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The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.
Porn Doldrums
I've been working in the porn biz for long enough now to see it devolve from its "historic" role as an acknowledged leader in technological innovation to its current state as a shining example of creative and innovative lethargy.
Strategic Alliances
The government recently unveiled its proposed amendments to Chapter 75 of the Code of Federal Regulations dealing with record maintenance and labeling requirements for depictions of sexually explicit materials.
Windows' Home Entertainment Convergence
Microsoft released the first details of "extender" devices being developed for its Windows Media Center platform.
Video Secrets Signs On to Sponsor XBIZ Hollywood '08
XBIZ has inked Video Secrets as the corporate sponsor of the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference, scheduled Feb. 6-8 at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.
Paul Thomas
With more than 550 acting appearances, 280-plus directing credits and scores of awards dating back to his first Best Director win in 1982, the cliche "been there, done that" doesn't even begin to measure this man's stature and influence.
EFF Wins Reexamination of Internet Subdomain Patent
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved the Electronic Frontier Foundation petition for reexamination of a patent on Internet subdomains, marking the fourth successful request from EFF's Patent Busting Project.
U.S. Rep. Barton Pushes Internet "Child Protection" Bill
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, is urging his Congressional colleagues in the House of Representatives to vote in favor of a bill that its proponents claim will provide essential tools for the fight against the exploitation of children over the Internet.
SEO Means and Myths
For any online business, regardless of its advertising budget, search engine referrals account for a huge percentage of sales.
Web Ad Spending Hits Record High
The latest IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report reveals that online advertising revenues for the third quarter have risen to a record high of more than $5.2 billion, a 25.3 percent increase over the same period in 2006.
Anti-porn Group Erects 'Someone's Daughter' Billboard
Faith-based organization Reclaim Our Culture Kentuckiana (ROCK) has launched Phase II of its anti-adult entertainment campaign with the recent erection of a billboard along Interstate 65 in Southern Indiana.
Top-Free Stand Protest Planned for Women's Day
Elizabeth Book is planning to hold another "top-free stand" protest, scheduled for International Women's Day, March 8.
It's Been a Busy Year
From the titanic battle over the proposed .XXX top-level domain to new 2257 regulations affecting virtually everyone in the business to the rampant content piracy threatening the economic core of the industry.
DP Contract Star Jesse Jane and Kevin 'KB' Blatt to Host 2008 XBIZ Awards Ceremony
Digital Playground contract star Jesse Jane and adult industry personality Kevin “KB” Blatt are set to cohost the 2008 XBIZ Awards taking place Feb. 7 at the Highlands in Hollywood.
Chi Chi LaRue
With director credits galloping toward 250 according to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) website, and well over 17,000 MySpace friends at last count, Chi Chi LaRue doesn’t need much of an introduction.
XBIZ Launches Consulting Network
XBIZ, The Industry Source, has announced the expansion of its network of premier business solutions with the launch of the XBIZ Consulting Network.
Industry Veteran JoeD Blogs for XBIZ
JoeD, for many years one of the primary driving forces behind Klixxx Magazine, has joined the team of respected industry figures blogging for XBIZ.
XBIZ Sponsors Cybersocket Webmaster Access Party
XBIZ has joined as a sponsor of Cybersocket's kickoff party for the Webmaster Access show Wednesday night at Citizen Smith in Hollywood, Calif.
La. Attorney General Warns Parents About CellPhone Porn
Local CBS affiliate WAFB channel 9 aired a news report claiming that cellphone porn will become a $3 billion per year industry within the next four years, and the Louisiana attorney general's office wants parents to be aware of the danger to their children.
A Pirate's Tale
At the outset of this little journey I want to lay a disclaimer on you: I in no way, shape or form advocate or encourage copyright violation, illegal file-trading or the use of media in any way not authorized by the terms your license to use it allows — so don't try any of this at home.