The Artesian Blog takes a look at the morning headlines:
British Workers 'To Skive' For Murray And Sun - Andy Murray's bid to reach the Wimbledon final this afternoon will receive a giant audience - much to the dismay of British bosses.
Record numbers of workers are predicted to call in sick so they can watch the 22-year-old Scot face American Andy Roddick on Centre Court. (full story)
Twitter followers 'can be bought' - Twitter users who lack an audience for their messages can now buy followers.
Australian social media marketing company uSocial is offering a paid service that finds followers for users of the micro-blogging service. (full story)
Swine flu: 100,000 UK cases a day by August - More than 100,000 people could be diagnosed with swine flu every day by the end of August, the government said, announcing that the disease can no longer be contained in the UK.
A Commons statement by the health secretary, Andy Burnham, marks a watershed in the spread of the flu. No more schools will be closed, unless forced to by the lack of staff or if the pupils are especially vulnerable. Families and people in contact with those with flu will not be given preventative antiviral drugs. (full story)
US government investigates Google book deal - American authorities are conducting a formal investigation into whether Google's $125m deal with the US book industry is anti-competitive.
The Department of Justice has confirmed that it is looking into the internet giant's agreement with authors' groups to pay for the right to digitise and sell millions of books. (full story)
Sheep Riddle Solved -
A MYSTERY which has baffled scientists has finally been solved – why the sheep on a remote British island are shrinking.
Wild Soay sheep are getting smaller due to global warming, say the scientists. (full story)
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