29 Jun 2003
Legal Maybes

This is nuts! As the poster on Slashdot points out, if somebody tries to break into my house, and fails, can I sue him for the damage he might have cause me had he succeeded?

$180 Million for Piracy Conspiracy [Slashdot]

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Google is Divine

Google is all over the place today:

Google makes the New York Times!

Does Google = God? [Slashdot]

On a personal note, here's a stupid Google trick for you:

go to the Google main page, type "French military victories" in the search box and then click "I'm Feeling Lucky"

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Music Giants Lose in Brazil

Apparently, the legal system in Brazil has some sense! Or perhaps it's not yet been purchased by large media companies ... heartening news, in any event!

EMI and Sony Lose Lawsuit Over Crippled Music Disks [Slashdot]

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The Plot Thickens

The plot thickens....

Free Software Foundation Statement on SCO vs. IBM

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Kook Brigade on the Loose

Ya know, I'm about as against genetic modification of food sources as anyone, and this appalls me! This is the kind of stupidity that makes the whole movement towards sustainable agriculture look like a bunch of leftist kooks, with less brains than clothing ...

GM protesters bare all. Villagers bare all and spell out their opposition to genetically-modified crops with a naked protest. [BBC News | Front Page | UK Edition]

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