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iiNet Could Be Fucked
Nov 23, 2008 - 11:54 PM
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 iiNet has argued that when the movie industry made complaints about user piracy on its network, it turned that information over to police, with the presumption that police would investigate.
iiNet chief Michael Malone has said that iiNet can't just disconnect someone's phone line because the movie industry makes an allegation that a user is pirating.
And, the ISP industry argues, it is protected by "safe harbour" provisions of the copyright act — ISPs are merely common carriers of traffic and the fight is between copyright holders and users.
The movie industry isn't making an ambit claim by suing iiNet — it appears to be on reasonably solid legal ground.
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Exetel says they brought it on themselves.
I can see Linton's point given that Exetel hands out fixed IP adresses, but I'm not sure where iiNet stands with this.
Some Law Dude from Uni of Queensland reckons they might be OK.
I hope he is right.
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Put granny in the pool to solve housing shortage
Nov 23, 2008 - 8:27 PM
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 Putting grandma six feet under could be the answer to Sydney's housing shortage.
An architectural firm believes backyard swimming pools should be emptied and transformed into subterranean granny flats, complete with a small bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, garden alcove and rooftop windows.
The concept, which came second in the Architecture Australia Prize for Unbuilt Work, would allow urban consolidation to take place without compromising some of the benefits of suburbia, such as spacious gardens and unimpeded views.
The idea, by Nobbs Radford Architects, was created in response to former premier Morris Iemma's announcement in July that the Government would modify housing codes to make it easier for homeowners to build "secondary dwellings" in backyards.
By 2036 more than 630,000 new homes will be needed to accommodate Sydney's population, which is expected to grow to 6 million. But instead of turning traditionally low-rise suburbs into vast stretches of apartment blocks, part of the growth could be housed within some of NSW's 360,000 swimming pools, Alison Nobbs said.
"It's just making a suburban experience more accessible," she said.
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Sounds like a great idea considering a lot of pools nowadays are being filled in!
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Man sues McDonald's over nude photos
Nov 23, 2008 - 5:53 PM
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 A man is suing McDonald's after he left his mobile phone at one of the chain's restaurants and nude photos of his wife ended up online.
The suit was filed on Friday against the chain, the franchise owner, and the store manager, and seeks a jury trial and $US3 million in damages for suffering, embarrassment and the cost of having to move to a new home.
The suit says that Phillip Sherman left the phone in the Fayetteville, Arkansas store in July and that employees promised to secure it until he returned.
Manager Aaron Brummley declined to comment and other company officials didn't return messages.
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Useless without pics...
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Underground base for sale
Nov 23, 2008 - 11:28 AM
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 If you need a secure location to ensure your survival in the coming apocalypse, or simply crave a spacious underground lair, then consider Central London’s deep level shelters. Built in 1940 as air-raid shelters, the underground tunnels have since served as a war room, library, and telephone exchange for British secret intelligence. And now you can own a shelter of your very own.
The Kingsway Tunnels, located 200 feet below street level and owned by British telecom provider BT, went up for sale yesterday. In the last few decades, the tunnels’ primary use has been for communications, having served as the telephone exchange for the hotline between the US and Soviet presidents. But the original purpose of the shelter was to withstand a foreign attack, and, at the end of the world, the accommodations should prove cozy for you and 8,000 of your closest friends.
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More pics
More info.
Big thanks to Scumbag for this one.
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Star Wars cook books
Nov 23, 2008 - 11:22 AM
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 Even Wookiees need to eat. And when they do, there is nothing they like more than Wookiee Cookies. Despite what you might be thinking, Wookiee Cookies are not, in fact, hairy. They are, however, delicious, and just one of the many recipes your find in The Star Wars Cookbook. You'll also learn how to make Jedi Juice Bars, Dark Side Salsa, Boba Fett-Uccine, and loads more. But wait, that's not all. We can't just offer you one Star Wars Cookbook - we have to make sure you can get BOTH!
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Your guide to bonging on around the world
Nov 23, 2008 - 11:16 AM
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 Despite the popularity of weed and hash, most governments in the world have deemed it harmful to the individual and society as a whole.
There are only 11 nations in the world where weed and hash have been decriminalized. A handful of countries impose mandatory prison sentences and other harsh punishments for the possession or sale of any form of weed and hash. Another handful look the other way when dealing with cannabis.
Some places that are easy on weed heads can be broken up by region:
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Count Fagula
Nov 23, 2008 - 11:12 AM
 Season 12 episode 14 "The Ungroundable" Download it from Mr Twig now for total awesome! 
".....because anyone who thinks they're actually a vampire is freaking retarded!"
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World's fattest man gets laid, which is more than can be said for Jimma
Nov 23, 2008 - 5:23 AM
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 The world’s fattest man has finally managed to consummate his marriage after friends built him a “sex ramp”.
Tubby Manuel Uribe, 43, slimmed down to 47st for his wedding to Claudia Solis, 38, two weeks ago.
Pals constructed a three-foot ramp, reinforced with concrete, allowing him to raise the lower half of his body.
This enabled his new bride to have greater access to his private parts.
And Manuel, who once tipped the scales at a colossal 87st, confirmed: “We have finally had sex and we are a true couple in the eyes of God.
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Seperated at birth?
Nov 22, 2008 - 11:45 PM
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 Johny Roberts, the half-breed offspring of a Polish gay-porn star and a cow pat was born today in | | | |
