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Scenes From the MySpace Backlash. Media and politicians are piling criticism on the fast-growing teen social-networking site, which has been linked to sexual predation. But scapegoating and overreaction may be an equal, if not greater, danger. By Kevin Poulsen. PLUS: A MySpace Cheat Sheet for Parents AOL in Spat Over Certified E-Mail 'Tax'. AOL shot back at interest groups attempting to block its implementation of Goodmail, accusing them of spreading misinformation about the Certified Mail feature. The company also said it would implement Goodmail next month, calling it a "timely and necessary safety and security measure." [BetaNews.Com] CBS Radio Files Lawsuit Against Howard Stern. CBS Radio has filed suit against Howard Stern, his company One Twelve, Inc., his agent Don Buchwald, his agent's firm Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. [FMQB News] Stations Take Ratings Hit Post-Stern. Stations in New York, L.A. and Chicago take a ratings dive without Howard Stern. [FMQB News] Radio comedian Linda Smith dies. Comic Linda Smith, a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, dies of cancer at the age of 48. [BBC News | Entertainment | World Edition] Gunsmoke actor Weaver dies at 81. Actor Dennis Weaver, best known for his roles in US TV series Gunsmoke and McCloud, dies aged 81. [BBC News | Entertainment | World Edition] |
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