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o RIAA Wins Transfer of SBC Subpoena Challenge Case to D.C.
o PC Maker HP to Introduce Music Download Store, Digital Music Player
o Microsoft, Australian Firm to Launch Music Download Store
o Vivendi Surprises Experts with $157 Million Profit
o Game Publisher Take-Two Completes TDK Mediactive Purchase
o Google to Clamp Down on Ads from Unlicensed Pharmacies
o Nintendo Reports 500,000 GameCube Sales During Holiday Week


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o Briefly Noted: Sony Online Entertainment - "Lords of EverQuest," Napster, ICTV - Delivery Agent, AmbiCom, Atari - "DRIV3R" - "Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective," Electronic Arts - "The Sims Bustin' Out" - "James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing"

 
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o RIAA Wins Transfer of SBC Subpoena Challenge Case to D.C.

San Francisco -- A federal judge in San Francisco has agreed to transfer a case challenging the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) subpoenas for the identities of SBC Internet subscribers accused of illicit file-sharing to the District of Columbia, a potential coup for the RIAA. The D.C. District Court previously ruled in the RIAA's favor in a challenge to the subpoenas launched by another ISP, Verizon. "Since the DC court has already addressed most of the challenges raised by SBC and resolved them in RIAA's favor, we believe that the decision to transfer the case throws a significant monkey wrench into SBC's case," said RIAA president Cary Sherman. In a statement, SBC said it was undeterred. "This ruling is procedural in nature and does not address the substantive issues we are raising about the recording industry's continued misapplication of [Digital Millennium Copyright Act] subpoena power."
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/031201/tech_music_1.html 
http://news.com.com/2100-1027-5112408.html 
http://www.riaa.com
http://www.sbc.com
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o PC Maker HP to Introduce Music Download Store, Digital Music Player

New York -- PC maker Hewlett-Packard said on Tuesday that it plans to counter rival Dell with the launch of its own music download store next year, Reuters reported. The service is expected to partner with an existing provider, such as Musicmatch -- which provides fulfillment for Dell's download store -- and launch in conjunction with the release of a new HP digital music player, which will also compete with a similar product from Dell. The company will likely introduce both new products at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B265133B6
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o Microsoft, Australian Firm to Launch Music Download Store

Sydney -- Ninemsn, a joint venture between Microsoft and Australian firm Publishing and Broadcasting, have announced plans to launch an online music download store in the first quarter of 2004, Australian IT reported. Having partnered with U.K. online music distributor OD2, the service will initially offer 250,000 songs from BMG, EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner Music, as well as independents including Ministry of Sound, Beggars Group and Festival Mushroom. Although pricing was not announced, Ninemsn said it would be competitive with the $0.99 tracks offered on Apple's iTunes Music Store.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?V6E4243B6 
http://news.com.com/2100-1027-5112490.html 
http://ninemsn.com.au
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o Vivendi Surprises Experts with $157 Million Profit

Paris -- French media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi Universal on Tuesday reported that it is back in black for the first time since 2001. Vivendi took most analysts by surprise when it reported a 131-million-euro ($157.5 million) third-quarter profit, compared to a 1.23-billion-euro ($1.48 billion) loss in the same quarter last year. What's more, the company announced that it has negotiated a new bank deal for a 2.7-billion-euro ($3.2 billion) credit line. The results suggest that Vivendi, which has undertaken a massive 16-billion-euro ($19.2 billion) asset disposal program, is very much on the mend, analysts say.
http://www.vivendiuniversal.com/vu/en/home/index.cfm?f=true  ____________________________________________

o Game Publisher Take-Two Completes TDK Mediactive Purchase

New York -- Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, creator of the "Grand Theft Auto" and "Max Payne" game franchises, announced on Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of fellow game publisher TDK Mediactive. New York-based Take-Two paid $12.8 million in cash and stock for the Westlake Village, Calif.-based company, which holds licenses to create games based on properties including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Land Before Time, Robotech, The Muppets and Corvette. TDK also created a line of games based on the DreamWorks film "Shrek," but that license was not transferred to Take-Two as part of the transaction. Take-Two said that TDK Mediactive will now be known as Take-Two Licensing.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031202/25457_1.html 
http://www.tdkmediactive.com  
http://www.take2games.com  ____________________________________________

o Google to Clamp Down on Ads from Unlicensed Pharmacies

Mountain View, Calif. -- Following the lead of rivals Yahoo and MSN, Google, the popular provider of search engine services, will stop accepting advertising from unlicensed pharmacies. The pharmacies have used services like Google to sell millions of doses of narcotics and prescription drugs without medical supervision. The move comes as three congressional committees begin to examine the issue. Both Yahoo and MSN made similar decisions last month. According to Nielsen/NetRatings, health care represented about 5% of all online advertising sales in October.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?W20B62FA6
http://makeashorterlink.com/?X21B21FA6 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23588-2003Nov30.html
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o Nintendo Reports 500,000 GameCube Sales During Holiday Week

Redmond, Wash. -- Nintendo of America reported on Tuesday that, according to "direct sales data from the nation's leading retailers," the company sold over 500,000 GameCube video game consoles in the U.S. during Thanksgiving week, topping sales of both Sony's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox. The company credited the Sept. 25 price drop for the GameCube to $99 for the sales spike. Additionally, Nintendo said it sold over 600,000 of its Game Boy Advance handheld games last week, surpassing sales of all consoles.
http://www.nintendo.com 

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o Briefly Noted:

(San Diego) Sony Online Entertainment announced on Tuesday the release of its "Lords of EverQuest" real-time strategy PC game. The game features free online multiplayer modes, available on the company's SOEGames.net service.
http://www.station.sony.com 
http://www.soegames.net

(Los Angeles) Napster, a unit of Roxio, announced on Tuesday that it will offer a free 3-day trial subscription to its premium service during the month of December. The company also introduced a $30 retail bundle that includes Roxio's Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Starter Kit and five free Napster downloads. Roxio added Radio Shack to the list of distributors for its pre-paid Napster cards, which offer 15 downloads for $14.85; the cards are also currently available at RiteAid, Best Buy, CompUSA, Kroger, Safeway and other retailers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031202/latu022a_1.html 
http://www.napster.com

(Anaheim, Calif.) ICTV, a provider of interactive TV infrastructure technology, said on Tuesday that it has partnered with e-commerce technology firm Delivery Agent. The two companies will work to develop television-based interactive applications that will enable subscribers utilizing video-on-demand to purchase items related to films and television shows -- including apparel, accessories, home furnishings and travel packages -- from their televisions.
http://www.deliveryagent.com 
http://www.ictv.com

(Santa Clara, Calif.) Consumer electronics firm AmbiCom on Tuesday released its AmbiCom Radio FM-CF, a Compact Flash memory card accessory that functions as an FM radio. The $40 product includes earphones and can turn any portable device running Microsoft's Pocket PC operating system, such as a PDA, into an FM radio.
http://www.ambicom.com

(Los Angeles) Video game publisher Atari announced on Tuesday that it has signed Michael Madsen, Ving Rhames, Mickey Rourke and Michelle Rodriguez to provide voice talent for its "DRIV3R" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. In development at U.K.-based Reflections Interactive, the game is scheduled for release in the spring of 2004. Atari also announced the release of "Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective" for Nintendo Game Boy Advance, based on the animated children's series airing on Cartoon Network. The game was developed by Sensory Sweep Studios and Screaming Games.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031202/25182_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031202/25113_1.html 
http://www.screaminggames.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday the release of its "The Sims Bustin' Out" title for Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Developed by EA's Maxis Studio in collaboration with Kirkland, Wash.-based Griptonite Games. The title will support connectivity with the Nintendo GameCube version, scheduled for release in mid-December. The company also released its "James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing" title for Game Boy Advance, based on its license from MGM Interactive. Versions of the game for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube are due for release early next year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031202/25325_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/031126/265060_1.html 
http://www.griptonite.com

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This position reports to the European Marketing Manager. Responsibilities: localization of website and advertising creative, negotiate and purchase online media, manage and coordinate online marketing campaigns, administer and execute customer acquisition and retention programs, acquire, maintain and grow relationships with large portals, email marketing providers etc. Bachelor's degree in business reqd. 1-3 yrs marketing or sales exp. required. Must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of British or Spanish (Spain) online market. Excellent interpersonal skills, and superior Negotiation skills. Detail oriented, able to work independently. Send resumes to jobs@vistaprint.com
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> TECORE Wireless, Software Development Engineer - MD

Real-Time Engineers to develop real-time telecom software for mobile switching platform. Must have OOA/OOD and C++/C#, ability to develop, integrate and debug in a multi-tasking, multi-threaded environment & knowledge of call processing, GSM, TDMA, CDMA, AMPS, GPRS, SS7 & IP protocols. Must have BS in Computer Science, EE or equivalent. Send resumes to HR@tecore.com Visit http://www.tecore.com
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> Tallan, Account Executive - New York City

The AE position will be responsible for generating and sustaining profitable revenue streams from the sale of software development projects. The AE establishes relationships with strategic buying influences at client organizations in order to monitor and maintain customer satisfaction levels and to uncover new opportunities. Send resumes to lisa.albis@tallan.com  Visit http://www.tallan.com
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> Public Relations Manager - Woburn, MA

Lois Paul & Partners, a nationally known public relations agency is currently seeking a proven PR Manager. Manages client accounts providing daily PR and editorial support. Directs media relations, writing or editing news releases, articles, speeches and presentations. Manages tours, product launches, editorial calendars and interviews. Manages team members directly or indirectly. Participates in new business prospecting including the development of pitches, presentations and proposals. Require project mgmt skills, media relations, analytical and PC skills. College degree reqd. Previous mgmt and PR exp. in high-tech reqd. Send resume with salary requirements to careers@lpp.com
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> The Secure Trusted Operating System Consortium (STOS) 2003

Symposium STOS holds its 5th annual symposium Dec 1-5, at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. The symposium features tutorials, paper presentations and BOF sessions regarding creating and deploying secure and trusted systems and applications that run on them. Topics include Wireless Security, Secure OS, Open/Closed Source, Forensics, Advanced Firewall Techniques, and Authentication Solutions, but also a Darwin Kernel Hack-a-thon and Urban Wireless Challenge. Fees are $695. http://www.stosdarwin.org/dc03/
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> DC Tech Council's Early Stage Capital Forum - Call for Presenters Nov 28

Showcase your company to over 300 attendees for 2004 Early Stage Capital Forum. Technology companies interested must submit a two-page outline of their business to be considered for the program. Ten companies will be selected to present at the event and one will receive funding. The deadline for business plans submission is 5 PM on Friday, Nov 28, 2003. For more information, please visit http://www.dctechcouncil.org
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