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NY group: Online journalists censored, attacked (AP) AP - A global coalition against censorship is needed to protect online journalists and bloggers who are being targeted by repressive governments, a leading advocacy group said Tuesday. February 22, 2012 6:07 PM Microsoft files E.U. complaint over Google, Motorola (Reuters) Reuters - Microsoft has asked EU antitrust regulators to intervene in a patent dispute with Google and Motorola Mobility as it stepped up its battle against the Internet search giant. February 22, 2012 5:01 PM EU suspends copyright treaty ratification (AP) AP - The European Commission, facing opposition in city streets, on the Internet and in the halls of parliament, has suspended efforts to ratify a new international anti-counterfeiting agreement, and instead will refer it to Europe's highest court to see whether it violates any fundamental EU rights. February 22, 2012 4:00 PM Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom released on bail (AP) AP - The founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload was released on bail Wednesday after a New Zealand judge decided Kim Dotcom lacked means to flee because his funds had been seized. February 22, 2012 10:18 AM Kim Dotcom wins bail in fight against U.S. extradition (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. crime-fighters failed in a bid to keep alleged Internet pirate Kim Dotcom behind bars on Wednesday when a New Zealand court freed him from jail and instead put him under effective house arrest and banned him from using the Internet. February 22, 2012 5:47 AM Comcast to take on Netflix with Web video service (Reuters) Reuters - Comcast Corp, the No. 1 U.S. cable operator, became the latest major name to take on Netflix Inc on Tuesday when it announced plans for an online video service offering a library of TV shows and movies. February 21, 2012 10:53 PM Netflix bolsters video library as new threat looms (AP) AP - Netflix's Internet video service is adding more marquee attractions as it braces for a new competitive threat from cable-TV provider Comcast Corp. February 21, 2012 10:04 PM Google Wants to Plant 1,000 Acres of Satellite Dishes in Iowa [VIDEO] (Mashable) Mashable - Google Fiber Inc., a subsidiary of the search giant, is asking the FCC for permission to install 4.5 meter satellite antennas on 1,000 acres of land next to its data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. February 21, 2012 7:56 PM How HelloGiggles Creates a Positive Online Community for Young Women (Mashable) Mashable - Among the cold, often critical world of the web, HelloGiggles is warming it up with fun and empowering, lady-friendly content. The website -- created by Zooey Deschanel, Molly McAleer and Sophia Rossi -- is a space where people can creatively connect in an entertaining and supportive environment. February 21, 2012 7:36 PM Ericsson buys BelAir to boost WiFi offering (Reuters) Reuters - Swedish telecoms gear maker Ericsson is to buy privately held WiFi technology company BelAir Networks to boost its mobile broadband offering. February 21, 2012 7:35 PM