“The Microsoft Corporation, the software giant, has prepared a blistering attack on rival Google, arguing that the Web search leader takes a cavalier approach to copyright protection.” (I’m sorry, but even God is soft on copyright compared to Microsoft!)

Is the simulacra over? RIP Baudrillard, whose work was at the core of postmodernism.

Is this virtual terrorism or just forceful editing? The Second Life Liberation Army (SLLA) has both damanged other virtual property and been attacked – presumably in retribuition – by others, but is this a problem for the SLers or just growing pains?

“In 1998, I had it figured that the dot-com boom would become a dot-green boom. It took a while for others to get it. … [the] 21st-century green is and must be about everything — the works. Sustainability is comprehensive.”

“The media’s portrayal of young women as sex objects harms girls’ mental and physical health, US experts warn. […] Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders.”

“Next week Cisco Systems … plans to announce one of its most unusual deals: it is buying the technology assets of Tribe.net, a mostly forgotten social networking site, according to people close to the companies’ discussions.” (But no one knows why!)

Creating daily del.icio.us bookmark post in WordPress.

How to create RSS feeds for individual YouTube authors and tags.

“The BBC has struck a content deal with YouTube, the web’s most popular video sharing website, owned by Google. Three YouTube channels – one for news and two for entertainment – will showcase short clips of BBC content.”

“Could the blogosphere survive without the reporting provided by newspapers and TV networks? Online pros tackle the question.”

“Computers, digital cameras and the Internet are giving marriage-bound couples new tools to make sure their special day is preserved in beautiful, flattering photography that can easily be shared with family and friends.”

Great resource for podcasters (and educators)! Podcast music ahoy!

Web surfers will no longer be reliving the magic moments of the 2007 Oscarcast via YouTube. The vid-viewing site complied with a Tuesday request from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to remove all unauthorized clips of the kudocast.