Across the Media Universe: Sorry We've Been M.I.A. All Day Edition
Also, They Know About That Web Search For The Hello Kitty Backpack: Microsoft developed a 5,500 word dossier on Wired reporter Fred Vogelstein, who was doing a story about the company. And then it accidentally e-mailed it to him. It turns out there were about a dozen people keeping an eye on Vogelstein that he didn't know about. "Some transcribed the interviews I conducted; others kept notes on my every utterance for clues about what questions I might ask next and ultimately what my story would say; others briefed executives with questions I had asked and suggested good answers." The dossier also offered a critique of his work: "It takes him a bit to get his point across so try to be patient." Quipped Vogelstein: "I know my long-windedness drives my wife nuts occasionally. I didn't know it had become an issue for Microsoft's pr machine too."
Video: Marine World: Sky News reports that "footage of the 15 British sailors and marines being held in Iran has been aired by Iranian TV." You can watch some of the footage here in English. The news is also up on CBSNews.com – click the video box to watch the footage direct from Iranian television. It's pretty fascinating stuff: Captured seaman Faye Turney is shown saying "obviously we trespassed into their waters," contradicting her government's position, and also says she has "written a letter to the Iranian people to apologize." She will reportedly be released soon, though there are no such plans for her compatriots.
Myprank: John McCain: Now an enthusiastic supporter of marriage between passionate females. Click the link to learn more -- you know you want to.