Example of requested links with a MSNBC News Feed that is FREE of charge. Also added is a weather box for local weather. There is a fee for the weather service.
A little bit different look for the first design. Keep in mind that any of the elements on any of these designs may be combined as desired for the finalized design.
Open design that utilizes white space very well. The Free MSNBC News Feed has been removed as well as the weather feed. Links are on the left hand side for easy access. News feeds would go in the center of the page.
Simple layout with links on the left hand side. News feeds again are in the center of the page. Any of these elements can be updated as needed.
   
A combination of Designs 1 and 3 as suggested. 10/30/01
Design 5 with requested changes. 10/31/01
Design 6 with manila background as requested. 10/31/01

NOTE: All designs have been designed for 800 x 600 resolution. The designs are only images at this point. They do not have any working links. Clicking the back button on your browser window will take you back to this index page.