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Jun 11 2008 12:00am EDT

Idle Chatter: Please Read Our Free Newspaper, Please

-The Observer digs into the real story behind HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman's recent departure. [NYO]

-Here's how bad things are getting in the newspaper business: The Dallas Morning News is starting a free, condensed edition for non-subscribers. But unlike other free dailies, this one will be home-delivered. They'll also mow your lawn. [DMN]

-Speaking of how bad things are, Sam Zell is "well on his way" to destroying the Los Angeles Times. [WaPo]

-Google co-founder Sergey Brin is blasting off into orbit. [NYT]

-ABC News is seeking a new format for its not-very-successful World News webcast. [WSJ]. □

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