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Image by Getty Images via @daylife Comcast-NBC merger approved by FCC - Jan. 18, 2011 : "'After a thorough review, we have adopted strong and fair merger conditions to ensure this transaction serves the public interest,' FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said in a statement." Nelson Chaney : All I know is that this violates every canon of respectable broadcasting.   Frank Hackett : We're not a respectable network. We're a whorehouse network, and we have to take whatever we can get.   Nelson Chaney : Well, I don't want any part of it. I don't fancy myself the president of a whorehouse.   Frank Hackett : That's very commendable of you, Nelson. Now sit down. Your indignation is duly noted; you can always resign tomorrow. ahhh. . . . still brings tears to mine eyes. :-0 .. .ero . Related articles "Comcast-NBC Deal: Whats Next?" and related posts (econolog.net) FCC approves Comcast's purchase of NBC, Justice Department...

Image by Getty Images via @daylife Divided FCC adopts Internet traffic rules | Reuters : "Under the rules, the blocking of legal content would be banned but providers like Comcast and Verizon Communications can 'reasonably' manage their networks and charge consumers based on levels of Internet usage ." .. .ero . Related articles New Internet Traffic Rules,Users may end up paying for down loads. (ramanan50.wordpress.com) Divided FCC adopts rules to protect Web traffic (physorg.com)