--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - November 11, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY - Scripps said its networks unit - it's most profitable division - saw revenue for the month of October jump 30 percent to $84.3 million when compared with the same month last year. October advertising revenue at Scripps Networks was up 32 percent and affiliate fee revenue increased 17 percent, the company said.
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