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Argentina court repeals songstress’ defamation claims against Google, Yahoo!

Last year, a court in Argentina ruled both Google and Yahoo! as liable for defamation claims after a celebrity found a search for her name was returning pornographic websites. Now, it seems, charges against Yahoo! and Google have been avoided. Experts, however, already expect an appeal from the plaintiff. The claim was put in by Argentinean entertainer Virginia Da Cunha, a singer, songwriter, composer and actress. She is probably best known for being a member of the all-female band Bandana, and now, in the Western world, for taking Google and Yahoo! to court over search results. The ruling, issued last week, said Google and Yahoo! could only be held liable for defamation if the content was clearly illegal and were negligent in removing it. Since 2006, there have been around 130 similar cases, with celebrities and ordinary folk alike taking major search engines to court over their results pages.

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Do Trademarks Always Trump Domain Names? Not always.

Online start-ups are faced with the daunting task of selecting a domain name that will withstand legal challenges. There’s a general belief among online start-ups that a trademark owner will always trump a domain name registrant with the same or confusingly similar domain name. That’s not always the result… as two recent 2010 UDRP decisions point out. The UDRP What is the UDRP, and why is it important? The UDRP acronym stands for the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. The UDRP is a set of procedures and rules that are supposed to help determine who should prevail in a dispute over domain name ownership. The UDRP is important because it provides a faster and cheaper way to resolve a domain name dispute than a full-blown lawsuit in a court of law. Instead of litigation, it’s an administrative proceeding where the contestants present written arguments to a panelist-arbitrator who issues a binding decision. In-person hearings (including hearings by teleconference, video conference, and web conference) are permitted only in exceptional cases, and are therefore rare.

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Do Trademarks Always Trump Domain Names? Not always.

Do Trademarks Always Trump Domain Names? Not always.

Online start-ups are faced with the daunting task of selecting a domain name that will withstand legal challenges. There’s a general belief among online start-ups that a trademark owner will always trump a domain name registrant with the same or confusingly similar domain name. That’s not always the result… as two recent 2010 UDRP decisions point out. The UDRP What is the UDRP, and why is it important?

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How to Use Video as an Effective Communication Tool

Now that just about everybody is a believer in Web video, it’s time to figure out just how to use it effectively as a marketing communication tool. Oh sure, there are a few diehard holdouts filling their sites with thousands of words of densely congealed text in a vain attempt to attract ‘Mr. GoodSearch;’ and let’s all encourage them to continue, especially our competitors, because as they stick to yesterday’s marketing tactics, we can capture market share by communicating, using techniques that actually lead to more audience engagement, more memory retention, and more sales leads. Even if you’re still a bit unsure of the benefits Web video brings to your marketing efforts, think of the commitment Google has invested in YouTube and then you’ll know where the biggest search opportunities exist. So let’s all agree, video is where it’s at, but hold on just a second, let’s call it compelling content presentation, or more precisely, properly conceived, professionally produced, attention-to-post video that delivers a meaningful memorable message in a manner that is less advertising and more content, less pitch and more experience. Can you do this yourself? Doubtful, but maybe, so before you run out and blow the petty cash on the latest HD video camera, proper lighting equipment, editing and motion graphic software, how to DVDs like ‘You Can Be The Next Ridley Scott’, a computer and hard drive powerful enough to handle HD file sizes and software processing, custom photography, signature music and sound effects; and before you ask your accounts payable person or spouse to shoot you in your office with a backdrop of photos featuring last year’s office picnic and the broken office chair you’ve been meaning to replace; ask yourself, is this really how to go about marketing my company?

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Vegas in your Pocket: Real money casino games now available on iPhone

Probability, a Calgary based mobile gaming company has released the first iPhone app allowing players to gamble with real money on their iPhone and iPhone Touch. Players who download the LadyLucks.co.uk casino app can now play blackjack, roulette or slots for real money with the help of an app on their iPhone or iPod touch. Although not an ‘official’ app, it works by directing mobile users to download the software onto their handsets so they can then play through their browser. They then have the option to add the page to the home screen of their iPhone, much like a regular app. The reason it is not a fully fledged app is that gambling games are currently unavailable through the official Apple App Store. Probability are instead choosing to market their app through AdMob - one of the biggest mobile advertising networks. This is an interesting move that could pave the way for other competitors in the gambling sector to market their apps without having to wait for approval from Apple

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Vegas in your Pocket: Real money casino games now available on iPhone

Vegas in your Pocket: Real money casino games now available on iPhone

Probability, a Calgary based mobile gaming company has released the first iPhone app allowing players to gamble with real money on their iPhone and iPhone Touch. Players who download the LadyLucks.co.uk casino app can now play blackjack, roulette or slots for real money with the help of an app on their iPhone or iPod touch. Although not an ‘official’ app, it works by directing mobile users to download the software onto their handsets so they can then play through their browser. They then have the option to add the page to the home screen of their iPhone, much like a regular app. The reason it is not a fully fledged app is that gambling games are currently unavailable through the official Apple App Store. Probability are instead choosing to market their app through AdMob - one of the biggest mobile advertising networks. This is an interesting move that could pave the way for other competitors in the gambling sector to market their apps without having to wait for approval from Apple. So, what does the introduction of a casino app for mobile devices tell us about the increase in mobile internet usage and the future of the gambling industry?

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Vegas in your Pocket: Real money casino games now available on iPhone

Probability, a Calgary based mobile gaming company has released the first iPhone app allowing players to gamble with real money on their iPhone and iPhone Touch. Players who download the LadyLucks.co.uk casino app can now play blackjack, roulette or slots for real money with the help of an app on their iPhone or iPod touch. Although not an ‘official’ app, it works by directing mobile users to download the software onto their handsets so they can then play through their browser. They then have the option to add the page to the home screen of their iPhone, much like a regular app. The reason it is not a fully fledged app is that gambling games are currently unavailable through the official Apple App Store. Probability are instead choosing to market their app through AdMob - one of the biggest mobile advertising networks. This is an interesting move that could pave the way for other competitors in the gambling sector to market their apps without having to wait for approval from Apple. So, what does the introduction of a casino app for mobile devices tell us about the increase in mobile internet usage and the future of the gambling industry? Technology The new iPhone 4 brought retina display and multitasking technology to its handset, making the device an increasingly suitable platform for casino gameplay.

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Social Bookmarking versus Social News Social Bookmarking

Social bookmarking is when you go to social networking sites and post your link for others to see. Not only can you post your favorite websites for others to see, but you can also go there to see what kind of interesting sites have been left by others. Almost any topic of interest can be found through social bookmarking. Their search engine tool allows you to type in what you’re looking for and have it instantly before you.

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Top 10 WordPress Terms You Should Know

My new WordPress clients are often confused about some of the terminology of WordPress. This makes it more difficult to communicate effectively with them about what they want from their WordPress sites and blog. So, I’ve decided to list the top 10 WordPress related terms everyone who uses WordPress should know. Term 1: Themes A Theme is a collection of files that create the visual look of your WordPress website or blog. Themes are kinda like ’skins’ that you can easily download, install and start using on your site.

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26 Small Business Websites You Can Trust

With so many scams and rip-offs prevalent on the Internet, I decided to compile a list of small business websites you could actually trust and rely on. In order to compile my list, I surveyed hundreds of small business owners, and asked them which small business services they used, trusted and would recommend to others. Whichever company received the most votes in each category are the companies you see listed here. I had two main criteria for a website to make my list: Proof of Customer Satisfaction. The service had to have legitimate, verifiable customer testimonials. If I couldn’t verify the testimonials, the website was disqualified. It’s that simple. Stability.

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