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Janet Babin

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Happen to catch that Webisode?

May 22, 2006
It's a phrase we're likely to hear a lot more of. As viewers embrace downloadable programming, advertisers are working to make sure they aren't left behind. Janet Babin reports.

Kicking MySpace out of school

May 12, 2006
The hugely popular social networking Web site MySpace has caught the attention of advertisers. But a lot of young people use it and that could get the attention of Congress. Janet Babin reports.

Landline-osaurus?

May 11, 2006
Verizon and other telecom companies are looking to sell portions of their vast network of phone lines as more consumers disconnect their landlines. Janet Babin reports.

WB makes BitTorrent deal for movie downloads

May 9, 2006
Warner Bros. will become the first major studio to distribute its films and TV shows over the Internet using peer-to-peer technology developed by BitTorrent. Until now, the program has been a popular tool for trading pirated files. Janet Babin reports.

How to keep bio crops down on the farm?

Apr 10, 2006
We've all heard about genetically modified corn and soybeans. But what about more experimental crops? Janet Babin reports on the challenge of keeping tabs on these test crops and ensuring that they stay separate from neighboring fields.

And now, the 'Blook' prize

Apr 3, 2006
The first Lulu Blooker awards are to be given out today to the best "blooks," or books based on blogs or websites. The awards are as much about generating a market for "blooks" as they are about recognizing outstanding content. Janet Babin reports.

Surviving shrimp-boat operators are pulling in big profits

Mar 31, 2006
Hurricane Katrina wiped out thousands of commercial shrimp boats. But just like the tale of Forrest Gump, the boats that survived the storm are making a killing. Janet Babin reports.

More full rides at Stanford

Mar 20, 2006
Stanford University's coffers are rich with tech royalties, enabling the school to expand its offering of free tuition to poor students. Janet Babin reports.

The next tech wave

Mar 8, 2006
You say you want a revolution . . . in technology. Well, you might not have to wait long. Thousands of tech visionaries gather in Germany today to introduce new breakthroughs in electronic gadgets. How about high definition TV on your cell phone? Janet Babin has more.

Approaching the debt ceiling

Mar 7, 2006
The Treasury Department attempts to slow the accumulation of federal red ink today by issuing $7 billion in quick-turnaround bonds. Janet Babin reports.