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Linked List: October 7, 2006

New York Times: Google Is Said to Set Sights on YouTube 

Andrew Ross Sorkin, reporting for The New York Times:

Google is in discussions to acquire YouTube for $1.6 billion, people involved in the talks said yesterday. While the talks are in the early stages, and may fall apart, the size of Google’s offer may push YouTube closer to a deal. Other companies have also expressed interest and could swoop in with a higher offer.

Microsoft, Yahoo, Viacom and the News Corporation, among others, have all visited YouTube’s headquarters in San Mateo, Calif., in recent months to inquire about buying the company.

Detroit 6, Yankees 0; Yanks Down 2 Games to 1 

I didn’t expect that I’d need to break out the Yankees logo during the first round, but you don’t win many games when you get shut out. Go Yanks.