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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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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)

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The theme of IDPD 2011 is “Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development.” Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program. Thousands of ebooks pour into the library from over 168 publishers and textbook requests are fulfilled every month.

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Benetech: President's Update

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Benetech President's Update Winter 2011 I’m pleased to provide you you a detailed update on Benetech for the first time in two years. Literacy, human rights and the environment are critically important to the future of humanity. If we’re going to speak truth to power, then we need to make sure that we are speaking truth.