This book traces the story of copyright from its adoption in this country over 210 years ago through the headline issues posed by the Internet and the digitizing of creative works. This book focuses upon the entertainment industries, and the technologies that make them possible. It belongs on the bookshelf of every creative person, or everyone who is interested in what such people create. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

YouTomb is a research project by MIT Free Culture that tracks videos taken down from YouTube for alleged copyright violation. More specifically, YouTomb continually monitors the most popular videos on YouTube for copyright-related takedowns. picked by MissWinkle 5 months ago

At association of American Publishers annual meeting in New York, Thomas Rubin, Microsoft's associate general counsel for copyright, trademark, and trade secrets, said that Google "systematically violates copyright," that it creates no content of their own and make money on the backs of other people's content by selling advertising. picked by Zargon5 2 years ago

It has long been assumed that Albert Einstein weighted science and religion equally, but a letter written by him in 1954 may well revise that. Describing god as the expression and product of human weakness and the bible as a collection of primitive legends does not sit well with the previously held assumption that he weighted science and religious belief in equal regard. An abridged version of ... read full post picked by pocksucket 5 months ago

For the first time ever on the Internet, the US Copyright Royalty Board has set a fee structure that webcasters of any kind will be required to pay per song per listener. picked by indierockcafe 2 years ago

A mash up of Disney videos explaining the ridiculousness of copyright laws. WIERD YET ENTERTAINING!!! picked by nesbyniccolo 1 year ago

He states "I grew up loving animals and still do this day...I am not the bad person or the beast I've been made out to be."

*Full, hand-written letter included, as well as letters from his supporters including George Foreman and Hank Aaron. picked by mandolinorange 10 months ago

This is some seriously f'd up crap. The laws that we live under should be freely and easily available. The laws that we pay to have drafted and enforced should be public domain by their very nature. Copyrighting things like the numbering system is an obscene work-around. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

"If you are considering writing a love letter to your sweetheart, you might want to take a look at some of the most famous love letters of all times from celebrities of their time. The most important thing to know about love letters is that the best love letters come from the heart. You might not be able to write a poetic love letter like these, but let them inspire you to write a love lette... read full post picked by thephrog 2 years ago

Claiming it's a violation of copyright laws, the NFL Pulls Plug On Big-Screen Church Parties For Super Bowl.

What's next, bars and restaurants? picked by buddha 8 months ago

Egypt's MPs are expected to pass a law requiring royalties be paid whenever copies are made of museum pieces or ancient monuments such as the pyramids. picked by gratheo 9 months ago

Due to copyright laws, Anime Music Videos (AMV) are no longer allowed on Youtube. As of December 1, 2007 all AMVs on YouTube will be deleted and any future uploads beyond December 1 will be rejected. So, watch them while you can! picked by mitzuzake 12 months ago

The four were indicted Tuesday on allegations that they copyrighted their names, then demanded millions of dollars from prison officials for using the names without authorization. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The test will begin next month with hopes that the software, designed to recognize copyright content in videos, will be ready to roll out later this year, the company said. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

The NFL, as you know defends their copyright of the term "Superbowl" with religious fervor. Bars, clubs,restraunts etc resort to calling it "The Big Game" when advertising they will have it on their television. The NFL's respose is either 1) Create a low-cost license so people can use the word superbowl or 2) Try to copyright "the big game". picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Music performers could see a big boost to their lifetime earnings under planned changes to music rights proposed by the European Commission.

Because thats just what the world needs: richer rock stars [read recording industry]. picked by mahler87 8 months ago

Does this sound like an impartial judge to you? picked by coldbladed 6 months ago

You remember that cop who shoved a lady down some stairs? Well, somebody's outraged.
picked by digitalgimpling 5 months ago

Give the name of the person (or company) and the amount of paragraphs you'd like and instantly create a letter of complaint with sophisticated language and a bit of cheeky humour. Just don't send me one! picked by TheStep 2 years ago

Guy Petzall writes letters to companies with odd questions, gets answers, and posts them. picked by Mershaullk 2 years ago