For the first time since 1997, the coming of a new year has introduced an entire library of culture into the public domain in the U.S. Public Domain Days used to be an annual event until 1998, when a new law named after Sonny Bono suddenly extended copyright protections by 20 years. Now, under U.S. law, a song, book or movie doesnt lose its copyright protections for 95 years, or until the creator has been dead for 70 years. (Canadas laws are a bit different, but, as explained below, that may soon change.)
Thus, Jan. 1 was effectively the first time in the age of the modern internet that a massive batch of books, music and movies became free for all. Thousands of new public domain works, all produced in 1923, have been extensively…
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You cant miss your flight if it never shows up something Primera Air flyers experienced when the airline announced bankruptcy on October 1, leaving ticket holders stranded at the airport, many of which were awaiting trans-Atlantic flights.
One woman at the Washington Dulles International Airport told the New York Times that she was awaiting a Primera flight that would take her home to Britain when she found out the airline was shuttering, and no Primera staff were at the front desk to field questions. Another ticket holder in Paris was on his way to Newark when the announcement was made. He said Primera staff at the Charles de Gaulle Airport seemed confused by the situation as well, and apparently no one at headquarters was answerin…
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Ministers are considering backing a ban on using credit cards to gamble.
Jeremy Wright, the Culture Secretary, is demanding social responsibility from all businesses connected to the gambling industry – including banks.
He is due to meet with retail banking giants and bookmakers to discuss the problem of gamblers getting into debt by betting money they do not have.
It comes ahead of a Gambling Commission call for evidence on the issue of gambling on credit cards both online and offline which is due to be launched in February.
The review will be tasked with examining the risks of gambling on credit and could ultimately lead to a regulatory crackdown.
Some high street banks have already taken…
Read the full article at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/01/12/ministers-consider-backing-ban-using-credit-cards-gamble/
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Efficient restructuring of the agricultural sector has brought good results in production and business in the last few months, so the sector expects to gain stronger growth in production and business this year and beyond, said experts. Photo bizlive.vn |
H NI Efficient restructuring of the agricultural sector has brought good results in production and business in the last few months, so the sector expects to gain stronger growth in production and business this year and beyond, said experts.
ng Kim Sn, former director of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developments Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, said the growth in agricultural pro…
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THE Culture Secretary today warns bookies and banks to crack down on credit card gambling or face seeing it banned.
Jeremy Wright will call in industry leaders for a dressing down next week.
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It comes ahead of a major Gambling Commission review next month on whether using credit cards to make online deposits deepens debt and addictions.
Mr Wright said last night: Protecting people from the risks of gambling related harm is vital and all businesses with connections to gambling – be that bookmakers, social media platforms or banks – must be socially responsible.
The government will not hesitate to act if businesses dont conti…
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A new debt advice service helping families in Levin is at capacity already just months after opening its doors.
The books at the local branch of Christians Against Poverty (CAP), a national debt counselling charity, were full since it opened its first debt centre in Queen St late last year.
The CAP centre in Levin was one of 46 nationwide and with the pressures of the recent Christmas spend coming to bear early in the New Year, their presence was timely.
Levin CAP debt centre manager Jacqui Blyton said resources meant they were limited as to how many families were on the books at one time.
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CAP was helping almost 600 families nationwide and in the last 10 years had assisted 1300 clients with their debt obligations…
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STOCKHOLM — Ericssons (NASDAQ: ERIC) focus on simplifying and stabilizing the business has during the three first quarters of 2018 resulted in stronger gross margins and a stabilizing topline. Focus has been on addressing underperforming areas while creating a strong platform for future growth. There has been solid progress in most portfolio areas.
In Segment Digital Services, that has yet to complete its turnaround, actions proceed according to plan with efficiency improvements, cost reductions and half of the identified 45 critical and non-strategic projects addressed to date. However, the Business Support System (BSS) area is not showing satisfactory progress jeopardizing Segment Digital Services overall profitability target for …
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TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAVU Resources, Inc. (OTC Markets: CAVR)announced today it has
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will bring in awell-respected, deep and experienced new management team.
The founders of CAVU believe the Company is now uniquely positioned with
this new management, which has considerable experience ranging
frompublic company management, technology, creative, investment
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CAVU today also …
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Nron says the business will maintain its online presence expand its distribution network in Canada and internationally.
Quebec entrepreneur Caroline Nron on Thursday announced a business restructuring that will see nine of her firms 14 boutiques in Quebec shuttered and dozens of employees lose their jobs.
A total of 64 of the 152 people employed at the firms jewelry sales outlets and head office will be laid off. In a statement made public Thursday, Nron said she had proposed that the firms commercial leases be annulled as part of a restructuring of its corporate activities in order to adapt to the new realities affecting the retail business sector.
Nron noted the firm will maintain its online presence and develop its expanding dist…
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