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Myanmar tries to cut Internet, cell access (Los Angeles Times)
In a bid to keep news of its crackdown from the world, the military regime tries to block communications, but the images still flow. NEW DELHI Attempting to stop the flow of violent images that have galvanized international condemnation of Myanmar, the country’s military government Friday tried to shut down access to the Internet and cellphone service.

Illini fans scramble for seats to watch team on satellite TV (The Champaign News-Gazette)
Sitting in a sea of orange and blue shirts at a sports bar in Savoy, Jennifer Downs was part of a crowd cheering Illinois to victory over Penn State. Downs, a Champaign resident, was one of many who flocked to local bars to see the game. Comcast doesn’t air the Big Ten Network, so many bars got DirecTV or DISH Network.

Myanmar blocks Internet, cuts off phones (AP via Yahoo! News)
As soldiers in Myanmar intensified their crackdown on pro-democracy protesters Friday, authorities also went after the Internet and mobile phones that have proven so vital and powerful in documenting the dramatic confrontations.

Paterson opposes digital TV fees (The Record)
PATERSON — City channel surfers upset over a new fee for digital cable TV could see monetary relief — if the city sues the company, Cablevision, in court and wins what could be a lengthy trial.

Myanmar forces stamp down on protests, Internet cut (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Security forces moved to crush protests in Myanmar’s two biggest cities Friday, unleashing warning shots and baton charges, and cutting Internet access in the third day of a deadly crackdown.

Kissing Cousins: DJ Bruce Morrow Re-Signs with SIRIUS Satellite Radio (About.com)
From Stephen Bernard as published at news.yahoo.com: “Sirius Satellite Radio said Wednesday it re-signed legendary classic rock DJ Bruce Morrow, known on-air as ‘Cousin Brucie,’ to an exclusive multiyear deal….