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Another mention on YourIndustryInsider.com

D*J*E — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:57:57 +0000

YourIndustryInsider.com recapped their October articles, which included another mention of me! Here is the link: http://yourindustryinsider.com/2009/10/the-october-click-show/

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Thoughts/Solutions for YouTube

D*J*E — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:33:12 +0000

First, I want to admit I am not an expert on the DMCA. I am familiar with section 512 that includes the ISP safe harbors including notice and takedown provisions. I agree with this provision because an ISP or a website cannot always know what its users are uploading, and it is the user doing the uploading, not the site. I realize the site is enabling the uploading of content, whether infringing or not, but that is a whole other discussion I don’t feel like exploring at the moment…

What if YouTube, or other social media sites, had a pre-screening process before users were allowed to upload content? I will use YouTube for example. Say YouTube changed their video upload process to where, instead of just writing a blurb about not uploading infringing content, they actually had a questionnaire. Here is a rough example:
1. Do you own the video you are about to upload to YouTube?
a. No – Continue to #3
b. Yes – Continue to #2
2. Does this video contain any copyrighted material (such as music, video clips, or a recitation of written works) that you do not own?
a. No – You may upload the video.
b. Yes – Continue to #3
3. Do you have permission to upload this copyrighted material/content?
a. No – Continue to #4
b. Yes — You may upload the video.
4. Does this video fall under the Fair Use doctrine (provide short description of fair use)?
a. Yes — You may upload the video.
b. No – You may not upload the video, or you may remove the infringing content from the video and upload the remainder of the video.

I realize this is very simple and does not address problems such as defamation. Furthermore, it relies heavily on the honor system where people will falsely say they have permission to use the work and that their video falls under Fair Use when it does not. While this proposal could be fine-tuned, it is a start. After such a screening process, the takedown notices might decrease and it may be easier to police infringers.

I do not agree with or condone copyright infringement. However, I do agree with creation. There has to be a happy medium between the two and both sides are going to have to compromise a bit to get there.
~D*J*E

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New site about LA - check it out

D*J*E — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:21:22 +0000

Hi all,

I want to let you know about a new site featuring the best restaurants, places and resources in LA. It is called The Yenta Report and it’s really great! I’ll keep you updated on the music and The Yenta will tell you where to eat, shop, find that handyman you’ve been looking for, etc.
Check it out at www.theyentareport.com!
~D*J*E
P.S. She’ll be doing a feature on me in a couple weeks. I will update you when it’s posted!

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Help save lives: Lymphoma and Leukemia

D*J*E — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:26:51 +0000

I realize this is an off-topic post, but then again, it is my blog.

Please visit this link to support this Lymphoma/Leukemia marathon: http://pages.teamintraining.org/los/rnr09/elianawolpe

I have had family and friends with both. Some have survived and some have passed. Please help people to survive.

Thank you,

~D*J*E

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My friend Carissa on TV

D*J*E — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:19:47 +0000

My friend Carissa Aguayo and her band The Flowerthief played on San Diego’s KUSI TV this weekend. Check out the video below and their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/theflowerthief. FYI - Carissa is the electric chick on bass!

The Flowerthief LIVE on KUSI

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Plate spinning

D*J*E — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:37:10 +0000

While the topic of this post has nothing to do with Electric Effect, indie bands or even the music industry, I have to post about it. I have recently come across quite a few people who have no idea what plate spinning is and must be informed of this staple of retro pop culture.

Click here to see a photo of Eric Brenn in an earlier appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and watch the video below for a later appearance in 1969.

The brings me to my next point — The Ed Sullivan Show. Ed and his show brought us some of the most historical moments in pop culture and television (Elvis shot from the waste up, Beatlemania, many people being banned from the show, etc.). Rent a DVD and watch it. Trust me, it was a really great shew. (Yes, I mean shew. Bonus points to you if you get it and go watch a DVD if you don’t.)

I hope to have another episode of Electric Effect for you soon.

I hope you had a great holiday and New Years!
~D*J*E

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