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In an interview conducted by Pankaj Maru of CyberMedia News over the Internet Relay Chat (IRC), the Anonymous Group members used various nicknames like +Gummy, Amikanon and others

MUMBAI, INDIA: Anonymous Group, which has carried out several cyber attacks against Reliance Communications as well as several government and political parties websites in the past few weeks, talks to Pankaj Maru of CyberMedia News about the groups prime objective to fight censorship of Internet, blocking and curtailing of websites by ISP and government bodies and the Occupy Protest on 9 June.

CIOL: Can you brief us on what led you to start the attacks on RCom and other websites early this month?

+Gummy: Last year itself some ISPs like BSNL and others, had blocked some sites mainly Torrent, Songs.pk, etc. without any court ruling. And then when Isac revealed to us that Reliance Communication is blocking more than 350 plus sites, we decided to act that was on 6 May and then we decided to protest and started 'operation India' or '#OpIndia'. People became aware of it and joined us some of them had hacking skills, some didnt; while some learnt, some were taught. But our main goal was to get rid of the censorship and here we are.

CIOL: Is this the right method to achieve your goal and to protest against censorship?

+Gummy: Who knows? Shouldn't the government be doing something about it? And we are not causing damage to sites. Its the people who have to do that! Did they (government) talk about it in the parliament before censoring? No.

CIOL: Even though it's others and not you damaging the sites, the customers might be suffering?

+Gummy: We did not hit any site which affects commoners. We could have targeted the media sites or IRCTC or passport to get quick attention but no we are among the people.

CIOL: After the 6 May attack, how many more attacks have been carried out and who were the targets?

+Gummy: We did not keep a count because we have no leaders as soon as a website is attacked, we release it to the masses and it gets restored in some time. Government has absolute power and Reliance Communication has absolute money, which makes them a lethal corrupt combo.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire -05/31/12)- iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. ("iSIGN" or "Company") (ISD.V), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America and DAT Media ("DAT"), a privately owned and operated full service supplier of digital media products and services located in Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia, are pleased to announce the completion of the testing of iSIGN's Interactive Marketing Solutions ("IMS") 3.1 software and related Smart Antenna ("SA").

Under the terms of the LOI, DAT has agreed to an upfront payment of $250,000 US, in exchange for 230 licenses for iSIGN's Smart Antenna ("SA") and related Interactive Marketing Solutions ("IMS") 3.1 software, for a period of three years. In addition, DAT will receive exclusive rights to the territories of Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. iSIGN will receive $1,095 in licensing fees per unit per year.

"We are pleased to announce that DAT has completed their testing of our system and SA and have agreed to move forward," said Alex Romanov, iSIGN's Chief Executive Officer. "We have received their initial deposit installment and expect to ship their preliminary quantity of Smart Antennas within the next week."

"We initially met with the DAT Media people at the DSE trade show this past March," said Alex Romanov, iSIGN's Chief Executive Officer. "DAT has a very good reputation in Australia and a strong client base. We feel that our software will be an excellent fit with their products and clientele."

"We are pleased that DAT has decided to move forward with us," added Mr. Romanov. "It is further validation that others view our solution and SA in the same fashion as we do - that our solution has tremendous value."

"We are looking forward to receiving our initial shipment of the SA," said Mr. Andrew Mr. Becker, Managing Director of DAT Media. "We can see a great future for the IMS system and the SA in our markets."

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a North American leader in multiplatform advertising solutions that utilize Bluetooth, Mobile, WiFi and Location-Aware technologies to deliver rich media, permission-based messages to engage consumers more deeply and cost-effectively. The resulting business intelligence and real time metrics, gathered through iSIGN's patent-pending advertising platform, deliver insights into emerging consumer behaviors that help advertisers measure their efforts and make better business decisions to increase ROI and customer loyalty. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in 1,400 locations. Partners include: AOpen America Inc. and IBM, with solution distribution by BlueStar Inc. iSIGN is publicly traded in Toronto (TSX.V). Additional information can be found at http://www.isignmedia.com.

About DAT Media

Established in 2003 and located in Queensland Australia, DAT Media is a privately owned and operated full service supplier of digital marketing solutions. As one of Australia's leading national providers for in store/on premise digital marketing communication and customer engagement solutions, DAT's products & services include: digital signage, in-store radio, kiosks, touchscreen technology, customer queuing systems, interactive gesture control systems, SAAS based CMS (content management systems), media sales, social media integration and creative content production. DAT's clients include Australian government owned retail operations in addition to some of the largest retailers, hospitality and licensed premise operators in Australia. Additional information can be found at http://www.datmedia.com.au.

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John Malone's Liberty Media on Thursday filed details about its new plan to take control of satellite radio firm Sirius XM Radio over time by taking over its board.

The plan raises further questions about the future of Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin, according to a Wall Street observer.

Liberty refiled its FCC application for control of Sirius' licenses, which involves a plan to nominate and vote for its own slate of board members. The company will also convert almost half of its preferred stock into common stock, giving it over 32 percent of common stock.

The FCC recently rejected Liberty's request to control Sirius. Liberty, which currently has five of the 13 seats on the Sirius board, said Thursday it plans to nominate a majority of directors when practical. Until then, the company said it would continue to buy Sirius shares so it gets to a position where it can "replace the entire board of directors by unilateral action."

"We believe that Liberty's new plan to take control of Sirius is very likely to succeed," said Lazard Capital Markets analyst Ross Cohen. "Once it controls the board, we expect it to ramp up [stock buybacks], positive for both Sirius and Liberty Media stocks."

But Sirius CEO Karmazin recently said he would not work for Liberty. "This suggests that Liberty may retain its stake long enough to transition to a new CEO, or potentially much longer," he said.

Sirius couldn't be reached for comment.

Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Registered sex offenders who have been banned from social networking websites are fighting back in the nation's courts, successfully challenging many of the restrictions as infringements on free speech and their right to participate in common online discussions.

The legal battles pit public outrage over sex crimes against cherished guarantees of individual freedom and the far-reaching communication changes brought by Facebook, LinkedIn and dozens of other sites.

"It's going to be really, really hard, I think, to write something that will achieve the state's purpose in protecting children online but not be restrictive enough to be unconstitutional," said Carolyn Atwell-Davis, director of legislative affairs at the Virginia-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Courts have long allowed states to place restrictions on convicted sex offenders who have completed their sentences, controlling where many of them live and work and requiring them to register with police. But the increasing use of social networks for everyday communication raises new, untested issues.

The bans generally forbid offenders to join social networks or chat rooms or use instant-messaging programs just a few of the online tools that civil liberties advocates say have become virtually indispensable to free speech.

After hearing challenges, federal judges in two states threw out laws or parts of laws that they deemed too stringent. In Nebraska, the decision allowed sex offenders to join social networks. And in Louisiana, a new law lets offenders use the Internet for shopping, reading news and exchanging email. A case filed against Indiana's law is under review.

Authorities insist the bans address a real problem: the need to protect children from pedophiles who prowl online hangouts visited by kids.

"It's hard to come up with an example of a sexual predator who doesn't use some form of social networking anymore," said Steve DeBrota, an assistant U.S. attorney in Indianapolis who prosecutes child sex crimes.

Ruthann Robson, a professor of constitutional law at the City University of New York, said the bans could eventually be taken up by the Supreme Court if the justices decide there's a constitutional question.

"If we think that the government can curtail sex offenders' rights without any connection to the actual crime, then it could become a blanket prohibition against anyone who is accused of a crime, no matter what the crime is," Robson said.

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OMAHA, Neb., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Social networking, both online and off, as well as personal branding, are two actions that just may help you stay employed or land that next gig. "Most professionals are familiar with the phrase, 'It's not what you know, it's who you know,' but then fail to perform any follow-up after meeting an important contact," says April Kelly, author of "Spaghetti on the Wall: Branding and Networking Methods that Stick!" "Something as simple as sending an email to your newly made contact thanking them for their time could mean the difference between getting the job or not."

"By following up with a new contact and connecting with them online on sites such as LinkedIn, you are making yourself more memorable, which in a nutshell is personal branding," according to Kelly. "The goal is to make yourself the person they think of when they need problem X solved."

In her new book, "Spaghetti on the Wall," Kelly offers time-tested advice and practical tools that will help you build a personal brand and real networking connections that deliver results. She illustrates things such as identifying key strengths, unique values, and passions; creating realistic, specific goals; enhancing and defining a personal brand; applying the four paramount rules of networking and using social networking sites to build a valuable network. Taking control of your career now is essential, and the advice Kelly shares will help you effectively manage and develop the kind of personal brand that sticks.

Kelly held senior management positions and leadership roles for both PayPal and LinkedIn from their start-up years through their rapid growth to industry powerhouses. She is currently a senior consultant at Luma Services and is also the author of "Gratitude at Work: How to Say Thank You, Give Kudos, and Get the Best From Those You Lead."

To book an interview with April Kelly or request a review copy of "Spaghetti on the Wall," contact Erin Pankowski at erin@conciergermarketing.com or at 402-884-5995. For more information or to download a press kit, please visit http://www.AuthorAprilKelly.com.

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Networking and Personal Branding Are Key to Longtime Career Success