Monday, January 14, 2013
With McIlroy, Nike ready to make more noise in golf - USATODAY - Terms of the deal are not expected to be released, but several reports have said the new deal is in the neighborhood of $200 million to $250 million over 10 years. If the deal with Nike is confirmed at $250 million, it would be the most lucrative endorsement ever negotiated in golf.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Google's ultrafast Internet draws start-ups to K.C. - USATODAY - Maria Sudekum - The first homes were installed with fiber optics in the fall, with more "fiberhoods" planned in stages over the next several months. Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., remain Google's only fiber market, though the company has said it plans additional roll-outs. Many in the tech industry believe Google's move could ultimately force broadband providers to accelerate their networks to compete. Making Internet access faster would give the company more opportunities to attract traffic and sell more advertising — the main way Google makes money.
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