RIAA Radar and Peer-to-Peer Programs

After finding this awesome little website known as RIAA Radar, I began to look up some of my favorite bands, as well as do a little research into the wonderful world of record deals and piracy on the web. Basically what the RIAA is is an organization dedicated to making sure their corporate cash flow isn't plugged up by those among us who decide to download music over P2P networks such as "Shareware" and "Limewire." When record sales drop at the rate they have in the past decade, these big executives and CEO's take it upon themselves to lower the amount they pay to the artists. These guys are even responsible for suing adolescences and the elderly over downloading a song without the rights.

RIAA Radar is basically a database of which artists were on which label during the release of a particular CD. This is especially useful in the fight against RIAA members. If your favorite bands CD is RIAA free, purchase it! Help support the artists behind the music. After all, they're people too! Below are some links you guys might find useful.

This guy has a lot more insight into this kinda stuff. If you really are interested in fighting back against the RIAA, check out his blog.

Interested in finding out about RIAA's involvement with your favorite band?
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Yes We Did

After the defeat of John McCain, President Elect Barack Obama has moved on to choosing his administration. Rahm Emanuel, now white house chief of staff, was first on the Obama's agenda. We have now seen the release of http://www.change.gov, Obama's official site for one on one with the country. This, as said in a press release, is to "help make the political process more transparent."

The beginning of a Presidency...

Obama and economic advisors

[Video]The transition speeds up

The Day Before, The Morning After

Just one day before the presidential election, the polls are split. While Obama still leads, the undecided vote just might be McCain's second chance. Although it's unlikely McCain will receive enough to win, let alone the "lion's share," it's still a possibility.

Obama/McCain's last stands

Key state scenarios

The morning after

And here's a little paper on how...
The left is taking revenge across the world?