“We are fighting an enemy which is much stronger than man.” So says Sicilian government commissioner Nello Musumeci — and no, he’s not talking about the simians from “Planet of the Apes.” Musumeci’s nemesis is none other than Mt. Etna. As you may have heard, Italy’s famed volcano has been on a rampage, consuming ski lifts and tourist stations unlucky enough to be in the path of its molten lava.

View spectacular video footage of Etna’s most recent eruptions on CNN’s website.

And watch impressive video clips of Etna's past ebullient emissions, shot in 1998.

So you’re thinking about webcasting your first special event. It’s fast and easy if you have the right equipment and software. But what exactly do you need to get started? How much does it all cost? And how do you know if your setup is scalable for the future?

In this basic guide to live webcasting, Apple experts demystify the process by explaining the important concepts; outlining the right ingredients; showing how to go live quickly, easily (and relatively inexpensively); and pointing out resources in case you need help.

If you’re serious about horsing around, you’ll be happy to know that Saddletude — the definitive source for everything equestrian—has just become our newest QuickTime TV channel. Saddletude offers all forms of equine event coverage, including races, shows, riding competitions, and more. You can even saddle up for virtual riding lessons.

This week, tune in to the North American Young Riders’ Championships, now under way and running through August 12, at Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, Illinois. See today’s finest young international equestrians compete in all three Olympic disciplines—dressage, eventing, and show jumping.

After the event, enjoy archived highlights on Saddletude.com through August 20.

Auto racing fans will want to zoom over to catch archived highlights of the Proximus 24 Hours of Spa World Championship, which was held August 4 at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. This year marked the first time the famous race restricted its entries to Grand Touring cars. So watch what happens when 40 priceless Porsches, Lamborghinis, Vipers, and Ferraris battle it out for the checkered flag.

We Have an E-Mission For You
There’s a new reality TV craze in Britain these days, and this time you can play, too—no matter where you live.

As you read this, three teams of six contestants are racing around the globe to complete offbeat “Global E-Missions” submitted by everyday people on the show’s Internet website.

Even if you can’t watch the show on your local TV station, you can see video highlights of the first few episodes on the show’s website, as well as track the progress of each team as it tries to complete its international assignments before the others do. And don’t forget to submit suggested e-missions for the challengers to complete in future far-out locales including Casablanca, Bombay, Dubai, Lusaka, and Santiago.

Bravos for Britshorts
Can Mr. Patterson boost his bravado in time to earn his Bravos? In this clever animated film from Britshorts, a washed-up actor deals with performance anxiety by transforming his personality with custom sets of teeth he keeps in his backstage dressing room.

In April, “Free All Angels” soared to number one in the U.K. and in July could still be found in the U.K. charts’ top 20.

Now Ash, the hot power pop ban founded in 1992 by schoolmates Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton, and Rick McMurray, would like you to watch their new video for “Sometimes,” one of the hit singles from “Free All Angels.”

Catch Me If You Can
With her CD “Songs in A Minor” debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, New York native Alicia Keys is the current hot property in the R&B world. Catch Keys’s new video for her first single release, “Fallin’.”

Hear from Moby
Moby’s new album won’t be out until next May, but the popular studio mixologist is keeping busy: embarking on a summer festival tour, launching a new interactive DVD (due this month) and deciding which of his 140 new songs will appear on his next CD.

In three exclusive interviews with RollingStone.com, Moby talks about making music, populism, and the development of his upcoming album.

Mandy Moore Rocks
New Music Monday
Epic’s New Music Monday rolls out full length videos of their latest releases each week. If you tune in between now and this Monday, you can still catch pop queen Mandy Moore’s “Crush.” Starting August 13, the hip-hop girl group PYT will perform their latest single “Same Ol’ Same Ol’.”

Megadeth
Megadeth rocks hard with Motopsycho, a new video that will appear on their site until month’s end.

Party by Pete
You can listen to all 10 tracks from Pete’s new self-titled album.

Video C
Visit Video C to catch the latest music videos from Fatboy Slim, So Solid Crew, D12, Shaggy, and more of your favorite artists.

It’s been hailed as a comedy the whole family can enjoy. And now it even has sharks.

Yes, the hyperkinetic comedy, SPY Kids, has just been re-released in a special edition with new, never-before-seen footage.

The new release shows young Juni and Carmen Cortez venturing underwater to a secret cave full of sleeping sharks. Their mission: to rescue their secret agent parents from a pair of evil kidnappers.

Imagine a combination of James Bond, PeeWee’s Playhouse and Harry Potter, and you get a rough idea of what “Spy Kids” is like. Perfect summer fare for all ages, the Special Edition is in U.S. theaters now.