That's probably the only way it could work outside the u.s. and europe. Even I (in my little thatch hut on the beach with a plastic bag on my computer to keep it dry) could deal with it.
is just going to widen the "digital divide". This might work great in europe/u.s., where you all have your fancy electronic bank accounts, but us broke MOFO's? in countries where there is no infastructure for this will be further pushed aside. I guess I'll be depending on the "pirates" to copy some info to a free site somewhere.
There are lots of unsigned artists to put on the air. I think ASCAP is probably going to step on some toes to keep them off however. They also have a big stake in the status quo. I would worry about them more than the RIAA. The musician's union(whatever they're called) might have something to say about this, also
I would be willing to place many college radio stations above public radio. During the Clinton impeachment hearings all we were getting from publuc radio was...the Clinton impeachment hearings, like there was nothing else happening in the u.s. much less the world. DMCA was being debated around the same time(I think). I heard hardly anything about that. Clipper chip? Bah. Nothing. Other corporate give aways? Zilch. Monsanto? Don't make me laugh.
Clear Channel's attempt to keep restrictions where they are, if not to increase them. They probably would use some lame excuse about maintaining the value of their broadcast license. Taxi drivers in Chicago said the same thing, trying to stop the city from permitting more taxis to operate in the city. They wanted to maintain the value of their medallions, which costed up to 40,000 usd.
First we got the bomb and that was good, 'Cause we love peace and motherhood. Then Russia got the bomb, but that's O.K., 'Cause the balance of power's maintained that way! Who's next?
France got the bomb, but don't you grieve, 'Cause they're on our side (I believe). China got the bomb, but have no fears; They can't wipe us out for at least five years!* Who's next?
Then Indonesia claimed that they Were gonna get one any day. South Africa wants two, that's right: One for the black and one for the white!** Who's next?
Egypt's gonna get one, too, Just to use on you know who. So Israel's getting tense, Wants one in self defense. "The Lord's our shepherd," says the psalm, But just in case, we better get a bomb! Who's next?
Luxembourg is next to go And, who knows, maybe Monaco. We'll try to stay serene and calm When Alabama gets the bomb! Who's next, who's next, who's next? Who's next? --TL
The only "satellite" that "bankrupted" the USSR was satellite TV. With all the bootleg dishes in the country, people were getting a taste of American/European news/entertainment, and then they started thinking WTF are we doing to ourselves, and we see the result today.
I'm going to blow off some karma here and be redundant, because it's important for people to be aware(beware?) of this. Not to diminish yours or other's bad experience, but you all have nothing on this guy.
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Imagine if Microsoft started charging $2 for Internet Explorer. No one would go for that.
:-)
If they had done that from the start we all would have stayed with netscape.
That's probably the only way it could work outside the u.s. and europe. Even I (in my little thatch hut on the beach with a plastic bag on my computer to keep it dry) could deal with it.
is just going to widen the "digital divide". This might work great in europe/u.s., where you all have your fancy electronic bank accounts, but us broke MOFO's? in countries where there is no infastructure for this will be further pushed aside. I guess I'll be depending on the "pirates" to copy some info to a free site somewhere.
I can't remember, but I think "democracy now" was preempted during the hearings.
Too bad we don't live in a perfect world.
We could if we wanted to. Like Kucinich says, "I'm electable, if you vote for me."
I think Infinity has the rest :-)
NPR talk shows tend to lean left...
But NPR money falls over to the right.
(old joke)I wonder what she did with the money her mom gave her for singing lessons(/old joke)
There are lots of unsigned artists to put on the air. I think ASCAP is probably going to step on some toes to keep them off however. They also have a big stake in the status quo. I would worry about them more than the RIAA. The musician's union(whatever they're called) might have something to say about this, also
makes you wonder who actually expected the laws of physics to bend to the whims of lawmakers and lobbyists?
Clear Channel for one. NPR doesn't like community radio either. They pushed for the restrictions, also
Not a problem...Broadcast non RIAA music only, but then there's ASCAP.
I would be willing to place many college radio stations above public radio. During the Clinton impeachment hearings all we were getting from publuc radio was...the Clinton impeachment hearings, like there was nothing else happening in the u.s. much less the world. DMCA was being debated around the same time(I think). I heard hardly anything about that. Clipper chip? Bah. Nothing. Other corporate give aways? Zilch. Monsanto? Don't make me laugh.
Clear Channel's attempt to keep restrictions where they are, if not to increase them. They probably would use some lame excuse about maintaining the value of their broadcast license. Taxi drivers in Chicago said the same thing, trying to stop the city from permitting more taxis to operate in the city. They wanted to maintain the value of their medallions, which costed up to 40,000 usd.
On the other hand, it's more fun to blame it on Area 51
That's pertty far from Las Vegas, also.
Harmonization is bad.
:-)
Off key is even worse.
What would you do
if I sang out of tune
Would you stand up
and walk out on me...
There can be no copyright/patent reform. We must abolish all of it. You just have to trust me.
Hah! Vinyl is the only way, baby. I can still hear my 1920's vintage edison records. And without any electricity.
I'd rather see 'em "do the nasty on the white house lawn"
Wow, we should've invested in these in Iraq.
We would of, if Halliburton made 'em.
First we got the bomb and that was good,
'Cause we love peace and motherhood.
Then Russia got the bomb, but that's O.K.,
'Cause the balance of power's maintained that way!
Who's next?
France got the bomb, but don't you grieve,
'Cause they're on our side (I believe).
China got the bomb, but have no fears;
They can't wipe us out for at least five years!*
Who's next?
Then Indonesia claimed that they
Were gonna get one any day.
South Africa wants two, that's right:
One for the black and one for the white!**
Who's next?
Egypt's gonna get one, too,
Just to use on you know who.
So Israel's getting tense,
Wants one in self defense.
"The Lord's our shepherd," says the psalm,
But just in case, we better get a bomb!
Who's next?
Luxembourg is next to go
And, who knows, maybe Monaco.
We'll try to stay serene and calm
When Alabama gets the bomb!
Who's next, who's next, who's next?
Who's next? --TL
War has been ravaging the world for the last sixty years. Not in the US or (most of) Europe,...
:-)
So outsourcing isn't such a bad thing after all.
this poor kid wasn't born in Germany.
...what would be considered an excessive velocity?
In some states...anything over 55mph
...bankrupted the USSR.
The only "satellite" that "bankrupted" the USSR was satellite TV. With all the bootleg dishes in the country, people were getting a taste of American/European news/entertainment, and then they started thinking WTF are we doing to ourselves, and we see the result today.
I'm going to blow off some karma here and be redundant, because it's important for people to be aware(beware?) of this. Not to diminish yours or other's bad experience, but you all have nothing on this guy.