IT Business Elsewhere is a collection of unusual technology stories from around the globe
The e-pink slip
MSNBC
Ring, ring. Guess what? U R fired!
Danish government forces citizens to go online
Guardian
If you can lead a horse to water AND force it to drink, why wouldn’t you?
Fans give industry some sound advice
MSNBC
Note to the recording industry: you have only yourselves to blame for falling CD profits. The people have spoken.
Beware of the cell phone stalker
Guardian
If you think Hollywood has explored and exploited all the ways you are not safe, think again.
Behind the buy and sell
Wharton
Ever wanted to get a grip on the bidding behaviour of online auction buyers? Now you can.
Man sues Apple over alleged ear damage
Yahoo News
Hey, Apple, it’s not me, it’s you.
Baby, I’ve got your number
SFGate
Recycling in the electronics industry is generally a good thing. Unless, of course, it’s cell phone numbers we’re talking about.