Laura Anne Gilman's Blog, page 295
March 5, 2009
a few political links of non-political interest
Some things from the White House blog you might want to check out:
The unveiling of http://healthreform.gov/ effective today, and worth browsing, even if you already have a stable employer-subsidized medical plan.
"We are here today to discuss one of the greatest threats not just to the well-being of our families and the prosperity of our businesses, but to the very foundation of our economy – and that is the exploding cost of health care in America today." (full remarks available at http://www.d
The unveiling of http://healthreform.gov/ effective today, and worth browsing, even if you already have a stable employer-subsidized medical plan.
"We are here today to discuss one of the greatest threats not just to the well-being of our families and the prosperity of our businesses, but to the very foundation of our economy – and that is the exploding cost of health care in America today." (full remarks available at http://www.d
This...could get interesting....
Barnes & Noble Acquires Fictionwise
Barnes & Noble announced that it has purchased the e-book retailer Fictionwise for $15.7 million in cash today.
The major e-book company operates two websites, Fictionwise.com and eReader.com, and both will remain functioning after the sale. According to Fictionwise, founders Steve Pendergrast and Scott Pendergrast will continue to operate the e-book retailer as a separate unit under the Barnes & Noble umbrella.
Here's more from the official release: "Barnes & No
Barnes & Noble announced that it has purchased the e-book retailer Fictionwise for $15.7 million in cash today.
The major e-book company operates two websites, Fictionwise.com and eReader.com, and both will remain functioning after the sale. According to Fictionwise, founders Steve Pendergrast and Scott Pendergrast will continue to operate the e-book retailer as a separate unit under the Barnes & Noble umbrella.
Here's more from the official release: "Barnes & No
