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Tech industry pact harms consumers in music and movie rights
The San Jose Mercury News reports on a joint deal between two major recording labels and two tech trade groups that limits consumer fair use. The pact avoids Congress choosing sides but preserves stricter copyright enforcement, undermining personal copying, DVR-like recording, and portable music rights while opposition bills seek to reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
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Bush proposal offers diplomatic wiggle room on Korea
John C. Bersia argues that despite North Korea’s brinkmanship, a proactive diplomacy stance can avert crisis. He notes Washington’s cautious push for talks, critiques axis of evil labeling, and urges tighter U.S. engagement to curb nuclear proliferation while avoiding war.
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Mixed bag thoughts on SIUC Ryan Shaq and urgency
Jim Muir reflects on SIUC contract talks, holiday pauses, and perceived urgency while contrasting racially insensitive remarks by Shaquille O Neal with reactions to Trent Lott. He also questions Gov George Ryan’s legacy amid clemency for death row inmates and ongoing federal cases.
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