Davenetics is put together by a guy named Dave Pell, who gives "quick blurbs," as he puts it, about the news stories and links in case you want the full information.

Here's a sample from the archive you'll find on his Web site:

"DAVENETICS........connecting the dot coms*
"May 5, 1999
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"WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FIX

"I'M NOT SURFING, I'M GATHERING INTELLIGENCE ---

"Corporate Web sites are a great way for companies to communicate their message to employees and consumers. It is also an interesting source of information for competitors.
"http://www.forbes.com/forbes/99/0517/6310322a.htm
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"THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL IS AN ONCOMING TRAIN ---

"AT&T finally scores MediaOne and they are also in the process of doing a major deal with Microsoft that would include a chunk of cash and give Redmond first dibs on your set-top box.
"http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/05/biztech/articles/ 05cable.html
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"GORE PARTNERS WITH PORTALS ---

"He may not have invented the internet, but (along with some major portals) Al Gore is taking a leadership role in trying to educate kids and parents about the good and the bad on the Web.
"http://www.wired.com/news/news/politics/story/19505.html

"and...

"PARENTS SEND MIXED MESSAGES ---

"A recent survey of parents suggested that they think they Web has its share of evils, but they may be necessary evils. The pros and cons of web-enabling Junior...
"http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2253194,00.ht ml "

As you can see, this is a very generalized collection of news items put together for people in a hurry. Sort of a USA TODAY for busy geeks. It might be your cup of tea. If so, check it out.