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TV after Advertising (and Advertising after TV)
Next month at an annual media and marketing bluff session known as the "upfronts," TV executives will once again try to sell thirty-second spots of their airtime to advertisers for even more ludicrous sums than last year. Amazing, all concerned are remaining remarkably sanguine in the face of growing evidence that TV ads just don't (and maybe never did) what they're supposed to. Unmeasurable in effect, expensive to create and broadcast, and easier than ever for viewers to avoid using DVRs like TiVo, television commercials are fast becoming an obsolete form of media. This is a good th From rushkoff.blog on April 13, 2006 at 8:45 p.m..

Rants 'n' Raves: Roll Over
Some readers pine for Beethoven classics, others just think he's really old. Plus: A reader defends his right to carry the man-purse in today's Rants 'n' Raves From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..

Leverage Online Service and Transaction Messaging
Many marketers fail to properly leverage service messages sent to customers. From ClickZ Stats on April 13, 2006 at 5:45 p.m..

Here, There, Everywhere
The Beatles were musical trailblazers and changed the face of rock 'n' roll, but they were painfully slow to catch the online music wave. But they're catching it now, finally. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 12:45 p.m..

Many things
It's been a while - I apologize to those who (for whatever reason) don't feel you have enough media in your lives without the occasional online rant from me. I'm making some major changes in my life and schedule, though, which should afford more time for updating and sharing. Most notably, I'll be reducing my teaching schedule by about 80% - returning to what they call "adjunct" status - in order to dedicate more work time to my comic, a graphic novel, and a screenplay. I've also turned down a few extremely lucrative writing gigs in order to do more of t From rushkoff.blog on April 13, 2006 at 11:45 a.m..

Wake-Up Call for Sleep Tech
Who's making big bucks off your insomnia -- and are the remedies real or snake oil? From Forbes.com. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Hey, Hey, It's Michael Nesmith
The Monkees catapulted him to stardom, but he's come a long way, baby. The Grammy-winning film producer and musician who invented MTV talks about digital music, MySpace and corporate media. Wired News interview by Jason Silverman. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

A Sour Note on Modern Times
The pastoral sounds of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony serve to remind us, yet again, that life has gotten away from us. Let us lay our blanket alongside the brook and drink the sweet, sweet wine. Commentary by Tony Long. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Deaf, Perhaps, But Not Mute
Hearing-impaired people can now communicate by video phone, thanks to a sophisticated system that recognizes American Sign Language and a network of translators on hand to complete the call. By Ryan Singel. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

BoardCorps Bootcamp: The Nonprofit Center is Building Better Nonprofit Boards of Directors
The effectiveness of a nonprofit organization’s board of directors can spell that agency’s success of failure. That’s why The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, whose specialty is strengthening nonprofit organizations in the Delaware Valley, created BoardCorps™ and is currently enrolling civic leaders into two levels of this acclaimed program. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Toyota Teams Up With Kurk Lee To Present The 4th Annual Kurk Lee Celebrity All-Star Basketball Game
National celebrities join Kurk Lee and Toyota to benefit the Baltimore community and the Kurk Lee Foundation. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Alicia Kite Academy Releases New Image Consultants into the Wild
Students at the Alicia Kite Academy have successfully completed the first course in styling and personal shopping. The course takes place over a total of 12 days over three months and features interactive learning with a number of presenters from various fields of business along with many of the top names on the high street today, including John Lewis, Coast, Hobbs and Karen Millen. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Baptist Colleges and Schools Promote Online Programs via New Web Site
Students have ever increasing choices for their online education needs. Baptistcollegesonline.com was built for those students who consider a faith-based college or university to be an important factor in their decision-making process. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

OTAir Launches New TXTfind Mobile Phone Game
OTAir, a national mobile text message marketing firm, launched a new and exciting text-based word search game, called TXTfind. Played daily on a subscriber's cell phone, the game provides a quick, innovative and challenging way to exercise the mind. Additionally, businesses can reach the TXTfind audience by sponsoring the game. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3VtbS1UaGlyLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

WR Consulting Releases Open Source WR Time Tracker v0.5
WR Time Tracker is a simple, open source, Web-based time tracking system for individuals and teams. WR Consulting announced today an official release of the new version 0.5. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3F1YS1IYWxmLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Scientology Drug Education Campaign Sounds Alarm over "Legal" Gateway to Drug Hell
Recent headline news from Parma Heights, Ohio, where 16-year-old Amanda Berhent's life ended with an overdose of painkillers and alcohol at a "sleepover" party, is illustrative of an alarming trend: the abuse of prescription drugs amongst people of all ages and social brackets. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/UHJvZi1TaW5nLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Museum Obtains One of the most Historic and Important FDR Paintings
One of the most special historic paintings related to the final days of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is now part of the nonprofit Franklin D. Roosevelt American Heritage Center Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. The three watercolor portraits of FDR, including the last finished portrait of FDR before he died, have never before been seen by the public. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1TdW1tLU1hZ24tWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

HealthMark Multimedia announces release of innovative CD-ROM to help men participate in making treatment decisions for recurrent prostate cancer.
Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Your Decision Notebook™ enables men to make treatment decisions that reflect their personal values and lifestyle preferences. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RmFsdS1GYWx1LUluc2UtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Best University Web Site of 2006 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 10th annual international WebAward Competition at http://www.2006webaward.org. The Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best University Web site of 2006. The deadline for entry is May 31, 2006. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/WmV0YS1NYWduLUluc2UtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Terra City – "A Concrete Step into a Human Era"
Is it possible to build a better world? How? Based on what premise? What would be the first step to make? An answer to these questions, and others, is being offered by a 12 minute video presentation called: "Terra City". [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/UHJvZi1GYWx1LVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Onveon Education Search Launches Partner Programs for Vendors and Affiliates
Onveon Education Search (www.onveon.com) announced partner programs today for vendors and affiliates, designed to reward web-based companies with performance-based, industry-leading revenue potential. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/UHJvZi1JbnNlLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Air Force Cadet Officer Mentor Action Program (AFCOMAP) 15th Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet
The Air Force Cadet Mentoring Action Program Celebrates its 15th Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet. Lt General John D. Hopper Jr, USAF (Retired) is the Distinguished Guest Speaker [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/RW1wdC1IYWxmLUhhbGYtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Former 'Professional Student' Reveals Study Secrets
New study program helps college students cut their study time in half and make better grades. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3F1YS1NYWduLUxvdmUtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Becoming a Skilled CFO / Controller and Training For Your Potential
Having an accounting degree alone is not enough to ensure success. Financial professionals, who aspire to reach and maintain CFO or Controller positions, need to increase their knowledge in order to compete in today’s increasingly competitive business environment. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1DcmFzLVRoaXItWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Aptika Launches IDpack Pro 7.5 to Design and Print Plastic ID Cards
The North American-based company Aptika, which designs and distributes powerful and reliable photo card management software, is pleased to announce the release of IDpack Pro 7.5, designed to create plastic ID cards effortlessly at a very competitive price. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/SG9yci1DcmFzLVBpZ2ctWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Institute Announces Premier Event on Corporate Governance in New York
Making Corporate Governance Work in the Real World - Certificate in Corporate Governance (CCG). [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1IYWxmLUhvcnItWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

NextStudent Urges Student Borrowers to Contact Senators Asking Them to Repeal Single Lender Rule
NextStudent (http://www.nextstudent.com/) is urging student borrowers, families and concerned citizens to speak out and contact their senators to ask them to repeal the single lender rule when the Senate votes on the College Access and Opportunity Act. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1NYWduLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

Quantum Learning Network President Bobbi DePorter Makes Fast 50’s Reader’s Favorite List of Creative Thinkers
Quantum Learning Network President Bobbi DePorter Makes Fast 50’s Reader’s Favorite List of Creative Thinkers [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:29 a.m..

New Online Resource Allows Users to Compare US States in 2,500 Ways
StateMaster, a state comparison site and free educational resource, has been launched today, giving the general public an easy-to-use database which compares US states on several thousand stats, everything from percent of toothless residents to renewable energy consumption. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Elvis Presley's 1970's Girlfriend Linda Thompson Joins John Krondes and 'Hit Making Team' VIPs On KDSK.com Easter Friday Global Broadcast
John Krondes & the Elvis "Hit Team" Bring the World Together in Miracle Music Project...Elvis' spirit rises on the 29th Easter 2006 [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

HexaLock, Ltd. Announces the Release of Version 4.5 of Their Suite of CD Copy Protection Products
Offering improved performance and functionality. Virtually any Content Type can now be protected from Illegal Copying and Use. New Demo CD available. HexaLock AutoLock Wizard, Version 4.5 represents a substantial improvement in performance and offers a wider range of protection solutions, while at the same time, offering easier integration and use. Publishers, including those in the government, military and academic institutions can now protect their valuable intellectual property. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

CME Outfitters Announces Live CE Activity: "Recovery vs. Recurrence: Optimizing Maintenance Therapy for Patients with Bipolar Disorder" Premieres Wed, May 3, 2006
CME Outfitters announces an upcoming live and interactive psychCME TV activity titled "Recovery vs. Recurrence: Optimizing Maintenance Therapy for Patients with Bipolar Disorder." Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, May 3, 2006, from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. ET, the activity will focus on providing evidence-based educational information and clinical context regarding the efficacy of medications used in maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

CME Outfitters Announces 2006 Professional Advisory Board Members
Includes top clinical experts in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, and social work [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Family Passes 30,000 Miles Homeschooling In RV
Crossing 15 states from Maine down to Florida and across to Texas in a motorhome, this family has turned homeschooling into roadschooling. This family of four, along with their dog, is gearing up for the remaining 35 states. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Sober College Building 'Online Community'
The young adult addict is a different kind of student, and it’s going to take a different kind of education to get them to learn. Sober College was founded to provide a comfortable environment for young adults struggling to cope with the effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Don’t Buy Live Baby Animals; Adopt a Wild Duckling Instead
Easter is a time when many parents buy baby ducks and chicks on impulse for children despite warnings from the CDC. IBRRC has a unique program that is safer and much better for the environment, and ducklings! [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/VGhpci1NYWduLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Poemsource.com Releases New, Original Teacher Poems for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day
Poemsource.com recently expanded its free online greeting card poem collection to include a new group of original teacher poems for paper cards, e-cards, and other applications for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, and National Teacher Day on May 9. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U2luZy1TaW5nLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Cutting Edge Entertainment for Virtual CEO's -Launch of the Ultimate Business Simulation in Real Time
Tycoon Systems, announces the launch of Industryplayer 4.0™, the ultimate business simulation in real time. Corporate raiders and hostile take-overs make the cut in this next generation's business simulation. Industryplayer is an intelligently and cleverly crafted business sim, targeting the casual and serious gamer. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1TdW1tLUZhbHUtTG92ZS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Golf School Offers TaylorMade Performance Labs to Enhance Golfing Performance
Kip Puterbaugh’s Aviara Golf Academy, a premier golf school that has been a Top 25 golf school for 14 consecutive years, now has the TaylorMade MAT-T fitting system to measure golf swings and enhance golfing performance. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SW5zZS1Ib3JyLVN1bW0tWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From PR Web on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Who Owns Culture? at one
So last year today was the event at the NYPL with Jeff Tweedy. In my continuing effort to tinker with podcasting like technology, I've synchronized the slides with the audio from that event. The file is available as a torrent. (How to use a torrent) Also available on: YouAre.TV: Lessig Blog on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

iCommons and the iSummit
You know about Creative Commons, and Creative Commons licenses. Key to the CC strategy was to port Creative Commons licenses into jurisictions across the world. More than 30 co From Lessig Blog on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

2006 Career Advisers Scholarship Winners
Successful applicants have been announced for the 2006 round of scholarships for school career advisers to participate in study or industry placements. The scholarships support professional development for school career advisers by providing them with opportunities to gain skills, knowledge and experience. From EdNA Online on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Young People, Wellbeing and Communication Technologies
The Health Promotion Framework 2005-2007, released by VicHealth has identified Information and Communication Technologies as playing an increasingly significant role in social and economic determinants of young people's mental health. From EdNA Online on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

New Open Source Centres of Excellence
In order to address the growing information and technological needs of the Asia and Pacific region, the International Open Source Network (IOSN) has established three new Centres of Excellence ? IOSN ASEAN+3, IOSN PIC (Pacific Island Countries), and IOSN South Asia. Together, these Centres will continue the research and development, networking, institutional strengthening, and training undertaken by IOSN over the last three years to advance the adoption of free/open source software, open standards, and open content across the region. UNDP-APDIP News, April 2006 From EdNA Online on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

National Civics & Citizenship Education Forum Invitation
The Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA) has been commissioned by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) to organise the 2006 National Civics and Citizenship Forum. The forum aims to maintain and raise the national profile of Civics and Citizenship education in schools by: providing exemplars of good practice civics and citizenship education in Australian schools; highlighting the resources being developed and; providing information about national assessment, Statements of learning and human rights education. From EdNA Online on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Gathering SCORM Could Transform eLearning
"SCORM" stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. It is an emerging set of standards that will enable accessibility and interoperability of digital content. Using this standard, creators say, will open the door for educators to share, contribute and reuse digital learning objects regardless of the platform used in schools. From EdNA Online on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

International Student Enrolments in the ELICOS Sector
This Research Snapshot provides a brief summary of 2005 International Student Data for the ELICSO sector. It also provides a description of the trends in student enrolments and commmencements in this sector since 2002. From EdNA Online on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

NASA shuttle program turns 25
In the 25 years, the space shuttle program has made 114 trips. Its successor has much loftier goals. From CNET News.com on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Photos: Inside NASA Ames
As the shuttle program turns 25, NASA opened its facilities for a peek into the development of the shuttles and their successor. From CNET News.com on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Google unveils Web-based calendar app
The free Web-based calendar puts fire under rivals with ease of use, collaboration and interoperability with other programs. From CNET News.com on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Helio to offer Yahoo services to mobile users
Blog: Helio LLC, a joint venture between Korea's SK Telecom and EarthLink, was set to announce on Thursday that its users will have... From CNET News.com on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Video: Newest Web-based application from Google
Video: Newest Web-based application from Google. Google has launched a calendar application linked to e-mail. This will compete with services from Yahoo and software from Microsoft. CNET News.com's Elinor Mills looks at some features of Google Calendar. From CNET News.com on April 13, 2006 at 5:28 a.m..

Rev. William Sloane Coffin Dies at 81; Fought for Civil Rights and Against a War
The Rev. William Sloane Coffin Jr. sought to inspire and encourage an idealistic and rebellious generation of college students in the 1960's from his position as chaplain of Yale University. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 2:45 a.m..

Lawyers for Lacrosse Players at Duke Say They Expect Indictment in Rape Case
Defense lawyers for several players on Duke University's lacrosse team said that they expected at least one player to be indicted, perhaps as early as Monday, in the investigation of a woman's charges that she was raped by three players at a party last month. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 2:45 a.m..

Whistle-Blower Outs NSA Spy Room
According to a former AT&T employee supporting a lawsuit, an NSA visit to a key switching center led to the creation of a secret wiretap room, where all long distance and internet traffic was siphoned off to the government. By Ryan Singel. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

The Glory of the Shooter
I love violent shoot'em ups. Why is that so hard to admit? Commentary by Clive Thompson. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Getting Evolution Up to Speed
Radical evolutionists' vision of a constantly and quickly changing human genome leaves Darwin's theory of slow change in the dust. By Annalee Newitz. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Windmill Hater Spins Around
One of the biggest opponents of wind farms in upstate New York flip-flops. Now billionaire Tom Golisano is all for them -- but won't say why. By Bryan Ball. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Gallery: Weirdest USB Devices
From hand warmers to Barbie dolls, you won't believe what passes for a computer accessory these days. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Gadget Lab: All-In-One Phone
A new Treo loses the bulk and keeps the features, another portable media player gets it wrong and a rat trap shows no mercy, all in this week's Gadget Lab. An feed is also available. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Hell Is Other People's Music
The best thing about the iPod is how it masks the assault of other people's bad music. Commentary by Momus. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Lying Through Their Teeth
In 2002, reporters spread the word about a "tooth phone" invented by a couple of British scientists. Turns out it was not a product and they were not real engineers, but they played the media. By Rachel Metz. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Getting Down and Dirty With Ajax
Join the Ajax revolution. Adam DuVander shows us how to implement drop-down boxes in this beginner's tutorial. In Webmonkey. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Sweet Sounds of Stradivarius
Noboby made violins like Antoni Stradivari, but two Swedish researchers are going to give it a try. Yet even they admit that whatever it was that made a Strad a Strad, technology is unlikely to match it. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Google Defends China Policy
Google's CEO says it would be arrogant to walk into China and expect the government to change its censorship laws to please a western company. On the other hand, China is the second-largest internet market in the world. It's hard to walk away from that, too. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Secondhand Smoke Even Less Sweet
Exposure to other people's cigarette smoke may increase your risk of diabetes, a new long-term study suggests. From Forbes.com. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

'Bug-Eyed' Telescope Seeks ETs
The mammoth device will give SETI a dedicated tool to search the skies for telltale flashes of light from extraterrestrials. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Gotta Ditch the Fanny Pack, Dude
Portable gadgets are tons of fun, but hauling all those gizmos poses a style and comfort conundrum. Luckily, some contraptions let real men tote their gear without jeopardizing their masculinity. Commentary by Lore Sjöberg. This column is available as a . From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Snake Bots Slither to the Rescue
Snakelike robots fortified with cameras and sensors could inch up and around storm drains and pipes to help rescue victims trapped by natural disasters. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Squatters Snap Up All Idol Names
The hit TV show American Idol propels a handful of singers to instant fame. But sometimes, cybersquatters get there first. By Jacob Ogles. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Bug Bounties Exterminate Holes
Security companies offer researchers hard cash for the scoop on fresh software vulnerabilities. It sounds mercenary, and it is, but the bug market threatens security, too. Commentary by Jennifer Granick. This column is available as a . From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

AT&T Seeks to Hide Spy Docs
The telecom giant asks for the return of technical documents that purport to show how it helped the NSA install internet wiretap gear as part of a secret domestic surveillance operation. By Ryan Singel. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Border Security System Left Open
Homeland Security officials deliberately ignore a critical security hole on sensitive border-screening computers installed at airports, seaports and land crossings -- until a Moroccan computer virus immigrates into the network. By Kevin Poulsen. From Wired News on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Lens: The Quest
For one high school senior, finding the perfect prom dress is critical: "It's the last dance you have with your friends." From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Essay Stirs Debate About Influence of a Jewish Lobby
A paper by two professors asserts that the United States' support of Israel has been unwavering and has jeopardized American security. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Duke Inquiry to Continue, and So Will a Campaign
Mike Nifong, district attorney of Durham, said he hoped to seek criminal charges soon and clear some of the other lacrosse players. He also continues his campaign for another term as district attorney. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

On Education: A District Coming to Terms With the American Swirl
Even as Greenwich, Conn., remains one of the wealthiest communities of its size in the country, its public schools have grown racially, ethnically and economically varied. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Panel Considers Revamping College Aid and Accrediting
One proposal calls for scrapping the current system of accreditation in favor of a National Accreditation Foundation created by Congress and the president. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Principals Face Review in Education Overhaul
New York City will give grades from A to F each year and principals at failing schools could be removed. From New York Times: Education on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Reinventing the intranet
"Modern social software could be the key to building effective enterprise knowledge systems," writes InfoWorld's John Udell. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. If the web works well in the great outdoors, it should be turbo-slick inside the firewall, where's there's a comparatively miniscule amount of information to deal with. Technorati Tags: From Internet Time Blog on April 13, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..