US inspired copyright laws set to sweep the globe for fun and profit
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US inspired copyright laws set to sweep
the globe ? for fun and profit
US inspired copyright laws set to sweep
the globe ? for fun and profit
01/06/2004 09:27 AMAnalysis No fanfare for the common man
Tougher copyright laws on the way?
Tougher copyright laws on the way?
12/24/2003 01:18 PMZDNet Dec 24 2003 12:22PM ET
Canada to Amend its Copyright Laws
Canada to Amend its Copyright Laws
03/25/2005 12:59 PMTod Maffin
reports
radio.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2005/3/24/474157.html
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Will DVD acquittal mean tougher
copyright laws?
Will DVD acquittal mean tougher
copyright laws?
12/24/2003 07:40 AMCNET Dec 24 2003 7:02AM ET
Canada To Update Copyright Laws
Canada To Update Copyright Laws
03/29/2005 11:29 AMThe Canadian government plans to update its own copyright legislation
later this year with a proposed bill that would implement many of the
provisions of the 1996 World Intellectual Property Treaties.
Lawsuit challenges copyright laws
Lawsuit challenges copyright laws
12/27/2004 05:42 PMCNN Dec 27 2004 9:32PM GMT
Tech cos face off with Hollywood on
copyright laws
Tech cos face off with Hollywood on
copyright laws
03/27/2005 01:13 PMSify Mar 27 2005 2:35PM GMT
Senate Passes Toughened Copyright Laws
Senate Passes Toughened Copyright Laws
06/25/2004 11:31 PMBoston Globe Jun 26 2004 2:47AM GMT
Senate Passes Toughened Copyright Laws
(Reuters)
Senate Passes Toughened Copyright Laws
(Reuters)
06/25/2004 08:48 PMReuters - The U.S. Senate passed two bills on
Friday that would carve out a larger role for law enforcers in
the entertainment industry's struggle to limit unauthorized
copying of its movies and music.
Euro-copyrights.org educates Europeans
about new copyright laws
Euro-copyrights.org educates Europeans
about new copyright laws
06/08/2004 03:37 PM"copywrong: copyright laws are stifling
art, but the public domain can save us,"
"copywrong: copyright laws are stifling
art, but the public domain can save us,"
12/06/2003 06:08 AMGood article
indyweek.com/durham/2003-12-03/cover.html
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The Senate Puts Orrin Hatch In Charge Of
Writing Copyright Laws
The Senate Puts Orrin Hatch In Charge Of
Writing Copyright Laws
03/19/2005 03:17 AMYou may remember Orrin Hatch from such backwards thinking proposals as
destr
oying computers of any copyright violator or
telli
ng the FBI they should work on civil copyright cases or
(most recently) his plan to
make
the iPod illegal with his INDUCE Act (though, he eventually agreed
to exceptions for the iPods, plenty of other technologies would become
illegal overnight). He's also the guy who tried to defend the INDUCE
Act by admitting it might not be a good idea, but he that's fine as
long as he
does
something. Yes, he believes in legislating for the sake of
legislating even when it might make things worse. Well, it now turns
out that good old Senator Hatch has been
put in charge of
the Senate panel that writes copyright laws. In other words, we
should have another couple years of silliness in copyright laws coming
out of the Senate.
"extending our copyright terms, adopting
draconian
paracopyright/scarcity-preservation laws
and remodelling our patent/trademark law
on the US model"
"extending our copyright terms, adopting
draconian
paracopyright/scarcity-preservation laws
and remodelling our patent/trademark law
on the US model"
02/10/2004 04:15 PMSearch Marketing Techniques, Deceptive
Advertising Laws & Other Laws
Search Marketing Techniques, Deceptive
Advertising Laws & Other Laws
03/22/2005 04:39 PMCanadian Copyright Board allows
downloads, copyright levies
Canadian Copyright Board allows
downloads, copyright levies
12/14/2003 12:27 PM
The
Copyright Board of Canada
issued a ruling on
" private
copying ", largely via peer-to-peer computing, with several
components. First, downloading is acceptable, but uploading is not
(presumably to target hyperpirates). Second, new mechanisms for
levies were described, freezing current ones, allowing new
charges.
the Copyright Board said uploading or distributing
copyrighted works online appeared to be prohibited under current
Canadian law.
However, the country's copyright law does allow making a copy for
personal use and does not address the source of that copy or whether
the original has to be an authorized or noninfringing version, the
board said.
AquaOSX Inspired 1.0
AquaOSX Inspired 1.0
05/21/2004 08:32 AMAn Aqua-inspired theme.
Zappa Inspired Art
Zappa Inspired Art
03/25/2005 04:09 PM
Paintings
Inspired by the Music of Frank Zappa. The cynical and humorous
representations of show business appeared to be reflected in the music
they were listening to at the time - the music of Frank Zappa - which
led to the next series of paintings, inspired by and celebrating the
music and lyrics of Zappa. Matrix Inspired 0.0.1
Matrix Inspired 0.0.1
12/12/2003 11:40 AMSome wallpapers inspired by The Matrix.
Law-and-Order-inspired art
Law-and-Order-inspired art
05/31/2004 04:03 AM
Law and Order: Artistic Intent is a collection of fine art pieces
inspired by the Law and Order franchise. Which reminds me of the Law
and Order song, as written by the WELL's inestimable tpy:
Law and Order's on
Time for Law and Order
Law and Order's on
Time for Law and Order
Lenny was a drunk
Now he beats up pu-unks
Law and Order's on
Time for Law and Order
Link
(Thanks, Mitch)
Computex: Inspired by Apple
Computex: Inspired by Apple
06/06/2005 12:12 AMTAIPEI -- If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then Apple
Computer executives walking around the Computex show in Taipei this
week should be feeling pretty good. Several products were on display
from local Taiwanese vendors that, while perhaps not exact copies of
Apple products, were surely inspired by them.
Be inspired and take your marketing to
another level
Be inspired and take your marketing to
another level
04/19/2004 08:21 AMWebDevInfo Apr 19 2004 12:27PM GMT
Nature-Inspired Computing
Nature-Inspired Computing
02/17/2004 08:01 AMNature-Inspired Computinghttp://www
.computer.org/intelligent/ex2004/x1002.pdf Nature-Inspired Computing - Increased understanding of biological
systems will lead to breakthroughs in computing and artificial
intelligence. By Nigel Shadbolt. IEEE Intelligent Systems. "It isn't
hard to recognize the influence of biological processes and methods on
our science and technologies. Norbert Wiener's cybernetics was very
much influenced by feedback and control processes that he observed in
biological systems. Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts'
characterization of the neuron owed much to their understanding of
biology, mathematics, and electronics. In artificial intelligence and
intelligent systems, we've also kept the faith with living systems
even when not aiming to build exact simulations. AI and IS have been
fundamentally interested in the phenomenology of living systems -
perception, decision making, action, and learning. So we might say
that we've been doing nature-inspired computing all along."
More Segway-inspired robotic fun
More Segway-inspired robotic fun
11/13/2003 11:13 AMBoingBoing buddy and robotics whiz
John Wiseman says:
Regarding Segway robotics, I thought you might be
interested to know that DARPA funded development of a Segway-based
common robotics platform (the "RMP"): Link. A
group at CMU is working on a Robocup robot soccer team using the
Segway RMP: Link. One cool
thing about their work is that it's the first robot soccer team (as
far as I know) that can play with and against humans on the field.
Unfortunately they don't seem to have any images/video of that online;
I saw some video at a conference a few weeks ago.
Random thing #1: I hear there's an upcoming exhibit at the Center
for Land Use Interpretation of video from cameras mounted on sheep,
spiders, tumbleweeds, etc. Sounded cool. Link. Sheep stampede video: Link.
Random thing #2: Origami folding robot at CMU: Link.
Biologically-Inspired Technology
Biologically-Inspired Technology
09/21/2004 07:00 AMBiologically-Inspired Technology
1.) WWW Resources on Biologically Inspired
Research
http
://www.egr.msu.edu/~hujianju/Biologically_inspired.htm
2.) Ant Colony Optimization
http://iridia.u
lb.ac.be/~mdorigo/ACO/index.html
3.) CS851:
Biologically-Inspired Computing
http://www.cs.virginia.e
du/~evans/bio/
4.) Biomimetics:
Biologically-Inspired Technologies
http:
//ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov/nasa-nde/biomimetics/bm-hub.htm
5.) Welcome to the DNA and Natural Algorithms
Group
http://dna.caltech.edu/index.
html
6.) Biologically-Inspired Computing
Approaches To Cognitive Systems: A
Partial Tour of the
Literature
http://w
ww.hpl.hp.com/techreports/2003/HPL-2003-11.pdf
7.) Bio-Inspired Engineering of Exploration
Systems
http://www.n
asatech.com/Briefs/May03/NPO21142.html
Most people do
not associate microprocessors with DNA, or aircraft design with
butterflies. But scientists and researchers are increasingly looking
to biological systems as models for new technologies. This trend has
implications for computing, materials science and engineering,
robotics, and much more.
A Web site from Michigan State
University (1) is a useful starting point for learning about
biologically inspired technologies. In addition to briefly discussing
the natural processes that are most commonly studied in the
development of such technologies, there is a large collection of links
to other research efforts and related material. The Ant Colony
Optimization project (2) uses the behavior of ants as a model to solve
optimization problems, such as how to minimize Internet traffic
congestion. Several downloadable research papers are included on the
project's homepage, as well as links to news stories, radio
broadcasts, and conference proceedings about ant algorithms. A seminar
course at the University of Virginia (3) in spring 2003 considered
aspects of biologically-inspired computing. The course homepage has
links to journal articles and research papers that range in topic from
evolutionary programming to spacecraft designs based on living cells.
Biomimetics is the focus of work being done at the NASA Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (4). One of the selected publications available on the Web
site will be presented at an international conference in July 2003.
The paper discusses the use of artificial muscles in intelligent
robots. A research group at the California Institute of Technology (5)
is studying the capability of DNA and other biomolecules to process
information and implement algorithms. A general overview of the
group's purpose and motivation is provided, as well as a number of
publications. An excellent background of some of the most significant
developments in artificial life and intelligence is given in a 56-page
paper from Hewlett-Packard Laboratories (6). The author discusses many
different issues, including neural networks and software agents, and
concludes by alluding to future application areas. (7) Discusses
efforts to combine characteristics of several different species into
one artificial creation to optimally serve the purposes of a mission.
[From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/]
Google X inspired by Mac OS X Dock
[updated]
Google X inspired by Mac OS X Dock
[updated]
03/17/2005 03:05 AMGoogle Labs has released Google X, an alternative version of its
search engine with Mac OS X Dock-like magnification of icons in place
of normal text links...
Daughter inspired 'fashion' wheelchair
Daughter inspired 'fashion' wheelchair
05/13/2004 05:04 AMThe boss of an aircraft industry firm has launched a new wheelchair he
designed for his teenage daughter.
A Spam-Inspired Design Thrashing
A Spam-Inspired Design Thrashing
06/18/2004 11:13 AMLarr
y Taylor Spam Ministries: Word to the wise: don't spam Mean Dean,
even if it's for ministry-related stuff. This is a great read.
Considering the fact that I'm still receiving unsolicited
commercial email after having already complained directly and
upstream, I have come to the conclusion that perhaps the best way to
get old Larry Boy to quit spamming meis to give him what he wants,
some website traffic. And why not? The Larry Taylor Ministries web
site is after all a very good example of how NOT to design a personal
ministry website. [...]
Nothing says cheap to a congregation than a pastor on a polyester
leisure suit. Similarly, nothing conveys the message of low-rent like
kitschy animate gifs and contrived backgrounds, both of which can be
found on Rev. Taylor's site.[...]
A bit further down I found pulsating crosses with hearts placed on
the website because they're relevant to ...I dunno ... perhaps to
distract me from fishy "IXOYE" background that it makes any text not
offset by a white background almost impossible to read?
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inspired collection of Christmas cards
inspired collection of Christmas cards
12/06/2003 02:46 AMMerry Christmas from Lance .. Just
Xmas
lancearthur.com/holiday2003/index.html
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Feds say Lamo inspired other hackers
Feds say Lamo inspired other hackers
09/16/2004 03:37 AMThe Register Sep 16 2004 7:26AM GMT
Fast Company's Cosmo (Inspired) Quiz
Fast Company's Cosmo (Inspired) Quiz
03/06/2004 02:02 AMAre you still hot for your job? Or has the relationship lost its
romance? Take this quiz to find out. It's easy and fun!
Songs inspired by spam subject lines
Songs inspired by spam subject lines
11/13/2003 12:21 PMHere's a surprisingly good compilation of songs with titles taken from
common spam subject lines, such as "You Are Being Watched," and "Look
and Feel Years Younger." The full MP3s are available for download. My
favorite is "Do You Measure Up."
LinkHouse Approves 9/11-Inspired Doomsday
Bill
House Approves 9/11-Inspired Doomsday
Bill
04/23/2004 12:10 AMReuters via Wired News Apr 23 2004 3:35AM GMT
Christians preach Bible-inspired diet
Christians preach Bible-inspired diet
06/06/2004 02:36 PMCockroach Inspired Touch Sensors for
Robots
Cockroach Inspired Touch Sensors for
Robots
03/23/2005 09:31 AM
John Hopkins University
is showing off their newest touch sensor for robots. Its flexible and
wand-like antenna consists of six strain gauges that have been molded
in urethane, giving it an accuracy of 1-1.5cm and allowing it to
closely follow a wall. They also intend to install an actuator,
allowing the antenna to sweep, making it more like their initial
inspiration: the cockroach. At least somewhat more advanced than my
Lego Mindstorms bulldozer's edge-sensor, the urethane-shelled sensors
could easily find their way into forthcoming robots that need the
ability to feel out their surroundings.
Cockroach
inspires robot sensor [ElectronicsWeekly]
Bio-Inspired Modules Open New Horizons
for Robotics
Bio-Inspired Modules Open New Horizons
for Robotics
12/17/2004 06:40 PMInspired by cell biology, European researchers have created the
world’s first shape-shifting robot made of many modules, which could
lead to new applications in fields ranging from medicine and space
exploration to education and entertainment. [PRWEB Nov 17, 2004]
Yahoo Buys Oddpost In A Gmail-Inspired
Moment
Yahoo Buys Oddpost In A Gmail-Inspired
Moment
07/09/2004 08:29 PMSo, we actually heard about this a couple weeks ago, when someone (who
knew) passed on the fact that Yahoo had bought Oddpost in an attempt
to fight back against the Gmail craze. Now, though, the
deal is official, so it's
okay to talk about it (though it had been
hinte
d at earlier this week). It's really not that surprising, after
all. Yahoo knew they needed to upgrade their email, and Oddpost has a
great reputation for their interface. You can be sure that Yahoo
wasn't the only company sniffing around and debating whether or not to
buy up Oddpost. While it's probably not going to be the lead in most
stories, it is quite interesting that one of Oddpost's nicer features
is an integrated RSS reader. Yahoo keeps talking up the power of RSS,
and perhaps this will allow them to make a bigger commitment.
However, in all likelihood, it was just the mail interface that
fascinated them. It seems like a good move by Yahoo who needed to do
something.
Kerry Inspired by Residents in Hurricane
Site (Reuters)
Kerry Inspired by Residents in Hurricane
Site (Reuters)
08/20/2004 04:12 PMReuters - Democratic presidential
candidate John Kerry toured two Florida neighborhoods
devastated by Hurricane Charley and said on Friday he was
inspired by the courage of residents to rebuild.
The Mushroom House, inspired by a
familiar Shire dwelling
The Mushroom House, inspired by a
familiar Shire dwelling
12/10/2003 04:39 AMthemushroomhouse.com
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Software inspired by the '70s can serve
up a winning equation
Software inspired by the '70s can serve
up a winning equation
07/11/2004 08:49 AMChicago Tribune Jul 11 2004 12:14PM GMT
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