Interesting point. Also, it brings up a very good point referenced in the Little Brother novel: what happens when a government organization puts out its own version of ParanoidLinux in an attempt to snare those who think they need it?...
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Soon, I won't be able to tell you about that rich, Colombian coffee I've been drinking. Oh yeah ... buy Moxie. In case you're not familiar with the practice of "sponsored blogging," imagine that Your Favorite Blog written by Joe...
We don't really get much exposure to Trader Joes up here in Canada, but I remember loving it when I was visiting the U.S. Such a crazy store. It was like a small hometown food surplus store with a tiki...
You never know. This might be useful information someday. Like when a shopping bag full of money winds up on your doorstep. The Straight Dope: How would I go about laundering money? You sure as hell don't just spend it...
Great, so ISPs are now pro-actively pulling down content. Maybe learn a little about how copyright works before doing this kind of thing. Record Label ‘Infringes’ Own Copyright, Site Pulled | TorrentFreak Quote Unquote Records is an Internet based record...
Oh snap. And we hate those bastards that stifle free speech, don't we? Stifled by Copyright, McCain Asks YouTube to Consider Fair Use | Threat Level from Wired.com After seeings its videos repeatedly removed from YouTube, John McCain's campaign on...
I'd just like to point out that Andrew Telegdi, Liberal MP, Kitchener-Waterloo, is not on this list yet, whereas Cindy Jacobsen, New Democrat candidate, Kitchener-Waterloo, is. Mr. Telegdi, get your ass in gear! Michael Geist - The Copyright Candidates...
Sounds like a lot of Canadians don't like being cold-called. Glitches mark launch of 'do-not-call' registry Consumers eager to add their phone numbers to the newly launched national Do Not Call list to block telemarketers ran into trouble on Tuesday...
What a twist! The RIAA now has zero wins at trial, says Wired. RIAA loses $222K verdict against Jammy Thomas | ZDNet Government | ZDNet.com The $222,000 verdict against Jammy Thomas for copyright infringement by P2P is no more. U.S....
You may remember Brian Sapient, who uploaded an excerpt from a documentary that critiqued Geller's performances and abilities (it was a clip from the Tonight Show, with Johnny Carson). In an attempt to stifle criticism, Geller claimed copyright infringement, and...
You would think people would stop using loaded terms such as "Fakeproof", "Foolproof", and "Non-Lethal". ‘Fakeproof’ e-passport is cloned in minutes - Times Online New microchipped passports designed to be foolproof against identity theft can be cloned and manipulated in...
No, no. Internet trolls. This gargantuan 7 page NYTimes article examines the history and motivations of the Internet's bridge-dwelling monsters. Magazine Preview - Malwebolence - The World of Web Trolling - NYTimes.com Why inflict anguish on a helpless stranger? It’s...
At least according to bill C-61. Yes, he's adorable, but that won't get him anywhere with the Canadian government. SFFaudio - Blog Archive - WALL-E, a Bill C-61 copyright criminal. Here's the evidence: 1. WALL-E records audio from his favorite...
Michael Geist tells us why we should be mad at Industry Minister Jim Prentice right now. Michael Geist - The Canadian DMCA: A Betrayal So why is it a betrayal? Because in a country whose Supreme Court of Canada has...
This is pretty funny. It'd be funnier if it hadn't happened to me once. xkcd - Zealous Autoconfig...
Oh great. Now I can't take my iPod with me? Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers The agreement is being structured much like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) except it will create rules and...
Uh-oh. Time to change my passwords. Guess I better stop using "password1". Secure Passwords Keep You Safer According to Eric Thompson of AccessData, a typical password consists of a root plus an appendage. A root isn't necessarily a dictionary word,...
Yarr, kill the women and children. Let's keel-haul their asses. Oh, music and video piracy. You can see my confusion here. Los Angeles Says Piracy 'Detrimental to the Public Health, Safety' | Threat Level from Wired.com Local governments in California...
Canadian artist finds his Web-published Creative Commons artwork and interviews were stolen and republished into a coffee table book, selling for $100 on the Internet. Luc Latulippe � Blog Archive � My illustrations, stolen and published in new book “OMG!...
Sweet! Now to get those t-shirts out. Public Citizen | Press Room - Federal Court Rejects Wal-Mart’s Trademark Claim Against Web Critic A federal judge today upheld a Georgia man’s First Amendment right to criticize Wal-Mart’s business practices by using...
I'll admit I jump at the chance to disrobe in front of TSA people. Usually, I'll have my pants halfway down before they quickly usher me through. So I'm a little surprised at this. Well, not all that surprised. I...
Apparently there are far too many loopholes in the Canadian do-not-call legislation -- so many that Michael Geist made his own list. iOptOut - Welcome to iOptOut The Canadian government passed legislation in 2005 mandating the creation of a do-not-call...
Excellent piece about how ham-handed approaches to traffic shaping impact real businesses, and that by denying the practice exists only causes further problems. How Network Non-Neutrality Affects Real Businesses | Xconomy My company, Glance Networks, has first hand experience. Glance...
... without telling them. This has apparently been confirmed on DSL Reports forums, and Bell's justification is that this is part of their TOS. Bell Canada Throttles Wholesalers, Doesn't Bother To Tell Them - dslreports.com Users of the Canadian family-run...
Interesting little tidbit from Michael Geist on H&R Block's privacy policy. It's a little unnerving to know that my tax information is being sent to the U.S. Michael Geist - H&R Block's Privacy Policy Due to H&R US's location in...
Cool website which sells moustache stickers for vandalizing ads. Moustache Me First Rule of the Moustache... We do not officially endorse property damage and we hate the word vandalism (ew!). The moustaches available here are simple vinyl stickers and are...
I'm no Wordpress user, but these look like good tips. With a little modification, they could apply to most other server-based blogging software. Wordpress Security Tips and Hacks We all agree that having a secure wordpress weblog should be our...
The Judge apparently took some time to defend his initial actions which caused the injunction to proceed in the first place. Judge: Wikileaks gets its domain name back | The Iconoclast - politics, law, and technology - CNET News.com After...
There are some alternate DNS names you can use to access Wikileaks.org since they've been censored by an unconstitutional injunction in California. The weird story is this: A Swiss bank, allegedly laundering money in the Cayman Islands is caught by...
I know I have problems getting through the border. I'd rather not travel to the U.S. if I can help it, and I have family there. Civil Liberties Groups Sue Homeland Security for Records on Intrusive Questioning and Searches of...
But we're not done yet... PC World's Techlog End of the Vista Kill Switch: A Good Start--But Not Enough I'm used to any news involving Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy system involving headaches for innocent Windows users who are simply...
I guess PBP (pretty bad privacy) didn't sound as cool. Hushmail turns out to be anything but - Internet - www.itnews.com.au A court document in a drug smuggling case has shown that the private email service Hushmail has been cooperating...
Ah, good news. Slashdot | RCMP Won't Go After Personal Filesharers "The RCMP announced that it will stop targeting people who download copyrighted material for personal use (Google translation). Their priority will be to focus on organized crime and copyright...
Geez. Dudes. Remember that Tor isn't an end-to-end encryption system. Rogue Nodes Turn Tor Anonymizer Into Eavesdropper's Paradise Under Tor's architecture, administrators at the entry point can identify the user's IP address, but can't read the content of the user's...
Also cool. * Ten Free Services To Send Self-Destructing Emails Which Expire/Disappear Automatically After Specified Time Interval *by* Tech[dot]Blog Whatis defines Self-destructing email as an electronic mail that vanishes or becomes unreadable after a certain length of time or upon...
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