links for 2007-09-01

• Google News Now Hosting Wire Stories & Promises Better Variety In Results
  Google News will begin offering articles from several major wire services and news agencies hosted on its own site, rather than sending readers away from Google.
  (tags: msm)
• Facebook | Enter Multi-User Google Earth
  Unype Everywhere is on the verge of something interesting… an Facebook application that will let us roam Google Earth (and Space as of this week) and interact with each other. It’s not as slick as SL, but it is thought provoking.
  (tags: virtual worlds face)
• BCG Study Finds Executive Frustration with Innovation Rising around the Globe: Leaders Recognize Innovation Is Critical, but Many Feel Benefits Are Elusive; Risk-Averse Culture and Lack of Speed Seen as Biggest Obstacles Most-Satisfied Companies: Technolo
  BCG’s 4th annual global report on innovation shows executives are frustrated with innovation returns, but recognize innovation is vital for performance and growth. Only 46% of exec’s said they were satisfied with returns on innovation spending.
  (tags: innovation 3070)

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