The New York Post, owned by Rupert Murdoch, suddenly loves Barack Obama.  So why the big switch?  Some say Rupert is very impressed with Obama while others point to a more simplistic point - it’s about sales. (NYT)

(above compilation from NYT)

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For Thousands of Laid-Off Mag Employees, a Hard Road Ahead (AdAge)

How Industries Survive Change. If They Do. (NYT)

Election’s Over, So What’s Next for the Cable News Channels? (NYT)

Bauer Publishing let go five editorial staffers from celeb weekly Life & Style on Friday. (Mediaweek)

Forbes laid off staff as it killed Web vertical ForbesAutos.com and scaled back ForbesTraveler.com and closed its conference business. (Mediaweek)

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How Newspapers Covered Barack Obama’s Historic Victory!

Barack Obama’s Victory Coverage on the Web!

Related: Hot Barack Obama Magazine Covers

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By the end of the third and last presidential debate, the undecided voters who had gathered in Denver for Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg’s focus group were “audibly snickering” at John McCain’s grimaces, eye-bulging, and repeated references to “Joe the Plumber,” reports Time Magazine.

If you’re having problems sleeping, I suggest placing the audio to last night’s debate next you as you try to fall asleep.

If you don’t fall asleep within five minutes, call me in the morning.

I don’t believe you’ll be calling!

Three New York Tabloids Cover The Debate; Three Different Viewpoints

Barack Obama is the winner!

New York Post calls McCain the Winner!

Nobody wins.  Simply a BIG FIGHT ON Long Island!

Did you miss Sarah Palin’s stump speech this weekend where she accused Barack Obama of “palling around with terrorists.”

Well she did!

In her character attack, Palin questions Obama’s association with William Ayers, a member of the Vietnam-era Weather Underground. Her reference was exaggerated at best if not outright false, according to the AP.

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From the beginning of his campaign to his nomination, this special issue takes you through Barack Obama’s historic journey.

Here they are!

NY Post - Destiny Cover

NY Times - Recapping the Grueling Victory

New York Daily News - Barack Obama History

The Independent - Bring on John McCain

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