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Google is offering to scan newspaper archives in exchange for publishing rights on their website and will share ad revenue generated with participating publishers. via kottke.org

Kent State University is thinking about giving out bonuses to faculty if the university does well in freshman retention, research, and fundraising.

via Crooked Timber

The Economist's daily roundup of economic news for September 4, 2008, covers topics like bond investor sentiment towards France and the potential for a European super-bank.

via The Economist

BP and its Russian partners in TNK-BP have agreed on a plan to resolve a management dispute.

via The Economist

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via objectifiedfilm.com

Chrysler is offering new car buyers a "gas holiday" promotion, capping gas prices at $2.99 per gallon for three years.

Clay Shirky argues that Americans' time spent watching television far outweighs the time spent contributing to Wikipedia, suggesting a "surplus" of time that could be used for collaborative projects. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Ron Paul concedes he won't win the GOP nomination, but he remains undecided about a November endorsement as his supporters seek delegate positions for the Republican National Convention.

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Economist blogger Tyler Cowen shares some viewpoints, including criticisms of the US prison system and the connection between individual freedom and violence. via kottke.org

This daily roundup of economic news from The Economist covers topics like bond investors and the potential for a European super-bank. via The Economist

Japan is trying to tackle rising healthcare costs by fining companies that don't reduce the number of overweight employees and their families.