz
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