Coffee & Multitasking v.91
“While I Was Away” Edition
1. ACTA [info]
Even I couldn’t get away from the tweets about SOPA’s predecessor. I did my part by sharing a few helpful links, but honestly I was on vacation so I didn’t look into it.
2. RES EVIL 6 [IGN]
The next game in my favorite zombie-shooter series released a trailer! Stoked!
3. WINTER X GAMES 2012 [footage]
Not as cool as the summer edition, but, the first ever snowmobile frontflip was pulled, that’s rad!
4. TV SHOWS IN DANGER [IGN]
Might be canceled; Terra Nova, House, Fringe, Community, CSI Miami (and more)
Not coming back; Chuck, Desperate House Wives, One Tree Hill (and more)
5. LOCAL MUSIC [YouTube]
My favorite acoustic cover artist, Elana, posted her take on Bright Eyes “first day of my life”
6. BEFORE WATCHMEN [Wired]
A local tweeter pointed out to me that DC is coming out with a series of prequel-comics, with each member having their own book. I’m happy to hear that co-creator Alan Moore isn’t pleased.
What else happened last week that I haven’t talked about? Favorite stories? Anything geeky?
For those asking about the outcome of SOPASTRIKE [click]
Congress has put the anti-piracy bills (SOPA/PIPA) on “hold”
INTERNET ON STRIKE!
In 30mins I’ll be joining the STRIKE TO STOP SOPA (internet censorship bill).
*EDIT* If you can read this, it means the blackout javascript isn’t working. I’ve been having difficulties with it :(
I know it doesn’t mean much, coming from a tiny blog like mine. And the fact that I’m Canadian protesting an American act. But every person needs to help out in any way they can, even if it’s just spreading the word.
With companies like Google, Mozilla, WordPress, Minecraft, Wikipedia, and Reddit protesting by shutting down for the day you have to recognize that this is serious.
Want to join the protest? CLICK [HERE]
Not from America? CLICK [HERE]
STAY INFORMED!!!
Holy moly. We did it — at least for now. The House Judiciary Committee looked certain to vote for the Stop Online Piracy Act today.
Instead, because of the work of so many rank-and-file Internet users, the bill’s lead sponsor acknowledged that our concerns are legitimate, and adjourned the committee without holding a vote!
An email I received today from demandprogress.org
There’s still more to be done, next year the PROTECT IP act will be brought to congress.
Let your voice be heard [here]
STAY INFORMED
via: vimeo
PROTECT IP Act Breaks The Internet by Fight for the Future
Today, Congress held hearings on the PROTECT IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), two bills that would give the power to the government and content owners to censor and block websites that host even just one piece of content that allegedly infringes a copyright. The above video addresses the Senate version of the PROTECT IP Act, but a much more severe House bill was just introduced and is set up to pass soon if we don’t take action NOW. These bills threaten the very essence of the web and the communities that have risen from it.
Please stand with us to fight this legislation geared toward stifling free speech and innovation online.
Visit americancensorship.org to learn more and join the protest.
Today on the Internet://8
I may be Canadian, but if this passes in America you can bet it’s coming our way…
“Today, Congress holds hearings on the first American Internet censorship system.
This bill can pass. If it does the Internet and free speech will never be the same.”
[americancensorhip.org]
I’ve already shared with you the repercussions of Bill S.978, but seeing as today is “American Censorship Day” I thought I’d do my part to spread awareness of how insane this is. This is a perfect example of how the rich rule, corporations have the power, and how we’re all considered nothing to those (really) in charge.
If you have a Tumblr account click [here] to access a special page to help express your concerns to your representative.
STAY INFORMED
