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(Super Bowl infers XLII played american girl lyrics tells host to eight 30-second movie ads, a chunk of business that allowed Fox to be virtually sold out by November 2007.) Last week, NBC lined up Disney's Pixar, which will showcase its latest animation spectacle, "Up," and was dotting the i's with 20th Century Fox that is likely to involve a teaser for "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Earlier deals were cut with Paramount, Universal, DreamWorks and Sony.NBC now seems to have its ground game working again after sales efforts stalled in the fall. While it had moved 85% of its available spots by early September, the network kept getting stuffed at the line as the economy imploded in the waning months of 2008 and clients quailed about pricing. (NBC's rate card marks an 11% increase over the $2.7 million Fox charged last year.)Even if NBC struggles to unload the last batch of spots, it likely will break Fox's record ad haul of $186.3 million, said Dean DeBiase, CEO of TNS Media Intelligence "They still have some time on their hands," he said. "NBC could come away with more than $200 million."How viewers actually react to that $200 million in ads is another story During last year's game, Innerscope CEO Dr. Carl Marci measured biometric response to the action in 30 subjects as part of an experiment that suggests that consumers engage with TV on a preconscious level."The ads that got the most play in Monday's papers didn't necessarily have the greatest impact on people's emotional states," Marci said. "If you can tap into those deep emotional responses, you have a potential pull-through that can carry the consumer all the way to the point of purchase."Added DeBiase: "Marketers should view the game as their own stimulus plan demonstrating how effective creative can pull them through a recessionary economy A Super Bowl spot is an opportunity to ... create an ongoing conversation that extends far beyond the halo of the broadcast."Reuters/Hollywood Reporter.

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Reuters) - These are some of the leadingstories in Thai newspapers on Tuesday . Reuters has not verifiedthese stories and does not vouch for their accuracy breakdown petty . TOP STORIES - The crucial mid-year supplementary state budget will beboosted to 120 billion baht from 100 billion baht to shore upthe weakening economy, Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij said(THE NATION) - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has no plans toreshuffle his cabinet following the coalition's strong resultin Sunday's by-elections, Deputy Prime Minister SuthepThaugsuban said (BANGKOK POST) - Leaders of the red-shirt anti-government movementpressured the government to sack Foreign Minister Kasit Piromyain exchange for the cancellation of their planned rally duringthe upcoming Asean summit (THE NATION) - The Phra Khanong court issued warrants for the arrest oftwo executives of the Santika pub where 66 revellers died in afire early on New Year's Day (BANGKOK POST) - A cold spell blanketing much of the country claimed twomore lives (BANGKOK POST) - For the third consecutive year Thailand has emerged asthe world's best "brand" in terms of value for money, the 2008Country Brand Index (CBI) shows (THE NATION) BUSINESS - The Commerce Ministry will request a supplementary budgetof 43.7 billion baht to support eight major farm goods in a bidto boost farmers' incomes 63 billion baht this year (THENATION) - The government will inject up to 100 billion baht infunds into the economy to assist unemployed workers and smallbusiness operators, cabinet ministers said (BANGKOK POST) - The private sector agrees with the government's policy ofmaking Suvarnabhumi Airport the sole commercial airport to pavethe way for becoming a regional aviation hub (THE NATION) - The plunge in Thai economic indicators for October andNovember shows the precariousness of the economy, localeconomists warned (BANGKOK POST) - The National Housing Authority (NHA) is busy unloadingits Ua Athorn housing inventory and other assets in a bid toreturn to the black this year (THE NATION) ** Looking for more information from local sources?Factiva has eight Thai sources including the Bangkok Postand The Nation. don t do me like that petty . On Saturday, Allen Iverson was officially granted a leave of absence from the Memphis Grizzlies to tend to a "personal matter".To speculate on what those personal matters may be would be inappropriate, but one can not help but notice the timing. Iverson's absence coincides perfectly with his dispute with Memphis coach Lionel Hollins over his role on the team.For Memphis fans, they are now getting a taste of what Detroit Pistons fans went through last year- an upset Iverson.While I can not speak for Grizzlies' fans, I can only imagine what they are feeling because Detroit fans felt it last season when Iverson was essentially shut down for the year when he refused to embrace his role as sixth man.My advice for Memphis fans is simple...count yourself lucky!This is one of the rareoccurrences in which a subtraction nets an addition.The Memphis Grizzlies are an up and coming team free fallin . They are blessed with a very talented young core comprised of the uber-talented O.J.

Mayo in theback court and a front court packed with a smooth-scoring Rudy Gay, a promising Hasheem Thabeet and a gritty Marc Gasol who will remind people more of Chris Kaman than "Big Country" Bryant Reeves.First off, I have absolutely no clue why Memphis would bring in Iverson . Perhaps the owner was looking for a way to sell tickets, but that is really the only reason one could possibly come up with.This notion seems flawed based on history free fallin petty . Forget for a second that Iverson has lost a step and has not shown an ability to improve a team's chances of winning, even while in his prime (more on that in a minute); Iverson has not shown a ability to put fans in the seats.Over the past five seasons, Iverson has only once played on a team that was in the top half of the league's attendance rankings, and that was last year in Detroit.Sure, Detroit led the league in attendance.  But Detroit has led the league in attendance six of the last seven years, and actually saw their attendance drop with Iverson's presence, and Denver saw their attendance rise without him.Addition by subtraction.Secondly, there was no way Iverson was going to start in Memphis, and if nobody told Iverson this, he should have known it already free falling petty . There is no way he is that delusional to think that he would fit in the starting lineup.Who, exactly, would Iverson start over? Currently, the two starting guards are Mike Conley and Mayo.Granted, Conley is no sure-fire NBA star.  Personally, I think Conley is a borderline NBA starter.  However, he is a true point guard, and nobody (Iverson included) believes A.I . can play that position. Therefore, it seems Iverson would have to replace Mayo.  Mayo is not only bigger, stronger and more athletic than Allen, but he is a better defender, shooter, and at this point in his career, scorer. More importantly, he is younger.  Mayo just turned 22 and has a very bright future ahead of him.  Iverson is 34 and a half, and is coming off of an injury-plagued season that saw him unable to turn the corner like he once did.Furthermore, Mayo has the size needed to guard other shooting guards. Iverson has always needed to be paired with a bigger guard to hide his inability to play position defense, especially against bigger opponents.  In Memphis, he would be paired with Conley, who is actually about the same size as Allen. Can you imagine a back court of Iverson and Conley trying to cover Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or even Rip Hamilton? By cutting bait with Iverson, it allows Hollins a chance to see a young and improving Marcus Williams spend more time on the court and gives the team another roster spot that could be used on any number of available shooting guards.Addition by subtraction.We are nearly half waythrough this article and we haven't even mentioned Iverson's attitude!Last season, Iverson, who has been accused of being a malcontent in the past, was finally placed on a veteran team comprised of professionals playing for one of the classiest franchises in the game.Essentially, it was the first time Iverson would be on a team that did not need him to do everything in order for the team to win. Team President Joe Dumars saw this as the perfect fit. Not only would he be getting one of the league's purest scorers, but he would be getting a player known for toughness that could give his aging franchise a new way to win.