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Summary: Under the banner of anti-porn: Egypts boldest move to filter the internet, UK violates broadband user privacy, Wikipedias rules are bent.

All happens where tech meets sex.

Egypt has moved to enforce broad internet censorship, Wikipedia has another embarrassing edit war and a UK broadband provider is ordered to turn over alleged downloaders and more.

UK pornographer exposes privacy of broadband downloaders

A UK ISP - behemoth providor O2 - has been forced by the courts to hand over the details of over 9,000 alleged downloaders.

The people suspected of downloading porn files produced by Ben Dover / Golden Eye Productions have stood accused of illegally downloading its films and now their priviate digital footprints (and names and addresses) have been given to Dover.

Golden Eye (acting on behalf of 13 porn companies) originally demanded the details of those it suspected of using peer-to-peer networks to illegally download the copyrighted content.

It also had a draft warning letter set to send, demanding 700 ($1,120) from each and every alleged downloader. If all of those accused paid the settlement fee, it would amount to 6.3 million ($10m).

This all rings similar to the failed American porn file-sharing mass lawsuits - except unlike the UK, US defendants had strong advocates fighting to safeguard their privacy, and their innocence.

Reference for US cases: Every Inch Counts: Porn Filesharing Lawsuits Crest 30K Defendants

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Sex Tech: Egyptian Porn Censorship, UK Filesharing Travesty, Wikipedia Sex Wars

CALGARY, March 30, 2012 /CNW/ - The Heart and Stroke Foundation, in partnership with the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, to present the prestigious Research Chair in Hypertension Prevention and Control Initiative to University of Calgary's Dr. Norm Campbell

Through the Research Chair, Dr. Campbell will create strategies and partnerships that will significantly increase Canadians' awareness about high blood pressure, decrease its incidence through prevention strategies, and improve the overall management of the disease.

"This work will have a significant impact on improving the health of Canadians," says Bobbe Wood, president of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Hypertension - high blood pressure - is the leading risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart disease. Dr. Campbell's outstanding leadership in this field is an important part of our goal to reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke by 25 per cent by 2020."

Please note: media are invited to attend the tour of research labs that will follow the award presentation.

Holly Roy Heart and Stroke Foundation T: 780-470-5300 M: 780-991-2323 hroy@hsf.ab.ca

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Media Advisory - University of Calgary professor to lead Canada's quest to tackle the world's leading cause of ...

Mike Brown knew when he took the job as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach this summer that he would be under intense scrutiny from the local and national media. Soon after his hire the rumor mills churned out stories ranging from Kobe Bryant's disappointment of the hire to turmoil in the locker room once the team came back from the NBA lockout.

Through it all the Lakers and Mike Brown have been resilient. Brown is the perfect coach for the mix of stars, veterans and young up and coming athletes in the Lakers locker room. The latest "controversy" involving Brown and his team involves the big man, Andrew Bynum.

Bynum has taken to launching three-point attempts this season and each time he unloads from behind the three-point arc, he draws the consternation of disciplinarian Brown. Brown benched Bynum for throwing at three-pointer up in his last game against the Golden State Warriors.

It is par for the course for Bynum to act out as the spoiled child on he Lakers. He came to the Lakers as a teenager and the way he acted after being benched against the Warriors didn't do much to show he has grown up since his first year with the team.

Bynum joked on the bench and avoided team huddles after he came out of the Warriors game in Oakland. His behavior on the bench caught the eye of Kobe Bryant and other veterans who shot him stoney glares while they listened to their coach.

Anyone thinking Bynum learned any lessons from the latest benching quickly realized Bynum has no idea. Bynum told the Orange County Register's Lakers beat writer Kevin Ding, "I don't know what was bench-worthy about the shot, to be honest with you," Bynum said. "I made one (with 1.2 seconds left in the last game, a loss to Memphis), and I wanted to make another one. I swear, that's it. I guess he took offense to it, so he put me on the bench."

Bryant also commented in the same article that he enjoyed Bynum's defiance, "It's somewhat amusing to me, because in some ways the edginess and the chippiness of him make it easy for me to relate to him - because I had some of that when I was young,"

Mike Brown is just what Bynum needs at this stage in his career and it may have been a major reason for Mitch Kupchak to hire Brown. Brown is the father-figure Bynum needs and Brown has just enough power to keep the older veterans in line, including Kobe.

*Todd Jacobs is a native Southern Californian who has followed the Los Angeles Lakers since the '70s.

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Mike Brown's in Control of Los Angeles Lakers: Fan Reaction

BEIJING, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. ("Ku6 Media" or the "Company", Nasdaq: KUTV), is a leading internet video company in China, focusing on User Generated Content (UGC), today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Star China to cooperate with its well-known international music television channel Channel[V].

Pursuant to the agreement, Channel[V] will lanuch its official online channel on Ku6 Media's platform for its current and upcoming music entertainment programs in mainland China. Ku6 Media will be responsible for all non-content operations including platform operation, online promotion and IT support etc.

Mr. Jeff Shi, Chief Executive Officer of Ku6 Media, commented, "We are very pleased with the cooperation with Channel[V]. We believe this will strengthen our position in the online music entertainment area. It will also enable both parties to play to their strengths and bring users easier access to richer entertainment content, which is part of Ku6 Media's long-term mission."

Mr. Ming Tian, Chief Executive Officer of Star China, added, "We are very excited about partnering up with Ku6 Media. Their popular online video portal is a great complement to our TV channels. Through the cooperation with Ku6 Media, we will be able to deliver our excellent entertainment content to a wider group of audiences. We look forward to the great result from our cooperation."

About Star China Ltd.

Star China Ltd., pioneered satellite television in China. Providing more people with more choice than ever before, Star China also set new standards in content, production value and variety. Star China controls over XingKongWeishi, XingKong International and Channel[V] and also owns the world's largest contemporary Chinese film library. This rich and top-quality content asset gives Star China a winning edge in today's multi-media, connected marketplace.

About Ku6 Media Co., Ltd.

Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: KUTV - News) is a leading internet video company in China, focusing on User Generated Content (UGC). Through its premier online brand and online video website, http://www.ku6.com, Ku6 Media provides online video upload and sharing service, video reports, information and entertainment in China. For more information about Ku6 Media, please visit http://ir.ku6.com.

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Ku6 Media Announces Partnership with Channel[V]

28-03-2012 15:46 Description: Busy Philipps and Adam Braun of Pencils of Promise joined us today for our real-time conversation and talked about the Trayvon Martin tragedy and how the law in Florida should be changed, how Hunger Games is more offensive than Bully, and social networking for the deceased.

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Busy Philipps and Adam Braun Think Social Media Helped Gained Support for Trayvon Martin - Video