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o Agreement Postpones U.S. Porn Site Prosecutions Over Age Recordkeeping
o Yahoo Pulls Chat Rooms After Report Shows Child Sex Solicitation
o Apple: 50 Million Songs Sold on Euro iTunes in First Year
o Report: Newspaper Websites Drawing Younger Online-Only Readers
o Audible Offers Podcasts of Spoken-Word NY Times, Wall Street Journal


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o Briefly Noted: Nick Arcade - paid games, Movies.com - "Statler and Waldorf - From the Balcony," Western Europe - mobile penetration, "The Little Prince" - cybersquatting case, Sirius Satellite Radio - Judith Regan, XM Satellite Radio - Live 8 broadcasts, Activision, Sony - 200,000+ UMD sales
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--Project Manager
--Senior Software Engineer - ASP.Net, VB.Net, Web Services
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--Technical Account Manager (TAM)
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--IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay
--Vice President/Media Director
--Sr. Product Manager
--Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant
--Channel Sales Director
--IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance Vertical
--Information Architect
--Senior Java Developer
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
 


o Agreement Postpones U.S. Porn Site Prosecutions Over Age Recordkeeping

San Francisco -- A last-minute agreement between an adult entertainment industry trade group and federal prosecutors, reached Thursday, has delayed plans to prosecute website operators that offer pornographic images of persons for whom they do not possess proof of age. In anticipation of the crackdown, many porn websites had already removed such pictures from their servers. However, the broad language in the previously rarely enforced federal law 18 U.S.C. 2257 could also be interpreted to include sites that host photos of abuses at the Abu Ghraib prison, and explicit personal ad photos on websites like PlanetOut.com and Gay.com -- which blocked out such pictures on their sites yesterday. Adult entertainment trade group the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) reached a deal with the U.S. Justice Dept. that halts any prosecutions against FSC members until Sept. 7; while other sites remain vulnerable, the FSC said it can accept new members that will be protected under the agreement up until 2:00 P.M. Pacific time on Saturday. Sites that host "vintage porn" created prior to July 3, 1995 are not vulnerable to prosecution under the law. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 8 to hear FSC's free speech arguments, against the government's insistence that strict enforcement of the law is needed to stem the online trade in child pornography.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,67991,00.html
http://www.freespeechcoalition.com
http://www.planetout.com/help/faq/censorship.html
http://uk.gay.com/headlines/8694
http://www.adultinternetlaw.com/docs/fsc.govt.resp.tro.pdf
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o Yahoo Pulls Chat Rooms After Report Shows Child Sex Solicitation

Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Yahoo has shut down its user-created chat rooms, following a TV report showing several chat rooms were being used by predators to solicit sex from minors. The KPRC Houston Channel 2 report also found that ads from large companies including Pepsi, State Farm Insurance and Georgia-Pacific appeared on Yahoo Chat pages for rooms with names like "Girls 13 And Under For Older Guys." "As soon as we found out we pulled our ads," Pepsi spokesman Dave DeCecco told Reuters. "We were totally unaware our ads were associated with those chat rooms -- and that was back in April." Yahoo has taken down all chat rooms for the time being, except for those rooms that the company operates itself. ''We began implementing the changes to Yahoo Chat user rooms in the past week," said spokeswoman Mary Osako. "Yahoo condemns the use of Internet tools for illegal activities."
http://www.click2houston.com/news/4549393/detail.html
http://www.click2houston.com/news/4631858/detail.html
http://tinyurl.com/8r9hn
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-yahoo24jun24.story
http://chat.yahoo.com
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o Apple: 50 Million Songs Sold on Euro iTunes in First Year

Paris -- Apple announced that its European iTunes music stores have sold more than 50 million songs in their first year in business. However, Apple said the U.S. was still by far its largest market in the world, with U.S. consumers buying nearly six times as many songs as Europeans did since June 2004. Apple launched iTunes in Europe in the U.K., Germany and France last June. Since then, it has opened branches in most other European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
http://i-newswire.com/pr26902.html
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o Report: Newspaper Websites Drawing Younger Online-Only Readers

New York -- Newspaper websites are drawing younger readers who don't subscribe to print editions, resulting in larger overall audiences, according to a report from newspaper analysis firm Scarborough Research. The report found that in an average week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution gained roughly 223,000 additional readers from its website; when combined with the print edition, which reaches 51% of Atlanta adults, the paper's online and print editions reach 56% of local adults. The report also found that, while 28% of the paper's print edition are between the ages of 18 and 34, over 38% of its online readers were in this demographic. "We no longer consider our print audience to be separate from our online audience," said Jim Wilson, director of research and audience development at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We provide our advertisers with multiple channels for reaching adults in Atlanta."
http://www.scarborough.com
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o Audible Offers Podcasts of Spoken-Word NY Times, Wall Street Journal

Wayne, N.J. -- Audible, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Friday the launch of podcast delivery for its content, enabling subscribers to automatically receive new editions of spoken word versions of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, "This American Life," "The Charlie Rose Show" and other content. The podcast audio files are delivered using RSS (Really Simple Syndication), a technology that lets providers distribute content automatically to subscribers as soon as it is available.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050624/245099.html
http://www.audible.com

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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) Viacom's Nickelodeon children's cable TV network on Friday announced the launch of paid downloadable games on Nick Arcade, the games areas on its Nick.com and NickJr.com websites. The company partnered with Big Fish Games to provide game titles and TryMedia for payment processing and delivery services for the offering of more than 60 paid downloadable games, including "SpongeBob Obstacle Odyssey" and "The Fairly OddParents Big Superhero Wish." The NickJr.com site will also offer a "games for grown-ups" section. Nick Arcade will be available by membership for $7.99 per month. Nick Online also plans to begin publishing original titles beginning in the third quarter, in addition to offering additional titles from third-party publishers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050624/nyf016.html
http://www.bigfishgames.com
http://www.nick.com/games/arcade/arcade_home.jhtml
http://www.nickjrgrownupgames.com

(North Hollywood, Calif.) Movies.com, a provider of news, showtimes and ticket sales operated by the Walt Disney Internet Group, on Friday announced the launch of a bi-weekly movie review show that will be hosted by Statler and Waldorf, the cranky pair seen in the balcony commenting on "The Muppet Show." "Statler and Waldorf - From the Balcony" will feature the grumpy duo with a new Muppet guest star each week, offering commentary on upcoming film and DVD releases.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050624/245112.html
http://www.movies.com/balcony

(Brussels) A new report by market analysis firm Forrester Research shows that mobile penetration in Western Europe has reached a high saturation level. The report, which surveyed more than 18,000 consumers in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the U.K., also found that Europeans prefer basic phone features to more advanced services like video messaging and mobile Internet. According to Forrester, SMS messaging is still king: While more than 60% of mobile users between the ages 16 and 24 own an Internet-capable mobile phone, less than 20% actually use the services.
http://www.forrester.com/my/0,7179,2-0,00.html 

(Geneva) The estate of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of "The Little Prince," has won a cybersquatting case against a website that was selling memorabilia based on the book, Reuters reported. The World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) domain name dispute arbitration board found that Virgin Islands-based The Holding Company had registered three Little Prince-related websites in bad faith. Control of the domains will be returned within 10 days to the estate of author, known as La Societe Civile pour l'Oeuvre et la Memoire d'Antoine de Saint Exupery-Succession Saint Exupery.
http://tinyurl.com/dcocn
http://www.saintexupery.com

(New York) Sirius Satellite Radio announced on Friday that it has signed publishing maven Judith Regan to host a weekly two-hour talk show on Sirius. Regan is the founder and CEO of ReganMedia, which has published books by Wally Lamb, Gregory Maguire, Jenna Jameson, Howard Stern, Sean Hannity and Bernie Mac. "The Judith Regan Show" is set to launch in October.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050624/nyf015.html
http://www.siriusradio.com

(Washington) XM Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with 4 million subscribers, announced on Friday that it plans to broadcast live every performance from every artist from all Live 8 concerts next month. The company plans to offer 7 stations devoted to covering the global poverty and debt relief charity concerts on July 2, taking place in London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Philadelphia, and Toronto.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050624/dcf017.html
http://www.xmradio.com 

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Video game publisher Activision announced on Friday that it shipped over one million units of its "Madagascar The Game" title to retailers. The game is based on the DreamWorks Animation film that was released on May 24. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Activision also said that its U.S. game sales for April and May were up 65% over the same period last year, according to data from NPD Funworld.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050624/laf023.html
http://www.activision.com 

(London) Sony said this week that earlier reports, indicating the company had so far sold 100,000 copies of movies on its Universal Media Disc (UMD) format for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), were too low, GamesIndustry.biz reported. Sony said the reports were wrong and that two individual titles ("Resident Evil Apocalypse" and "House of Flying Daggers") have actually sold over 100,000 copies, adding that North American UMD sales are now well over 200,000. The figure did not include the bundled copies of "Spider-Man 2" that Sony included with initial PSP shipments in North America.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=9731

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> Project Manager

Cauldron Solutions, a leading provider of technology solutions that manage the production, distribution and transaction exchange of on-demand content, is seeking an experienced Project Manager. The right candidate will possess a strong track record of delivering large-scale media or technology projects on time and on budget. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, PLC discipline, and strong client-relationship management skills are essential. Visit www.cauldronsolutions.com and send resumes to jobs@cauldronsolutions.com.
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> Senior Software Engineer - ASP.Net, VB.Net, Web Services

Build Web Services for commercial CRM. Must have experience building Web Services and related technologies in a .NET environment: XML, XSL, SOAP, UDDI, WSDL ,WSE (.NET), security methods and standards, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, ASP .NET, ADO.NET, MS SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers and data access optimization techniques. SharePoint 2003 Web Part Development, SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services configuration. Send resumes to recruiter@tmaresources.com
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> Media Supervisor - Manhattan, NY

In this management position, the Supervisor oversees all aspects of online media campaigns, including planning, implementing and tracking for one of the top 10 advertisers in the country. Require: Five to seven years of exp. in media, marketing or strategic planning, Exp. in online marketing and current knowledge of trends and innovations in interactive media, Proven leadership skills and mgmt exp., Excellent written and verbal communications skills, Detail-oriented approach. Please email cover letter and resume to Arela Simerson arela@cm-recruiting.com
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> Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech

Key member of IT organization; senor management position within IT. Manage staff of 3-4 professionals; partner with CIO in managing IT planning, program management and administration. Prepare and track IT budget; determine performance measures; lead program management across all business functions; establish standards. Requires experience managing multiple large IT projects across diverse business units. Send resumes to fsltd@earthlink.net
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> Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Springfield, VA

Verio is a global industry-leading hosting and service provider. We are currently offering a position within our Technical Account Management group. The selected candidate will be responsible for the detailed tracking/resolution and day-to-day operational management of our dedicated hosting clients. The TAM will facilitate and assist with the troubleshooting of escalated client issues(24x7). Technical account/project management skills, preferably in a hosting environment, are desired. Bachelor's degree required. For more Information please visit http://ver.hrdpt.com Send resumes to cmerritt@verio.net
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> IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay

Tired of working late and on weekends without extra compensation? Whether you are a salaried or hourly pay employee, your company may be required to pay you overtime wages. Do not assume that you are not entitled to overtime. For a clear, concise summary of the law for IT workers, visit http://www.lieffcabraser.com/itovertime.htm or contact attorney Jahan Sagafi of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, at jsagafi@lchb.com
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> Account Executives, Integration Software & Solution Sales - Software AG

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> Vice President/Media Director - Boston

Our client, one of the top interactive and analytical data marketing firms in their space, is searching for a Vice President / Media Director. Candidates should have at least 10 years of strategic media planning experience, large team management and strong client relationship building experience. P&L responsibility along with new business media lead pitch & win experience is required. The client will pay for full relocation for the right candidate. Reports to EVP/ Media. Boston. Requires relocation to Boston. Send resumes to dhonig@market- search.net
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> Sr. Product Manager - Walnut Creek

The Product Manager is the worldwide owner of assigned products throughout the product life cycle, including market analysis, definition of feature requirements, product positioning, competitive analysis, partner identification, and product launch. Require: 5 years enterprise software or hardware appliance product mgmt, understanding of IT environments in general and network troubleshooting in particular, strong communication and writing skills, strong strategic and analytical skills, ability to work in and foster a collaborative team, BS/BA required, MS/MBA preferred. Visit http://www.wildpackets.com Send resumes to hr2005@wildpackets.com
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> Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant

Innovative and fast-growing strategic communications firm is seeking an exceptional internal communications Campaign Director responsible for the strategy and day-to-day execution of high-visibility communication projects. Contract Position. Min 3 to 5 years internal communications exp. Organizational development, change mgmt, and HR exp. Branding and communications design exp. Project mgmt exp. with emphasis on delivering projects on-time and on budget. Willingness to travel throughout US and Europe, possibly as much as 50 percent of the time. Highly motivated, dynamic personality. Send resumes to jobs@bonfiresf.com Visit http://www.bonfirecommunications.com
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> Channel Sales Director

ExtenDB is searching for a Channel Sales Director to be responsible for developing and implementing partner strategies to grow company revenue through resellers, system integrators, and technology partners. The ideal candidate has experience in channel management or business development within the Business Intelligence or database markets. About us: ExtenDB leverages open source and commodity computing to offer exceptional value for BI solutions. Send resumes to jobs@extendb.com
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> IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance Vertical

Software AG seeks an Account Executive to sell IT Solutions and Professional Services in the New York City/NJ/Philadelphia area. Qualified candidates will have previous experience selling Integration/middleware solutions and Services within Insurance and Financial Services companies. Familiarity with XML and integration platforms essential. Visit http://www.softwareagusa.com/ or email resume to kim.burger@softwareagusa.com
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> Information Architect

This exciting role is an opportunity for a seasoned Application Developer with Java and Websphere experience. Must have five or more years exp. in systems engineering with a large business enterprise with revenues of $100 million reqd. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency and exp. in any of J2EE (4 years), EAI (Websphere Family), Unix, and Oracle. Require financial/accounting applications, Network operating systems and client/server systems environments. Please submit your resume to vbhatia@hirestrategy.com, or visit http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire266.asp
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> Senior Java Developer

Looking for software engineers interested in helping us build a worldwide info mgmt system. Our preferred candidate is someone with demonstrated application development/software engineering exp. creating web-based applications using Java, JSP, EJB, JDBC, Struts, Hibernate, Spring, Ant, and WebLogic. Knowledge of Oracle DBMS and Plumtree Portal Server is also desired. A solid understanding of n-tiered application architecture and enterprise design patterns is essential. Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or a similar degree. Send inquiries to careers@nearinfinity.com
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