January 29, 2007

MySpace to participate in Amber Alert, kids safe once again? (MobileMag)

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FALLBROOK —- At two meetings next week, educators and volunteers will try to inform parents about MySpace.com, a “social networking” Web site whose popularity has spread like wildfire among teenagers nationwide.Forums planned to discuss MySpace (North County Times)

The Internet has long been used as an instrument by predators, but recently, the popular networking website MySpace.com has been singled out and placed under the microscope as the source of numerous sexual assaults - one in Iowa. Scott Seehawer, 24, and Winston Ramsdale, 20, both of Walker, Iowa, were jailed Wednesday and charged with third-degree sexual assault after they allegedly used the …MySpace under scrutiny as sexual-assault source (The Daily Iowan)

Online predators and your children know the meaning of POS and PAL. Do you?BSO Targets Online Predators Through Parent Education (NBC 6 Miami)

By Travis Fain, The Macon Telegraph, Ga. Jan. 27–ATLANTA — Booming Internet social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are being targeted in a new bill meant to protect children from online predators. Senate Bill 59, which state Sen.Staton Bill Aimed at Youths, Internet (RedNova)

A Macon state Senator has proposed a bill that he says would give parents a lot more control over what their kids do on web sites like MySpace.com and Facebook.com.State Senator Takes on MySpace (WXIA-TV Atlanta)

Booming Internet social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are being targeted in a new bill meant to protect children from online predators.Staton bill aimed at youths, Internet (Macon Telegraph)

LinkedIn connects with $12.8 million

Hello. I’ve found the following MySpace.com headlines and news articles for you:

International News Service, Australia - 13 minutes ago
The NCAA has no specific mandates regarding MySpace. However, the governing organization has stipulations about improper contact between representatives of …Giving Athletes Their Personal Space: Popular MySpace Has …

Worcester Telegram, MA - 26 minutes ago
Q How important is it for me, a 56-year-old, to start a MySpace page? I would create a professional-looking page that makes me stand out. Agree? SI …LinkedIn a better bet for business

PC Advisor, UK - 30 minutes ago
MySpace.com and GoDaddy did not reply to calls and emails requesting comment, but Lyon said he was told by GoDaddy representatives that his site was pulled …MySpace muscles ISP over hacking site

BBC News, UK - 44 minutes ago
I still run my MySpace page. You did a few odd jobs after first leaving school. What was your worst job? Cleaning bakeries with my friend - we didn’t even …Talking Shop: Lady Sovereign

O’Reilly Radar, CA - 45 minutes ago
If you are not aware, phishing is when a malicious website pretends to be another website (GMail, Yahoo!, MySpace) in order to get your login information …OpenID, Get it from Yahoo! & Avoid Phishing

Waterfront Online, UK - 46 minutes ago
… time - although you can never underestimate the power of a fanbase, especially with things such as myspace and such a demand for live music nowadays". …Working for the NME…

Mercury News CES Blog, CA - 50 minutes ago
Its addictive at times peeking at who the friends of your friends are, just like MySpace. And it is very useful in finding people youve lost touch with, …LinkedIn Raises Venture Money, Dean Loses More Time Trolling …

Spectator Eau Claire (subscription), WI - 59 minutes ago
Myspace urges users to get permission before posting pictures of others (but, once again, there is no way to verify it). Facebook users can untag photos of …Closed doors have swung wide open

Working for the NME…

Did you hear the following about MySpace?

International News Service, Australia - 13 minutes ago
The NCAA has no specific mandates regarding MySpace. However, the governing organization has stipulations about improper contact between representatives of …Giving Athletes Their Personal Space: Popular MySpace Has …

Worcester Telegram, MA - 26 minutes ago
Q How important is it for me, a 56-year-old, to start a MySpace page? I would create a professional-looking page that makes me stand out. Agree? SI …LinkedIn a better bet for business

PC Advisor, UK - 30 minutes ago
MySpace.com and GoDaddy did not reply to calls and emails requesting comment, but Lyon said he was told by GoDaddy representatives that his site was pulled …MySpace muscles ISP over hacking site

Boston Globe, MA - 38 minutes ago
She has experience in this area, with a web site, annerobertson.com, a MySpace profile, pod cast sermons, and an on line ministry for people grieving the …Mass. Bible Society picks a Web-savvy leader

Scranton Times-Tribune, PA - 42 minutes ago
A cousin has built a MySpace.com page for him, called Justice for James. The site asks people to come forward and mentions a reward for information. …Family still wants answers on disappearance, death

Mercury News CES Blog, CA - 50 minutes ago
Its addictive at times peeking at who the friends of your friends are, just like MySpace. And it is very useful in finding people youve lost touch with, …LinkedIn Raises Venture Money, Dean Loses More Time Trolling …

CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
The company has often been described as a MySpace-like service for business people looking to network. In fact, both VC firms cited the growing importance …LinkedIn connects with $12.8 million

Want a MySpace page? First ask your mother (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Did you hear the following about MySpace and parenting today?

The popular online hangout MySpace.com has been quietly developing software designed to give parents the bare-bones of what their kids are doing on the site.New MySpace software shares kids’ profiles with parents (The Post-Standard)

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released a new public service annoucement video to alert parents about the dangers of Internet social networking sites like MySpace.com. Watch Sheriff’s Public Service AnnouncementBSO Cautions Parents About Online Social Sites (Local 10 Miami)

Four families from four separate states filed lawsuits against News Corp., the parent company of MySpace, because their underage daughters were sexually assaulted by people they met on the social-networking site. Though it may seem like a novel way for the parents to make some extra cash, MySpace is not responsible for the actions of its users.MySpace Is Not Responsible For Your Kids (University of Connecticut Daily Campus)