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blog.seattlepi.com - 18 days ago

'Sherlock Holmes' replaces Microsoft as 'Family Guy' sponsor

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Warner Bros. has assumed the spot Microsoft vacated last week in sponsoring a TV special from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane.

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techflash.com - 16 days ago

Exclusive: More Microsoft layoffs

— techflash.com — We're hearing from unofficial but reliable sources tonight that Microsoft is poised to make additional job cuts this week, with the affected employees expected to be notified as early as Wednesday morning. This latest round of layoffs is expected to ... (more) Exclusive: More Microsoft layoffs

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techflash.com - 16 days ago

Microsoft confirms 800 job cuts

— techflash.com — Microsoft this morning acknowledged that it's making additional job cuts today -- eliminating another 800 positions around the world, spread across a variety of product groups. About a quarter of the job cuts are in the Seattle region, a Microsoft ... (more) Microsoft confirms 800 job cuts

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brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com - 18 days ago

Mac share grew after Windows 7 debut

— brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com — Microsoft has not halted Apple's momentum, according to Net Applications' October report Source: Net Applications If Microsoft ( MSFT ) was hoping that the launch of Windows 7 would halt the erosion of its operating system market ... (more) Mac share grew after Windows 7 debut

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Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk:  The Family Guy's not family friendly enough for Microsoft

Switched:  Hulu Debuts 'Coming Soon' Feature, Obama and Bill Gates Back Caring Site

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The Family Guy's not family friendly enough for Microsoft
Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk — ... Turns out it was all a little bit too much for Microsoft. They've pulled their sponsorship, after seeing the show. According to this Seattle PI story, Microsoft said: ...

Hulu Debuts 'Coming Soon' Feature, Obama and Bill Gates Back Caring Site
Switched — ... , Microsoft bailed on its obligation to sponsor an upcoming 'Family Guy' special because of the episode's typically raunchy material. Proving that Warner Bros. is infinitely cooler than Microsoft, the special will now be sponsored by the studio's upcoming film, 'Sherlock Holmes,' starring Robert Downey Jr. [From: Seattle PI] ...