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o Copyright Office Recommends Changes to Digital Copyright Law
o Sega Using Synovial Technology to Bring Games to Wireless Devices
o Yahoo to Provide Audio and Video Coverage of College Sporting Events
o Hotel Interactive TV Firm LodgeNet Secures $225 Million Loan
o Online Games Technology Firm Terraplay Raises $8.2 Million
o Game Developer Tremor Entertainment Merges with New Systems
> Note to Readers: Labor Day Holiday
> DMW Panel Discussion: iTV | Sept. 5 | New York
o Briefly Noted: MP3.com, Ahead Software - mp3PRO Encoder, Louis L'Amour,
Digimarc patent, Vendare Group - games sites, Recordable DVD standards
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> Job Postings: Producer/Consultant, Sr. Business Strategist,
Website Design/Marketing, Director of Strategic Sales

> Events/Services: "Cellheads Networking Event - Sept. 11, L.A.,"
"Hi-Tech Mission to Israel, Oct. 20-28," "SHORTSPAN Film & Video
Festival: SOUTHEAST Tour, August 24- Sept. 22"

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o Copyright Office Recommends Changes to Digital Copyright Law

Washington -- The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a report that
recommends changes to current U.S. law that would extend certain "fair
use" provisions that exist for analog copyrighted works to digital works.
The report recommends that the Digital Millennium Copyright Act be amended
to give consumers the right to create backup copies of digital music and
movies they purchase, provided that they cannot sell these copies to
others. Also recommended is an exemption for webcasters from paying an
additional royalty to record labels and studios for incidental or
temporary "buffer" copies that are created when streaming works to users.
One provision that has been brought up but was not recommended by the
Copyright Office was allowing the "first sale" doctrine to be extended to
digital works -- which could have allowed consumers to sell a digital work
they have purchased to someone else, much the way that used books or CD
can be sold in the marketplace. The Copyright Office said that because
existing technology cannot ensure that the original user's copy of the
work is deleted once it is sold, it could not recommend such an amendment.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7011160.html?tag=cd_mh
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/new.html
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o Sega Using Synovial Technology to Bring Games to Wireless Devices

Fremont, Calif. -- Synovial, a developer of technology for wirless games,
announced on Thursday that Sega of America will use its technology to
develop its games for wireless handheld devices. The first product to be
released will be Virtual Game Gear, which lets users play games designed
for Sega's Game Gear on a range of handheld devices. The software is
available now for PocketPC devices as well as the Symbian operating
system, used by wireless developers such as Nokia. Fremont, Calif.-based
Synovial said the first game to ship with its product will be Sega's
"Sonic the Hedgehog" title; others will become available for purchase and
download over the Internet.
http://www.prnmedia.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=107&STORY=/
www/story/08-30-2001/0001563600&EDATE=
http://www.synovial.com
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o Yahoo to Provide Audio and Video Coverage of College Sporting Events

Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Yahoo announced on Thursday that it has partnered
with Student Advantage's FansOnly Network to provide live and archived
audio coverage of college sporting events. Starting this weekend, Yahoo
Sports will provide a live audio play-by-play for every college football
game for teams ranked in the Associated Press' Top 25. FansOnly will also
contribute its library of 3,500 audio events to Yahoo Sports, including
men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, women's volleyball, ice
hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, along with a number of coaches' shows and
press conferences. Yahoo said its offering now consists of over 13,000
audio and video college sporting events.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010830/302055.html
http://sports.yahoo.com
http://www.fansonly.com
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o Hotel Interactive TV Firm LodgeNet Secures $225 Million Loan

Sioux Falls, S.D. -- LodgeNet, a provider of high-speed Internet access
and interactive TV services to hoteliers, announced on Thursday that it
has secured a new $225 million loan from a syndicate of lenders. The loan
replaces the company's existing $150 million facility, which was due to
mature in 2005. Sioux Falls-based LodgeNet provides interactive TV
services such as video-on-demand, music and music videos on-demand, and
Nintendo 64 games to 850,000 rooms in over 5,200 hotels. The company said
the funds will take it to profitability, which it expects to achieve by
the end of 2003.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010830/mnth004.html
http://www.lodgenet.com
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o Online Games Technology Firm Terraplay Raises $8.2 Million

London -- Terraplay Systems, a developer of wireless network optimization
technology for online games platforms, announced that it has raised $8.2
million in its second round of venture capital financing. Participating in
the round were Accenture Technology Ventures, Ericsson Business
Innovation, IT Provider and Viventures. Sweden-based Terraplay's system
works with Windows, PlayStation 2, PocketPC, Java and Symbian OS. The
company will use the funds for technology development and commercial
expansion.
http://einstein.reactive.se/kundweb/megafon20/main.asp?id=12&text=138
http://www.terraplay.com
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o Game Developer Tremor Entertainment Merges with New Systems

Burbank, Calif. -- Tremor Entertainment, a developer of interactive video
games, announced on Thursday that it will merge with New Systems, a
publicly-traded company. New Systems was not engaged in any business
operations but was instead seeking a suitable company with which to merge.
The company will be renamed Tremor Entertainment. Burbank-based Tremor has
designed games for the Sega Dreamcast and Sony Playstation, and is
currently developing a game for Microsoft's Xbox which is scheduled to
ship in July 2002.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010830/302151.html
http://www.tremor.net
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> Note to Readers: Labor Day Holiday

Digital Media Wire will not be published on Friday, Monday or Tuesday in
observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 3. Our normal
publishing schedule will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 5.
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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
Gerard Kunkel - President | WorldGate Communications
Tim Larcombe - Regional President iTV, North America | AGENCY.com
David Nathanson - VP, Broadband Strategy & Channel Development | FOX

SPONSOR: Verizon

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

(San Diego, Calif.) Vivendi Universal announced on Thursday that it has
appointed current president Robin Richards to the positions of chairman
and CEO of its recently-acquired MP3.com. Former MP3.com CEO and founder
Michael Robertson will step down, as previously reported, to become a
"special adviser" to Vivendi Universal CEO Jean-Marie Messier.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010830/lath017.html

(Karlsbad, Germany) Ahead Software announced on Thursday that it has
included the capability to encode audio using the new mp3PRO format in the
latest version of its Nero CD and DVD recording software. The mp3PRO
format, developed by Coding Technologies and launched by Thomson
multimedia, allows songs to be encoded at twice the quality and half the
size of regular MP3s. For instance, CD-quality 128 kbps files are achieved
with a 64 kbps encoding rate.
http://www.individual.com/frames/story.shtml?story=b0829144.000&
level3=798&date=20010830&inIssue=TRUE
http://www.ahead.de

(Los Angeles) The estate of American author Louis L'Amour said on Thursday
that it will make the writer's unpublished works available online through
a monthly subscription service. The site features unfinished novels, story
fragments and treatments, travel articles,professional notes and personal
reflections on writing from L'Amour, who published 119 works during his
life. The subscription service will cost $3.95; visitors can also purchase
Louis L'Amour novels, audio tapes, short stories, non-fiction and poetry,
movies and branded wear from the site.
http://www.louislamour.com

(Tualatin, Ore.) Digimarc, a developer of digital watermarking
technologies, said on Thursday that it has been granted a patent for its
methods for embedding and decoding digital watermarks within wireless
communications. Oregon-based Digimarc said that the patent covers
technology that could be used for secure delivery of music and other audio
content over wireless devices, combating fraudulent use of wireless voice
communications and other applications.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010830/300007.html
http://www.digimarc.com

(Pasadena, Calif.) The Vendare Group, a developer of fantasy sports
software, announced on Thursday that its SportSkill.com will provide
fantasy sports software to online games sites GameHouse, Roto Sports and
TheHuddle.com. Pasadena-based Vendare Group will provide its daily
baseball and seasonal football challenges to the sites.
http://www.vendaregroup.com
http://www.gamehouse.com
http://www.rotowire.com
http://www.thehuddle.com

(London) The latest issue of New Scientist magazine features an article on
the current battle for supremacy among the three competing standards for
recordable DVDs. Philips is releasing a product using the DVD+RW standard,
while Pioneer has embraced DVD-RW and Panasonic is already selling PC
devices that use that DVD-RAM standard.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99991208

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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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> Cellheads Networking Event, September 11, 2001 - Los Angeles

AT&T Wireless, Wireless Week, TeleCommunication Systems and Personal
Communications Industry Association will sponsor the Cellheads networking
event at the Gallery Bar in the Biltmore Hotel from 6pm to 9pm (cash bar).
These events are designed to capture the minds of all interested in
wireless technology in the Los Angeles area. Don't miss an excellent
opportunity for business development, recruitment, and intellectual
engagements.
For more information: jason.gildea@attws.com
http://www.cellheads.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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