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Single-copy circulation at leading US magazines

Average single-copy circulation at leading U.S. consumer magazines for the first half of 2009, among magazines that reported totals to the Audit Bureau of Circulations:

Read his lips: A chat with Jeff Dunham

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham’s career is taking off. He has been a Comedy Central staple for years, and his two DVDs, “Jeff Dunham: Arguing With Myself” and “Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity,” have been selling wildly, while his latest tour has been sold out all across America. See him in concert or check out the DVDs and you’ll be introduced to his wooden alter-egos: the crotchety, opinionated senior citizen known as Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Jose, Melvin the Super Hero and Peanut. We caught up with this very busy man recently to talk travel.

Declaration of Independence for $2.48

A rare, 184-year-old copy of the Declaration of Independence found by a bargain hunter at a Nashville thrift shop is being valued by experts at about 100,000 times the $2.48 purchase price.

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Attack of the iClones: Microsoft Literally Copies the Apple Store
Source: theiphoneblog.com

Same decor, Gurus in lieu of Geniuses, colored shirts, hiring Apple executives and store staff, even the same opening festivities.

No, No, Berlin Nefertiti bust claimed a fake
Source: artinfo.com

a Swiss art historian is claiming that a delicate bust of the Egyptian monarch in Berlin that was thought to date back to 1347 BC is in fact a 20th-century imposter.

RAW INTERVIEW: Attorney Brad Conway Speaks To WFTV (Channel 9)
Source: WFTV.com

The Anthonys' lawyer ended a meeting with prosecutors in downtown Orlando Wednesday. (01/07/09)

Apple Drops Anticopying Measures in iTunes
Source: The New York Times

In moves that will help shape the online future of the music business, Apple said Tuesday that it would remove anticopying restrictions on all of the songs in its popular iTunes Store and allow record companies to set a range of prices for them.

Customs employees given 'pirated' iPods for Christmas
Source: thelocal.se

The iPod-esque MP3 music players given to Swedish Customs (Tullverket) employees for their annual Christmas failed to impress the rank and file – and may be illegal.

Politics: Barack Obama Cloned By Israeli Candidate Website
Source: Gizmodo

if it's good enough for obama... when does flattery cross the plagiarism line? maybe all websites should be redone in the same layout. no need to reinvent the wheel...

Copyright law in Canada would turn millions into criminals
Source: Canada.com

There are at least 400 movies and an uncountable number of television shows on about 200 VHS tapes stored in my den.

95% of 18-24 Year Olds Illegally Copy Music
Source: Guardian Unlimited

More than half of young people copy the songs on their hard drives to friends and even more swap CD copies, according to research that reveals the huge challenge home copying poses to a music industry already battling internet file-sharing.

Writing Modern Copy for Product Pages
Source: theocacao.com

Many Mac developers understand that a high-quality visual design for their web site helps the visitor understand both the company and product, but language design is just as important as layout and screenshots. (Via DaringFireball)

TX debate: After accusing Obama of plagiarism, Hillary scores with a line from Edwards

During the CNN debate tonight in Austin, Texas, Hillary Clinton attacked Barack Obama for using two lines offered to him by his supporter Deval Patrick. She went on to elicit widespread booing by referring to him as "not change you can believe in, but change you can xerox".

Copy the Path of a File or Folder in Vista
Source: www.TheComputerKid.com

How to copy the actual path of a file or folder in windows vista. This tip is a real time saver for anyone who makes batch files, uses the run box, makes shortcuts, or just about anyone who uses windows vista.

Corps Asked To Explain Pump Contract
Source: CBS News

When the Army Corps of Engineers solicited bids for drainage pumps for New Orleans, it copied the specifications — typos and all — from the catalog of the manufacturer that ultimately won the $32 million contract, a review of documents by The Associated Press found.

Copy Music from iPod to the Computer
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Many methods of copy music from your iPod to the computer involve programs such as PodUtil. This method is simple and there are no outside programs to use. See Step-to-Step Guide: 1. Plug your iPod in and wait for the computer to recognize it.

The Secret to Writing Fantastic Copy
Source: danielhaggard.com

You want the tips and tricks that will send the masses to your blog.

Vista's Long Goodbye: Bug Slows Deleting, Copying, & Moving Of Files
Source: The Register (UK)

Windows Vista suffers from a bug that causes many machines to stall while deleting, copying and moving files, a flaw that has provoked consternation in online forums.

Is The Recording Industry Realizing That DRM Is Bad?
Source: Techdirt

We've never quite understood why the entertainment industry was so fascinated with copy protection schemes. It doesn't actually stop content from being copied, but basically makes life difficult for legitimate purchasers.

Boy Who Hanged Self May Have Copied Saddam
Source: msnbc.com

HOUSTON - A 10-year-old U.S. boy who hanged himself may have been inspired to do it by television coverage of Saddam Hussein's execution, police said Thursday.

[Video] Why Windows Vista is not Mac OS X
Source: The New York Times

David Pogue reviews Windows Vista and finds out that Microsoft hasn't worked that much on invention but copying programs already existed before in Mac OS X.

Basic Strategies for Writing Compelling Copy - Associated Content - Associated Content
Source: Associated Content

Whether you want to draw in the sports fanatic or the fashion diva you can do so with appropriate language. Learn these basic, simple steps that marketing gurus know and use every day.

How Can You Find Freelance Work As A Writer?
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For those looking at the jobs listings for writers, they may find themselves feeling left out....When you are looking at the jobs listings, you may become frustrated and annoyed with the lack of the type of employment that you want....Here are some ideas for you to consider....

Plagiarism or Copyright Infringement- case study
Source: Daily India

Lawrence Lessig says plagiarism and copyright infringement are different concepts. Here's an example: 19-year-old Kaavya Viswanathan, who has been accused of plagiarism in her debut novel, has acknowledged that she did borrow language from two books by Megan F. McCafferty.

The Plague of Content Thievery

About six months ago I had to sever ties professionally with a friend and client because I began to notice something about his blogging behavior.

Maclive.net: Windows Vista: First of a Kind Features?
Source: maclive.net

Windows Vista CES presentation, given by Bill Gates, as seen by every Mac user on the planet. Suckah.

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