Archive for May, 2012

How the Second Circuit’s Decision in Viacom May Change the Web

A New York Federal Court recently slowed down the Internet’s reappropriation of intellectual property by ruling YouTube may be liable for copyright infringement.  After five years of litigation between YouTube and Viacom, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision regarding the “safe harbor” provision, section 512, of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), which might change how websites post content they do not ... Full story

You Want To Be Liquid When The Big Bubble Bursts

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is about to take away the punch bowl and turn on the lights, leaving investors to run for the exits. http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/05/29/with-the-party-almost-over-investors-must-stay-liquid/ Full story

Pep Boys In The Junkyard After Buyout Deal Cancelled

Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack shares crashed this morning after investors learned that private-equity shop Gores Groups will walk away from the $791 million deal to buy the auto-parts retailer. Gores cited serious problems with Pep Boys' business. http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2012/05/30/pep-boys-sent-to-the-scrap-yard-shares-plunge-after-buyout-deal-cancelled/ Full story

Staging Diva Advises Home Stagers to Demonstrate Expertise to Real Estate Agents

Debra Gould, expert home stager and founder of the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program, recommends that home stagers demonstrate their expertise to real estate agents during open houses. http://www.1888pressrelease.com/staging-diva-advises-home-stagers-to-demonstrate-expertise-t-pr-399979.html Full story

Fed Biz Access assists N.C.S. Corp. of Tacoma, WA in winning a $224,247.00 Government Contract

Through the knowledge gained by the consulting services at Fed Biz Access, N.C.S. Corp was able to do a fixed bid against two of their competitors &win a Government Contract in the amount of $224,247.00 through their recently approved 5-year GSA Schedule Contract. http://www.1888pressrelease.com/fed-biz-access-assists-n-c-s-corp-of-tacoma-wa-in-winning-pr-398510.html Full story

Why Memorial Day Looks Bullish For Stocks This Year

Monday was Memorial Day when we remember those who have given their lives while serving in the armed forces. For many, this holiday means parades and cookouts, and marks the beginning of the summer vacation season. http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/05/29/why-memorial-day-looks-bullish-for-stocks-this-year/ Full story

Stocks Pop Even Though Europe Still Rots

The SPY and S&P 500 are up 1.1% Tuesday morning, despite lots of news out of Europe all weekend, not much of it good. http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/05/29/stocks-pop-even-though-europe-still-rots/ Full story

zvelo Strengthens Support for Polish Language Websites

zvelo responds to OEM Partner demand for URL categorization and coverage of Polish language websites http://www.1888pressrelease.com/zvelo-strengthens-support-for-polish-language-websites-pr-399982.html Full story

Game Face: A Preparation Guide to Attending E3

Next week I'll be attending E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), a trade show for computer, video games and related products, which has been put on by the Entertainment Software Association for the past 17 years. As I prepare for this arcade on steroids, I thought I'd share my tips when preparing to attend just about any expo. I realize attending as media is different than as ... Full story

Lex Mercatoria: The Emergence Of A Self-Regulated Bitcoin

Lex mercatoria wine merchants As the Bitcoinica brokerage saga metastasizes yet again with the shocking revelation that no recent database backups exist, earlier security warnings to the company's founder are being reviewed.  One observer suggested that "as the potential payoff of a hacker approaches $1 million, the likelihood of being hacked http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/05/28/lex-mercatoria-the-emergence-of-a-self-regulated-bitcoin/ Full story
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