A proposed bill to amend Canada’s Copyright Act

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:37:20 PDT
A week ago the minority federal government of Canada, and Industry Minister Jim Prentice, tabled an amendment to the Copyright Act. Entitled Bill C-61, its purpose is to bring Canadian copyright law into compliance with the current WIPO treaty (this despite their being no international legal obligation to implement WIPO - it hasn’t been ratified by Canada). Prentice states in a Toronto Star letter to the editor that C-61 will allow… “…the recording of webcasts I think he means podcasts and

Our Northern Rock - Zimbabwe business shame.

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:19:05 PDT
Greg Hands over on Conservativehome's CentreRight section points out some disturbing news for us regarding business with Zimbabwe. My take: The Independent is reporting that six Conservatives own shares in companies that are doing business in Zimbabwe. But did you know that we the British public are doing business with Zimbabwe? Do your hands feel dirty? Well don't feel too dirty because you probably knew nothing about your involvement in supporting a brutal regime. The Times reported on this

Report predicts $7.00 gas

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:51:55 PDT
A new energy report predicts that oil will cost $200 a barrel in two years. If that happens, gas would go up to $7 a gallon. CBS News’ Priya David reports on the huge impact that would have on American lives.

News for nerds, stuff that matters - Slashdot

News for nerds, stuff that matters Slashdot - 6 hours ago stpk4 writes "After a week long tease by Blizzard, Diablo 3 has just been announced in Paris. The splash screen has been updated at their homepage and The ...

Canada - Mortgage Insurance is NOT a sure thing

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:56:10 PST
"MarketPlace" was broadcasted on Feb 6 and re-ran on CBC NewsWorld on Feb 9. It was about claims made and declined by the major banks (and their underwriter Canada Life) regarding mortgage insurance that the borrowers took when they assumed their mortgage.Link: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/

Wayne County news briefs - Detroit Free Press

Wayne County news briefs Detroit Free Press, United States - 3 hours ago Three Grosse Pointe communities are talking about parting ways with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department for their water -- one by forming its own ...

Granite Countertop Trends Continue to Grow

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:26:22 PDT
Granite has a medium to coarse texture, occasionally with some individual crystals larger than the groundmass forming a rock known as porphyry. This makes granite countertops an excellent choice.

Watch out igoogle & netvibes-There is a new sherrif in town!

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:35:54 PDT
Mysurfpad has what it takes to be the new leader in the customizable homepage space. No doubt!! Also, it has one of the best news sections you will find on any website!

Grab just a handful of Kismat

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:12:58 PDT
LINK The ever-inspired Pritam takes on the soundtrack for upcoming Shahid Kapur-Vidya Balan starrer Kismat Konnection, and, borrowing heavily from current market trends and influences, comes up with a couple of nice tracks — and then spends over half the CD making us listen to them again and again. Aai Paapi (Tu Hai Meri Soniye) is instantly ...]

Lesbos islanders in court over use of word 'lesbians'

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:24:05 PDT
Lesbos islanders in court over use of word 'lesbians' A court hearing begins in Athens today that is set to add to the debates about gay rights in one of Europe's more conservative countries. Ugandan bishop attacks European attitude towards gays An Anglican bishop has urged the government of Uganda to keep homosexuality illegal. Eria Paul Luzinda said that "not all that comes from Europe is superior and must be taken up." Gay MEP slams Daily Mail report as "inaccurate and highly mi


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