Jinn of Current Events (2003-Feb-04)


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According to critics, an eavesdropper, constantly striving to go behind the curtains of heaven in order to steal divine secrets. May grant wishes. or use my wishlist (at amazon.com) if you are in the mood for gifts.

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2003-Jan-18 [this day]

After the copyright smackdown

Don't despair at the Supreme Court's gift to Disney, says Siva Vaidhyanathan. The fight has really only just begun. [this item]

Mickey Mouse Clubbed

Reason has Disney's cartoon rodent speaking out on the Eldred decision: One reason Disney put its weight behind the 1998 [copyright extension] was to keep Mickey and the gang on the plantation; Eldred's backers subsequently adopted Free the Mouse as an unofficial slogan. Mickey's own reaction to the decision was less enthusiastic. Telling his keepers that he was going on an "ice run for the boss," the mouse made his way to a dive bar a few miles outside Disneyland, where he gave reason an exclusive interview. [this item]

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