It’s interesting how as an alternative to a single-point-of-failure model our electric system has developed a “pretty much anywhere in the eastern U.S. point-of-failure” model.
We went swimming, we lit candles. I’m glad Pampers don’t need electricity.
Interesting account of ’65 blackout here.
Here is the complaint in the Fox v. Franken case. Fox says that its star commentator O’Reilly has a distaste for name-calling in political analysis in para. 36. Fox calls Franken ‘shrill and unstable,’ a ‘C-level political commentator’ who is ‘increasingly unfunny,’ that he ‘appeared either intoxicated or deranged’ at a dinner, that he
In an article entitled: “Linux Lawsuit Could Undercut Other ‘Freeware,’ the Wall Street Journal (p. B1) reports on SCO’s copyright infringement lawsuit against IBM. IBM appears to be making a licensee estoppel argument, arguing that SCO, who had signed the General Public License regarding the software, cannot make claims regarding that software.
SCO’s law firm
SCORE for adult magazines obtained an injunction against. SCORCH for adult magazines, in the UK, via IPKat.
Best line on the Fox v. Franken suit so far courtesy of Ernie the Attorney:
I confess I know nothing about marketing and publicity, but maybe Fox would be better off if they just registered their news show as a candidate for the California gubernatorial election.
More good lines, including Franken’s initial response here.
Several blog pieces have drawn responses from the loyal readership. Recurring themes from my email this week include:
-Fox must be on crack (alternate – Is it possible to bring a cancellation action against Fox’ FAIR AND BALANCED registration on misdescriptiveness grounds?);
-That looks more like a Newf than a black Lab;
-Where can I
Four people emailed me within 5 minutes about this dispute regarding the Black Dog Tavern of Cape Cod and Precious Paws, which desires to sell clothing. Black Dog is claiming rights in the silhouette of a black lab. Coverage here and here.
Black Dog Tavern homepage here. Precious Paws homepage here.
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NY Times article on Hermes, maker of the (starting at) $5000 Birkin bag, suing the importer of a $150 rubber bag that is referred to as a ‘satire,’ ‘amusement’ ‘fake rubber Birkin,’ ‘knock-off’ and ‘trade dress infringement’ in the article. The rubber version is probably the more practical choice on a rainy day. Hermes has
The Washington Post reports that Fox News has filed suit against Al Franken, for whom the 80’s were named, author of the book “Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.” Fox claims that the book seeks to trade on Fox’ trademark FAIR AND BALANCED and the