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This column is about news the editor would like to share with readers.Internet company AOL Inc. is buying news hub Huffington Post in a $315 million deal that represents a bold bet on the future of online news, AOL News reports. Patch is a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL.AOL, once the king of dial-up Internet access known for its ubiquitous CDs and "You've got mail" greeting in its inboxes, is in the midst of a turnaround effort as it tries to find ways to boost online ad sales to offset declines in the access business. The acquisition announced early Monday is among the most aggressive strategic moves engineered by AOL CEO Tim Armstrong in an effort to reshape …
Shrewsbury Patch wants to know what you resolve to do this year. Have you made resolutions in the past and haven't stuck with them? What's different this year? Here are a couple of resolutions we've heard and made: 1. Back in November, the Shrewsbury Patch met Shrewsbury resident Justine Snyder who made a resolution to donate blood more often. And she said it's one resolution she was able to keep. 2. Shrewsbury Patch vows to continue to bring you interesting news stories about your community and welcomes feedback on future story ideas. Shrewsbury Patch is a place for you the user to become …
Patch.com is now part of Starbucks Digital Network, which is a a collection of hand-picked premium news, entertainment and lifestyle content. The network is only available to customers in-store while they use Starbucks free Wi-Fi network. The network will include Patch's latest local news from your hometown and has been designed for screens big and small, and customers can access the network from the tablets or smartphones while in line or sipping their favorite beverage in the café. "Our customers are the inspiration for the Starbucks Digital Network. They've told us they want to be the …
