Lately, plagiarists have been outed by readers on the ‘net but it doesn’t seem to deter the practice much.  Other than banning the plagiarized work for profit, publishers seem to be forgetful and forgiving for this sort of fraud. Perfect example of this would be Janet Dailey, whose books I see on bookstore shelves all the time. When you steal somebody […]

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Despite the fact that several of the “big four” record labels have ditched DRM, some 80% still use DRM software. Namely Apple’s iPod, Iphone and iTunes store uses proprietary FairPlay DRM technology which has captured 80% of music sales. According to the article, record labels were allowing Apple to garner sales of their music but that may […]

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The Golden Globes has been cancelled (no surprise) and in it’s place will be an hour long press conference via NBC. Honestly, I don’t even watch these shows. This strike has been going on for 9 weeks now. Just pay these people their money and get on with it! Never mind that I have no clue what it is […]

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Hillary Rodham Clinton eyes were wet when talking with voters about her long road to the White House. I read that her husband hasn’t exactly been gaining her much support either. I keep hearing other people referring to Clinton’s campaign tactics as being “desperate” and in “free fall.” Before the Iowa caucuses she was the front-runner but […]

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