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| Topic | SAT going all digital |
| brestugo 01/25/22 9:29:10 AM #10 | Sariana21 posted... Who takes the SAT anymore? My son took it, but none of the schools he applied to accepted scores, even on a voluntary basis.My alma mater stopped accepting the SAT a few years back. I remember when I took it, it was such a big deal I couldn't sleep the night before. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | SAT going all digital |
| brestugo 01/25/22 9:10:03 AM #5 | Shishiwakamaru posted... I never even thought about why it was still in-person, even before the pandemic.It's apparently still in person, just online. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | SAT going all digital |
| brestugo 01/25/22 8:54:56 AM #1 | https://twitter.com/ReshadHudson/status/1485971702681161729?s=20 It will also be shorter. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Going on an airplane for the 1st time tomorrow |
| brestugo 01/24/22 11:43:03 PM #41 | A tablet really helps the flight go by. Books, movies, music, games. I don't know how I flew without it. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Elden Ring takes just 30 hours to beat! |
| brestugo 01/24/22 8:27:52 PM #21 | I usually find that I spend 3x whatever the suggested time is on a game. With FROM games at least. Then I play various builds for about 18 months. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day? |
| brestugo 01/24/22 7:13:47 PM #18 | WilliamPorygon posted... I haven't been keeping count, but I'd estimate about 30-150 times depending on just how fucking miserable of a day I'm fucking having.I fucking get it. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day? |
| brestugo 01/24/22 11:24:18 AM #12 | "all the time" with a commanding lead. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | What was your worst subject/class in school? |
| brestugo 01/24/22 12:48:49 AM #42 | YugiNoob posted... Shop in middle school by far. We had to draw up blueprints then build from scratch a stand-up dustpan from metal and a plastic pipe. I hated that :<Wait, what? --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 7:01:23 PM #5 | "All the time" tied with "never". Some profane fucks on this board. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Man how do you stay awake driving 6 hours? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 6:30:37 PM #38 | Music, podcasts. Take a long break when you gas up to use the bathroom and refresh your brain. Get a good night's sleep the night before also. In grad school I did 3 Boston to Los Angeles round trips solo...You get used to it. Thing is I got sciatica twice from cross country trips, so I don't think I'll be doing it again anytime soon. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Imagine not thinking the NFL is rigged. |
| brestugo 01/23/22 6:25:01 PM #17 | I was done with the NFL after the Tuck Rule game. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Teen gets shot after argument over BBQ sauce. |
| brestugo 01/23/22 6:03:12 PM #8 | That must be some BBQ sauce. Thankfully the kid is ok but imagine getting shot over condiments. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | What was your favorite thing that louie anderson was in? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 5:46:48 PM #19 | I actually enjoyed his standup too. He used to perform at one of the comedy clubs in L.A. several times a month and I caught him a few times. I really enjoy going to comedy clubs. On topic, Coming to America. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Thich Nhat Hanh has died of the young age of 95. |
| brestugo 01/23/22 3:24:10 PM #14 | RIP --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 2:32:42 PM #3 | [LFAQs-redacted-quote] Very versatile. Noun and a verb. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 2:31:01 PM #1 | How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day?
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How often do you use the word "fuck" in a day? --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | What was your worst subject/class in school? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 2:19:15 PM #11 | Math. I had math fear which I directly attribute to the big, loud buzzcut instructor I had grade 8-10. The guy knew his stuff but was impatient with everyone except his daughter and her best friend. After a while, people stopped asking for help and just took the "C" or whatever. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Which of these obscure games have you heard of? |
| brestugo 01/23/22 12:37:19 PM #26 | TCs got a hair trigger. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | NFL QB Aaron Rodger's take on what Biden said about the pandemic |
| brestugo 01/23/22 11:59:22 AM #25 | Boombam99 posted... He's quickly turning into the Curt Schilling of the nflGood comparison. He's just missing the know it all attitude. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Would you rather your house have ghost or roaches |
| brestugo 01/23/22 12:26:25 AM #16 | lmao --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | CE Wordle topic |
| brestugo 01/22/22 10:53:01 AM #473 | Wordle 217 4/6 --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Louie Anderson dead at 68 - RIP |
| brestugo 01/21/22 3:11:54 PM #41 | Just heard this morning he wasn't doing well. RIP. I enjoyed his standup and his cameos in movies. He was in Coming to America and then reprised that role in the sequel Coming 2 America. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | I'm not very credit card savvy and I need advice. |
| brestugo 01/21/22 3:08:02 PM #36 | sutree posted...
Don't keep your money near anything to do with Wells Fargo. Perhaps the most scandalous bank in America. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | CE Wordle topic |
| brestugo 01/21/22 3:03:57 PM #462 | OudeGeuze posted... Wordle 216 3/6 --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | CE Wordle topic |
| brestugo 01/21/22 3:03:01 PM #461 | Wordle 216 4/6 --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | I'm not very credit card savvy and I need advice. |
| brestugo 01/21/22 2:38:05 PM #27 | Don't do it. In fact, don't even screw around with another card until after you finish your degree. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | who's worth more, IYO... *general question involving The Eternals spoilers* |
| brestugo 01/21/22 8:58:59 AM #7 | To paraphrase Aristotle, "actuality takes precedence over potentiality". Favor the existing person (and all consequences) over the potential person (and any potential consequences) as a result. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Who's your most favorite 007 of all the times? |
| brestugo 01/21/22 12:06:36 AM #11 | Connery. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Back when everything first shut down, did you think Covid would last this long? |
| brestugo 01/20/22 3:27:58 PM #16 | I said it would be 5 years in April of 2020. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | CE Wordle topic |
| brestugo 01/20/22 3:23:48 PM #447 | WilliamPorygon posted... Wordle 215 4/6 --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Do you fear getting alzheimer's? |
| brestugo 01/20/22 12:43:21 PM #10 | No. But I am caring for a parent currently suffering from it. It's very difficult seeing the person you know slowly fade away. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | CE Wordle topic |
| brestugo 01/20/22 12:19:17 PM #440 | Sayoria posted...
Congrats. I got one yesterday. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | CE Wordle topic |
| brestugo 01/20/22 10:41:04 AM #437 | Wordle 215 4/6 --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Is Peacock a good streaming service? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 10:25:42 PM #18 | Kafkaf posted... Tubi is betterI like Tubi a lot. Good content, free and 90 second ad breaks. Pluto and IMdB are good too but I find their UI to be frustrating. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Why is every huge, lifted pickup truck always driven by some 5"7 manlet? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 10:20:18 PM #24 | pogo_rabid posted... Yeah something like an 80's toyota helux with a mild lift, reasonably larger tires, and some after market bits looks pretty sick to meMinus the aftermarket stuff, these trucks can be seen daily - driven by at least half the landscapers in Los Angeles. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Why is every huge, lifted pickup truck always driven by some 5"7 manlet? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 10:17:55 PM #23 | I've seen some 'big" guys in those lifted trucks too. They're compensating for something as well. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Do you have all you natural teeth still? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 9:51:30 PM #29 | Yes, except for my wisdom teeth. Got all 4 pulled as a college freshman. Only one was a problem but the doc said, "you don't want to do this multiple times. Best to get them all at once." So I did. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Sneezed too hard, now I can't hear lower frequencies |
| brestugo 01/19/22 8:29:18 PM #30 | Rharyx211 posted... Google testicular torsion.Oh, I know what a torsion is. Just never heard of one from a shower. Hope everything turned out ok. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | What are some underrated Leonardo di Caprio movies? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 5:25:12 PM #28 | DeadBankerDream posted... Catch Me if You Can.I was pleasantly surprised by that film. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Sneezed too hard, now I can't hear lower frequencies |
| brestugo 01/19/22 4:13:22 PM #22 | Rharyx211 posted... I once slipped in the shower and flipped one of my testicles Wait, what? --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Sneezed too hard, now I can't hear lower frequencies |
| brestugo 01/19/22 4:09:31 PM #20 | Pinch your nose tight, then try to force air out of your nose. Sometimes that pops your ears. I once sneezed so hard that I pulled a muscle in my back. Damned allergies. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Drivers in small Alabama town sucked into "legal black hole" |
| brestugo 01/19/22 3:59:30 PM #22 | driving 48 mph in a 40 zone. The Justice Department needs to be on that Alabama police department's ass. From the article, it sounds like the chief of police has the mayor in his back pocket. That's a kleptocracy. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | German court rules adblocking is NOT copyright infringement |
| brestugo 01/19/22 2:22:01 PM #1 | https://torrentfreak.com/adblocking-does-not-constitute-copyright-infringement-court-rules-220118/ Axel Springer has lost its copyright infringement lawsuit against Eyeo GmbH, the company behind Adblock Plus. The German publishing house, which owns the Bild and Die Welt brands, among others, claimed that adblockers interfere with the presentation of websites in browsers, thus breaching copyright. In a victory for Eyeo, the Hamburg District Court has dismissed the case. In order to finance their operations, millions of websites rely on advertising to generate revenue. For some readers, however, excessive or obtrusive advertising is something to be combatted, often through the use of adblocking tools. Developed by German company Eyeo GmbH and available on Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android and iOS, one of the most popular tools is AdBlock Plus. Its able to drastically reduce the volume of advertising seen by its users but that didnt sit well with publishing giant Axel Springer. The publisher, which owns Bild and Die Welt, among others, claimed that AdBlock Plus and its users interfere with its business model so in response took legal action to bring that to an end. However, after trips through regional courts and eventually Germanys Supreme Court, in April 2018 Adblock Plus and Eyeo came out on top having been found not in breach of competition law. Axel Springer Claims Adblocking is Copyright Infringement After its defeat in the earlier action, in 2019 Axel Springer filed a new lawsuit on new grounds. This time around the publisher claimed that AdBlock Plus changed the programming code of websites thus directly accessing the legally protected offer of publishers. In other words, AdBlock Plus breaches copyright law. Eyeo immediately dismissed the allegations as almost absurd, noting that its browser-side tool does not attempt to modify anything on Springers servers. Nevertheless, Springer pressed ahead with its legal action, claiming that by interfering with website delivery to viewers, that constituted copyright infringement and was worthy of an injunction. Springer Likens Adblocking to Videogame Cheating In its lawsuit, Axel Springer cited a 2012 court ruling which found that software for Sonys Playstation Portable console that changed code in memory to facilitate cheating was infringing. In that case the court found that the temporary modification of the software constituted a revision of the software, something which requires permission from rightsholders. In this case, there were no claims that AdBlock Plus changed or manipulated any copyrighted works. Instead, Springer claimed that the software interferes with how copyrighted content is displayed in a browser. According to a judgment handed down by the Hamburg Regional Court, that in itself is not enough to determine copyright infringement by AdBlock Plus, or its users. Court Dismisses Lawsuit In a decision handed down Friday, the Court finds that Axel Springer is not entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to Section 91 (1) UrhG since there was no unauthorized duplication and/or reworking of copyrighted computer programs as defined in copyright law. [T]he defendants have not infringed the plaintiffs rights to the programs for creating the web pages. The defendants are not together with the respective user accessories to a copyright infringement, the decision reads. According to the Court, the HTML files and other elements are loaded into the users main memory when Axel Springer-controlled web pages are accessed, but that takes place with the publishers consent. Users who access those pages and also use AdBlock Plus are also entitled to store those files since when the files are transferred, there is an implied agreement for the user to do so. Furthermore, while AdBlock Plus changes the structure of how websites are presented in a browser, the tool does not change any code, only how that code flows. Ultimately, the Court found that the processes carried out by AdBlock Plus following the local saving of the website do not constitute a reworking under copyright law. Only a change in the program substance can be considered as infringing. The Court notes that ruling otherwise would represent a disproportionate encroachment on users freedoms to make various choices, including not to load images to save bandwidth, to deactivate Javascript, or block pop-ups or tracking elements. It would also render translation tools and aids for visually impaired people as copyright infringing. Eyeo Welcomes Victory, Springer Set to Appeal In a statement published this morning, Eyeo says that it has repeatedly defended the rights of internet users, software developers and publishers and is happy that the decision represents a win for a free and secure internet. The Hamburg Regional Court sets an important precedent here: No company has the right to prohibit users from setting their own browser settings. The ruling also gives many companies the legal certainty they need to continue developing applications that change users lives for the better, says Eyeo CEO Till Faida.
--- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Health is SUSPENDED |
| brestugo 01/19/22 2:08:02 PM #9 | Damned pandemic is screwing up everything --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Should guys get their eyebrows done? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 1:06:46 PM #5 | Depends on how the guy feels about his eyebrows. Grooming 'unruly' eyebrows is never a bad idea. Some guys like to rock the unibrow though. I'm more worried about seeing someone's nose or ear hair than their eyebrows out of line. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | What was the last VHS cassette tape that you bought? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 12:59:34 PM #44 | Spiderman23JII posted... Fuck if I remember probably tae BoThe one they advertised on TV? --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Lovecraft was pretty racist, yeah? |
| brestugo 01/19/22 10:42:55 AM #59 | FortuneCookie posted... I'm not going full "book burning." If you enjoy reading his works, that's fine. You do you.I think that's the stance most have taken with Lovecraft: "Good for what it is and if you enjoy it, then enjoy it." But he could have been great and you have to wonder if that world of horror he created was really based on a fear of racial integration and the unknown. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Shablagoo is SUSPENDED |
| brestugo 01/18/22 3:36:47 PM #274 | [LFAQs-redacted-quote] I took a look just for shits and giggles. I cannot imagine bitching on a second platform about a moderation on Gamefaqs. Small things occupy small minds I guess. Saw some other familiar usernames there. Sad sight. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
| Topic | Get your 4 free at home Covid test kits. |
| brestugo 01/18/22 12:26:10 PM #4 | Thank you. --- "Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time." -Jean Michel Basquiat |
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