"While some attendees were disappointed that Industry Minister Jim Prentice was not more responsive to the copyright questions posed at this weekend's open house, I found the comments very insightful since they provide a roadmap for how Prentice is likely to justify tomorrow's introduction of a Canadian DMCA. I expect that the launch will include some well co-ordinated laudatory comments from groups like CRIA and the CMPDA, yet the Minister is likely to focus on four points to justify his "framework legislation": "
Via Radio 3: US Congress blocked from editing Wikipedia because of past vandalism.
Bookninja weighs in on DMCA.
"I can’t help but wonder about the motivations behind any law introduced by this arts and culture-hating government, corporate ass-sucking government. If anyone thinks this is actually about protecting artists, I have some slightly damp land to sell them."
Chromewaves on the Horseshoe's Birthday:
"All of the local media articles commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Horseshoe Tavern (officially celebrating its birthday yesterday) have run off a list of the unforgettable shows that have earned the Queen West institution its adjective "Legendary" - Golden Smog, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Rolling Stones", to name a few. And while I've seen my share of great shows there over the years - hell, over the past week - the venue's own birthday party on Thursday night was one for the ages."
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