Mike Masnick founder of TechDirt
TechDirt is one of a kind – editor Mike Masnick works tirelessly writing stories every day to promote freedom of speech and freedom on the internet.
Mike has written articles denouncing censorship, state control around the world including the US Congress attempt through SOPA to shut down the internet as we know it. Continue reading
When you subsidize an organization, it has no reason to be competitive. That’s the CBC.They are not really trying to keep up with the times.
The CBC Radio 3 Bucky Awards is a great idea to promote Canadian talent. Unfortunately Radio 3 don’t have the time or initiative to make their web page compatible with mobile devices that most of the audience use. Continue reading
In a story entitled Ebert closes TED conference with emotional talk – and a laugh, CNN secretly calls the moment at the TED conference “ugly.”
Thanks CNN for perpetuating the discrimination against people with disabilities as “ugly” when they look different.
How do I know? Check out the original title for the story which is found in the permalink – roger-ebert-closes-ted-conference-on-ugly-note
That’s what Richard Galant, the writer who set the story up in WordPress, called his draft. Then he published the story with that ugly title. Continue reading
Francis Ford Coppola says that art should be shared not bound with copyrights (photo Grazia)
Excerpted from Francis Ford Coppola: On Risk, Money, Craft & Collaboration by Aniston Anderson in 99%
I once found a little excerpt from Balzac. He speaks about a young writer who stole some of his prose. Continue reading
Disability Tax Credit is only worth $1,000 and less than 40% of taxpayers who qualify get it (illustration Stephen Pate)
The Toronto Star and on CBC Investigative Reports misled the public into believing the cost of the Tax Credit is spiraling out of control at $5.9 billion annually.
The truth that the DTC costs taxpayers $415 million, 7% of the CBC report.
Neither The Star or CBC would correct their stories.
Less than 40% of Canadians with disabilities who qualify are able to get past the gate keepers at the Canada Revenue Agency.
See - Dispelling the myths about controversial Disability Tax Credit Continue reading
From Not So Digital Britain Related Avatar Blu-Ray won’t play on all players
Pomplamoose update Jingle Bells for Hyundai
We previously reported on the new recording/video duo Pomplamoose who were getting lots of attention and iTunes sales with their catchy tunes and innovative recording techniques.
They do all the video and musical parts themselves.
They seem to have struck it big with a fun ad for the Hyundai Elantra which started running 4 days ago. It’s cute and catches your eye and ear amid the clutter of television advertising.
Pomplamoose are a natural progression in the creation of new music and media. They don’t need a label. They don’t need a studio. The work is done in a smallish room on computers.
They also don’t perform live or tour, giving proof that in the world of social media and iTunes you can build a fan base and make money in music without resorting to touring.
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