The music industry has officially declared war on Suno and Udio, two of the most prominent AI music generators. A group of music labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group has filed lawsuits in US federal court on Monday morning alleging copyright infringement on a “massive scale.”...
The choice to have a gun at all actually increases your risk of being victim of a violent crime, and that's just the odds for you. Having a gun in your house at all greatly increases the risk that you or someone in your home will die accidentally, or by suicide. Those odds are greater than those of any violent lunatic breaking into your home and murdering anyone in it.
Aside from poking fun at the notion a violent home invasion is something to contrast with violent crime, there's a serious problem here. In the study of criminal justice (and many social sciences) it is nearly impossible in most cases to separate correlation and causation. This is due to the difficulties in setting control groups and the many possible factors that may influence these events.
A person cognisant that they are at increased risk of violent crime might feel inclined to acquire a firearm. This doesn't necessarily mean the purchase caused the victimization. That is like saying doing chemotherapy increases your risk of dying of cancer. And someone experiencing suicidal ideation might purchase a firearm to commit the act. Putting this notion once again on its head.
Justice Story had a better take with consideration of the historical roots of the recognition of the right:
The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will generally, even if these are successful in the first instance, enable the people to resist and triumph over them.
There's other types of emergencies that were very pressing at the time. Namely attacks from the Iroquois Confederacy and the Crown of England (once the War of 1812 broke), just to limit it to the early republic period.
This 1619 type revisionism not only portrays the period in an inaccurate shade but diminishes the accomplishments of men, like Peter Salem, and ignores facts agreed upon universally by academia like that at the time of founding miltias were composed of ordinary men.
Yes. When I said men I was referring to males. Gentlemen if that clarifies it further. Though there are a few accounts of women (females/ladies) who were camp followers contributing in extenuating circumstances in combat roles.
and what was the color of their skin?
Depended on the person. It was majority Caucasian men, who also made up the majority of the free male population. But as alluded to in the previous comment of mine, Freemen like Mr. Salem joined the fray. Native Americans also fought in some cases on the side of the Patriots, though they mostly sided with the British due to their strong ties to the Iroquois Confederacy.
Tldr: Don't do this unless you have a business that requires a steam account for tax purposes. It doesn't need to be successful but it does need to be real.
Trusts are probably a better option for this sort of thing than a LLC.
I recently found the American Revolution Podcast by Michael Troy which goes intro insane details about the war. 300+ ~25 minute episodes going into detail on every aspect leading up to and during the war, with a dash of dry humor.
Sorry if this is the wrong community for this. I'm looking for a compilation of Trump's most rambling moments (e.g., "Look, having nuclear"; Gettysburg being beautiful; etc.). Does anyone know of any sites that would have something like this? Thank you!
Gun shows are a massive loophole in existing background check requirements for purchasing from stores, because sales there are instead classified as private sales.
Not all sales at a gun show are private sales. Specifically those from a FFL (Federal Firearms Licenced Dealer). The federal law when first enacted specifically excluded private transfer for commerce clause reasons.
Even if you're purchasing from a business at the show.
As mentioned above this is inaccurate. If you buy a firearm from a dealer at a gun show sans background check both you and the dealer have committed a crime.
And private sales aren't required to run background checks.
This is true of actual private sales on the federal level. But several states have further restrictions requiring them.
I replied to the other guy but checks are required on all sales from a dealer. They are not required, under federal law, in sales from your average joe. But some states have tighter restrictions.
The location being a gun show has no relevance on the legal status under fed law for these transactions.
NICS checks are background checks, when people fill out a Form 4473 in a gun store that is for the NICS check. They are required on all sales from dealers (even at gun shows). They are not required (barring tighter state regulations) from private non-dealers.
In practical (non legal) terms possibly if it was an actual private party and not a licensed dealer.
Alien is definitely a unique way of putting it. I guess it makes sense in that they are "alien to the nation". But If I were to ever be forced to move to a different country I'd probably go by ex-pat.
Although I'd say we have more of a culture (increasingly so) of acknowledging immigrants as Americans first. Probably due to the whole melting pot thing. My view of it is anyone who immigrate to the US is an American. But if I moved to another country, like Japan, I don't think they'd consider me Japanese.
Also that reminds me alien ≠ immigrant. Aliens would be people in the country either temporarily or illegally. Someone who got a green card by marrying an American wouldn't be an alien for example. If you do the whole immigration thing you're just an American not an alien.
Today, a bunch of people on my Mastodon feed are making declarations about somebody apparently flying a flag upside down, and this apparently has something to do with the New York Times being terrible....
Flag code in the US has no teeth. Flag burning is legal per Texas v. Johnson. Symbolizing a stance of the nation being in distressed is definitely protected speech. Impropriety is a stretch for a statement on his private property that amounts to "our country is in turmoil".
Reach out to the seller. Assert to them that you own that IP and that it was released with a limited license that doesn't include their sales. Say that they need to either stop or purchase a license from you to continue. If they don't stop or want to get a license now is the point for you to contact an IP lawyer.
You could go straight to the lawyer option but this should save you some money and possibly resolve it without outside help.
My take on this is no they don't. As long as they are truthful they only report on the quality of the product and prevent many people of spending a lot of money from losing it by buying something that doesn't work....
George Carlin‘s estate has settled a lawsuit over an AI-generated imitation of the late comedian, with the creators agreeing to remove it from their YouTube channel and podcast feed....
Imagine if someone made a video of your deceased father with "I'm Glad I'm Dead" in the title where his voice espouses political stances you or him quite probably disagree with.
It's a worse precedent to set the inversion. Imagine a world where once you die mega corps get to use your likeness to advertise rewriting any legacy you might have had into being "the McDonalds guy".
US Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement ( www.wired.com )
The music industry has officially declared war on Suno and Udio, two of the most prominent AI music generators. A group of music labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group has filed lawsuits in US federal court on Monday morning alleging copyright infringement on a “massive scale.”...
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Michigan Republicans' bill: Make AR-15 state's official rifle ( www.detroitnews.com )
Some days, those who would command govern represent us just make it too easy for, among other things, finding "post fodder."...
TIL: About Foxfire a Bioluminescent Fungus ( en.m.wikipedia.org )
I first heard about it as being used to mark gauges on a 1770s submersible so the operator could read them in the dark....
What Seasonal Things Should be Available Year Round?
Valve confirms your Steam account cannot be transferred to anyone after you die | Your Steam games will go to the grave with you ( www.techspot.com )
What are your favorite trade-specific or otherwise niche podcasts that are not necessarily intended for mass consumption?
I am curious about podcasts with high quality content but that are pretty centered around specific topics like hobbies or particular professions....
Is there a website that collects Donald Trump's most incoherent speeches and tweets?
Sorry if this is the wrong community for this. I'm looking for a compilation of Trump's most rambling moments (e.g., "Look, having nuclear"; Gettysburg being beautiful; etc.). Does anyone know of any sites that would have something like this? Thank you!
Federal judge blocks Biden administration rule requiring dealers at gun shows to run background checks ( fortune.com )
Poorest Region of America - What It Really Looks Like [1:04:09] ( youtu.be )
Just over the 1hr mark but you can skip to different segments and not lose much....
If you are a Libertarian and hold liberty as your core value, why do you not believe in universal healthcare? Nothing impacts liberty more than sickness and death.
Why are people talking about flying a flag upside-down? ( kbin.social )
Today, a bunch of people on my Mastodon feed are making declarations about somebody apparently flying a flag upside down, and this apparently has something to do with the New York Times being terrible....
George W. Bush’s Original Paintings Are Making Their Disney Theme Park Debut ( people.com )
Mods, what tips or etiquette do you recommend for reporting?
With recent events hilighting the value of quality moderation, it got me to consider: How can we help you out?...
Which drugs have you used?
Lloyd Austin says US troops building Gaza aid pier can return fire if attacked by Hamas ( nypost.com )
What could go wrong?
You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000 ( arstechnica.com )
Stolen design being sold on etsy
I know it's not a new problem, but I don't know what I can or should do.....
MKBHD - Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? ( www.youtube.com )
My take on this is no they don't. As long as they are truthful they only report on the quality of the product and prevent many people of spending a lot of money from losing it by buying something that doesn't work....
Pizza is not a crime ( lemmy.world )
George Carlin Estate Settles Lawsuit Over AI-Generated Comedy Special ( variety.com )
George Carlin‘s estate has settled a lawsuit over an AI-generated imitation of the late comedian, with the creators agreeing to remove it from their YouTube channel and podcast feed....
TIL America had its First Native American Vice President in 1929, Charles Curtis ( lemmy.world )
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Curtis
YSK The US Government has a Webpage for New Fathers to Find Dad Jokes ( www.fatherhood.gov )
Do You Have a Fire Extinguisher in Your Home and is it Still Pressurized?
https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/cb850349-4d78-417a-b3e7-3a0d23f7e864.jpeg
Do you know of any obscure useful websites?
SEO has essentially destroyed search engines, what are some very useful websites that you might not get given by Google?