Flash had its time. With HTML 4 & 4.1, there was little support for media and interactive content on websites. So Macromedia (now Adobe) stepped in and provided code which can be embedded within HTML code to allow more robust, interactive and media friendly websites. However, Flash is not an open standard. It is owned by Adobe. Thus the development software is expensive. Fortunately, HTML 5 standard is and open standard. With many of Flash's abilities now integrated into HTML 5, anyone can afford to make robust, interactive and media friendly websites without having to pay for Adobe's flash developer software. Another advantage of HTML 5 is that because of its open standard, it allows seamless transitions among different browsers and platforms as well as less resource overhead than Flash had.

"And, no, it's not the case that anyone trying to use these words will be restricted. Only other people in lines of business that are sufficiently close ..." Tell that to Monster Cable and their trademark on "Monster"

Which is why I used the term vigilante. One who disregards the law to impose what they believe to be the greater good of society.

One immoral act to shutdown another immoral act

Why don't they pull all apps that utilize the cam and microphone since they can be used to record and then transmit copyrighted material

What this would have aloud is for Obama to submit the TPP to congress and all they can do is yeh or nay. No debate, no amendments. Since the TPA did not pass, when it is proposed to congress, it is open to debate, amendment and the public.

Exactly! The legal definition of stealing or theft involves tangible property. When you can take one copy of a thing and effortlessly make hundreds of copies, their is no tangible value. That is why it is called copyright infringement. No stealing or theft.

those radio and youtube download apps follow the same principle as cassette tapes recorders and VCR's. Sony Betamax case made such actions legal. These downloader apps do the same thing. It's just a different source.

Aspartame does change to formaldehyde due to body heat. However, formaldehyde is required for proper metabolism and our body produces two enzymes which can break down the formaldehyde. The dangers of aspartame involve consuming aspartame faster than your body is able to break it down. To begin to suffer the effects of aspartame (formaldehyde poisoning) would require the consumption of approximately 50mg of aspartame per kilogram of body weight. So for me, I would have to consume about 60 cans of diet cola ) per day to feel the effects of formaldehyde poisoning. (1 12oz. can of diet coke: 125 mg) Results may vary based on metabolism speed and body weight.

and what do you suggest that something else be? Elections won't get rid of the problem. We would simply be trading one corrupt politician for another.

There is no perfect system. Personally I'd go with the con-con since it has potential to fix a problem instead wait idly until we become a totalitarian world like in 1984. It is a damned if you do damned if you don't.

Just because it has not happen yet does not mean it never will. Because of Obamacare, a constitutional convention has been in the works for a balanced budget amendment http://www.sweetliberty.org/st...

The Mickey Mouse Protection Act will reach its end in 2018. You can bet that Disney will dump millions into another extension. One potential source of influence against Disney and other supporters is software publishers. Present copyright terms for software copyright is pointless because of how quickly the programs become obsolete and unusable due to lack of hardware and OS support. Software publishers have no valid reason to extend copyright. Who will still be using Windows XP in 2096 when the copyright expires? Who will be using it in 2066? 2036? No one! The hardware to run the OS will be long gone with exception to a technology museum.

Incorrect. The states can open a constitutional convention to create an amendment to ban financially influencing politicians. If 3/4 of the states approve of the amendment, then it by-passes congress and becomes part of our constitution.

There is one answer that can work. It is a constitutional convention. If 2/3 of the states demand an amendment, then Congress is obligated to open a constitutional convention for the proposed amendment to the Constitution. If 75% of the states approve of the amendment to the Constitution, then that by-passes the US Congress. This is the only way we can create term limits for the US Congress. They will not slit there own throats. Ever since Obamacare, the idea of opening a constitutional convention has been growing among the states to propose a balanced budget amendment. Term limits for US Congress would not be far behind.