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Blinkx being eyed by Google and News Corp.

Dennis Bouchand — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:02:54 +0000

Don’t you just love it when everyone’s after you… especially Google. Reuters is reporting that Blinkx is being eyed as a possible acquisition target by Google and News Corp.

Blinkx is listed in London’s junior AIM market, following a merger with another UK search engine firm, Autonomy.

The speculation of a possible bidding war between Google and News Corp. may have come “in anticipation of a May 24 expiry of a clause which stipulates that $50 million should be paid to Autonomy in the event of a buyout within a year of its initial share sale,” according to a Reuters report.

Signing Off

Minic Rivera — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:59:40 +0000

As I posted last April 1, my time to move has come after Splashpress Media decided not to renew my services. Others thought of that post as an April Fools joke but it’s true. My term ends at the strike of midnight today.

I asked you to continue supporting 901am.com and other Splashpress Media sites. I remain grateful to them for the opportunity. In the same way, I would like to invite you to visit me from time to time as I go back to my roots.

Time to move on

Minic Rivera — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:43:09 +0000

Let me start by saying that this is not an April Fools post.

I would like to announce that my term here at 901am.com will end by April 30 this year. Splashpress Media, the publisher of this news blog, has elected not to renew my term, so I am left with no choice but to go.

It’s been stressful running a news blog but it’s a lot fun. I have to thank the bloggers who worked with me, the readers, and Splashpress Media for publishing this.

What is in store for me when the term expires? I still do not know but one thing is sure, I will go back to my roots.

Minic Rivera

Blog Herald gets a new editor

Minic Rivera — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:09:23 +0000

Thord Hedengren today officially starts his gig as editor of Blog Herald. He announced the move through Wisdump, the Splashpress Media property where he used to blog. Congratulations to Thord! Related posts:The Blog Herald relaunches with new designThe Blog Herald Announces Sale to Private PartySplashpress Media Wire Week 23 Related posts:

Earth Hour is coming on March 29 at 8:00pm

Minic Rivera — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:18:39 +0000

It started with a question: How can we inspire people to take action on climate change?

The answer: Ask the people of Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour.

On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour. If the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year.

It is happening again this year.

Happy New Year!

Minic Rivera — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:13:54 +0000

It was a great 2007 and we are hoping for a better year this 2008. Happy New Year to everyone! Related posts:Happy Slip Marks Third Year on YouTubeJoin Kraft Singles “Have A Happy Sandwich” video contest and win $50,000Happy Holidays! Related posts:

Happy Holidays!

Minic Rivera — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:52:26 +0000

Posting may be light from hereon. It’s the time of year when we look back, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. Happy Holidays everyone!

Call for nominations for the 2007 Performancing Blog Awards

Minic Rivera — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:24:25 +0000

Performancing is about encouraging bloggers to make good blogs. And this year, Performancing is going to recognize the best blogs in the business with the first annual Performancing Blog Awards.

Starting today, you can nominate your favorite blogs or bloggers in each category. You can even nominate yourself or your own blog.

Each category will have a single winner, two runners up, and possibly some honorable mentions. Our goal is to highlight the very best that the blogosphere has to offer, and we appreciate any tips/help that the Performancing community can provide to help us make our decisions:

Official Categories For The 2007 Performancing Blog Awards:

The Best Overall Blog
The Most Influential Blogger
The Best Blog Design
The Best Blog Typography
The Best Blog Name
The Best New Blog
The Best Blog Community
The Most Improved Blog of 2007
The Best Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of
The Best Blog Podcast
The Best Use of a Corporate Blog
The Best Video Blog
The Best Writing/Blogging Blog
The Best Science/Technology Blog
The Most Controversial Blog
The Best SEO Blog
The Best Celeb/Style Blog
The Best Business/Money Blogs
The Best Photo Blog
The Best Sports Blog
The Best Blog WebHost
The Best Family and Parenting Blog
The Best Political Blog
The Best Food/Health Blog
The Funniest Blog
The Best Travel Blog
The Best Education Blog

Rest In Peace Marc Orchant

Minic Rivera — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:07:40 +0000

ZDNet reports that Marc Orchant passed away today after a massive heart attack a few days ago. Oliver Starr of BlogNation has more information. Our deepest sympathy to the family and close friends of Marc Orchant. Related posts:Marc Orchant suffers heart attackMay Google Video rest in peaceRevolutionHealth.com launches heart attack recovery center to aid recovery Related posts:

Open Web Awards… nominate your favorites

Minic Rivera — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:08:25 +0000

We are pleased to inform you that 901am is a partner blog of Mashable’s Open Web Awards. As a partner, 901am will accept nominations for the different categories. Here’s a rundown of the categories that we’re covering:

[Update: Open Web Awards is now open for voting. Simply click on the link]

• Mainstream and Large Scale Networks
• Applications and Widgets
• Social News and Social Bookmarking
• Social Search
• Sports and Fitness Site
• Photo Sharing
• Video Sharing
• Events Site
• Music Site
• Social Shopping Site
• Mobile
• Niche and Social Networks

To nominate, simply leave a comment on this post, with your nomination and its category. We will update you more about the Open Web Awards in the coming days. In the meantime, post your nominees in the comment section.