As the Rupert Turns

On this morning's episode, Rupert wakes up to a crowd of protesters outside his door. The Occupy Wall Street crowd has begun to protest specific billionaires. It seems like a no-brainer to protest the guy who controls the media for their opposition.

As the Rupert Turns

The soap opera returns with a brand new episode this morning. (I didn't lose my hunger for this story just because I ate so well in Italy). On this morning's episode, we discover that Rupert's newspapers even spied on Britain's intelligence chief, hoping to get some dirt on his personal life.

We also learn that one Scotland Yard official was paid by Rupert to give them crime scoops, and that the former editor of his paper--the one that served as the spokesperson for the Prime Minister until he was arrested--is suing Rupert because News Corp will no longer cover his legal fees. Seems that Rupert had promised that he would.

I know that the American press isn't covering this story (those links are all to international sources), but this really is a huge deal in Europe. The depth of News Corp's involvement in illegal and highly unethical activities overseas has to make you wonder about the way they do business here in this country.

Read the stories and judge for yourself.

As the Rupert Turns

On this morning's episode we get an update on the status of the American side of this scandal, the alleged phone hacking of 9-11 victims. The families in question were briefed yesterday.

Based on the actions the New York Post is taking behind the scenes, it sounds like Rupert's folks are not taking this investigation lightly.

I suspect that's a good plan.

Time to start to looking around for an American fall guy.

Apple Loses Jobs

Not employment opportunities, their CEO. This surprise announcement came yesterday from Steve Jobs...

"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple."

He said he'd like to stay on as Chairman, but it sounds like his health issues are pretty serious. That's sad to hear.

As for Apple, they may find someone to handle the business side of what he did, but it's hard to imagine that they'll be able to replace his vision. Someone like him comes along about once in a generation.