What do these things have in common? Not much, directly. ... But there hasn't been an open thread in a while, and I didn't want to start three diaries.
These are three interesting news items I've yet to see posted.
Stern says he's staying, and adding stations in key markets ...
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/30/news/newsmakers/stern/
Shock jock Howard Stern, under pressure for broadcasts termed by some as indecent, said Wednesday that he will not leave over-the-air radio for satellite and that his show will air in nine more markets.
Israel Orders Separation Barrier Changes
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2004-06-30-israel-barrier_x.htm
JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a precedent-setting decision, Israel's Supreme Court ordered the government Wednesday to change a large section of its West Bank separation barrier, saying the current route violates the human rights of the local Palestinian population.
USA Today:
Where are the Jobs Coming From?
Employers fill jobs with low pay
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/2004-06-29-jobs_x.htm
Jobs in lower-wage industries and regions are growing at a faster pace than higher-wage jobs, suggesting job growth is less potent for the economy because the majority of new work isn't accompanied by fat paychecks.