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• On the post: Why Can't Europe Just Forget The Ridiculous Idea Of A 'Right To Be Forgotten'

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 31 Jan, 2012 @ 03:52pm

  As Judge Marilyn Milian (The People's Court) often says: Say it forget it, write it regret it.
  
  Once it's on the internet it's like pee in the pool.

• On the post: SOPA: A Bad Cop's Best Friend

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 12 Jan, 2012 @ 01:06pm

  So the whole "See Something. Say Something." campaign only works against other citizens, not those in authority. Got it.

• On the post: Apple Continues To Insist Only It Can Use An Apple In A Logo; Threatens Small German Cafe

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 24 Oct, 2011 @ 06:13am

  I probably shouldn't say anything, but I wonder how long before they go after Apple Spice Junction, a great sandwich shop that we frequent.

• On the post: YouTube Now Helping Artists Sell The Scarce

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 18 Oct, 2011 @ 11:38am

  I'm glad you keep linking the CwF+RtB, because I always forget what the second part means. I always read it as:
  
  Connect With Fans + Reap the Benefits
  
  Though I suppose that still works.:)

• On the post: I Coulda Been A Credenza: Brando Estate Sues Over Couch Named Brando

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 19 Aug, 2011 @ 04:36pm

  Apparently they (Brando Estate) have no problem whatsoever with the Brando company of cases. I use to own two Brando Palm cases: http://shop.brando.com/

• On the post: New Beavis & Butt-head To Contain Less Music… Because MTV (MTV?!?) Says It's Too Expensive To License Music

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 02 Aug, 2011 @ 12:30pm

  The Greatest American Hero is another show that got the "licensing" treatment. Luckily, before I bought the DVDs when they came out, I bought a set of the series from someone who video-taped the original. I may have to transfer those tapes to digital at some point.

• On the post: Kevin Spacey Threatens Musician For Offering Album Called 'Kevinspacey'

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 17 May, 2011 @ 11:46am

  Should've renamed it: Kev, in space, see?

• On the post: Hard Drive For Border Crossings: Will Self-Destruct If Connected To An Unknown Host

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 22 Apr, 2011 @ 05:48am

  Ship your power ahead

  Here's an idea... ship your laptop battery and power cord ahead of time and still carry your laptop with you. No power, no searching. ;)

• On the post: Great Moments In Legal Questioning: IT Boss In Cuyahoga County Cannot Identify A Photocopier

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 23 Mar, 2011 @ 11:49am

  @rubberpants:
  Bill Gates or Bill Clinton about the word 'is'?

• On the post: Great Moments In Legal Questioning: IT Boss In Cuyahoga County Cannot Identify A Photocopier

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 23 Mar, 2011 @ 11:24am

  So, if he asked Patterson "Are there any cars at your office?" Would Patterson ask, "I don't understand what you mean by 'cars'." Sheesh!

• On the post: Should Illegally Recorded Video Be Admissible In Xbox Modding Case?

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 11 Nov, 2010 @ 05:42am

  Would this be considered Fruit Of The Poisonous Tree?

• On the post: One Dunkin Donuts Tries To Abolish The Penny… Until Customers Demand It Back

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 02 Nov, 2010 @ 03:25pm

  It would only even out if you changed your order, or they changed their prices from time to time. If you always went there for a donut and coffee and it cost $2.22 and received $2.20 every time, you'd be short a dime by the end of the workweek.

• On the post: State AGs Now Targeting Backpage After Forcing Craigslist To Stop Helping Them Pursue Lawbreakers

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 21 Sep, 2010 @ 05:00pm

  These AGs' are equivalent to the the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal, if they can't see it, it must not exist.

• On the post: The Myth Of Razors And Razor Blades

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 18 Sep, 2010 @ 05:01pm

  Of course the best way to save on the name-brand blades, yes I do use Gillete's Fusion Power and blades, is to take care of them intensively. After every shave, I clean my blades in 70% alcohol. I buy a 16pk of blades and can use 1 blade for 6 months. I'm sure I can go longer, but I figure using 2 a year is enough. Even if you changed them as often as you should change your toothbrush (you do change it every 3 months, don't you) you're still ahead of the game in price and value!

• On the post: LucasFilm Skips The Jedi Mind Trick And Just Straight Up Sues 'Jedi Mind'

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 23 Aug, 2010 @ 02:40pm

  How long before they go after Jedi's Garden:
  http://jedisfamilyrestaurant.homestead.com/
  
  Who have been around for a while, but I only saw them appear in my hometown after the original movies came out.

• On the post: Best Buy Threatens Priest Over His God Squad Parody; How Does God Feel About Trademark Law?

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 17 Aug, 2010 @ 10:19am

  Hey! I submitted that story! What no props!? You owe me retribution! ;-)

• On the post: EU Politicians Tricked Into Supporting Data Retention On Search Terms… 'For The Children'

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 03 Jun, 2010 @ 07:42am

  You can't have your cake and eat it too!

• On the post: Lawyer Explains Reasoning For Suing Google Over Walking Directions: It Was Dark

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 02 Jun, 2010 @ 05:43pm

  If she couldn't SEE NOT to cross the street, how could you expect her to SEE the disclaimer?
  /sarcasm
  
  I, too, thinks she's a grade A mornon. Sheesh!

• On the post: Viacom Still Can't Figure Out Which Video Clips Actually Infringed On YouTube

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 18 Mar, 2010 @ 11:28am

  I'd like to take the job as the 3rd party reviewer. Since I won't know what is/isn't a violation, I'll call Viacom whenever a new video is uploaded (about 1 million per day) and ask them to verify it.
  I'll charge $500 per video review/call. I'm sure I can make some good cash before they give up.

• On the post: Can You Still Say DRM Is Effective When It Creates Security Vulnerabilities, Performance Degradation, Incompatibilities, System Instability And 'Other Issues'? [Update]

  

  Nick Burns ( profile ), 09 Mar, 2010 @ 12:16pm

  Other than the patient dying, the operation was a success!

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