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o Nevada Governor Signs Internet Gambling Bill into Law
o EMusic Partners with ISP on Digital Music Subscription Service
o PixelWorld, Steeplechase Media Form Joint Venture for Interactive TV
o 3-D Animation Firm Pulse Acquires Interactive Audio Developer Sonicopia
> DMW & socalTECH Seminar: Digital Asia -- June 20 | Los Angeles
> Digital Media Wire Seminar: iTV -- June 27 | San Francisco
o Briefly Noted: Yahoo - Japanese video game, Sony eVilla - EarthLink, SRS
Labs - Olympus, Microsoft - MusicNet - RealNetworks, Salon.com, "Big Music
fights back," Napster alternatives
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> Job Postings: Dir. of Internet Advertising, Sr. Software Engineer,
Project Manager, Sr. Interactive Web Designer/Art Director,
New Media Designer

> Events/Services: "The Corporate Venture Capital Conference"

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o Nevada Governor Signs Internet Gambling Bill into Law

Las Vegas -- Nevada governor Kenny Guinn on Thursday signed a bill into
law that makes Internet gambling legal in the state of Nevada, raising the
likelihood of court challenges to a federal law that prohibits online
wagering. Nevada legislators have said that they will take steps to ensure
that no minors are allowed to place bets on the Internet, and that
citizens in states that still prohibit the practice will not have access
to such sites.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6287265.html?tag=cdshrt
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o EMusic Partners with ISP on Digital Music Subscription Service

Seattle -- Speakeasy.net, an Internet service provider (ISP) that offers
high-speed DSL connections, announced on Friday that it has partnered with
music download retailer EMusic to offer a music subscription service to
Speakeasy's customers. Under the terms, Seattle-based Speakeasy will
promote EMusic's subscription service to its members, and allow them to
pay the monthly service fee as part of their bill for Internet access,
essentially consolidating two bills into one. Redwood City-based EMusic --
which was recently acquired by Vivendi Universal for $26 million -- offers
over 175,000 songs for download from mainly independent label artists and
the back catalogs of jazz, classical and world music labels. The company's
subscription service lets users download as many songs as they like; a
one-year subscription costs $9.99 per month while a three-month term is
priced at $14.99 per month. A three-month subscription through the
Speakeasy service will cost users $35.98.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010614/sfth005.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010614/lath078.html
http://www.speakeasy.net
http://www.emusic.com
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o PixelWorld, Steeplechase Media Form Joint Venture for Interactive TV

Honolulu -- PixelWorld Networks, a developer of Internet-based video
delivery technology, said on Friday that it has formed a joint venture
with interactive television developer Steeplechase Media that will focus
on developing iTV technology targeted at cable and satellite operators.
Honolulu-based PixelWorld says it has developed a patent-pending
technology for the distribution of live and on-demand video. Steeplechase
Media is headed by E! Entertainment Network founder Larry Namer. "Our
joint venture will make Hawaii the center for the development of global
media content acquisition and delivery system for next-generation
interactive television networks," said Namer.
http://www.pixelworld.com
http://www.steeplechase.net
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o 3-D Animation Firm Pulse Acquires Interactive Audio Developer Sonicopia

San Francisco -- Pulse, a developer of 3-D animation technology for the
Web, announced on Friday that it has acquired interactive audio developer
Sonicopia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. San
Francisco-based Sonicopia founder Stuart Dubey will become head of Pulse's
audio products and services division. San Francisco-based Pulse has
developed a media player that specializes in 3-D animation, and said it
will use Sonicopia's technology to add audio all HTML elements in Web
pages, such as navigational features, images and roll-overs.
http://www.pulse3d.com
http://www.sonicopia.com
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> Digital Media Wire & socalTECH Present a Panel Discussion:
"Digital Asia: Recent Developments & New Business Opportunities"

Los Angeles | Wednesday, June 20th at the Wyndham Bel Age

SPONSORS:
Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, Loyola Marymount Int'l MBA in Media

This panel of executives, investors and professionals will discuss the
latest developments in digital media, with a focus on business
opportunities, strategies and ventures being created between the United
States and China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
For more information and to register:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=14674&Referrer_id=4074

SPEAKERS:
Ravin Agrawal - Partner | EastWest VentureGroup
Bryan Biniak - COO | Premium Wireless Services & YourMobile Network
Eric Choi - Senior Business Development Manager (Asia Pacific) | Akamai
James Hsu - Attorney | Jones Day Reavis & Pogue (LA - Taipei)
Stuart Levy - Co-Founder & CEO | TOKYOPOP
Beth Minehart - SVP Business Development | Universal Studios Television

MODERATOR:
Stephen Liu
Co-Founder & President | Reelplay, Founder & Chairman | APEX

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
Asian Business League, AINT, Asian Professional Exchange, Asia Society,
larta
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> Digital Media Wire Presents a Panel Discussion:
"iTV: Defining the New Face of Television"

San Francisco | Wednesday, June 27th at The City Club

SPONSOR: UBS Warburg

This panel of players ranging from content developers to investment
bankers 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.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=14770&Referrer_id=4074

MODERATOR:
Michael Kline - Senior Manager | Deloitte Consulting

SPEAKERS:
David Higley - Exec. Director Technology Investment Banking | UBS Warburg
Bill Niemeyer - Director of Strategic Development | Spiderdance
Jonathon Spatz - Chief Financial Officer | Wink Communications
Nicholas Wodtke - SVP Interactive Television | Sony Pictures Entertainment
***Additional panelists TBA***
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o Briefly Noted:

(Tokyo) Yahoo has removed a video game from its Japanese site modeled
after the killings that recently took place at a Japanese school,
MSNBC.com reported on Friday. The game, called "Killing Children at Ikeda
Elementary School," was reportedly "voluntarily" removed by the anonymous
person who originally posted it on Yahoo.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/587864.asp?0dm=C11OT

(San Francisco) Sony announced that Internet service provider EarthLink
will be the exclusive ISP used for its eVilla, a non-PC device that can
connect to the Internet to access email and browse the Web. For
EarthLink's normal monthly access charge of $21.95, up to four different
users can connect using an eVilla or through any number of PCs in their
home. A CNET article on Friday examines Sony's decision to enter the
difficult market for "'Net appliances," pointing out the failures of
similar devices released by 3Com, Netpliance and Gateway.
http://64.35.93.160/pressrelease/1047
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-6279611.html?tag=cd_mh

(Santa Ana, Calif.) Audio technology developer SRS Labs said on Friday
that consumer products manufacturer Olympus has licensed its technology
for its DM-1 MP3 player/recorder, which is targeted at business
professionals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Santa Ana-based SRS
Labs says that its technology improves the sound quality of digital music
by eliminating its "tinny" quality. The 64 MB digital audio device's
street price is $299. SRS Labs also said Friday that it expects to be
profitable by the end of the year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010615/laf015.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010615/laf018.html
http://www.olympusamerica.com/product.asp?c=28&p=25&s=12&product=700

(San Francisco) CNET reported on Friday on Microsoft's role in the digital
music space, and how the company's rivalry with media delivery technology
developer RealNetworks is influencing the outcome of deals with the major
record labels. Sources told CNET that the labels compelled Seattle-based
RealNetworks to provide support for Microsoft's Windows Media audio
technology in the MusicNet service it is creating with Warner, BMG and
EMI. This would allow third parties the option to use Microsoft's music
technology instead of RealNetworks' in MusicNet-based music subscription
services.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6282563.html?tag=tp_pr

(San Francisco) Wired News on Friday featured an interview with online
magazine Salon.com's founder and chairman David Talbot. Salon is billed as
the last independently-owned online magazine still in operations amidst
the large number of shutdowns among similar businesses, such as last
week's announcement of the closing of Feed magazine parent Automatic
Media. "We expected many publications that were capitalized sufficiently
to support a professional newsroom, even a small one, something that
prints compelling daily content," said Talbot. "Now, I think we're the
only independent one around."
http://www.wired.com/news/exec/0,1370,44464,00.html
http://www.salon.com

(New York) The most recent issue of The Economist features an article
("Big Music fights back") on how the major record labels appear to be
recovering ground in the digital music space lost to online companies like
Napster, and also tries to predict how consumers will respond to the many
subscription services currently in the works among the labels.
http://www.economist.com/business/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=656204

(San Francisco) CNET featured an article on Friday that takes a look at
the growing popularity of the different Napster-like services still
offering free digital music downloads. It singles out AudioGalaxy, a
file-sharing service that has begun to filter out copyrighted songs at the
RIAA's request, but also provides users who search for filtered songs a
link to other sites or services that do in fact offer the blocked song.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6282002.html?tag=mn_hd
http://www.audiogalaxy.com

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> NextCard, Director of Internet Advertising - San Francisco

Internet advertiser & direct marketing firm seeks candidate w/ strong
advertising contract negotiating skills, an understanding of the Internet
market-place & the credit card business to research & acquire NextCard’s
advertising relationships, source new strategic accounts & negotiate
favorable cost-per-action contracts. 5+ yrs. BizDev or Internet
advertising exp. MBA preferred. Send resumes to: jobs@nextcard.com
http://www.nextcard.com
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> Digitas, Senior Software Engineer - San Francisco

3-5 years of Web Development experience plus 1 year working knowledge of
Java, Javascript, CGI and ideally C++. Ability to work in both Unix and
Windows environments. Understand importance of client delivery and has
good presentation skills. Helps mentor all levels of Programmer Analysts
in their technical skills, when possible. Helps build "team" environment.
Send resumes to: jobs@digitas.com
http://www.digitas.com
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> Bluewave, Project Manager - New York City

Seeking seasoned project manager with experience at a web design agency or
in the interactive department of a large company who has strong
interpersonal skills, good design sense and knowledge of database
technology. As one of Bluewave's key production people in NYC, you will
play a lead role in growing the company's business in the US. Apply
directly to the 'careers' section of www.bluewave.com
http://www.bluewave.com
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> MediaHippo, Sr. Interactive Web Designer/Art Director - Los Angeles

E-services company seeks a Sr. Web Designer to conjure well-architected
multi-media concepts. Candidate must be comfortable designing Web,
Interactive CD, DVD and Kiosk interfaces. Corporate branding & logo design
a must, plus a minimum of 4-6 yrs. of professional web design experience
and an excellent grasp of large-scale site design, navigation, and
architecture. Send resumes to: monica@mediahippo.com
http://www.mediahippo.com
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> CCBN, New Media Designer - Boston

Designer needed to conceptualize, design and develop visual interfaces
utilizing user-centered design principles. Ideal candidate will be
detail-oriented, extremely organized, highly creative and aware of tight
deadlines. BA or BFA -or- 2-4+ yrs. exp. in related field. Proficiency in
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, DreamWeaver, as well as graphic design
principles. Send resumes to: jobs@ccbn.com
http://www.ccbn.com

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> The Corporate Venture Capital Conference, June 22 - McLean, VA

Attendees of "The Corporate Venture Capital" conference will learn about
the investment criteria and processes of corporate sponsored venture funds
and how they have adapted to today's private equity environment. They will
also discover how corporations can work with technology start-ups besides
equity investments, including business development and strategic
partnerships. 7:30am Registration; 8-9:30am Program.
http://www.nvtc.org/calendar/jun22form.htm
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