Around the Web 1.30.09: Google Maps kills a deer, celebrities look to YouTube, NEC cuts jobs
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-- Why would William Morris Agency want to put its talent and brands on YouTube? LAT
-- The van that takes pictures for Google Maps runs over a deer. The Daily What
-- How can you conduct business from your cardboard box down by the river? With a printer the size of a pen. USA Today
-- The next wannabe iPhone killer may come from Dell (subscription may be required). WSJ
-- Japanese electronics giant NEC will cut 20,000 jobs as the semiconductor business slows. AP via LAT
-- You’ve probably noticed people listing 25 random things about themselves on Facebook. Those lists can be quite revealing. AllThingsD
-- A win for Sprint -– its argument that consumers can’t bring preemptive lawsuits wins over judges. LAT
-- The Senate’s plan to stimulate high-speed Internet access could also stimulate Verizon. Bits
-- Looking for a company that’s not imploding these days? Try Amazon.com. NYT
-- Broadcom reports a loss, says it will cut jobs. TheStreet.com
-- Disney’s ABC will join the ranks of other entertainment giants and cut staff. LAT
-- A drug that makes you tan has been approved for human trials. It’s a good thing someone’s thinking about the important stuff these days. Wired
-- Alana Semuels
