The internet is a whole new resource for employers to research prospective employees. Here's an interesting article on the subject:

Dear Annie: I've known for some time now that someone with the same name as mine is featured on a web site that is not exactly pornographic, but close. Friends tease me about this, but now that I'm job hunting, it's not so funny. Could this become a problem if (or when) employers Google me? Is there anything I can do to assure them there's no connection? -Not Laughing in the Northeast
Get the answers at http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/01/news...ion=2006110209