Facebook On The Block

conq writes "BusinessWeek reports that Facebook has turned down an offer for $750 million and is looking for 2 billion dollars. The article speculates that one possible suitor would be Viacom. From the article: 'A Facebook deal would help Viacom founder and Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone fend off a growing challenge from News Corp. The media conglomerate run by Rupert Murdoch has poured enormous resources into the Internet during the last year. It acquired social-networking pioneer MySpace.com last year for $580 million.'"

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Caspar Weinberger, dead at 88

[orthogonal]

I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Defense Secretary/Iran-Contra indictee Caspar Weinberger was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.

Re:Caspar Weinberger, dead at 88

[popeguilty]

Good riddance to bad rubbish. I'm just sad that Meese or North didn't get it first.

Re:Caspar Weinberger, dead at 88

[MindStalker]

Ok apparently according to nbcnews he really is dead.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12050783/

But dude, pulling out a clique like that for a deal death is just sick..

Re:Caspar Weinberger, dead at 88

[crabpeople]

its CLICHE not clique.

and this guy was a hardcore regan tool who supported missle defense, pro nuclear arms, increased US military/DoD budgets and oh yeah, NEGOTIATED with terrorists to supply them arms.

plus its a damn funny CLICHE as none of the people ever reported dead, actually are. Your reply only ads to my enjoyment.