Mark Cuban to ISPs: block all P2P traffic; Ars to Cuban: um, no

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has called for Comcast and other ISPs to block P2P traffic on their networks. But Cuban overlooks some of the most important uses of P2P, and why things like BitTorrent are so widely embraced.

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PIRATE Act dons eye patch, swashbuckles back into Senate

The PIRATE Act is back, and its backers hope to get the government involved in filing civil suits against copyright infringers.

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Trick Arrrr Treat!

This entry is to state that sure, kids are great, but what really counts is my counterpart, Laura. If you don't have someone to experience life with, which includes getting sloshed at a fun-ass Halloween party, you're missing out.

She & I have had numerous discussions about Halloween, and how we should approach it as Christian parents. We have decided a few things. Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it. Hahaha, I love that movie. Anyway, it is; the one day a year when you can dress up, and not look like a fool; not to mention, how can you live without (free) candy? I know I can't. I don't think it's fair to force my kids to miss out on Halloween. I already keep them out of school... I also let them watch TV, and movies!! Heaven forbid.

Casual Friday

I have just been told that Casual Friday here @ work does not include T-shirts.  The only allowable aspect of Casual Friday is jeans.  (We have not discussed shoes.)  I think we should change the name to "Jean Day" in lieu of Casual Friday since Casual Friday carries implications that work does not recognize.  I'm a little cranky, 'cause I have some sweet T-shirts!  Not to mention, by the time Friday rolls around, I'm tired of the collared shirt.  Tell me about your "Jean Day".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casual_Friday
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_casual


Mark
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I now know why POT is Illegal.

A hemp storyThis one is definitely worth a read.

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University Raids Graduate Student Office for Using BitTorrent

Students on campuses around the US are having increasing success in dealing with groups such as the RIAA and MPAA, and the frivolous. It is very disturbing then, for a graduate student at the University of Northern Colorado (UNCO) to be targeted by his own university. Interesting read.

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Why I’m Homeschooling My Kid in Science Next Year

A scientist mom view on why she is teaching science to her son and friends at home and why the Colorado public school system is not so good.So many parents are running into this problem. They, at that point have two choices: turn the other cheek, or do something about it. It's a good thing she's a teacher, otherwise she'd have trouble: http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?State=CO. Click the READ link to read the article.

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