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“They Indeed Have Gone Crazy”

“They Indeed Have Gone Crazy”

People keep sending new C-61 mashups – this time Canadian Heritage Minister Josee Verner, Larry Lessig, and the CBC's Sandra Abma play the starring roles in They Have Indeed Gone Crazy.  Prime Minister Harper stars in the parody below.

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July 18, 2008 8 comments News

ACTRA Reacts to Member Criticism

Several weeks ago I pointed to a great post by ACTRA member Jason Chesworth on Bill C-61.  Chesworth has continued to post on the issue, noting the link between one of the organization's executives and Sony BMG. That post has drawn a rebuke from ACTRA's Executive Director who would seemingly […]

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July 18, 2008 1 comment News

The Economist on Piracy

The Economist explores the benefits of piracy.

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July 18, 2008 2 comments News

B.C. Court Orders Thousands in Damages over Web Libel

A B.C. court has ordered a Nanaimo man to pay an Australian man more than $179,000 in damages arising from hundreds of libelous statements made on multiple websites during a four year period.

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July 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

King Continues Copyright Focus in Guelph

NDP candidate and noted author and broadcaster Tom King continues to place the spotlight on copyright in the forthcoming Guelph by-election with another press release and an interview with ITWorld Canada.

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July 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News