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Today's media stories from the papers -If you are viewing this on the web and would prefer to get it as an email every morning, please click here Top stories on MediaGuardian.co.uk Digital economy bill: anti-piracy clause to be rushed through Websites with pirated content could be blocked as Tories collaborate to get bill into law, with major scrutiny of blocking measure's new form unlikely Mecom talks digital as profits fall 28 ... Date: 2010/03/17
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar/17/1

Brothers -DIRECTOR Jim Sheridan (The Boxer, In the Name of the Father, My Left Foot) brings his singular talent for jagged, battle-scarred emotions to this taut, tough-minded drama about the home-front stresses of a troubled middle-American household after its figurehead goes missing in Afghanistan. Date: 2010/03/17
Source: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/movies/brothers-20100317-qfmq.html

Microsoft offers a Sophie's Choice -You can argue that Microsoft and open source are two equally valid choices, of course, by noting that the choice has been made already. But because you can see the code, and change the code, with open source, you can recover all of your free will. Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/?p=6028

Funeral notices for Wednesday, March 17 -ABDA, DOROTHY KARAM, Olyphant, Thursday, 9 a.m., John J. Turko & Sons Funeral Home, 404 Susquehanna Ave., Olyphant. Service, 10, St. Joseph's Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 130 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., Scranton, by the Rev. Christopher Manuele, admin Date: 2010/03/17
Source: http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/funeral-notices-for-wednesday-march-17-1.686194?localLinksEnabled=false

The 25 best spring and summer concerts in Tampa Bay -There are some great concerts in the bay area this week, including Wilco, Richard Marx and Wild Splash. Beyond that, spring and summer will heat up with these 25 must-see shows from now through July. 1. Duncan Sheik, March 26 Date: 2010/03/17
Source: http://www.tampabay.com/features/music/the-25-best-spring-and-summer-concerts-in-tampa-bay/1080508

2010 Telstra Australian Swimming Championships: Women's Outlook -SYDNEY, Australia, March 15: On the eve of the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships to be swum over six days at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, starting Tuesday, one of Australia's most r... Date: 2010/03/17
Source: http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/23770.asp

NPR and WSJ Building iPad-Only Websites -The Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio (NPR) will be launching custom-built iPad-only websites next month when the new Apple slate computer known as the iPad is made available for sale. Both sites will automatically detect when web surfers arrive via an iPad device and will then show those visitors a special version of the site, customized exclusively for the iPad. How exactly will ... Date: 2010/03/16
Source: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/npr_and_wsj_building_ipad-only_websites.php

Kevin Kline film, and Kline himself, to kick off festival -By JAY HANDELMAN Sarasota's growing cinematic celebrity will be on display once again this April when the 12th Annual Sarasota Film Festival brings big names like actor Kevin Kline, director John Landis and a host of other stars to the city's streets, restaurants and theaters. Date: 2010/03/16
Source: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100316/article/3161054

Avoiding 'Streep Syndrome' work snubs -It's not the distinction she was going for, but Meryl Streep was forced to accept it. Date: 2010/03/15
Source: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100315/BIZ01/3150306/1010/rss23

Get a free abortion on the NHS: Polish women advised to travel to Britain for treatment -The poster campaign by a pro-abortion group claims that it is cheaper to fly to the UK and pay for accommodation than to get an underground termination in Poland. Date: 2010/03/15
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1257970/Get-free-abortion-NHS-Women-Poland-told-travel-Britain-treatment.html?ITO=1490