links for 2007-09-07

Loads of US papers are now producing crime-plotting map mashups. Here’s a list of them.

“Amateur Photographer magazine can exclusively reveal that today’s national newspaper stories, claiming a meerkat took photographs at Longleat Safari Park, were based on a hoax. “

“The publishing group has tasked digital agency Conchango with developing new ways of accessing news content throughout titles including, The Daily Mail and The Evening Standard’s websites, in a deal believed to be worth £1m.”

“News Corp. said Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch received compensation for the year ended June 30 valued at $32.1 million … Mr. Murdoch received personal use of corporate aircraft valued at $337,427.”