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GeekPAC to Form Political Action Committee Around Technology Issues; Launches Fundraiser

PAC to support copyright reform, DMCA reform, net neutrality, and other technology issues GeekPAC (http://www.geek-pac.org/), a group of concerned citizens formerly known as BytesFree.org, has relaunched under a new name to reflect its new focus. GeekPAC will form a political action committee with t

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Groklaw: The End of the Patry Copyright Blog

William Patry has shuttered [http:// williampatry.blogspot.com/2008/08/end-of-blog.html] his blog, The Patry Copyright Blog. The archives are gone too. He tells why in a final post. It's a tragedy, nothing less. No, no one at Google made him do it. He did it for a couple of reasons, both of which r

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UEFA Euro 2008 Schedule

This is the schedule for the 2008 version of the European Cup.

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johnmark.org: 10 Survival Tips for the Modern Wageslave

When it comes to developing career and business sense, I must confess to being not simply a late bloomer and a laggard, but a complete imbecile for most of my adult life. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started to take career development more seriously. And what was the catalyst for that? Why

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Yet another reason not to drive

As if there weren't enough already, including skyrocketing gas prices and pollution, now we can add "might get shot" to the list.See this latest incident in San Francisco. It's getting *scary* out there.

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Return of the Quakes - Home Opener vs. Chicago

It's been almost 3 years since I last saw the earthquakes play live - and now we'll get that chance again. Unfortunately, it just had to coincide with Lug Radio Live, which I must attend for BytesFree.org.This Saturday the Quakes take on the Fire in th...

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Public Knowledge Commends International Consumer Net Neutrality Resolution

The Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD), earlier this week approved, and presented to representatives of the U.S. government, a resolution in favor of policies that will promote a non-discriminatory Internet. The TACD is a group of 60 consumer and public-interest organizations from the European

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Lug Radio Live; New BytesFree.org Position Paper

I’m happy to announce that BytesFree.org will be represented at its first event, Lug Radio Live, which will be held at the Metreon in San Francisco on April 12th and 13th. Several of us have been working on the challenge of gettings things going orga...

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Lug Radio Live; New BytesFree.org Position Paper

I’m happy to announce that BytesFree.org will be represented at its first event, Lug Radio Live, which will be held at the Metreon in San Francisco on April 12th and 13th. Several of us have been working on the challenge of gettings things going orga...

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BytesFree.org at Lug Radio Live USA

I’m happy to announce that BytesFree.org will be represented at its first event, Lug Radio Live, which will be held at the Metreon in San Francisco on April 12th and 13th. It’s quite a challenge to get things going organizationally, and this looks to be a pretty rewarding experience. We will have a

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New Improved Position Paper

A long time ago, I wrote a paper encouraging people to support AB 1668 and posted it on the wiki. I have finally updated the paper to reflect the new focus of BytesFree.org. Read the new improved paper. Also, as we slowly make our way through the incorporation process, one of the things we have to d

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The Rolling Stones Now on eMusic.com

If you're like me and thing that the Rolling Stones reached their peak between 1966 and 1971, there is some very good news for you: The Stones have now arrived on eMusic!Listen now - doesn't include Sticky Fingers, but it's really really good stuff.

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Did you feel a tremor???

Don't be alarmed, that shaking you feel isn't the San Andreas going berzerk. Nope, not Hayward fault either, nor any of the other numerous fault lines in the area. No, what you just felt is the IMMINENT START TO THE REVIVED SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!! Set ...

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Trader Joe's Doppelbock for 2.99!

I was disappointed by the winter seasonal doppelbock offered up by Trader Joe's under the "Josephs Brau" label (contract brewed by Gordon Biersch). Knowing it was brewed by Gordon Biersch, I expected the same quality but came away disappointed. But tha...

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84% Geek

Apparently, I'm only 84% geek - My Star Trek knowledge has apparently diminished :(84% Geek

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Public Knowledge: Supercopyright Turns On Its Creator

Outside of comic books, it is exceedingly rare to see a villain receive literal and poetic justice at the hands of its own creation. So when I read that Time Warner must now share the copyright for Superman [http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/8131] with the heirs of Superman co-creator Jerome

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Standards Blog: BRM Blowback (and ISO Press Release)

> Yesterday, I sent out the latest issue of my eJournal, Standards Today. Not > surprisingly, it focused on the OOXML process, and what can be learned from > it. Below is the Editorial, and you can find the complete issue here > [http://www.consortiuminfo.org/bulletins/feb08.php]. You can sign u

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OOXML Ratified by ISO

Well, it appears to be final. As the results are verified and commentators weigh in, I’ll post a roundup later, as well as my own commentary on what this means for BytesFree.org’s objectives. In the meantime, see the posts below from Groklaw and the Standards Blog. Tags: News

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Standards Blog: OOXML is Approved [retitled]

Updated: 1. I have now received confirmation from a second source that these results are accurate. 2. Microsoft has issued a press release announcing that OOXML "Appears to Win Approval" (text below) 3. (1:00 PM EDT) I have now received a copy of the ISO communication from a National Body source e

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Groklaw: The France Shift From No to Abstain — HP helped Microsoft France do it

Here's the scoop [http://www.lesechos.fr/info/hightec/300253698.htm] from Les Echos.fr on France's sudden change from its No vote [http://www.lesechos.fr/info/hightec/4707238.htm] to Abstain. Microsoft France's President Eric Boustouller sent AFNOR a letter [http://www.lesechos.fr/medias/2008/0331//

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Ooooohhhh USAAAAAAA - USA in Olympic Qualifying Finals

After drubbing Canada 3:0, the USMNT u-23 team goes on to face Honduras (again) in the final. Both teams have already qualified for the Beijing Olympics, so this game is almost, but not quite, meaningless. However, it will have an impact on seeding, so...

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Live Twittering a Birth?

My wife is almost ready to give birth to our son. I'm debating whether to live twitter developments from the delivery room. Is this just TMI? Not a good thing to do? I still have a couple of weeks yet to decide...

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Nick Carr: Bebo and Digital Sharecroppers

This was an interesting article by Nick Carr that popped up in Google Reader today - it's about the Bebo acquisition by AOL and how the founders have been rewarded handsomely, to the tune of $800 million, with diddly squat going to the artists who cont...

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Blogging Hyperic: Whither Initiative?

I just posted this on the Hyperic.com blog:There has been significant conversation around the OSI of late, spurred by Bruce Perens campaign to become a board member. Having had a long history myself in Free and Open Source Software, the recent activity...