News to Use 1.24.2008
New Security Rules for Batteries on Planes [CNET]
New rules from the Transportation and Security Administration that take effect this year ban travelers from carrying loose lithium batteries in checked baggage. Passengers are allowed to pack two spare batteries in their carry-on bag, as long as they’re in clear plastic baggies.
What Journalism Schools Should be Teaching [Pajamas Media]
The New Media revolution has left J-schools grasping for relevancy; here’s a blueprint for a 21st-century curriculum. Lesson one: The customer is always right.
Global Market for Cellphone Ringtones is Shrinking [NYT]
After years of double-digit growth rates, the global ringtone market appears to have come to the end of its crescendo.
Video Game Sales Break Records [Yahoo]
Video game sales topped $17 billion last year, marking a 43 percent increase, solidifying the games industry’s strong lead in growth over movie box office revenue, which totaled $9.7 billion at a 4 percent increase.
Web Giants to Settle Gambling Allegations [LA Times]
Just in case your 2008 online business plan includes running adverts for online gambling operations, realize that Microsoft, Yahoo and Google recently agreed to pay a total of $31.5 million to resolve claims that they promoted illegal online operations.
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