I found this new article on Salon.com about how feds are subpoenaing book-purchasing records.
Actually, the article says the records have not been turned over after more than 2 years because lawyers got involved. According to the article, "Through the years, the protections accorded materials covered by the First Amendment, such as books and newspapers, have evolved to protect the institutions that provide those materials as well."
I think this article is more about how the rights are being successfully upheld rather than taken away.
Defendants in the FTC cases are:
Paul K. Boivin, also known as Paul Bowen, Paul Boevien, Paul Bowvien, and Paul Brown; doing business as (DBA) Destiny 1999, Destiny 2000, and Destiny 2001. The defendant is based in Clearwater, Florida and the case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.
Chad Estenson and Megan Estenson, DBA CMJ Enterprises and Rockin' E Marketing. The defendants are based in Warwick, North Dakota, and the case was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota.
Fernando Pacheco, also known as Frank Pacheco, DBA E-Solutions and E-Solutions 101. The defendant is based in North Providence, Rhode Island and the case was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Arnold W. Larsen, also known as Arnold Larson. The defendant is based in Sarasota, Florida, and the case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.
John Lutheran. The defendant is based in San Diego, California. The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Dario Va. The defendant is based in Weston, Florida. The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Chances are you will receive little or no money back on your "investment." Despite the claims, a chain letter will never make you rich.
Speak for yourself. I made over $46,000 dollars in 90 days, and you can too! and it's totally legal. To learn how, just mail me $5.00.
it's illegal to let consumers record and store shows based on the genre, actors or other words in the program description
Here are a couple other little-known legalities...
1.) It is illegal to change the channel during commercials if you've watched that channel for more than 5 minutes prior to the commercial. This one is not enforced too often because the courts have ruled time and time again that watching 5 minutes of many prime time shows already amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.
2.) It is illegal to drink Coke while watching a show sponsored by Pepsi or other Pepsi subsidiary. Likewise, if you have Coke in your refrigerator at the time, you could be cited for posession of Coke. And if you have friends over, you could be charged with posession of Coke with intent to distribute.
I think we should enact restrictive legislation against the development of robots before it gets out of hand. If science fiction has taught us anything it is that robots will either...
1. Be incredibly useless
2. Provide comic relief
or, the one I'm concerned about...
3. Turn on humans, hunting us down one by one with unrelenting persistence.
The Living Robots have one goal, to obtain enough energy to survive and breed.
Sounds like two goals to me. Why must everyone have but one goal nowadays?
There's been alot of controversy lately over security holes in programming languages. There is one language that has stood the test of time and proven to be the most secure language of all, with a record zero (0) reported security holes.
some venture capitalist had alot of money left over and there are no more.COMs left to get rid of it with, so he decided to design and manufacture 3000 PDAs and give them to children.
I will grant it this though, it is a better business model than many of the.COMs had
For most of the children in the world, a PDA is just about the least useful thing you could imagine. However well-intentioned your motives, it will most likely be looked upon as elitist Western arrogance attempting cultural imperialism.
In the mean time, anybody know where I can download "The Star Wars Christmas Special" or episodes 24 through 30 of Three's Company? This will surely enhance the quality of life for everyone.
A program that saves the genetic material of threatened animal species faces a bleak future because of a lack of money.
What's the point in saving the actual genetic material? Storing the genetic code would make more sense, assuming that we can create the species from a given genetic code in the near future.
Wired has an overview of LinuxWorld, talking about how it's all business and the joy is gone
Too bad it can't be both ways. Often times, as mass popularity increases (in this case business adoption), enjoyment level decreases. Probably because you now have people involved who don't see things even close to the same way you do.
I wonder how much additional money it would generate if the govt had a "lottery" for space travel instead of a you-pay-you-go type thing. I bet they could work it out to generate alot more money per space tourist that way, while giving us ordinary citizens a chance to go.
``In fact,'' she said, ``we found that he became quite reluctant to move his arm to the reach command once the cursor was introduced into the game. Apparently it was easier just to think about reaching.''
Wow, this is good news not just for the handicapped but also for those of us who are just plain lazy. Often times I find myself _thinking_ of doing things but never actually _doing_ them.
Slashdot Mirror
Wow, I bet you can tie abortion into almost any topic. Now that takes talent.
Of course if you buy the book, you will instantly set off a red flag in the FBI's new book purchase surveilance system.
I found this new article on Salon.com about how feds are subpoenaing book-purchasing records.
Actually, the article says the records have not been turned over after more than 2 years because lawyers got involved. According to the article, "Through the years, the protections accorded materials covered by the First Amendment, such as books and newspapers, have evolved to protect the institutions that provide those materials as well."
I think this article is more about how the rights are being successfully upheld rather than taken away.
I knew somebody could tie Microsoft into this somehow :)
At least with Fax spam you can find out who it is from easy enough by their phone #.
Defendants in the FTC cases are: Paul K. Boivin, also known as Paul Bowen, Paul Boevien, Paul Bowvien, and Paul Brown; doing business as (DBA) Destiny 1999, Destiny 2000, and Destiny 2001. The defendant is based in Clearwater, Florida and the case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Chad Estenson and Megan Estenson, DBA CMJ Enterprises and Rockin' E Marketing. The defendants are based in Warwick, North Dakota, and the case was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. Fernando Pacheco, also known as Frank Pacheco, DBA E-Solutions and E-Solutions 101. The defendant is based in North Providence, Rhode Island and the case was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Arnold W. Larsen, also known as Arnold Larson. The defendant is based in Sarasota, Florida, and the case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. John Lutheran. The defendant is based in San Diego, California. The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Dario Va. The defendant is based in Weston, Florida. The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
From the FTC press release:
Chances are you will receive little or no money back on your "investment." Despite the claims, a chain letter will never make you rich.
Speak for yourself. I made over $46,000 dollars in 90 days, and you can too! and it's totally legal. To learn how, just mail me $5.00.
You know, Pure Fcking Magic
it's illegal to let consumers record and store shows based on the genre, actors or other words in the program description
Here are a couple other little-known legalities...
1.) It is illegal to change the channel during commercials if you've watched that channel for more than 5 minutes prior to the commercial. This one is not enforced too often because the courts have ruled time and time again that watching 5 minutes of many prime time shows already amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.
2.) It is illegal to drink Coke while watching a show sponsored by Pepsi or other Pepsi subsidiary. Likewise, if you have Coke in your refrigerator at the time, you could be cited for posession of Coke. And if you have friends over, you could be charged with posession of Coke with intent to distribute.
I think we should enact restrictive legislation against the development of robots before it gets out of hand. If science fiction has taught us anything it is that robots will either...
1. Be incredibly useless
2. Provide comic relief
or, the one I'm concerned about...
3. Turn on humans, hunting us down one by one with unrelenting persistence.
The Living Robots have one goal, to obtain enough energy to survive and breed. Sounds like two goals to me. Why must everyone have but one goal nowadays?
The ability of the internet to handle large-scale voting in a fair and secure fashion is here today.
I think we just slashdotted LOGO!!!!!!! :)
There's been alot of controversy lately over security holes in programming languages. There is one language that has stood the test of time and proven to be the most secure language of all, with a record zero (0) reported security holes.
Here is the link if you want to learn more.
some venture capitalist had alot of money left over and there are no more .COMs left to get rid of it with, so he decided to design and manufacture 3000 PDAs and give them to children.
.COMs had
I will grant it this though, it is a better business model than many of the
Your affecting such a incredibly small percentage of kids, how are they going to spread the knowledge that they gained at a 2 day seminar...
easy...
Amway
For most of the children in the world, a PDA is just about the least useful thing you could imagine. However well-intentioned your motives, it will most likely be looked upon as elitist Western arrogance attempting cultural imperialism.
...and when I opened up the box, there had been significant shrinkage.
Nah, I just now finished the therapy sessions I required after watching it as a child. Thanks though.
In the mean time, anybody know where I can download "The Star Wars Christmas Special" or episodes 24 through 30 of Three's Company? This will surely enhance the quality of life for everyone.
A program that saves the genetic material of threatened animal species faces a bleak future because of a lack of money.
What's the point in saving the actual genetic material? Storing the genetic code would make more sense, assuming that we can create the species from a given genetic code in the near future.
Wired has an overview of LinuxWorld, talking about how it's all business and the joy is gone
Too bad it can't be both ways. Often times, as mass popularity increases (in this case business adoption), enjoyment level decreases. Probably because you now have people involved who don't see things even close to the same way you do.
By the way, E*Trade moves to Linux servers
I wonder how much additional money it would generate if the govt had a "lottery" for space travel instead of a you-pay-you-go type thing. I bet they could work it out to generate alot more money per space tourist that way, while giving us ordinary citizens a chance to go.
``In fact,'' she said, ``we found that he became quite reluctant to move his arm to the reach command once the cursor was introduced into the game. Apparently it was easier just to think about reaching.''
Wow, this is good news not just for the handicapped but also for those of us who are just plain lazy. Often times I find myself _thinking_ of doing things but never actually _doing_ them.
They note that the Linux "how to" manual is 230 pages while the corresponding Apple document is a 1 page PDF file
...could this just means Apple left out 229 pages of important information?
I mean who cares how many pages a reference manual is? I would rather have a complete manual than an incomplete one.