Articles related to "Piracy"
Top Ten piracy-stricken cities reported
The SPA announced in June the top ten metropolitan areas with losses due to software piracy. I piracy wrong absolutely, or is there a grey area?
spa • software piracy • warez
The SPA announced in June the top ten metropolitan areas with losses due to software piracy. I piracy wrong absolutely, or is there a grey area?
spa • software piracy • warez
Pirates of the Mediterranean
Before Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates patrolling the ancient waters of the Mediterranean took full advantage of the powerful trade routes of Greece, Egypt, and Rome.
pirates of the mediterranean • pirates • mediterranean • polycrates of samos • ostia
Before Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates patrolling the ancient waters of the Mediterranean took full advantage of the powerful trade routes of Greece, Egypt, and Rome.
pirates of the mediterranean • pirates • mediterranean • polycrates of samos • ostia
Medieval Piracy and Privateering
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Fansubs 3: what cost piracy?
Experts claim movie piracy costs the industry $20.5 billion per year. But in 2004, movies broke records, and 2006 promises to do the same. What gives?
fansub • fansubbing • forrest gump • winston groom • mpaa
Experts claim movie piracy costs the industry $20.5 billion per year. But in 2004, movies broke records, and 2006 promises to do the same. What gives?
fansub • fansubbing • forrest gump • winston groom • mpaa
Fansubs: publicity or piracy?
Fansubbers: are they anime's best friend, or another form of movie pirate? Here's a short history of the practice.
fansub • fansubbers • fansubbing • fansubs • animation
Fansubbers: are they anime's best friend, or another form of movie pirate? Here's a short history of the practice.
fansub • fansubbers • fansubbing • fansubs • animation
Piracy & Other Yoga Controversies
As North American interest in yoga crests a wave of popularity the movement negotiates a fine line between commercialization, politicization and spiritualism.
yoga • yoga controversy • yoga patents • lululemon • marketing yoga
As North American interest in yoga crests a wave of popularity the movement negotiates a fine line between commercialization, politicization and spiritualism.
yoga • yoga controversy • yoga patents • lululemon • marketing yoga
Piracy and Rock Music
Piracy is wrong. Period. But is it possible that illegal file-sharing could actually benefit artists?
illegal file-sharing • music downloading • bittorrent • radiohead • nine inch nails
Piracy is wrong. Period. But is it possible that illegal file-sharing could actually benefit artists?
illegal file-sharing • music downloading • bittorrent • radiohead • nine inch nails
Piracy in Russia
Piracy is a problem in Russia, but many Russians feel one teacher is being used as an example in a piracy case initiated by Microsoft. Gorbachev has intervened.
gorbachev • piracy • pirates • microsoft • software
Piracy is a problem in Russia, but many Russians feel one teacher is being used as an example in a piracy case initiated by Microsoft. Gorbachev has intervened.
gorbachev • piracy • pirates • microsoft • software
South Seas Piracy
What is the reality of piracy in the South Seas? A long history of misery and exploitation.
piracy • south seas • straits of malacca • lin feng
What is the reality of piracy in the South Seas? A long history of misery and exploitation.
piracy • south seas • straits of malacca • lin feng
Pirates of the Cyber-rian
As consumers of the digital age, our students are faced with new terms of ownership that weren't defined in the past - and aren't clearly defined at the present time. The sooner we seize the opportunity to introduce concepts of intellectual property, the more fully the generations will be equipped to deal with its infringement.
intellectual property • software piracy • information theft • teacher technology • classroom technology
As consumers of the digital age, our students are faced with new terms of ownership that weren't defined in the past - and aren't clearly defined at the present time. The sooner we seize the opportunity to introduce concepts of intellectual property, the more fully the generations will be equipped to deal with its infringement.
intellectual property • software piracy • information theft • teacher technology • classroom technology
Blackbeard
The legend of Blackbeard has been told and retold in many different ways. Here some of the actual history of this infamous pirate is revealed.
pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • queen anne's revenge • golden age of piracy
The legend of Blackbeard has been told and retold in many different ways. Here some of the actual history of this infamous pirate is revealed.
pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • queen anne's revenge • golden age of piracy
Grace O'Malley, Female Pirate
While female pirates were a rare thing, they certainly weren't uncommon. Grace O'Malley is one of the few women who gave pirating a new name.
female pirate • gracy o'malley • irish pirates • piracy • granuaile
While female pirates were a rare thing, they certainly weren't uncommon. Grace O'Malley is one of the few women who gave pirating a new name.
female pirate • gracy o'malley • irish pirates • piracy • granuaile
Is Downloading Damaging The Film Industry?
In an era of kiddie-friendly films, soaring ticket prices and perpetual disappointments, are cinemas losing the fight against internet downloads?
is downloading damaging the film industry • downloading movies • movie piracy • movies on the internet • cost of movie piracy
In an era of kiddie-friendly films, soaring ticket prices and perpetual disappointments, are cinemas losing the fight against internet downloads?
is downloading damaging the film industry • downloading movies • movie piracy • movies on the internet • cost of movie piracy
Leafy Green Vegetables in African Food, Health and Wealth: Part II.
Significance of green leafy vegetables in African diets is not limited to nutrition but also to medicinal and social welfare.Intellectual piracy has detrimental influence on wealth that can be generated from these products.
green leafy vegetables • health • wealth and intellectual piracy
Significance of green leafy vegetables in African diets is not limited to nutrition but also to medicinal and social welfare.Intellectual piracy has detrimental influence on wealth that can be generated from these products.
green leafy vegetables • health • wealth and intellectual piracy
Limahong Attacks Manila
An account of Limahong's attack on Manila together with the early history of the city.
manila • spanish colonisation • piracy • limahong • lin feng
An account of Limahong's attack on Manila together with the early history of the city.
manila • spanish colonisation • piracy • limahong • lin feng
Online Auction Follow-up
follow-up to previous article about online auctions - these are the disadvantages!
online auctions • business • warning • money • savings
follow-up to previous article about online auctions - these are the disadvantages!
online auctions • business • warning • money • savings
Playing the Cyber Tune...
Piracy apart, this tune heralds the massive transformation of the music industry .....
mp3 • online music • digital music • rights management systems • intellectual property
Piracy apart, this tune heralds the massive transformation of the music industry .....
mp3 • online music • digital music • rights management systems • intellectual property
The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
The Chams
An introduction to the civilisation of the Chams, together with a brief description of state formation in Southeast Asia.
vietnam • china • chams • piracy • archaeology
An introduction to the civilisation of the Chams, together with a brief description of state formation in Southeast Asia.
vietnam • china • chams • piracy • archaeology
CGN (An Acronymn for the Ages)
CGN: Computer Gaming News, right up there with MSNBC and CNN. This week's article covers news since the beginning of August.
computer gaming news • cgn • asheron's call • alpha centauri • elspa
CGN: Computer Gaming News, right up there with MSNBC and CNN. This week's article covers news since the beginning of August.
computer gaming news • cgn • asheron's call • alpha centauri • elspa
Rachel Wall:Notorious Woman Pirate
Several colonial women worldwide held infamous pirate distinction. New England boasts of one woman pirate, Rachel Wall.
rachel wall woman pirate of massachusets • colonial woman cutthroat • rachel wall and piracy • high seas betrayal • ship distress flags
Several colonial women worldwide held infamous pirate distinction. New England boasts of one woman pirate, Rachel Wall.
rachel wall woman pirate of massachusets • colonial woman cutthroat • rachel wall and piracy • high seas betrayal • ship distress flags
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 1: The Ancient World
<i>Webster's Dictionary</i> defines 'haven' as any port that provides shelter. Pirates required such harbors in order to survive. Why did pirates favor certain spots over others? What sites in the Ancient World harbored pirates?
pirates • pirate havens • mediterranean • adriatic • golden age of piracy
<i>Webster's Dictionary</i> defines 'haven' as any port that provides shelter. Pirates required such harbors in order to survive. Why did pirates favor certain spots over others? What sites in the Ancient World harbored pirates?
pirates • pirate havens • mediterranean • adriatic • golden age of piracy
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 3: Madagascar
The fourth largest island in the world was another locale that attracted pirates. Thomas Tew, Henry Avery, and William Kidd were several who visited Madagascar. Today, underwater excavations are under way to recover at least one pirate ship, Kidd's <i>Adventure Galley</i>, which sank in the harbor at Île Sainte Marie.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • william kidd • thomas tew
The fourth largest island in the world was another locale that attracted pirates. Thomas Tew, Henry Avery, and William Kidd were several who visited Madagascar. Today, underwater excavations are under way to recover at least one pirate ship, Kidd's <i>Adventure Galley</i>, which sank in the harbor at Île Sainte Marie.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • william kidd • thomas tew
Avast Ye Swabs!
Am I a music pirate? Hopefully this article will stimulate some discussion on the music piracy issue.
music piracy • christian • rock • inner flame • wayne bates
Am I a music pirate? Hopefully this article will stimulate some discussion on the music piracy issue.
music piracy • christian • rock • inner flame • wayne bates
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 5: Tortuga and New Providence
Tortuga was one of the earliest safe harbors pirates used in the Caribbean. New Providence was one of the last. Together these two havens played host to some of the most infamous pirates to sail the High Seas.
pirates • piracy • buccaneers • tortuga • new providence
Tortuga was one of the earliest safe harbors pirates used in the Caribbean. New Providence was one of the last. Together these two havens played host to some of the most infamous pirates to sail the High Seas.
pirates • piracy • buccaneers • tortuga • new providence
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 6: In League with Pirates
Pirates never work alone. Whether in the past or the present, they require people to sell their plunder. Sooner or later, this illegal trade results in government intervention to suppress piracy.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • adam baldridge • baltimore
Pirates never work alone. Whether in the past or the present, they require people to sell their plunder. Sooner or later, this illegal trade results in government intervention to suppress piracy.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • adam baldridge • baltimore
Intellectual Property Rights
Fourth World peoples are fighting to protect their cultural knowledge and intellectual heritage from intellectual theft and exploitation.
intellectual • rights • property • patents • copyright
Fourth World peoples are fighting to protect their cultural knowledge and intellectual heritage from intellectual theft and exploitation.
intellectual • rights • property • patents • copyright
Microsoft Global Sales
Today Microsoft operates in over 100 countries, contrasted with some 70 countries in year 2000. So why do less than 1% of company software sales come from China?
microsoft global sales • international sales microsoft • world sales microsoft • china sales microsoft • chinese sales microsoft
Today Microsoft operates in over 100 countries, contrasted with some 70 countries in year 2000. So why do less than 1% of company software sales come from China?
microsoft global sales • international sales microsoft • world sales microsoft • china sales microsoft • chinese sales microsoft
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 4: Port Royal
My first introduction to Port Royal came when I saw Errol Flynn in <i>Captain Blood</i>. That depiction of a bustling seaport was a far cry from reality. For a time, Port Royal was a haven for pirates, who helped it gain a reputation of being one of the most vile and evil cities of the seventeenth century.
pirates • piracy • buccaneers • port royal • jamaica
My first introduction to Port Royal came when I saw Errol Flynn in <i>Captain Blood</i>. That depiction of a bustling seaport was a far cry from reality. For a time, Port Royal was a haven for pirates, who helped it gain a reputation of being one of the most vile and evil cities of the seventeenth century.
pirates • piracy • buccaneers • port royal • jamaica
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Copy Protection, Part II
This is part II of my husband, <a href="http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/18146">Thomas Williams</a>'s, essay on copy protection.
shift key • cd-rom • thomas williams • copy protection • digital millennium copyright act
This is part II of my husband, <a href="http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/18146">Thomas Williams</a>'s, essay on copy protection.
shift key • cd-rom • thomas williams • copy protection • digital millennium copyright act
The World of Pirates, part 1
Pirates as we know them, fact or fiction, how has literature shaped the historical accuracy fo the time period of the piracy of the high seas?
pirates • books
Pirates as we know them, fact or fiction, how has literature shaped the historical accuracy fo the time period of the piracy of the high seas?
pirates • books
Is The Anime Market Collapsing?
Anime sales are down by 50%, and several companies are going under. But interest in anime is exploding. What's going on? Part #1 of a series.
anime • icv2 • milton griepp • justin sevakis • anime news network
Anime sales are down by 50%, and several companies are going under. But interest in anime is exploding. What's going on? Part #1 of a series.
anime • icv2 • milton griepp • justin sevakis • anime news network
Oscar News: From The Host to No More Screeners!
A variety of Academy Awards news to pass along this week ... from the controversial decision by the MPAA and the major studios to stop sending screening tapes and DVD's to Academy members, to the announcement of the host for the 76th Annual Academy Awards ... and the Academy even forms a brand new council.
council • academy awards • cinema • film • movies
A variety of Academy Awards news to pass along this week ... from the controversial decision by the MPAA and the major studios to stop sending screening tapes and DVD's to Academy members, to the announcement of the host for the 76th Annual Academy Awards ... and the Academy even forms a brand new council.
council • academy awards • cinema • film • movies
Parati: History and Culture
With its history of slaves and pirates, this unashamed tourist town on Brazil's east coast is a top place in which to get away from Rio de Janeiro's noise and hustle.
parati tourist information • parati history • paraty culture • parati festivals • rio de janeiro festivals
With its history of slaves and pirates, this unashamed tourist town on Brazil's east coast is a top place in which to get away from Rio de Janeiro's noise and hustle.
parati tourist information • parati history • paraty culture • parati festivals • rio de janeiro festivals
Banning Screeners and Lifetime Achievement Awards
In just a few short weeks since the MPAA made the controversial decision to ban the use of screener videos to send to awards organizations for their consideration, the industry has risen up against the ban, and even one awards organization has canceled their upcoming awards. But on the bright side of things, two Hollywood legends will be receiving lifetime achievement awards soon.
meryl streep • karl malden • afi • film • movies
In just a few short weeks since the MPAA made the controversial decision to ban the use of screener videos to send to awards organizations for their consideration, the industry has risen up against the ban, and even one awards organization has canceled their upcoming awards. But on the bright side of things, two Hollywood legends will be receiving lifetime achievement awards soon.
meryl streep • karl malden • afi • film • movies
Did Pirates Really Go Arrrgh?
A pirate is one of the original terrorists of the world. In fact, terror was just as much a weapon in a pirate's armory as his sword. So just when did the pirate pass from a seafaring, Osama Bin Laden-type of scumbag to the romantic, handsome, swashbuckling hero? More importantly, did they really go "arrrgh?" Let us examine the mystique of the pirate.
pirates • arrrgh • sharon west • history bizarre mysterious • terror
A pirate is one of the original terrorists of the world. In fact, terror was just as much a weapon in a pirate's armory as his sword. So just when did the pirate pass from a seafaring, Osama Bin Laden-type of scumbag to the romantic, handsome, swashbuckling hero? More importantly, did they really go "arrrgh?" Let us examine the mystique of the pirate.
pirates • arrrgh • sharon west • history bizarre mysterious • terror
Grace O'Malley, the Early Years
Grace O'Malley (1530-1603) defied belief, resisted definition, despised convention, and ultimately took on the greatest enemy her land had yet encountered. And won!
grace o'malley • grainne mhaol • clare island • donal o'flaherty • hugh delacey
Grace O'Malley (1530-1603) defied belief, resisted definition, despised convention, and ultimately took on the greatest enemy her land had yet encountered. And won!
grace o'malley • grainne mhaol • clare island • donal o'flaherty • hugh delacey
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers
The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail!
pirates • buccaneers • adventures
The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail!
pirates • buccaneers • adventures
Alestorm: Black Sails At Midnight
Oh look, there goes subtlety disappearing off into the horizon...
alestorm • black sails at midnight • black sails at midnight album review • true scottish pirate metal • alestorm album review
Oh look, there goes subtlety disappearing off into the horizon...
alestorm • black sails at midnight • black sails at midnight album review • true scottish pirate metal • alestorm album review
Kasparov vs. the World
Garry Kasparov lost to Deep Blue in 1997. In another test against technology, he takes on the world.
garry kasparov • chess • internet • world team vs. kasparov
Garry Kasparov lost to Deep Blue in 1997. In another test against technology, he takes on the world.
garry kasparov • chess • internet • world team vs. kasparov
Pirate Movies
Johny Depp's Jack Sparrow may set a new standard for onscreen piracy but so did Errol Flynn's Captain Blood.
captain blood • errol flynn • pirates of the caribbean • dead man's chest • olivia dehavilland
Johny Depp's Jack Sparrow may set a new standard for onscreen piracy but so did Errol Flynn's Captain Blood.
captain blood • errol flynn • pirates of the caribbean • dead man's chest • olivia dehavilland
Death of An Industry
"Without music, I'll go crazy." -Marvin Gaye, from Eric Sermon's remix "Just Like Music"
music • marvin gaye • jay-z • diddy • nelly
"Without music, I'll go crazy." -Marvin Gaye, from Eric Sermon's remix "Just Like Music"
music • marvin gaye • jay-z • diddy • nelly
Photoshop through the Ages
Photoshop began on a grayscale display and evolved into one of America's favorite image editing software.
photoshop • adobe • barneyscan • photoshop history • photoshop 1.0
Photoshop began on a grayscale display and evolved into one of America's favorite image editing software.
photoshop • adobe • barneyscan • photoshop history • photoshop 1.0
The Pirate State of Fiume 1920
Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history
gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history
gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
Boost Your Library
While it is not necessary to have a huge library of songs right away, it is important to at least start with a good selection in a wide variety of genres. Also, good presentation of your library menu can help boost even a meager library.
karaoke • cdg • cd+g • sound choice • backing tracks
While it is not necessary to have a huge library of songs right away, it is important to at least start with a good selection in a wide variety of genres. Also, good presentation of your library menu can help boost even a meager library.
karaoke • cdg • cd+g • sound choice • backing tracks
Bootleggers Bitchslapped
Two men jailed in Hong Kong for selling pirated anime over the Net.
hong kong • xinhua • bootleg dvd's • animation • cartoon
Two men jailed in Hong Kong for selling pirated anime over the Net.
hong kong • xinhua • bootleg dvd's • animation • cartoon
Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd was either a bloodthirsty pirate of his own volition, or else a victim of mutinous circumstances beyond his control. The result was the same: a hanging.
captain william kidd • pirate • privateer • high seas • william iii of england
Captain Kidd was either a bloodthirsty pirate of his own volition, or else a victim of mutinous circumstances beyond his control. The result was the same: a hanging.
captain william kidd • pirate • privateer • high seas • william iii of england
Italy Trivia: Sicily Travel Facts
Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.
sicily travel facts • teatro massimo bellini • archimedes syracuse • godfather trilogy • garibaldi marsala
Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.
sicily travel facts • teatro massimo bellini • archimedes syracuse • godfather trilogy • garibaldi marsala
When is a Pirate not a Pirate?
How many different synonyms can you think of for pirate? Buccaneer, corsair, marooner, swashbuckler. These are just a few, but do they really mean the same thing as pirate?
pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
How many different synonyms can you think of for pirate? Buccaneer, corsair, marooner, swashbuckler. These are just a few, but do they really mean the same thing as pirate?
pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
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