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o AT&T Customers Through Excite@Home Lose Internet Service
o Sonicblue Granted Patent for Digital Video Recorder Technology
o Webnoize Suspends Operations Amid Restructuring
o Report: Microsoft Loses European Interactive TV Contract to Liberate
o Listen.com Launches Rhapsody Paid Music Subscription Service
o Sun To Provide Infrastructure For Hughes' Spaceway Satellite Network
o Multimedia Content Delivery Firm Talkway Raises $5.2 Million
o Digimarc Buys ID Card Firm From Polaroid for $56 Million
o Briefly Noted: Ginger revealed, DVD CCA - CA Supreme Court, Red Herring
newsletters, DivXNetworks - Vanguard Cinema, Naked News - InDemand, Exent
Technologies - Bell Canada, MarketWatch.com, AOL - "The Greatest Show on
Earth"
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o AT&T Customers Through Excite@Home Lose Internet Service

Redwood City, Calif. -- Following a bankruptcy court judge's ruling on
Friday which said the company could renegotiate its contracts with cable
companies, Excite@Home announced Monday that it has done so with all of
its partners except AT&T, whose customers' Internet connections it has
terminated. According to published reports, about 850,000 AT&T customers
who subscribed to high-speed cable Internet access had their connections
shut off on Saturday; AT&T said it will transfer subscribers in Chicago,
Dallas, Denver, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City,
Seattle and San Francisco to its own new network within ten days. The
Washington Post reported that Redwood City-based Excite@Home has reached
an agreement with Comcast to keep its 700,000 subscribers online. The
company is still negotiating with other companies including Cox, while
Charter has already migrated 90 percent of subscribers who were with
Excite@Home to its own high-speed network.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011201/hssa011_1.html
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1004-200-8039534.html
http://www.newsbytes.com/news/01/172613.html
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o Sonicblue Granted Patent for Digital Video Recorder Technology

Santa Clara, Calif. -- Consumer electronics manufacturer Sonicblue
announced on Monday that the U.S. Patent Office has granted the company a
patent based on 50 claims related to its digital video recorder, that lets
viewers pause and record live television. The patent covers "the
fundamental concept of using a program guide or other user-specified
criteria to select TV shows for recording on a digital video recorder," as
well as technology Sonicblue developed that "creates, names, prioritizes
and manages recorded programs on the [device's] hard drive." Santa
Clara-based Sonicblue recently shipped its ReplayTV 4000 -- despite
pending litigation from major TV networks -- which charge that the device
enables copyright infringement.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011203/30087_1.html
http://www.sonicblue.com
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o Webnoize Suspends Operations Amid Restructuring

Cambridge, Mass. -- Webnoize, a provider of digital entertainment industry
news and research services, announced on Monday that it will suspend
publication of daily news and research on its website while it
restructures. "We are not immune to the same market influences that have
affected others in our space," Webnozie president and publisher Tom Roli
said in a statement. "However, we expect to re-emerge in early 2002 with
new and improved events, products and services, that will continue to meet
the needs of those invested in digital media." Although the company's
research division was gaining notoriety for its coverage of volume on
file-sharing networks, its recent industry conference in Los Angeles was
sparsely attended when compared with previous years. "The fallout from
September 11, low travel numbers, and the poor economy hit our annual
event harder than anticipated just as we were working on an expansion to
our services," spokesman Gary Lacey wrote in an email. Cambridge,
Mass.-based Webnoize reported on digital music, Internet video technology,
interactive television, wireless and other convergence technologies.
http://www.webnoize.com
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o Report: Microsoft Loses European Interactive TV Contract to Liberate

London -- Reuters is reporting that an industry source said United
Pan-Europe Communications (UPC), Europe's largest cable TV operator, has
cancelled its order for Microsoft's interactive TV software in favor of a
product from competitor Liberate Technologies. Microsoft had problems
delivering the software -- which functions as an operating system for
set-top boxes used to deliver interactive TV services -- when promised,
and UPC reportedly used Liberate's software in its place to conduct
consumer trials. Microsoft did not comment for the story on what it called
"market rumors."
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/011130/lvg226367_1.html
http://www.microsoft.com/tv/default.asp
http://www.upccorp.com
http://www.liberate.com
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o Listen.com Launches Rhapsody Paid Music Subscription Service

San Francisco, Calif. -- Online music entertainment site Listen.com
announced on Monday the launch of its paid subscription service, giving
consumers access to on-demand streaming of music from 46 independent
record labels. The company said it is still in negotiations with the major
record labels to license their music for the Rhapsody service; for
Monday's launch Listen.com announced new deals with nine new indie labels
including 26.2 Music, Ark 21 Records, Eroica Classical Recordings, GNP
Crescendo Records, JamDown Records, Jazzateria, LoveCat Records, Slimstyle
Records, and Tinder Records. Rhapsody will cost $5.95 per month for a
subscription to either a classical music service or a "sampler" of tracks
from its indie label partners. Users can pay $7.95 for access to
Listen.com's entire library. The company is also offering a three-day
trial of the service for free. Distribution partners for Rhapsody include
broadband service provider Speakeasy.net and classical label Naxos of
America. Two subscription services from the major record labels are also
due to launch before the end of the year.
http://www.listen.com/rhapsody.jsp
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o Sun To Provide Infrastructure For Hughes' Spaceway Satellite Network

Santa Clara, Calif. -- Sun Microsystems said on Monday that it has signed
a five-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with Hughes Network Systems to
provide servers for the company's Spaceway service, being developed to
offer consumers and businesses high-speed Internet access via satellite.
Hughes Network Systems, which also manufactures the consumer satellites
used for DirecTV, said the Spaceway service will be based on a
peer-to-peer architecture and is scheduled to launch sometime in 2002.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011203/sfm022_1.html
http://www.spaceway.com
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o Multimedia Content Delivery Firm Talkway Raises $5.2 Million

Fremont, Calif. -- Talkway Communications, a provider of multimedia
content delivery services, announced on Monday that it has raised $5.2
million in its second round of venture capital financing. Asset Management
Partners led the investment round; ABN AMRO and Vantage Partners also
participated. Fremont-based Talkway provides streaming video solutions
such as video email for individuals, corporate users and e-marketing
professionals using its proprietary, Java-based technology. The funds will
be used to accelerate the Talkway's sales and marketing strategies.
http://www.talkway.com
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o Digimarc Buys ID Card Firm From Polaroid for $56 Million

Tualatin, Ore. -- Digital watermarking technology firm Digimarc announced
on Monday that it has agreed to acquire Polaroid Corporation's ID Systems
business, the largest provider of U.S. drivers' licenses, for $56.5
million. Polaroid is selling off its assets as part of its filing for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Oregon-based Digimarc said it plans to
adapt its watermarking technology for use with ID cards, and expects that
the acquisition "will substantially increase Digimarc's revenues, improve
cash flow, and accelerate our progress toward profitability," the company
said in a statement.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011203/30242_1.html
http://www.polaroid-id.com
http://www.digimarc.com 
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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) Inventor Dean Kamen revealed his much-hyped "Ginger" device to
the world on Monday morning during ABC's "Good Morning America," as well
as through an interview granted to Time.com. The device, as predicted by
several news outlets, is a personal scooter. The $3,000 Segway Human
Transporter has no engine or brakes, runs on energy costing 5 cents a day
and can travel at speeds up to 12 mph. "Cars are great for going long
distances," Kamen told Time.com, "but it makes no sense at all for people
in cities to use a 4,000-lb. piece of metal to haul their 150-lb. asses
around town." The device is expected to be available by the end of 2002.
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,186660-1,00.html
http://www.segway.com

(San Jose, Calif.) The DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA) has filed a
petition with the California Supreme Court in a controversial case over
DeCSS, a computer code that can crack the anti-piracy technology on DVDs.
The DVD CCA, a non-profit that licenses the "CSS" security technology to
DVD disc and hardware manufacturers, has asked for a review of a lower
court's decision that overturned a preliminary injunction prohibiting
publishers from posting the code online. DVD CCA argues that DeCSS is a
trade secret, and legally cannot be published, while defendants in the
case argue that the code has already been publicized in major newspapers
and online publications and therefore the case should be dismissed.
http://www.dvdcca.org
http://www.eff.org/effector/HTML/effect14.37.html#II
http://www.newsbytes.com/news/01/172602.html

(New York) Technology publisher Red Herring has ceased publication of its
email newsletters, a sign that the company's online unit may soon be
folded into its print operations, Internet.com reported on Monday. "[We]
will focus our online efforts exclusively on our Web site," the company
wrote in an email to subscribers. San Francisco-based Red Herring laid off
17 percent of its staff in September and switched its print magazine from
a bimonthly to a monthly.
http://www.atnewyork.com/news/article/0,1471,8471_932381,00.html
http://www.redherring.com

(San Diego) Video compression technology developer DivXNetworks announced
on Monday that independent film distributor Vanguard Cinema has licensed
its technology to launch an online video-on-demand service. Users can pay
to "rent," or download movies compressed using San Diego-based
DivXNetworks' DivX codec for a period of five days. Titles initially
available through the service include "Animal Room," "Sweet Jane," "Angel
Blue" and "BlackRock."
http://www.vanguard-cinema.com/divx
http://www.divx.com

(Toronto) Naked News, producer of an online news broadcast featuring nude
anchors, announced on Monday that it has secured a deal with cable
pay-per-view provider InDemand. Viewers will be able to order 55-minute
newscasts of Naked News for $3.95 through the InDemand adult pay-per-view
channels provided through their cable TV operator.
http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/f_headline.cgi?day0/213370399&ticker=
http://www.nakednews.com
http://www.indemand.com

(Bethesda, Md.) Exent Technologies, a provider of software-on-demand
technology, said on Monday that it has partnered with ISP Bell Canada to
offer a subscription-based games-on-demand service. Maryland-based Exent's
technology will be used to stream games to a user's computer so that no
downloads are necessary and gamers can pay as they play.
http://www.exent.com/pr_20011203.html
http://www.bell.ca

(San Francisco) Online financial news provider MarketWatch.com said on
Monday that it has appointed Kathleen B. Yates as president and chief
operating officer. Yates has held various executive positions at news
organization Knight Ridder, and most recently co-founded and was chief
operating officer of ITPro, Inc.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011203/30603_1.html
http://cbs.marketwatch.com

(Vienna, Va.) America Online announced on Monday that it has partnered
with Ticketmaster and Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey to offer one
million free tickets to "The Greatest Show on Earth." AOL members can take
advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free offer when circus tickets are
purchased through AOL Box Office Dec. 3-5.
http://www.ringling.com

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> Staff Writer - Forbes.com - NYC

Forbes.com, the online component of Forbes Magazine, seeks a junior
reporter who has experience covering the business world, and can handle
the daily deadline grind, turning out punchy, opinionated copy on a wide
range of business and financial subjects. Experience on a daily newspaper,
wire service or Web site is a plus, as is experience covering financial
services.
Send cover letter/resume/salary history to Michael Noer: mnoer@forbes.net
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> Ramprate - Technology Agent

Looking for people to market and manage our unique services to the
Enterprise and Major Media Markets. Streaming media, hosting, co-location,
managed services, or CDN. Duties - prospecting new business, managing
existing clients and current client overflow worldwide, Qualify business
goals. Require large deal size sales and account mgmt experience,
Bachelors degree, Target first year from 150k-1,000,000 +, FT/Half time in
our offices and or home office, Territories - LA, Austin, Seattle, New
York, DC, San Francisco. Send resumes to Scott@ramprate.com or visit
http://www.ramprate.com/about_tech_agent.php
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> Internet Advertising Sales Manager, gantthead.com, Fairfax VA

Are you passionate about the Internet as a B2B advertising medium? We have
too many leads to pursue and need you if: you have 2+ yrs exp. selling
Internet advertising (required); BA/S degree; B2B agency/account contacts;
you can identify, pursue, and close deals. Creative, autonomous work
environment. Generous package: salary, commission, benefits.
Please send resume to: gina@gantthead.com. EOE, M/F/V/D.
For more information, see http://www.gantthead.com/Gantthead/jobs
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> Katrillion, Web Research Assistant - Fort Lee, New Jersey

CityConnect, the first national city event guide for teens available on
all web and wireless platforms, is looking for an events-locating
super-sleuth to find content for posting on the web. The ideal candidate
must be -- able to find current information that may not be readily
available, a recent college grad, and possess a passion for pop culture
and teen trends. Internet savvy plus strong writing skills are essential.
Send resume and salary requirements to: ccstaff@katrillion.com
http://www.katrillion.com/cityconnect.com
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> Bookspan, Web Designer - Long Island, New York

BOOKSPAN is seeking a Web Designer with preferably 1-2 years experience
for a freelance position (possible temp-to-hire). Work with a Sr. Designer
on the design of all-new web sites from top to bottom. PhotoShop,
Illustrator, hand-code HTML, and aptitude to learn proprietary
content-management software are an absolute must. Send resume in plain
text with URLs of your work, and list the three best-looking content or
e-commerce based sites you can find to: jgiannetti@booksonline.com
http://www.booksonline.com

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> Third Annual Early Stage Capital Forum - January 31, 2002

Selection Committee is seeking executive summaries from technology
companies throughout the mid-Atlantic looking to raise $300,000 to
$5,000,000. Companies should submit their plans online. Hosted by DC
Technology Council in Partnership with Netpreneur, NVTC, HTM, GBTC and the
Mid-AtlanticVenture Association. To Submit plans go to:
http://www.dctechcouncil.org or Contact escf@wdctech.net
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> Marketing & PR Courses Taught by Journalists, 10% Discount - Worldwide

NEW courses: Ten Ways To Get Editors To Love Your Clients, Print Vs. Web
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who share what caught their eye or made the difference! Contact
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> AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: Latin America Business Dev. & Sales Executive

Senior, seasoned Tri-lingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) Internet &
New Media business development executive -AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Equally
competent in US & European market(s), as well as experienced in sales,
organization-building and management efforts, CRM deployment, and truly "a
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For more information, contact rswerner@hotmail.com
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> Available for Hire - Tech-Experienced Copy Writer/Marketing Manager

Marketing professional with over two years high tech experience within a
London marketing agency. Moved to DC seven months ago to set up first US
branch of UK business - seeking opportunities for full-time, part-time or
freelance marketing/communications projects.
Contact timdatwilsonharvey@hotmail.com
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> SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival, FINAL DATES

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. The remaining dates on the tour include:

NEW YORK CITY, NY: The Anthology Film Archives, Dec. 7-8, 9:30 PM
BIRMINGHAM, AL: WorkPlay, Dec. 20, 9:00 PM

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