In a Letter to Senators, Education Groups Express Concern Over Proposed Copyright BillThree leading higher-education groups are warning U.S. lawmakers that a bill designed to stop illegal song- and movie-swapping on commercial networks, such as KaZaA and Grokster, could unleash a flood of frivolous lawsuits against colleges. (The Chronicle of Higher Education)

Lots of new technology that the Industry surely frowns upon:
Bluetooth audio, public Wifi becomes more available (thus making it harder to track infringers), high speed Internet spurs economic growth, and an MP3 player jacket.

A prediction that music sales will eventually reach only 12% of the music market by 2009--possible, if the locked-down offerings of today are continued.

There is hope, however, as parties outside the RIAA innovate. And again.

Meanwhile, terrorism safety is aided by a critical document being shared, while anti-terror laws are abused to prosecute a series fan for copyright infringement.

--Ari