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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy. of America v.

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Leveraging Impact through Technology (LIT)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The theme of IDPD 2011 is “Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development.” In my Fall 2011 President's Update , I mentioned some of our incredible recent achievements in this core program, including the amazing milestones of our Bookshare library. In the U.S.,

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Great reads from around the web on October 18th

Amy Sample Ward

And where you stand on the discussion of copyright, digital rights, online content sharing and intellectual property? Some people say we're in the midst of a revolution where the new tools of social media are reinventing social activism in vital ways. Do you have examples on this topic, has this happened to you?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Second, use tools and practices. The cards focus on strengths-based reflections and are an easy tool to get meetings started on a positive note, even if you are discussing challenging issues. May 11, 2011 2:34 PM Sparkplug said. Great post, Aaron.

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Can I Use That Video on My Website?

Tech Soup

Once you create a video, it is automatically copyrighted and you have full rights to it, unless stated otherwise by a sharing service. In 2011, YouTube started letting people post their videos with Creative Commons licenses. The easiest way to find Creative Commons licensed YouTube videos is through the Creative Commons Search Tool.

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Lame spams of the day: More people sending me money

Robert Weiner

Please check Your Payment History in the payment tool. © Copyright 2011 Online Payment Center, South House, Black Prince Road, US SE1 7SJ. Amount of Refund Transactions: 211.81. Sender: Payment Center (no-reply@jarmo.dk). Subject: Your Payment History. Text: Welcome to Online Payment Center.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Twitter Dashboards and the Dark Side of.

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Twitter Dashboards and the Dark Side of Tweeting posted by Kayla L. With the explosion of micro-blogging, the nonprofit world has a fantastic new tool to connect with the public in exciting and creative ways. February 24, 2011 11:05 AM Stephaniesaid. I totally agree. Check it out here.

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