SurfFoo for May 11th

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Gems from the Web:

• Build Out a Mobile Sound Design Studio from Scratch - in 9 steps
• Urban Legends Reference Pages: 25 Hottest Urban Legends - This page compiles the 25 urban legends currently circulating most widely, as determined by frequency of access, user searches, reader e-mail, and media coverage.
• Create a video testimonial for any of our products and I’ll send you $100 - “I want to give any of our existing customers $100 to send us a short video testimonial about one of our products.” Hmm…
• 10 lists worth reading - Work is kicking my ass in more ways than I care to describe, so instead I’ll wimp out and post a meta-list of sorts. It does seem like the web is really getting into lists these days.
• Google got updated? - Is this fake or is Google trying out a new layout?
• June Issue Of Business 2.0 Deleted Before Going To Print - Oops. Reminder to check your backup routines?
• Why Hollywood suddenly loves tech? - Hollywood, in past few months has become increasingly enthusiastic about new technologies ? especially those pertaining to online video. This change of attitude is reflected in gushing statements from movie studio executives about Vudu.
• The ‘first woman to swim’ in Saudi - “Er, No madam. The pool is, of course, for men only. I am so sorry.” A BBC reporter’s experiences.
• The Professional Suicide of a Recording Musician - Record companies used to provide the tools you needed to hear recorded music. Now they charge for permission to use tools you already have, that they did not provide. Really what they are doing is imposing a ?listening tax.?