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Democrat says govt responsible for Noppadon action

(BangkokPost.com) - Democrat party called on the government to take responsibility for Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama's decision to sign joint

John McCain's Floor Speech Advocating Preemptive Iraq War

Following is John McCain's Senate floor speech on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq Resolution, delivered on October 10, 2002 (source: mccain.senate.gov): In the history of nations, greatness is forged, or opportunity squandered, not by natural evolution or by the hand of myste ...

Amendment Would Put Spy Lawsuits, Amnesty On Hold Pending Investigation

As the Senate takes up the FISA bill on Tuesday, an odd amendment from New Mexico Democrat Sen. Jeff Bingaman appears to be the last real hope for th 17 Vote(s)

Ban vandals from park - Tahlequah Daily Press

Ban vandals from park - Tahlequah Daily Press Ban vandals from park Tahlequah Daily Press, OK - 16 hours ago Most teenagers, with or without skateboards, are indeed unpleasant to be ar ound. They're as loud, goofy and awkward as we once were. Grandchildren are God's … Motorcycles and skateboards - Cl ...

Meme for a Rainy Day

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Mostly quiet first term keeps Ellison from facing experienced...

(McClatchy-Tribune Informa) In theory, Keith Ellison is the most vulnerable incumbent to seek reelection from the Minneapolis-dominated Fifth

THE ROLE OF GAMING INDUSTRY IN NEVADA POLITICS

Introduction The more than continental stretch of the American domain is given form and character as a federal union on fifty different states whose institutions order the American landscape. The existence of these stages made possible the emergence of a continental nation where liberty, not despoti ...

Industrial Nations Endorse Halving Emissions by 2050 - New York Times

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Industrial Nations Endorse Halving Emissions by 2050New York Times - 33 minutes agoBy ALAN COWELL In a delicately phrased communiquƩ, the world's richest countries pledged on Tuesday to press for a halving of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.G8 wants broad UN deal to halve emissions ReutersG8 papers over differences on climate change Forbes The Press Association - Monsters and Critics.com - The Associated Press - guardian.co.ukall 253 news articles

Ross Finnie enters race for Liberal Democrat leadership : stv

Former Mininster puts himself forward for leadership following resignation of Nicol Stephen.

Stay safe during skateboarding season - Chicago Daily Herald

Stay safe during skateboarding season - Chicago Daily Herald Stay safe during skateboarding season Chicago Da ily Herald, IL - Jul 6, 2008 The surgeon had described the 9-year-old's skateboarding accident and resulting arm fracture and followed with the simple statement, "He was not wearing … Motorcy ...

Daisuke Matsuzaka extends himself - Boston Herald

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Daisuke Matsuzaka extends himselfBoston Herald - 48 minutes agoBy Michael Silverman Daisuke Matsuzaka's record remained at 9-1, but he scored a huge win last night by pitching into the eighth inning of the Red Sox [team stats]' 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.Ramirez's RBI hit squeezes Red Sox past Twins Sports NetworkRamirez's Single Gives Sox 1-0 Win Hartford Courant Boston Globe - Los Angeles Times - MLB.com - International Herald Tribuneall 333 news articles

Rice says issues pending on Polish shield deal - Reuters

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Rice says issues pending on Polish shield dealReuters - 48 minutes agoPRAGUE (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday she had constructive talks with Poland's foreign minister on basing part of a missile defense system in Poland but declined to predict on whether the two sides would reach an ...Rice: Poland visit to discuss defense unlikely The Associated PressRice arrives in Prague to sign US missile shield deal Monsters and Critics.com istockAnalyst.com - CNN - International Herald Tribune - Thenews.plall 425 news articles

Local doctors urge Congress to abandon Medicare cuts - San Jose Mercury News

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Local doctors urge Congress to abandon Medicare cutsSan Jose Mercury News - 51 minutes agoThe county's elderly are caught in the middle of a health care tussle in Washington that shows little sign of letting up amid fierce election-year posturing.Fox, Bassett brace for cut in Medicare Oneonta Daily StarMedicare Advantage: An Even Earlier Demise? Forbes New York Times - Newsday - Albany Times Union - Washington Postall 615 news articles

Obama to accept nomination before up to 76000 - Examiner.com

Canada.com
Obama to accept nomination before up to 76000Examiner.com - 54 minutes agoJul 7, 2008 4:41 PM (8 hrs ago) By IVAN MORENO, AP DENVER (Map, News) - Everyone from the Denver Broncos to the Grand Junction High School Tigers, from the Vans Warped Tour to the Lakewood High School band have played at Invesco Field at Mile High.Obama's Campaign Shifts to a Bigger Stage for His Big Night New York TimesObama calls an audible on convention Los Angeles Times Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - New York Daily News - AZ Central.comall 910 news articles

A-Rod pal: Cynthia spent $100G in Paris - New York Daily News

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A-Rod pal: Cynthia spent $100G in ParisNew York Daily News - 1 hour agoBY GEORGE RUSH and CORKY SIEMASZKO Alex Rodriguez's bitter divorce took an ugly turn on Monday night when Team A-Rod accused his estranged wife of going on a spiteful spending spree in Paris.Alex Rodriguez's Wife Files for Divorce New York TimesWife of Yankees slugger "A-Rod" files for divorce Reuters Boston Herald - Newsday - Los Angeles Times - E! Onlineall 3,960 news articles

Dahl's skateboards display originality - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Dahl's skateboards display originality - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Dahl's skateboards display originality Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - Jul 6, 2008 Shawn Dahl's parents blame it all on the aunt and uncle who gave him a skateboard one winter. Then 8 years old, Dahl shoveled the drivew ...

Statement by Publisher Katharine Weymouth - Washington Post

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Statement by Publisher Katharine WeymouthWashington Post - 1 hour agoI am pleased to announce that Marcus Brauchli will become Executive Editor of The Washington Post, effective September 8. Marcus brings a wealth of experience, both as a journalist and as an editor, that will help us navigate the new world of media ...Washington Post Signals Shift With a New Editor New York TimesWashington Post Appoints Ex-Journal Editor to Lead Newsroom Bloomberg Reuters - Financial Times - guardian.co.uk - Reuters Indiaall 165 news articles

Bomber kills 41 outside Indian Embassy in Kabul - Washington Post

Washington Post
Bomber kills 41 outside Indian Embassy in KabulWashington Post - 1 hour agoBy AMIR SHAH and JASON STRAZIUSO AP KABUL, Afghanistan -- A bomb ripped through the gates of the Indian Embassy on Monday, killing 41 people and scattering bodies and pools of blood across some of Kabul's most protected Streets.Video: Deadliest Blast in Years Rocks Afghan Capital AssociatedPressSuicide Car Blast Kills 41 in Afghan Capital New York Times BBC News - International Herald Tribune - Inquirer.net - Al jazeera.netall 2,504 news articles

Sunday Rose: A cool name for Kidman-Urban newborn - USA Today

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Sunday Rose: A cool name for Kidman-Urban newbornUSA Today - 1 hour agoBy Charley Gallay, Getty Images By Jesseka Kadylak, USA TODAY With the birth of their daughter Sunday Rose Kidman Urban on Monday in Nashville, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban became the latest celebrity couple to adopt a unique name for their baby.Nicole Kidman celebrates daughter's birth ReutersIt's a Girl for Nicole & Keith! Their Sunday Rose Blooms on Monday E! Online MSNBC - People Magazine - The Associated Press - New York Daily Newsall 1,096 news articles

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How misguided are some of these right-wing folk if their philosophy of "libertarianism" is based mainly on anger of "lazy people stealing our money"? A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. She considered herself to be a very liberal Democrat, but her father was a staunch Republ ...

Obama Talkin' About God

Podcast Show Notes Obama's using faith talk to garner Evangelical support. British Children punished for not praying to Allah. (Hat Tip: Education Watch.) In the name of PC: British Police dogs required to wear booties when doing searches to avoid offending Muslims, even though a leading Iman says i ...

Obama, McCain duel over economy - San Francisco Chronicle

Obama, McCain duel over economySan Francisco Chronicle - 2 hours agoIt's the summer of the headache-inducing gas prices, the scary home mortgage crisis and rising food costs - a world of hurt that has brought both the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns this week to the same prime location on the campaign ...Video: AP Campaign Minute AssociatedPressMcCain spars with Obama on tax issues Philadelphia Inquirer ABC News - International Herald Tribune - Alexandria Times - Chicago Tribuneall 1,825 news articles

Microsoft May Oust Yahoo Board (Time Magazine)

Microsoft Corp. threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to dump Yahoo Inc.'s board, saying Monday that a successful shareholder rebellion would encourage the software maker to renew its bid

Icahn's Yahoo bid gets a push - Los Angeles Times

Boston Globe
Icahn's Yahoo bid gets a pushLos Angeles Times - 2 hours agoMicrosoft says it will return to talks if an effort to oust the Web firm's board succeeds. SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft Corp. revived its pursuit of Yahoo Inc. on Monday, saying it would resume takeover talks if shareholders oust the Internet giant's ...Microsoft: Machiavellian or Muddled? New York TimesMicrosoft backs Icahn's bid to oust Yahoo board Louisville Courier-Journal Houston Chronicle - CNNMoney.com - Wall Street Journal - San Francisco Chronicleall 1,227 news articles

Webb says thanks but no thanks - Los Angeles Times

Wall Street Journal
Webb says thanks but no thanksLos Angeles Times - 2 hours agoSen. Jim Webb, a rising star in Democratic politics, pulled the plug Monday on speculation that he might be Barack Obama's running mate.Obama to give speech at Broncos stadium Boston GlobeWebb Pulls Out of Obama Vice Presidential Consideration FOXNews Roanoke Times - Richmond Times Dispatch - New York Sun - Yahoo! Newsall 73 news articles

If it goes around, it comes around - Democrat

A current trend in Chinese business is a stunning and fast moving example of "What goes around comes around." Low cost producers in Honghe - "China's Famous Town for Sweaters" - are closing in significant numbers, according to The Wall Street Journal ...

Was Clark following script? - Democrat

Recently Democratic operative retired Gen. Wesley Clark made a scathing attack on GOP presidential candidate John McCain. He said that the fact that McCain got shot down and spent years as prisoner of war did not give him the executive experience ...

Rosemary's retiring - Democrat

Outgoing Tate County Extension Director Rosemary Tindle was joined by her husband Garth and daughter Mary at her retirement reception last month. Her son, James, was unable to attend. It is a fortunate (and usually, hardworking person) who is able to ...

McCain younger than Kennedy - Democrat

Democra tic presidential candidate Barack Obama and his political comrades are making a big deal over rival John McCain's age. They want to paint him as a doting old gent, not capable of coping with today's world. McCain was born in 1936 and if he is ...

Coldwater board considers spending fire rebate funds - Democrat

The Coldwater Board of Alderman met last Tuesday for their monthly town hall meeting. First on the agenda was a proposal to construct a room, approximately 20 feet by 20 feet, to house fire equipment and facilitate the department's training needs ...

At least the ballplayers can breathe easier - Democrat

While we applaud Senatobia's decision to make its parks smoke-free zones, we agree with Alderman Lana Nail that the ban should be extended to all public places. Though many of the chain restaurants in Senatobia are already smoke-free by virtue of ...

False reporting no laughing matter - Democrat

If you find yourself "between the Devil and the deep blue sea," as the saying goes - or, in the case of a Hinds County woman, between your husband's anger and a false police report - may we suggest that you endure the wrath of your spouse. If that ...

City 'brainstorms' on lowering costs - Democrat

In an effort to stem skyrocketing fuel expenditures, the City of Senatobia is tightening up its o perations. Mayor Alan Callicott recently met with employees of several city departments, including public works, law enforcement, and fire, for what he ...

You'll find me just behind the missing gerbil - Democrat

I have been resigned to the pecking order on Holly Lane for some four decades. Until a little over two years ago it never changed much - at least for the one at the bottom - me. Occasionally a cat would wander on or off the premises. Once or twice a ...

Fire crews gain, stay wary - Los Angeles Times

The Age
Fire crews gain, stay waryLos Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
About 800 firefighters, backed by 10 air tankers and six helicopters, continued their assault on the blaze. Residents return to homes after fleeing Gap blaze.Big Sur fire crews worry about hotter weather San Francisco ChronicleGains Reported on 2 California Blazes, but Worries Persist New York Times People's Daily Online - The Associated Press - Monterey County Herald - Lake County Newsall 4,124 news articles

Google Lets You Monitor Access To Your Gmail Account - Washington Post

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Google Lets You Monitor Access To Your Gmail AccountWashington Post - 3 hours agoGmail has introduced a new privacy feature that will let users see how many computers their account is open on, and also allows them to sign-out remotely.YouTube Users Vent Anger In Anti-Viacom Videos InformationWeekViacom Gains Access To Users, Google Adds Privacy Link CRN MSNBC - New York Times - PC Magazine - Computerworldall 106 news articles

Toyota reportedly to put solar panels on Prius - San Francisco Chronicle

Toyota reportedly to put solar panels on PriusSan Francisco Chronicle - 3 hours ago(07-07) 19:46 PDT -- Solar power on a Prius? It sounds like a match made in eco-heaven. Toyota Motor Corp. plans to stick solar panels on some models of its popular Prius hybrid car, according to news reports Monday.Report: Third-generation Toyota Prius to sport solar panels BetaNewsToyota Prius may get solar panels TG Daily TechNewsWorld - DVICE - Register - CNET News
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Washington Post Staff Writers - Washington Post

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Washington Post Staff WritersWashington Post - 3 hours agoInvestigators who spent nearly a month searching for the cause of a salmonella outbreak in tomatoes are now holding and testing shipments of imported jalapeƱos at the Mexican border in hopes of finding the outbreak strain.Salmonella mystery Los Angeles TimesProtecting America's food Baltimore Sun WebMD - Reuters - Daily News Transcript - KXAN-TVall 1,186 news articles

Memorable Wimbledon Final Also Signals End of an Era - New York Times

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Memorable Wimbledon Final Also Signals End of an EraNew York Times - 3 hours agoBy CHRISTOPHER CLAREY WIMBLEDON, England - There will be other great men's finals at Wimbledon, quite possibly another between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.Second serves: Federer a champion in defeat FOXSports.comBud Collins rates Nadal-Federer final No. 1 too Los Angeles Times Washington Post - Hartford Courant - New York Daily News - DetNews.comall 5,777 news articles

Looking to Postseason, Brewers Trade for Sabathia - New York Times

Looking to Postseason, Brewers Trade for SabathiaNew York Times - 3 hours agoBy JACK CURRY After the Milwaukee Brewers made a bold move by acquiring CC Sabathia from the Cleveland Indians on Monday, one team official mentioned the imminent "CC surge.As Brewers play for present, Dodgers wait for future to arrive Los Angeles TimesSabathia has odd initial reaction to trade from Indians to Brewers Philadelphia Daily News Baltimore Sun - Seattle Post Intelligence r - USA Todayall 1,595 news articles

The Wrong Partnership for Iraq - Washington Post

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The Wrong Partnership for IraqWashington Post - 3 hours agoBy Bill Delahunt and Rosa DeLa uro The June 15 editorial " A Partnership With Iraq" criticized Democrats in Congress for opposing the proposed long-term military agreement between the United States and Iraq that would replace the UN mandate under which ...Iraqi Favors Short Security Pact With US New York TimesIraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki demands Times Online AINA - BBC News - Aljazeera.net - The Assoc iated Pressall 798 news articles

Skepticism on McCain Plan to Balance Budget by 2013 - New York Times

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Skepticism on McCain Plan to Balance Budget by 2013New York Times - 3 hours agoBy ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON - The package of spending and tax cuts proposed by Senator John McCain is unlikely to achieve his goal of balancing the federal budget by 2013, economists and fiscal experts said Monday.Failure of nerve Chicago TribuneMcCain plan for budget: Fiscal hawks vs. tax foes International Herald Tribune Kansas City Star - ABC News - USA Today - Washington Postall 49 news articles

Bush Pushes Hard Line on Zimbabwe at G-8 - New York Times

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Bush Pushes Hard Line on Zimbabwe at G-8New York Times - 3 hours agoA Japanese youth leader greeted the leaders of the Group of 8 countries and the European Commission on Monday in Toyako. By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG TOYAKO, Japan - As world leaders convened in this resort town in northern Japan on Monday for three days of ...Senegal leader rejects sanctions call o n Zimbabwe AFPZimbabwe; the case for military intervention Sunday Standard Voice of America - guardian.co.uk - GulfNews - AllAfrica.comall 961 news articles

Stealing Freedom: Democrat 'Media Reform'

A week or so ago, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated she supported the return of the Fairness Doctrine.

Yahoo: Icahn's Eager-Seller Tactics (BusinessWeek)

The billionaire investor has lured Microsoft back to the table, but lack of an alternative Yahoo strategy could result in a lower price

Pioneer Corp. to sell Blu-ray disc recorders - The Associated Press

Canada.com
Pioneer Corp. to sell Blu-ray disc recordersThe Associated Press - 3 hours agoTOKYO (AP) - P ioneer Corp. will start selling Blu-ray disc recorders in Japan sometime before March 2009, the company said Tuesday, the latest in a string of Japanese electronics makers entering the increasingly competitive sector.Pioneer says to launch Blu-ray recorders this year ReutersPioneer to flog Blu-Ray Inquirer PC World - CNET News - InformationWeek - Computerworldall 185 news articles

Kicking Kentucky Democrat

Kicking Kentucky Democrat. Kentucky Democrats are scrappy political fighters, putting up a tough struggle to take back America from the corrupt...

Microsoft backs Icahn's bid to oust Yahoo board (AP via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft Corp. threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to dump Yahoo Inc.'s board, saying Monday that a successful shareholder rebellion would encourage the software maker to renew its bid to buy Yahoo's Internet search engine or possibly the entire company.

Political Roundup: Democrat Withdraws From Race For McNulty's Seat

The Democratic field vying to succeed Rep. Michael McNulty, D-N.Y., shrunk by one last week.

Former Navy Secretary latest white male Democrat to abandon Obama

I would suggest that Webb, like the unprecedented number of sitting Democrat Governors and other white male moderate Democrats with executive...

Obama's Rightward Drift Sparks Outcry from Democrat Abortion...

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New Yahoo board might lure Microsoft back into talks (USA Today)

Microsoft threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to oust Yahoo's board next month, saying Monday that a successful rebellion would encourage the software maker to renew its takeover bid for Yahoo or negotiate another deal.

Microsoft would reopen Yahoo talks with new board (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Yahoo's stock price jumped nearly 12 percent after Microsoft said Monday it is willing to reopen talks on a "major transaction" with Yahoo if the Internet giant replaces its board of directors.

8-Year-Olds on Statins? A New Plan Quickly Bites Back - New York Times

Newsweek
8-Year-Olds on Statins? A New Plan Quickly Bites BackNew York Times - 7 hours agoBy TARA PARKER-POPE What do you think of using cholesterol drugs for children to prevent heart disease later in life? Join the discussion.Video: Cholesterol Drugs For Kids? CBS8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese eFluxMedia WebMD - Newsweek - Washington Post - KGMB9all 634 news articles

Risky Business - Washington Post

Risky BusinessWashington Post - 8 hours agoBy Dana Milbank The waiters were still clearing the breakfast dishes yesterday when John McCain's most prominent adviser raised the subject of erection enhancement.Carly Fiorina touts McCain's tech credentials Los Angeles TimesFiorina: McCain to focus on job creation Christian Science Monitor Washington Times - Financial Times - Telegraph.co.uk - U.S. News & World Reportall 20 news articles

New CDs: Beck, Kerli and Greg Laswell - Los Angeles Times

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New CDs: Beck, Kerli and Greg LaswellLos Angeles Times - 9 hours agoBeck's new outing with Danger Mouse mines modern life to create a picture of a beautiful but dark sci-fi world. There are many probable reasons Beck made "Modern Guilt," his concise yet deliberately cosmic collaboration with fellow shaggy pop auteur ...Beck goes psychedelic with 'Modern Guilt' New York Daily NewsBeck's 'Modern Guilt': Downbeat, but Catchy Washington Post USA Today - Baltimore Sun - Newsday - Philadelphia Inquirerall 61 news articles

Microsoft Is Willing To Return To Table For New Yahoo Bid (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News)

Sparks again are flying among Yahoo, Microsoft and activist investor Carl Icahn.

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Plunge on Capital Concerns (Update4) - Bloomberg

Los Angeles Times
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Plunge on Capital Concerns (Update4)Bloomberg - 10 hours agoBy Jody Shenn and Shannon D. Harrington July 7 (Bloomberg) -- Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae fell to the lowest in 13 years in New York Stock Exchange composite trading as concerns grew the two largest US mortgage-finance companies may need to raise more ...Mortgage Giants Take Beating On Fears Over Loan Defaults Wall Street JournalShares of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Plummet Washington Post San Jose Mercury News - Reuters - The Associated Press - istockAnalyst.comall 689 news articles

Any Yahoo-AOL deal unlikely before Aug 1: source (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Any deal between Yahoo Inc and Time Warner Inc's AOL division would be unlikely to be struck before Yahoo's annual meeting on August 1, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Monday.

Daily Debrief: Icahn, Microsoft team up on Yahoo (CNET via Yahoo! News)

Ever since Microsoft first stated its intention to purchase Yahoo in February, and Yahoo said no, it's been a roller coaster as the deal goes through its on-again, off-again phases. On Monday's edition of the Daily Debrief, I sat do wn with reporter Dawn Kawamoto to get the scoop on the latest news that Microsoft might again be interested in acquiring the company, or perhaps just the search ...

Microsoft says willing to restart Yahoo talks (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it would be willing to reopen talks to buy all or part of Yahoo Inc, but only if a new Yahoo board is elected -- a big boost for financier Carl Icahn's board slate.

Microsoft Wants a New Yahoo Board (Time Magazine)

Microsoft Corp. threw its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to oust Yahoo Inc.'s board next month, saying that a successful rebellion would encourage the software maker to renew its takeover bid for Yahoo or negotiate another deal