I don't live in California, but I am a salaried employee and I get overtime, and I'm an IT professional. Salary basically means you get paid for 40 hrs/week regardless if you are sick, or work less. It does not mean you can't get overtime. I do think many or most salaried employees are overtime exempt, however.
I really don't think this is ironic; unfortunate, perhaps. US law does force an organization to police its trademarks in order to retain protection:
Title 15, Chap 22, Subchap 1, Sec. 1065:
no incontestable right shall be acquired in a mark which is the generic name for the goods or services or a portion thereof, for which it is registered.
Companies who do not make the effort to defend their marks are seriously disadvantaged should they require a legal remedy to a branding issue. I think it's probably a wise move for Mozilla.org being high profile software. Look at the next sentence... "Could you google something for me on MSN?" That could happen, especially the way the google name is thrown around these days. I really think this is a case of 'being prepared' and protecting the integrity of the brand. That can be important, even for OSS.
I do agree with you, but the difference between real and sampled is becoming more and more difficult to discern. Check out the Vienna Symphonic Library. One of their products offers 135 Gigabytes in samples. They record instruments individually, in groups, with different expressiveness. It's incredible.
I always prefer real musicians, but if they need to cut costs and they can get good samples, I understand the reasoning. It's just very unfortunate though.
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Did you notice the eweek article linking to slashdot? Here's the excerpt:
No, the problem is that this worm is apparently the product of some ticked-off Linux fan deciding to get back at SCO. Indeed, some moronic Linux fans are cheering MyDoom on. "Quick, disable your AV software, and get some Windows boxes on the internet!"
Thanks guys. With friends like these, Linux doesn't need enemies.
Could we get a USPTO representative or (probably more realistically) a well-known patent lawyer for a Slashdot Interview? The USPTO patent database is full of stupid and uninventive "inventions" with more stupid ones granted all the time. Specifically, I'd like to know more about what your average geek can really do about this. I'd imagine writing to congressmen won't make a huge impact for this issue. Maybe we need some sort of nerd lobbying organization. Well, you know what I mean. I know we've had interviews in which related patent questions were answered, but I'd like to see a forum just for this problem. It's ridiculous things like this that make me think that if corporations won't respect the ideas this IP system was created for, why do we have to continue to respect their IP? That's kneejerk, and I think IP has its place, but not like how it's currently abused.
Still, that's like two tenths of a percent of the temperature of the stars. IANAH (heliologist), but surely that's not a significant amount for whatever processes run on/in a star?
it is the greek orthodox church, i believe that circumsized and baptizes.....not the catholics
This isn't informative--it's mostly wrong. Catholics, as do most (all?) Christian denominations, do baptize. As for circumcision, it has its roots in Judaism and the bible, but is mentioned as being unnecessary in several places in the New Testament. I do believe the Catholic church discourages the practice. See here.
This is maybe kind of offtopic (yet still relates to robots) but what the hell is IRobot? I saw the commercial in front of RotK. It's obviously a movie, but what movie?
Compare IRobot to QRIO and tell me which one is cooler.;-)
Strictly speaking, US courts don't allow a retrial just because you disagree with a verdict. Appeals occur because something new comes up, or there is some particular reason to grant an appeal. That doesn't mean someone with enough money can't come up with some reason to get an appeal, but it isn't automatic. And for those without the funds to pursue that course, they won't get it just because they don't like the verdict.
the Supreme Court can't be bothered to do the Right Thing(tm)
Quite honestly, I think the Supreme Court did do the right thing. The Supreme Court seemed to rule in favor of the intent of the law, not just its technical definition. I prefer using precise language wherever possible and reasonable being a technically-minded person, but that often doesn't happen with lawmakers who can't be experts in every field they make legislation for. I really wish the courts would do this sort of thing more often since it seems a shame when folks get around laws because of a loophole caused by imprecise wording. There are definitely exceptions, of course, since some laws are decidedly harmful (I suppose one could think of tarriffs as harmful, depending on your economic beliefs). Anyway, it's just my opinion.
I stumbled across an adaptation of the meltdown by Frederik Pohl (the famous SF author) at my local library. It's called Chernobyl. It's a piece of fiction, although based upon the actual event. It's a very interesting read, and gives some more details of the events as described by the parent post.
No, filing ahead of time to sell your stock (in according with the law), and then making fraudulent claims to raise the stock price is pump and dump. If SCO turns out to be right, then fine, it's not pump and dump. All evidence seems to indicate SCO is lying, and SCO won't bother showing their hand so we can possibly see if it's true. If they are lying, then how is it NOT fraud and pump and dump?
Here is a nice web site about the art of foley. It takes a bit about the history and how they go about making some sounds. Actually, I think this was on/. not too long ago. Sorry, I'm too tired to look it up.
Totally agree! I never saw a positive review of John Romero presents John Romero's Daikatana so how can be called overrated? It seems many people think this is a poll of games that they think sucked, or that other people liked and they didn't. The best example (and I bet will be #1 on the list) of what this article is about is Black & White. I think it was given very high marks from most reviewers, but really wasn't that good. Too many folks (including myself) got caught up in the technology. It took a while to realize it just wasn't that fun.
This is definitely true. There's a lot of people out there arguing about how we need to replace the shuttle, etc. etc. but I don't know that they really appreciate what it takes to do that. That's like asking NASA to turn on a dime. It's difficult for an organization whose spent that last forty years *inventing* new technology--and having to live with it--to dump its past investments for something new.
I think that's why it's so much easier for other countries to get into the space thing. They have little previous investment, so there's not so much old cruft to deal with. You could argue this is why we should privatize the space industry, which is a decent point. I still like NASA though, I think they could turn things around with good planning. The problem of business in space, IMO, is that business will stick to the safe things, the things that make money. Who then will do the hard stuff? It takes too much investment and is too risky for private industry to successfully challenge space yet I think. Until it's cheaper, or we have some great space revolution, I think NASA is still the better bet (though they still need some help to turn the organization around).
I dunno, I think the suit is right. From the article:
But Ira Rothken, legal counsel for Parke, said after reviewing the RIAA's legal documents that the trade group provides no real amnesty for such file swappers. With the legalese, the trade group does not agree to destroy data or promise to protect users from further suits, Rothken said.
"The legal documents only give one thing to people in return: that the RIAA won't cooperate," Rothken said. "The RIAA's legal document does not even prevent RIAA members from suing."
The RIAA wants you to admit (in writing) to filesharing, saying that they'll...do nothing actually. From the offer itself:
RIAA is agreeing not to support or assist in copyright infringement suits based on past
conduct
Support or assist?!? The "Amnesty" program implies a pardon, yet there really is none being given. All you really do is admit guilt. That's what this suit is about.
Re:The Russians figured this one out years ago ...
on
The Return of Apollo?
·
· Score: 2, Interesting
Don't forget about this from last year. This was a modified Soyuz rocket (not capsule), I think. One soldier was killed on the launch pad. Actually, I stumbled onto a nice chronology of space accidents. To your point--the Russians make good (capsule) and not quite as good stuff (booster). Looking over that chronology, the lesson seems to be that space travel is dangerous.
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I don't live in California, but I am a salaried employee and I get overtime, and I'm an IT professional. Salary basically means you get paid for 40 hrs/week regardless if you are sick, or work less. It does not mean you can't get overtime. I do think many or most salaried employees are overtime exempt, however.
Companies who do not make the effort to defend their marks are seriously disadvantaged should they require a legal remedy to a branding issue. I think it's probably a wise move for Mozilla.org being high profile software.
Look at the next sentence...
"Could you google something for me on MSN?"
That could happen, especially the way the google name is thrown around these days. I really think this is a case of 'being prepared' and protecting the integrity of the brand. That can be important, even for OSS.
Ah, I love my LCARS skin for Aeroplayer on my palm:
http://www.aerodrome.us/images/LCARS.png
I've always preferred the Jewish version, "Rosenberg and Guildenstein are dead" actually. ;-)
I always prefer real musicians, but if they need to cut costs and they can get good samples, I understand the reasoning. It's just very unfortunate though.
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Could we get a USPTO representative or (probably more realistically) a well-known patent lawyer for a Slashdot Interview? The USPTO patent database is full of stupid and uninventive "inventions" with more stupid ones granted all the time. Specifically, I'd like to know more about what your average geek can really do about this. I'd imagine writing to congressmen won't make a huge impact for this issue. Maybe we need some sort of nerd lobbying organization. Well, you know what I mean. I know we've had interviews in which related patent questions were answered, but I'd like to see a forum just for this problem. It's ridiculous things like this that make me think that if corporations won't respect the ideas this IP system was created for, why do we have to continue to respect their IP? That's kneejerk, and I think IP has its place, but not like how it's currently abused.
What, you've never seen this guy?
Sorry, didn't detect the sarcasm. :-)
Still, that's like two tenths of a percent of the temperature of the stars. IANAH (heliologist), but surely that's not a significant amount for whatever processes run on/in a star?
Life on Mars!
See?
This isn't informative--it's mostly wrong. Catholics, as do most (all?) Christian denominations, do baptize. As for circumcision, it has its roots in Judaism and the bible, but is mentioned as being unnecessary in several places in the New Testament. I do believe the Catholic church discourages the practice. See here.
Compare IRobot to QRIO and tell me which one is cooler. ;-)
Strictly speaking, US courts don't allow a retrial just because you disagree with a verdict. Appeals occur because something new comes up, or there is some particular reason to grant an appeal. That doesn't mean someone with enough money can't come up with some reason to get an appeal, but it isn't automatic. And for those without the funds to pursue that course, they won't get it just because they don't like the verdict.
Quite honestly, I think the Supreme Court did do the right thing. The Supreme Court seemed to rule in favor of the intent of the law, not just its technical definition. I prefer using precise language wherever possible and reasonable being a technically-minded person, but that often doesn't happen with lawmakers who can't be experts in every field they make legislation for. I really wish the courts would do this sort of thing more often since it seems a shame when folks get around laws because of a loophole caused by imprecise wording. There are definitely exceptions, of course, since some laws are decidedly harmful (I suppose one could think of tarriffs as harmful, depending on your economic beliefs). Anyway, it's just my opinion.
I stumbled across an adaptation of the meltdown by Frederik Pohl (the famous SF author) at my local library. It's called Chernobyl. It's a piece of fiction, although based upon the actual event. It's a very interesting read, and gives some more details of the events as described by the parent post.
Actually, when I was checking out the links to this story, I felt like I should Compare the best prices on: Consumer Electronics/Televisions. Now, where did that come from?
No, filing ahead of time to sell your stock (in according with the law), and then making fraudulent claims to raise the stock price is pump and dump. If SCO turns out to be right, then fine, it's not pump and dump. All evidence seems to indicate SCO is lying, and SCO won't bother showing their hand so we can possibly see if it's true. If they are lying, then how is it NOT fraud and pump and dump?
Here is a nice web site about the art of foley. It takes a bit about the history and how they go about making some sounds. Actually, I think this was on /. not too long ago. Sorry, I'm too tired to look it up.
Totally agree! I never saw a positive review of John Romero presents John Romero's Daikatana so how can be called overrated? It seems many people think this is a poll of games that they think sucked, or that other people liked and they didn't. The best example (and I bet will be #1 on the list) of what this article is about is Black & White. I think it was given very high marks from most reviewers, but really wasn't that good. Too many folks (including myself) got caught up in the technology. It took a while to realize it just wasn't that fun.
Need I say more?
I think that's why it's so much easier for other countries to get into the space thing. They have little previous investment, so there's not so much old cruft to deal with. You could argue this is why we should privatize the space industry, which is a decent point. I still like NASA though, I think they could turn things around with good planning. The problem of business in space, IMO, is that business will stick to the safe things, the things that make money. Who then will do the hard stuff? It takes too much investment and is too risky for private industry to successfully challenge space yet I think. Until it's cheaper, or we have some great space revolution, I think NASA is still the better bet (though they still need some help to turn the organization around).
The RIAA wants you to admit (in writing) to filesharing, saying that they'll...do nothing actually. From the offer itself:
Support or assist?!? The "Amnesty" program implies a pardon, yet there really is none being given. All you really do is admit guilt. That's what this suit is about.
Don't forget about this from last year. This was a modified Soyuz rocket (not capsule), I think. One soldier was killed on the launch pad. Actually, I stumbled onto a nice chronology of space accidents. To your point--the Russians make good (capsule) and not quite as good stuff (booster). Looking over that chronology, the lesson seems to be that space travel is dangerous.