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After months of silence, Yahoo’s BOSS team is opening up to frustrated third party developers about the future of the powerful search platform. A few hours ago, Yahoo’s Ashim Chhabra left a post on the BOSS group forum, offering an explanation for why it has taken so long for Yahoo to relay information to developers, and giving them some idea of BOSS’s fate. The good news? BOSS will continue to live on in some form, but it’s unclear exactly how things will be changing and which services will be powered by Microsoft technology — and there may be fees involved. That uncertainly will probably leave some developers on edge, but at least they know the project isn’t being scrapped entirely.

Chhabra’s post was clearly prompted by the actions of some frustrated BOSS developers, who grew tired of being left in the dark and approached the Department of Justice to talk about how BOSS will be impacted by the Yahoo/Microsoft search deal. The DOJ heard their complaints, scheduling a conference call with them for next week. Chhabra’s post may help placate them for the time being. We’ve included his full post below:

Folks,

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your frustration. This process has been long for all of us due to the complex nature of our agreement with Microsoft, and we appreciate your patience.

Under this agreement, Yahoo! is permitted to continue offering the BOSS web service, with search results that would integrate Yahoo! services and content with algorithmic results provided by Microsoft. As always, our intention is to provide a BOSS offering as long as it makes business and economic sense to do so. We are still examining what the BOSS offering will consist of, with some services powered by Microsoft, unique content that Yahoo! currently provides, and the potential for additional Yahoo! content in the future.

Prior to the announcement of the Yahoo!-Microsoft search agreement, we’d already shared our intention to explore a fee-based structure for BOSS. We continue to explore an appropriate fee structure or other revenue model as we work through the future of BOSS.

As you know, we must receive regulatory clearance before actual implementation of the search deal with Microsoft can occur. Only then can we finalize the future shape of BOSS. Of course, we will provide additional clarity and certainty when we can.

Thanks for your attention!

Yahoo! BOSS team

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At 10:05 a.m. Thursday morning, the Palo Alto Police Department received a threat from an anonymous man who claimed that a bomb had been planted at Palo Alto City Hall that would detonate at 11:05 a.m. According to The San Jose Mercury News, all 350 employees were evacuated from the nine-story building at 10:40 a.m.

While there was no explosion at 11:05 a.m., bomb squads searched the building for about two hours. Speaking to The Daily about the bomb scare, Palo Alto Mayor Pat Burt stated, “There were not any indications that it was a serious one or a genuine one.”

He went to explain that the police conducted “a routine check to make sure that there was no legitimacy to the threat.”

The City Hall staff went back to work at 2 p.m. after the four-hour evacuation.

Few musicals ever address themes like education, pornography, racism and homosexuality. Even fewer shows address these themes with an ensemble of puppets. “Avenue Q,” the Broadway show that has swept the nation, is coming to San Jose for a limited engagement from Jan. 12 – Jan. 17. Intermission got to sit down with Princeton, the star puppet of the show, and ask him what life after college is really like.

i: Is college really the happiest time of our lives? Is there nothing else to look forward to?

Princeton: College was a BLAST, it’s true. And since I graduated, life definitely has its share of ups and downs. But, something good is coming, I can feel it. You never know what’ll happen next!

i: What advice would you give to those who actually are getting their BAs in English?

P: Make sure the companies you work for aren’t laying employees off before their first day. That was rough.

i: Stanford is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, where the Internet is being further developed every day. Is the Internet really just for porn?

P: Well, my neighbor, Trekkie Monster, seems to think so. And, for me, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t PART of my internet experience. But, I use it for other things too… I swear…

i: You’ve had your share of relationship problems. Do you have any love advice to give?

P: Honestly, I’m the last person to ask about love advice! No matter what I do, it seems like I’m always screwing up! I’m getting better, though… I think.

Monster is really on a roll these days and today was no exception. The collaboration between Monster, Lady Gaga, and Red was announced earlier today and now they just announced three new products. An updated Beats Solo which is now called Solo HD which will incorporate HD sound that has advanced proprietary driver technology which ensures they preserve every bit of the bass, vital details of low and high end sound. The tri-fold design and plush carrying case make for easy portability and storage. The Solo HD also comes in three different colors: white, red, and black. Pricing will be $229 and will also incorporate the ControlTalk feature for the iPhone and iPod.

 

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A Stanford doctor has achieved a historic first in the medical community. Michael Link, M.D., a professor in Pediatric Cancer at the School of Medicine, is the first pediatric oncologist to be named president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

While the majority of ASCO presidents have been medical oncologists, who care for adults with cancer and who also make up the bulk of ASCO membership, Link’s election as a pediatric oncologist highlights the importance of children’s cases in cancer research and care, as well as the value of unity among all disciplines related to cancer.

“This reflects, I think, how pediatric oncology in many ways has led the whole field of oncology,” said Dr. Bertil Glader, a fellow professor and doctor in pediatric oncology.

“I couldn’t be more pleased or proud,” added Dr. Harvey Cohen, professor of pediatrics. “In my opinion, he is the best pediatric oncologist in the country.”

ASCO, an international nonprofit, dedicates itself to uniting cancer physicians and researchers to improve cancer prevention and care, as well as to educate physicians about the newest research developments.

Link looks toward assuming the role of president-elect in June, and he sees a particular opportunity for a global focus.

“It’s called the American Society of Clinical Oncology, but more than one-third of its members are from other countries,” Link said. “We can’t be so narrow-minded as to only focus on our own problems.”

While doctors have made significant advancement in furthering cancer technology, new procedures often remain unaffordable for developing countries. Many of the newest therapy technologies are not only extremely expensive, but also difficult to transport, and Link believes the ASCO holds a responsibility to pave the path toward greater equality.

“We can’t just be focused on the new, the more expensive, the most high-tech—we have to focus on the exportable,” he said.

In a nation engulfed in debate over healthcare, Link hopes to shape ASCO to encourage greater understanding of Medicare and Medicaid patients’ needs.

“We want to make sure these children have access to the best care, that that choice is made not on the basis of how expensive it is, but on quality,” he said.

On the other hand, he added, “We don’t want to advocate doing things just for the sake of doing them.”

Several other doctors from Stanford have served as ASCO president before, and Link’s colleagues from the Stanford School of Medicine are thrilled about his ascendency.

“This is kind of a situation where the student does better than the teacher,” said Cohen, who taught Link as a student and resident. “He has always been brilliant, and he asks incredibly good questions. He’s done earth-shattering work with children with cancer.”

“We should all be honored—this is a great tribute to his accomplishments,” Glader said.

An active member of the ASCO for years, Link has served on several committees and is currently an associate editor for the organization’s Journal for Clinical Oncology. Yet, Link says pediatrics have provided his driving passion ever since his medical school days.

“You develop a very intense relationship with the family,” he said, “taking them through a dark hour and hopefully bring them back into the light, bring back a cured child. It’s the most satisfying thing you can imagine.”

For Link, the combination of working with children in a scientific environment and fostering lifelong relationships with the whole family proved “almost an irresistible combination.”

Link sometimes hears from his patients years later as adults, and several have even become doctors themselves. “What more fun could there be?” he asks himself.

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The detoxing process is hard especially after being dependent on a substance (whether it be alcohol or drugs) on a daily basis. Watching this process for non-celebs would be entertaining especially seeing how they all deal with withdrawal. But the celebs they have lined up for this season will make it all the more interesting.
Dr. Drew is back with a new season of Celebrity Rehab – kicking off tonight at 10 p.m. on VH1. (You can watch the whole first episode online here.) This year’s cast includes some higher-profile names like Dennis Rodman, Heidi Fleiss, Mindy McCready, and Tom Sizemore. Plus Mackenzie Phillips seems to not have had enough time in the spotlight. (I don’t know if I can handle getting to know her better than we did on Oprah last year.) McCready recently gave us a preview of her time on the show.
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(Reuters) – British bid target Cadbury (CBRY.L) will paint an upbeat picture for 2010 and upgrade 2009 forecasts next week in a final attempt to fight off a hostile bid from Kraft Foods (KFT.N), analysts said on Friday.

But a small rise in Kraft’s hostile 10.5 billion pound ($16.8 billion) bid will be enough to win over Cadbury shareholders, most analysts and investors believe, even if good Christmas trading and cost cutting allow the confectioner to beat its guidance for underlying 2009 sales growth and margin.

“The key will be what Cadbury can say to boost the long-term strategic value of the business and how much more Kraft will be willing to pay,” an industry analyst said.

Cadbury is likely to upgrade previous forecasts for a 2009 operating margin of 13.3 percent and underlying sales growth of around 5 percent, analysts said, adding they will be scanning what it says about sales, margins and input costs for 2010.

The company is due to give the bulk of its final argument for staying independent on January 12, the 39th day of Britain’s 60-day takeover process but the Takeover Panel has allowed Cadbury to provide extra detail shortly after the London market closes on January 14, given the proximity of its December 31 financial year end.

Termed Cadbury’s second response document after its first defense statement in mid-December, Cadbury is expected to focus on its position after Christmas trading and Kraft’s bid.

Kraft’s cash and shares bid, launched in September, has gained in value over the past few days as the U.S. food company’s stock has risen and the dollar strengthened to make the offer worth 768 pence against a Cadbury share price down 0.1 percent at 776 pence by 8:20 a.m. EST.

Many analysts and investors say Kraft will have to raise the bid to at least 800 pence to succeed. It has until January 19 to change its bid while Cadbury shareholders have until February 2 to accept.

“The focus will be on the value of Cadbury rather than looking for any white knight bidders,” said another analyst.

Earlier this week, Swiss food group Nestle (NESN.VX) ruled itself out from a Cadbury auction while hopes have faded for counterbids from Hershey (HSY.N) and Italy’s Ferrero, who have both expressed interest.

Ferrero’s interest in Cadbury has cooled, sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday, while analysts say it will be difficult for Hershey to mount a bid without the potential financial backing of Nestle.

Kraft chief executive Irene Rosenfeld has stuck to her guns, refusing to increase the overall price of the Cadbury bid since it emerged in early September, while Cadbury chairman Roger Carr has been equally firm in rejecting the bid, terming it derisory.

Rosenfeld’s predicament was highlighted this week when Kraft’s biggest shareholder, Warren Buffett, told her not to overpay with a large issue of new Kraft shares.

Cadbury has already forecast 2009 sales rising 11 percent to 6 billion pounds, underlying operating profit up 24 percent to 794 million, and EBITDA 21 percent ahead to 1.004 billion.

It has also forecast underlying 2009 sales growth in the middle of its 4-6 percent target range and an operating margin of 13.3 percent from 2008’s 11.9 percent. Analysts say these figures could be upgraded to as much as 5.3 percent and 13.6 percent.

Last month, Cadbury announced longer-term targets to look for annual sales growth of 5-7 percent from 2010, operating margins to rise to 16-18 percent by 2013 and double-digit dividend growth for 2010 and beyond.

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(Reporting by David Jones; Editing by Dan Lalor)

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College football pundits say the title game’s McQuarterback matchup clearly favors Texas. Yes, the Longhorns’ Colt McCoy has won an NCAA-record 45 games, but McElroy, a junior, hasn’t lost as a starter since the eighth grade.

Fittingly, the Rose Bowl represents center stage for freckle-faced, 21-year-old McElroy, the longtime understudy.

At Carroll he played behind Chase Daniel and didn’t start until his senior season, when he led the Dragons to a Class 5A state title.

At Alabama, McElroy redshirted his first season, then backed up John Parker Wilson in 2007 and 2008. Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy isn’t quite setting himself up for canonization, but he is a damn good student, already graduating with another year of eligibility left. He has made all As and one B in obtaining his degree in marketing. He also appears to plan on returning for his last year with the Crimson Tide. But, that doesn’t mean that he’s not already thinking of the future. He wants to study at Oxford.

“I’m actually applying next year,” McElroy said. “I didn’t want to apply and miss a year of football if I was picked. But we’ll see what happens. I wanted to obviously approach it and look into it because it is such a great honor.”

Obviously, it isn’t easy. Only two people drawn from Alabama, Florida and Tennessee will get the coveted scholarship any given year. But if Mark Ingram can win the Heisman, who says McElroy can’t snag a Rhodes Scholarship next year?

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