The Internet is rising up in protest on February 11th

Monday, January 16, 2012

Celebratory note 026

You have the day off work and it’s way too cold to go outside so settle in and enjoy an all day marathon of Top Gear on BBC America. I don’t always read Drudge Report, but when I do:
U.S. online piracy bill headed for major makeover
“(Reuters) - U.S. legislation aimed at curbing online piracy, which had appeared to be on a fast track for approval by Congress, appears likely to be scaled back or jettisoned entirely in the wake of critical ...”
I admit that I have a problem with premature congratulations.
“Use in situations such as: -Winning bets -Succeeding at something -Losing virginity This is also what you see when you die.”
Are they to scale in reference to the Ford Explorer?
Wikipedia Blackout: Jimmy Wales Announces Protest Of SOPA, PIPA
“On January 18 Wikipedia has apparently joined the ranks of several high-profile websites that are planning a ‘blackout’ on Wednesday, January 18, in protest of Congress' proposed anti-piracy legislation. During the blackout period, many web pages will become unavailable and will likely be replaced with information...”
Strike Against Sopa!
“Internet goes on strike — blackout everywhere. This Wed Jan 18, many of your favorites sites will be unavailable to you to stop web censorship. Tell everyone, petition even more sites to join.”
Yes, shut down MoveOn.org forever!

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