Sure, Glenn Beck is an ass monkey.
Sure, the domain registration does violate his trademark.
Sure, we have a first amendment.
Let's hope the "parody site" operator knows and understands his rights - and responds properly.
If not, it'll be gone.
Either way - the whole story and it's ongoing spread - is just sleazy.
Amazon owns a print-on-demand service company. Basically, they used to accept books for listing for several POD companies, then they said, "Um, we gotta protect all our revenue streams, so let's force 'em to use our service."
The fourth Amendment, huh? Well, with our current Administration all that is up for question you know. At least the DOJ, CIA, et al. were enjoined from issuing any more National Security Letters this week.
Police do use thermal imagery for 'hot spot' detection. Instead of using that sole evidence - which may or may not be violating your rights - they simply go to the electric company and find out what your bill is.
No matter how much you want to use - if you have a grow room lit up - it will make a huge difference. That's why most people steal the power from others, esp. commercial establishment.
I am not surprised whatsoever that this fatalities are happening in the UK -- probably the world over -- as people rely more on GPS devices. People I know use them in areas where they are well aware where they are going - why?
Don't be afraid people... use an unlocked phone, it's all the rage to be a rebel and use an unlocked phone that's 'not supported' by the network- give me a break! I've been using unlocked phones for 5 years without a hitch. Consumers just need educated - and many will miss not being able to call in a 'damaged' unit for replacement or after loss.
As to net neutrality, the line needs drawn to allow consumers full access to all the net has to offer - no matter how that access is provided. Cellular carriers will find WiFi and/or WiMax a tangible alternative for others in the coming years as more and more cities become blanketed with wireless. VOIP is a major threat - because there will be someone who will put up wifi as much as we have GSM coverage at least - eventually.
C'mon you guys! As long as these blood-thirsty, wealth inspired people continue to have a burning passion to accumulate all the wealth they possibly can until they are bulging with satisfaction, how could we ever have enough checks and balances to stop them?
The only advertisers that are getting any action are those offering FREE HP Notebooks and other "FREE" offers that kids complete 10 offers they really don't want, then cancel so they can get some gift.
Wow, that is great advertising!
The rest, does anyone really see?
The sheep are the advertisers who don't need a positive ROI on their campaign.
Okay, Sorry to post again, but I went back and was writing about this terrible thing being done to consumers, and I got quite empassioned, ending up writing an empassioned exposé of this whole BellSouth scandal, starting with looking at my phone bill.
What I found is this.
First, they charge us for our service.
Then they still collect the USF, but thats only about 70¢.
But, what's this $6.50 charge (per line of course, all charges are) for network access? Isn't that what I pay for to start with in getting a phone line?
Okay, so they are getting 69.5¢ per line they don't deserve.
According to their current financial report for the period ending June 31st, this monthly revenue would equal $13,413,500 a month (they have 19.3 million total access lines).
If they are collecting this on Cingular bills for wireless service, thats 57.3 million subscribers. That would bring their monthly bounty to $53,237,000!!
This is CRAZY!
These guys are crazy. First of all, how can anyone within any regulatory power say, okay, well, you demand we end the collection of the USF, but it's okay for you to continue to gauge the consumer? NO!
I've been irked about paying that USF charge for years- it's stupid, it's not like we really have rural areas where consumers need served and there aren't adequate facilities in place. The telcos are equally involved as any municipal agency in residential zoning expansion and any new construction is on the top of everyone's list, trying to be that single provider within the home for all things, broadband, phone service and television.
A BellSouth representative said they have been testing DSL at speeds of 24Mbps for about a year now, allowing them to carry their new television signal into our homes.
Why haven't they?
Also, if Fiber to the curb has been their goal for the last 5-10 years, why was my home, constructed just over three years ago still on POS copper, and better yet, can't even get the highest speed dsl. C'mon guys. You'd think living across from the Doral Country Club there would be ample services to those who live here. They would tend to spend more, I'd think.
BellSouth, c'mon! Be fair, you pretty much own everything now anyway (Welll, MA AT&T).
Well, no one ever said that DRM would be popular. When VHS tapes were encoded with Macrovision to not allow ease of duplication, people went crazy too, but I don't recall the FCC trying to get on that bandwagon.
And last time I popped in a DVD, it wasn't an FCC warning, it was an FBI warning.
Maybe she applied to the wrong department. Was this another "internal promotion" like Michael Brown?
Okay, first of all, Blockbuster is only the largest competitor that Netflix has. There are so many knock offs it's not even funny. In fact, I've even found an 'adult' service ala Netflix, and they are still kickin'.
The entire concept of process patents is stupid. Look at IBM, they are deep in patents, however they are based on a physical mechanical interaction or module within another piece of hardware or software. Not "ideas." Amazon tried that, remember - didn't work long, now they have 90 people who do nothing more than attempt to figure out how to automate human processes and Microsoft has taken over a business park in India - hiring people with NO PATENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED and are reviewing pretty much anything ever made and determining if there are any "open" patents to file... Nice business model!
Netflix continues to deliver faster than most, until throttled, then you don't even wait so long...
Blockbuster has the B&M Tied up. Hollywood is a pale second. They should try an unlimited, recurring membership fee for rentals as well, level the market and see what happens. Hell, it can't hurt - there is a great need for prime locations wtihin the best stripmalls.
When someone said OnDemand, I said, Right On! First, Pay Per View (aka OnDemand) was great, remember when the cable box used to be connected to the phone line? Well, after that they went without the phone connection, utilizing two-way communication - already within the communications capability of the box. Now, with really, On Demand (Channel 1) Videos, television shows you miss, everything you can want is ready 24 hours a day for your viewing pleasure, when you press start.
Feel free to FF and REW while you PLAY your movie. Being able to do that with live TV still freaks me out. But TIVO - HAH! Gave away the only one I ever had without even opening the box - I had already fallen in love with Windows Media Center and Cinema Now. But today, Comcast - just rules. Satellite - Get it OUTTA here!
Okay, so back to the rental topic.
No throttling;
No more than 3 @ any time
No monthly limits (1 transaction daily)
Games and DVDs.
B & M could rule the world.
Or, Netflix could buy up Hollywood Video and do their own thing! C'mON guys!
RSS
Twitter
Why just Bloggers and Reviewers? (as Lonny Paul)
Celebrities, movie placements, photo placements, oh - THE RADIO. Everyone in the "biz" gets fed all the stuff in their "biz" to keep the pot stirred.
It always has.
Always will be.
(I was not, however, paid to voice this opinion.)
No Matter what you Think... It's just Sleazy to spread the lies... (as Lonny Paul)
Sure, Glenn Beck is an ass monkey.
Sure, the domain registration does violate his trademark.
Sure, we have a first amendment.
Let's hope the "parody site" operator knows and understands his rights - and responds properly.
If not, it'll be gone.
Either way - the whole story and it's ongoing spread - is just sleazy.
Buying a Newspaper? (as Lonny Paul)
Now is not the time to be buying a newspaper, it's more like time to SELL.
The Internet has killed the delivery boy and he's not coming back.
Amazon Owns A POD Company (as Lonny Paul)
Amazon owns a print-on-demand service company. Basically, they used to accept books for listing for several POD companies, then they said, "Um, we gotta protect all our revenue streams, so let's force 'em to use our service."
Now, a lawsuit.
Re: reply (as Lonny Paul)
Not only that - $1000 an hour?
Perhaps Mr. "Spit"zer has some interesting needs.... or has to pay for someone to be accepting of him....
For a grand an hour - they should lube his CAR too!
Heat Maps / Utility Monitoring (as Lonny Paul)
The fourth Amendment, huh? Well, with our current Administration all that is up for question you know. At least the DOJ, CIA, et al. were enjoined from issuing any more National Security Letters this week.
Police do use thermal imagery for 'hot spot' detection. Instead of using that sole evidence - which may or may not be violating your rights - they simply go to the electric company and find out what your bill is.
No matter how much you want to use - if you have a grow room lit up - it will make a huge difference. That's why most people steal the power from others, esp. commercial establishment.
Technology Dependence Still Requires Common Sense (as Lonny Paul)
I am not surprised whatsoever that this fatalities are happening in the UK -- probably the world over -- as people rely more on GPS devices. People I know use them in areas where they are well aware where they are going - why?
Technology is an aid. Do not make it a crutch.
(But my Treo didn't tell me it was time...)
First Amendment anyone? (as Lonny Paul)
We must remember that their are underlying basic rights as defined by our founding fathers that often are forgotten.
I'm not saying registering a domain is a right, but expression is - and as the internet has had a mostly 'hands off' policy, I mean, come on..
Carriers want Ultimate Control... (as Lonny Paul)
Don't be afraid people... use an unlocked phone, it's all the rage to be a rebel and use an unlocked phone that's 'not supported' by the network- give me a break! I've been using unlocked phones for 5 years without a hitch. Consumers just need educated - and many will miss not being able to call in a 'damaged' unit for replacement or after loss.
As to net neutrality, the line needs drawn to allow consumers full access to all the net has to offer - no matter how that access is provided. Cellular carriers will find WiFi and/or WiMax a tangible alternative for others in the coming years as more and more cities become blanketed with wireless. VOIP is a major threat - because there will be someone who will put up wifi as much as we have GSM coverage at least - eventually.
System? Working? LMAO! (as Lonny Paul)
C'mon you guys! As long as these blood-thirsty, wealth inspired people continue to have a burning passion to accumulate all the wealth they possibly can until they are bulging with satisfaction, how could we ever have enough checks and balances to stop them?
We never will.
Re: Sheeple - Adversheep (as Lonny Paul)
The only advertisers that are getting any action are those offering FREE HP Notebooks and other "FREE" offers that kids complete 10 offers they really don't want, then cancel so they can get some gift.
Wow, that is great advertising!
The rest, does anyone really see?
The sheep are the advertisers who don't need a positive ROI on their campaign.
Then why don't we just take 'em out back.... (as Lonny Paul)
And beat the living shi* outta them?
How can people allow this to continue to happen. There needs to be a clause put into the DMCA to get these people's servers shut down on complaint.
Simple.
Why? (as Lonny Paul)
They already have. Bush is in office, isn't he?
Segway into an EV-1 ! (as Lonny Paul)
If only the EV-1 were still available we could all be happy. http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com
Re: Are you kidding me? (as Lonny Paul)
Okay, Sorry to post again, but I went back and was writing about this terrible thing being done to consumers, and I got quite empassioned, ending up writing an empassioned exposé of this whole BellSouth scandal, starting with looking at my phone bill.
What I found is this.
First, they charge us for our service. Then they still collect the USF, but thats only about 70¢. But, what's this $6.50 charge (per line of course, all charges are) for network access? Isn't that what I pay for to start with in getting a phone line?
Okay, so they are getting 69.5¢ per line they don't deserve.
According to their current financial report for the period ending June 31st, this monthly revenue would equal $13,413,500 a month (they have 19.3 million total access lines).
If they are collecting this on Cingular bills for wireless service, thats 57.3 million subscribers. That would bring their monthly bounty to $53,237,000!! This is CRAZY!
Are you kidding me? (as Lonny Paul)
These guys are crazy. First of all, how can anyone within any regulatory power say, okay, well, you demand we end the collection of the USF, but it's okay for you to continue to gauge the consumer? NO!
I've been irked about paying that USF charge for years- it's stupid, it's not like we really have rural areas where consumers need served and there aren't adequate facilities in place. The telcos are equally involved as any municipal agency in residential zoning expansion and any new construction is on the top of everyone's list, trying to be that single provider within the home for all things, broadband, phone service and television.
A BellSouth representative said they have been testing DSL at speeds of 24Mbps for about a year now, allowing them to carry their new television signal into our homes.
Why haven't they?
Also, if Fiber to the curb has been their goal for the last 5-10 years, why was my home, constructed just over three years ago still on POS copper, and better yet, can't even get the highest speed dsl. C'mon guys. You'd think living across from the Doral Country Club there would be ample services to those who live here. They would tend to spend more, I'd think.
BellSouth, c'mon! Be fair, you pretty much own everything now anyway (Welll, MA AT&T).
FCC Needs to Understand It's Limits (as Lonny Paul)
Well, no one ever said that DRM would be popular. When VHS tapes were encoded with Macrovision to not allow ease of duplication, people went crazy too, but I don't recall the FCC trying to get on that bandwagon.
And last time I popped in a DVD, it wasn't an FCC warning, it was an FBI warning.
Maybe she applied to the wrong department. Was this another "internal promotion" like Michael Brown?
C'Mon y'all! Get the Facts Straight! (as Lonny Paul)
Okay, first of all, Blockbuster is only the largest competitor that Netflix has. There are so many knock offs it's not even funny. In fact, I've even found an 'adult' service ala Netflix, and they are still kickin'.
The entire concept of process patents is stupid. Look at IBM, they are deep in patents, however they are based on a physical mechanical interaction or module within another piece of hardware or software. Not "ideas." Amazon tried that, remember - didn't work long, now they have 90 people who do nothing more than attempt to figure out how to automate human processes and Microsoft has taken over a business park in India - hiring people with NO PATENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED and are reviewing pretty much anything ever made and determining if there are any "open" patents to file... Nice business model!
Netflix continues to deliver faster than most, until throttled, then you don't even wait so long...
Blockbuster has the B&M Tied up. Hollywood is a pale second. They should try an unlimited, recurring membership fee for rentals as well, level the market and see what happens. Hell, it can't hurt - there is a great need for prime locations wtihin the best stripmalls.
When someone said OnDemand, I said, Right On! First, Pay Per View (aka OnDemand) was great, remember when the cable box used to be connected to the phone line? Well, after that they went without the phone connection, utilizing two-way communication - already within the communications capability of the box. Now, with really, On Demand (Channel 1) Videos, television shows you miss, everything you can want is ready 24 hours a day for your viewing pleasure, when you press start.
Feel free to FF and REW while you PLAY your movie. Being able to do that with live TV still freaks me out. But TIVO - HAH! Gave away the only one I ever had without even opening the box - I had already fallen in love with Windows Media Center and Cinema Now. But today, Comcast - just rules. Satellite - Get it OUTTA here!
Okay, so back to the rental topic.
No throttling;
No more than 3 @ any time
No monthly limits (1 transaction daily)
Games and DVDs.
B & M could rule the world.
Or, Netflix could buy up Hollywood Video and do their own thing! C'mON guys!