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o Industry Standard Files for Bankruptcy
o Elcomsoft to Give Sklyarov's Presentation in Amsterdam
o Cable Access Winning Over DSL in Broadband Market
o MIT Sues Sony Over Digital TV Patents
o PacketVideo to Provide Technology for DoCoMo Video Phones
> DMW Panel Discussion: Microsoft vs. AOL | August 30 | Virginia
> DMW Panel Discussion: iTV | Sept. 5 | New York
o Briefly Noted: Yahoo - Backstreet Boys, Gotuit Video - Microsoft, Warner
Bros. Records - ActiveBuddy, Reciprocal - Quova, F2 Broadcast Network
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> Job Postings: Producer/Consultant, Sr. Business Strategist, Website
Design/Marketing, Director of Strategic Sales

> Events/Services: "Hi-Tech Mission to Israel, Oct. 20-28," "SHORTSPAN
Film & Video Festival: SOUTHEAST Tour, August 24- Sept. 22"

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o Industry Standard Files for Bankruptcy

San Francisco -- Standard Media International -- the company that
published business and technology magazine Industry Standard -- filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, CNET reported. The company
ceased publication of the magazine several weeks ago and laid off all but
20 of its 180 employees. Its creditors include landlords with whom
the company signed long-term leases for large office spaces.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6985600.html?tag=cd_mh
http://www.thestandard.com
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o Elcomsoft to Give Sklyarov's Presentation in Amsterdam

San Francisco -- The presentation on software that can be used to crack
Adobe's e-book security technology that landed Russian programmer Dmitry
Sklyarov in jail will once again be presented by his company at a security
conference in Amsterdam on Nov. 22, Wired News reported Tuesday. Sklyarov
was arrested by the FBI on a tip from Adobe Systems that his software
violated a provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that
prohibits circumventing copy-protection technologies. Alexander Katalov,
president of ElcomSoft -- the Russian firm where Sklyarov works, which
distributed the software -- will give a presentation updated by Sklyarov
in the Netherlands, which does not have laws similar to the U.S. Digital
Millenium Copyright Act.
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,46318,00.html
http://www.elcomsoft.com/
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o Cable Access Winning Over DSL in Broadband Market

Philadelphia -- Due to a lack of added features like video-on-demand and
games, rising prices and a growing number of bankrupt companies that once
provided the service, DSL is losing ground to the cable modem in the
market for high-speed Internet access, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The
United States had two million DSL subscribers at the end of 2000, compared
with about 3.6 million cable modem subscribers, according to figures
provided by the FCC. Analyst firm TeleChoice expects the DSL market to
have about 4.5 million subscribers by the end of 2001, and as many as 13.9
million by the end of 2004. However, one factor hampering the growth of
DSL are the failures of service providers such as Covad, Rhythms
NetConnections and Focal Communications Corp. -- all of whom have declared
bankruptcy. Larger providers such as Verizon and BellSouth reported
decreased subscriber growth in their latest figures. "Cable has been doing
a slightly better job in adding other services like video, gaming,
voice... I think you're going to see cable have a distinct advantage until
DSL starts to add services and have something there that's going to draw
people in," said TeleChoice analyst Adam Guglielmo.
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,46347,00.html
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o MIT Sues Sony Over Digital TV Patents

Cambridge, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Institue of Technology (MIT) has
sued Sony Electronics over four patents the company uses in its digital TV
consumer products, according to published reports. MIT has filed similar
lawsuits against Sharp and Toshiba America, which were dropped after the
companies agreed to licensing agreements for the MIT technology. MIT and
Sony were part of a technology alliance created by the FCC in 1993 that
was charged with creating a standard for digital television.
http://www.salon.com/tech/wire/2001/08/28/mit/index.html
http://www.mit.edu
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o PacketVideo to Provide Technology for DoCoMo Video Phones

San Diego, Calif. -- PacketVideo, a developer of wireless streaming video
technology, announced on Tuesday that Japanese wireless network operator
NTT DoCoMo will use its technology to deliver streaming video
simultaneously to multiple cell phone users. The technology will create a
standard platform which content providers can use to deliver video to cell
phones and handheld computers. A trial of the service with 32 companies
providing content will commence in September, and NTT DoCoMo plans to
launch the service on its 3G network on Oct. 1.
http://www.packetvideo.com/press/view.asp?id=176
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> Digital Media Wire Presents a Panel Discussion:
"Microsoft vs. AOL: The Battle of the Internet Titans"

McLean, VA | Thursday, August 30th at The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson's Corner

This panel of journalists, policymakers and others will discuss the
increasing rivalry between these two monolithic companies -- and how their
competition will affect the development of the Internet for years to come.
For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/DCbattle.html

MODERATOR:
Paul Sherman - Editor | Potomac Tech Wire

SPEAKERS:
Declan McCullagh - Washington Bureau Chief | Wired News
Edmund Sanders - Staff Writer | Los Angeles Times
Bill Whyman - President | Precursor Group
***Additional Panelists TBA***

SPONSOR: National Journal's Technology Daily

MEDIA SPONSOR: Potomac Tech Wire

For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/DCbattle.html
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> Digital Media Wire & iLounge Present a Panel Discussion:
"iTV: Defining the New Face of Television"

NYC | Wednesday, September 5th at the Verizon Headquarters

This panel of players ranging from content providers to middleware
developers will discuss the new face of television, which will include an
amalgam of services like email, IPGs (interactive program guides), PVRs
(personal video recorders), enhanced TV, etc., and what it means for
Hollywood, the tech industry and most importantly, the consumer.
For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/NYCitv.html

MODERATOR:
Lydia Loizides - Senior Analyst | Jupiter Media Metrix

SPEAKERS:
Sean Bratches - EVP, Affiliate Sales & Marketing | ESPN
Tim Larcombe - Regional President iTV, North America | AGENCY.com
David Nathanson - VP, Broadband Strategy & Channel Development | FOX
***Additional Panelists TBA***

SPONSOR: Verizon

For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/NYCitv.html
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o Briefly Noted:

(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Yahoo announced on Tuesday that it will offer a live
webcast concert from the Backstreet Boys on August 31. The webcast --
produced by Yahoo Broadcast and transmitted from the group's performance
at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas -- will be available to
residents of 24 countries. Bonus footage from the show will be available
to members of the group's fan club at BackstreetBoys.com.
http://backstreetboys.yahoo.com
http://www.backstreetboys.com

(Andover, Mass.) Gotuit Video, a developer of interactive television
software, said on Tuesday that it has joined Microsoft's TV Developer
program and will adapt its software for use on the Microsoft TV platform.
Massachusetts-based Gotuit Video's technology allows viewers to edit and
personalize video they have captured using a personal video recorder such
as TiVo.
http://www.gotuit.com/vindex.html

(New York) Warner Bros. Records said Tuesday that it will use
ActiveBuddy's instant messaging software to promote an upcoming album from
14-year-old singer Lindsay Pagano. Users can add the "LindsayBuddy" to
their AOL buddy list and receive information and links to tracks on the
Web. New York-based ActiveBuddy created a similar promotion called
"GooglyMinotaur" for Radiohead.
http://www.activebuddy.com
http://www.wbr.com/lindsaypagano/

(Redwood City, Calif.) Reciprocal, a provider of digital rights management
and distribution technologies, said on Tuesday that it will use Redwood
City-based Quova's geographic targeting technology as part of its product
offerings. Quova's technology determines the location of a website visitor
by comparing the user's IP address with a library of four billion IP
addresses. This allows content holders to ensure their digital assets are
only distributed into regions where a license exists for distribution.
http://www.quova.com
http://www.reciprocal.com

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) F2 Broadcast Network said on Tuesday that it is in
negotiations to acquire the rights to vintage digital sports content to
offer through its subscription sports service. Florida-based F2 said the
service -- which it expects to launch this fall -- will let users download
sports-related content through its F2 Digital Content Manager. The company
currently produces Web video content for the PGA Tour.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010828/282290.html
http://www.f2sports.com

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> Strategux, Producer/Consultant - Washington, DC

Strategux is seeking to add a producer to our growing team of experienced
architects. Versatile, multi-talented consultants with 3-5 years agency
experience in project leadership of large-scale web, brand, marketing &
design engagements, with emphasis on client services and consulting. Great
benefits, fun atmosphere. Send resumes to:
cooljobs@strategux.com
http://www.strategux.com
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> DF Consulting, Inc., Sr. Business Strategist - New York City

Contract Consultant needed with at least 4-5 years of business strategy
and planning or bizdev exp. working with either a cell phone manufacturer
or wireless telecommunications carrier. Applicants must be able to produce
case studies and references. A wide variety of bizdev/ business strategy
and planning disciplines related to wireless telecommunications
is a plus. Send resumes to: seisenberg@dfconsulting.com
http://www.dfconsulting.com
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> InternetFuel.com, Website Design/Marketing - Los Angeles

We are a marketing firm looking for an experienced and motivated Webmaster
with a background in web and print design. You must have an excellent
working knowledge of Photoshop, HTML and JavaScript on a PC platform (Mac
available). Duties include: Webpage design & maintenance, online/print
advertising and creative marketing.
Send resumes to: jobs@internetfuel.com
http://www.internetfuel.com
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> National Hockey League, Director of Strategic Sales - New York City

Generate revenue via the sale of online advertising and sponsorships to
league sponsors and non-league prospects. The director will be required to
identify and create sales opportunities, follow up on targeted contacts
and close deals. Must have strong understanding of the Internet and
successful sales strategies, experience in sports and/or entertainment,
and demonstrated advertising sales and marketing accomplishments.
Send resumes to: knova@nhl.com
http://www.nhl.com

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> Hi-Tech Mission to Israel, October 20 - 28, 2001 - Israel

Visit Israel's booming hi-tech industry. Discover the latest advances in
hardware, software and bio-technology. Participate in the 6th Annual
Israel Business Forum with speakers: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Marshall
Butler, Ronald Cohen, David Colburn, Michael Dell, Andy Grove, Ronald
Lauder, Gerald Levine, Morris Levy, Les Wexner and Lord Young.
For more information: tkardash@jewishla.org
http://www.jewishla.org/html/hitechmission.htm
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> SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival, SOUTHEAST Tour, Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

SHORT MOVIES! Dreamspan presents the 9TH Annual Short Attention Span Film & Video Festival. Shortspan is a non-stop two hour program of ALL NEW
two-minute-or-shorter films, including ultra-short documentaries like
"Peekaboo Sunday," a story about raising miniature horses or "Exotic
World," an inside look at the lives of some of America's first burlesque
performers-- and 57 more shorts! The tour will travel to 30 North American
cities. Southeastern tour dates include:

ATLANTA, GA: The Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center - August 24th - 8PM
ATHENS, GA: The Georgia Museum of Art - September 5 th - 7:30PM
ATLANTA, GA: Cinefest Theatre- September 14th and 15th - 9PM/12PM
ATHENS, GA: The Georgia Theater - September 18th - 10PM
SAVANNAH, GA: Trustee's Theater - September 20 th - 9PM
GAINSVILLE, FL: The University of Florida - September 22nd

More info: http://www.dreamspan.com/shortspan
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