Web Week

Beta blocker: Test out search engine Yahoo's beta spyware detector, which is part of its downloadable
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Ulmer's winning way: New technology from Virtual Spectator (of America's Cup fame) captured cyclist Sarah Ulmer winning the women's 3000m individual pursuit in Melbourne. Watch a video clip which shows off the technology.

Anti-prostitution petition: The Maxim Institute has launched a petition for 310,000 signatures to get a referendum on repealing the prostitution law.

Request a song: Two budding songwriters are inviting you to send in a title or key words and they'll have a go at turning them into a song and posting the musical result. Sounds an excellent idea for the next Idol spin-off TV show!

A Washington scandal: The hottest blog has become that of Jessica Cutler (24), a US congressional aide who foolishly has been posting online her romantic exploits with prominent people. Republican Senator Mike DeWine fired her last week and her blog vanished but parts of it have been resurrected. Parental guidance needed!

NZ's best: It's a week we're allowed to take a bow for the Herald's online site being judged the best news site at this year's Qantas Media Awards. If you haven't explored it, it's time to pay a visit!