It's the "have to" part that makes it so pathetically heavy-handed (and culturally arrogant). The idea of passing a law mandating specific language usage for private companies would be laughed out of Parliament in virtually any other country in the world.
You didn't read up on this case very well. The suing companies were not only saying that ebay had the obligation to remove counterfeit goods bearing their name, but unauthorized sales of LEGITIMATE goods as well. In other words, the companies were claiming the right to control ALL AVENUES of sale and resale of their goods (asserting that only they can authorize any sale or resale of their original product). And, sadly, the court agreed with them.
The French government and courts have a long history of issuing prejudiced laws and decisions in favor of French companies (especially in cases where the opposition are American or British companies), but this is disturbing even by their standards. While ostensibly about counterfeit goods, this ruling goes FAR beyond that--giving the original producer full control of resell rights for even LEGITIMATE goods. In short, the ruling (if allowed to stand) basically says that no one actually owns any physical object anymore or can resell said object without permission of the original producer.
Want to resell your Corrola? Sorry, you have to get Toyota's permission first.
Want to resell your house? Not unless the original builder says okay!
Want to sell your soul? Well, that one you can do. Just become a French judge!
Doesn't the Bush administration and his Democratic eunuchs in Congress owe companies like AT&T big-time for all the illegal spying they've done on us in the last few years? Maybe they could call in a favor on this one.
He's just a big a fear-mongering demagogue as anyone else. Ironic that the first black man running for President would adopt the same fear-baiting strategy that kept men like Ben Tillman, George Wallace, and Strom Thurmond in office for so long.
Well, that's exactly what I'm looking for in a strong leader--someone who makes a vague promise to oppose something, then doesn't really do anything, then quietly votes FOR it when the rubber hits the road. I guess that's what passes for a strong leader in the Democratic Party. Truly a profile in courage.
Actually, the survey that concluded this is skewed. They failed to adjust for the large number of uneducated NASCAR fans who, when surveyed, responded with "Fuck your survey, college boy!"
"What are you going do to celebrate America, daddy?"
"Well, honey Daddy is going undercut the constitutional checks and balances and basic civil rights that have formed the basis of this Union since its creation."
"But daddy, aren't you a Democrat?"
"Yes honey, but daddy's very scared of standing up to the President, so he's decided to just PRETEND to stand up--like when you pretend you're a princess."
"Daddy, when will the burgers be done?"
"Sorry honey, Daddy can't reach the top of the grill on his knees."
Authorities report that the two Ukrainians, identified as cousins Niko and Roman Bellic, were released from police custody after police confiscated their guns and took 10% of their money. The pair subsequently stole several cars and went on a killing spree with an RPG they found on a nearby rooftop.
Actually, with IBM, I was referring to OS/2 Warp, which was available stand-alone just the same as Windows was (you didn't have to buy IBM hardware to get it). And it came with plenty of apps too (I used in myself back in 1994, and it was better than the crappy Win 3.1 that came with my system).
I wondered this as well. My MA defense was tough enough. My Ph.D. qualifyings and dissertation defense were grueling (not to mention that face time I had leading up to it with my advisor and committee). No way you can fake that or just BS your way through it (unless a computer science graduate degree works WAY differently).
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I said our best hope *AS* President, not our best hope *TO BECOME* President. There is a HUGE distinction there (sadly).
It's the "have to" part that makes it so pathetically heavy-handed (and culturally arrogant). The idea of passing a law mandating specific language usage for private companies would be laughed out of Parliament in virtually any other country in the world.
You didn't read up on this case very well. The suing companies were not only saying that ebay had the obligation to remove counterfeit goods bearing their name, but unauthorized sales of LEGITIMATE goods as well. In other words, the companies were claiming the right to control ALL AVENUES of sale and resale of their goods (asserting that only they can authorize any sale or resale of their original product). And, sadly, the court agreed with them.
Want to resell your Corrola? Sorry, you have to get Toyota's permission first.
Want to resell your house? Not unless the original builder says okay!
Want to sell your soul? Well, that one you can do. Just become a French judge!
Doesn't the Bush administration and his Democratic eunuchs in Congress owe companies like AT&T big-time for all the illegal spying they've done on us in the last few years? Maybe they could call in a favor on this one.
All the Metallica is in the 80's.
No mere human will never be able to accomplish what God did with Jennifer Lopez's ass.
Never thought the day would come when a professional wrestler would represent our best hope as President.
He's just a big a fear-mongering demagogue as anyone else. Ironic that the first black man running for President would adopt the same fear-baiting strategy that kept men like Ben Tillman, George Wallace, and Strom Thurmond in office for so long.
Well, that's exactly what I'm looking for in a strong leader--someone who makes a vague promise to oppose something, then doesn't really do anything, then quietly votes FOR it when the rubber hits the road. I guess that's what passes for a strong leader in the Democratic Party. Truly a profile in courage.
At least he tried. He was the closest thing to a sane, competent voice in an administration almost completely devoid of either quality.
Where have you been? Darth Vader is ALREADY Vice-president.
And that was all he ever really wanted or needed.
All I know is the gate to my yard squeaked like it should. Sure, Al Gore isn't President. But close enough.
I wouldn't enjoy watching anyone doing anything to Liv Tyler that might lead to her reproducing.
Actually, the survey that concluded this is skewed. They failed to adjust for the large number of uneducated NASCAR fans who, when surveyed, responded with "Fuck your survey, college boy!"
I'm sorry, I can't morally support any government project that leaves Bruce Willis in space but allows Ben Affleck to return.
"Well, honey Daddy is going undercut the constitutional checks and balances and basic civil rights that have formed the basis of this Union since its creation."
"But daddy, aren't you a Democrat?"
"Yes honey, but daddy's very scared of standing up to the President, so he's decided to just PRETEND to stand up--like when you pretend you're a princess."
"Daddy, when will the burgers be done?"
"Sorry honey, Daddy can't reach the top of the grill on his knees."
Maybe we should just put it in the beer at the next NASCAR race.
First to make that bad joke! YES!
All we need now is carbon dioxide, an ozone layer, liquid water, warmer temps, higher atmospheric pressure, and a new atmosphere and we're all set!
Authorities report that the two Ukrainians, identified as cousins Niko and Roman Bellic, were released from police custody after police confiscated their guns and took 10% of their money. The pair subsequently stole several cars and went on a killing spree with an RPG they found on a nearby rooftop.
Any plans to improve compatability with Adobe apps like Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, etc.?
Actually, with IBM, I was referring to OS/2 Warp, which was available stand-alone just the same as Windows was (you didn't have to buy IBM hardware to get it). And it came with plenty of apps too (I used in myself back in 1994, and it was better than the crappy Win 3.1 that came with my system).
I wondered this as well. My MA defense was tough enough. My Ph.D. qualifyings and dissertation defense were grueling (not to mention that face time I had leading up to it with my advisor and committee). No way you can fake that or just BS your way through it (unless a computer science graduate degree works WAY differently).