Mar 19, 2010
News: Tool maker loses suit for NOT using patented technology
Man uses saw. Man cuts self with saw. Man sues saw company for not including safety feature that is patented by third-party. Man wins lawsuit?
It's that last bit that gets me. So a company is required to include safety features? Even if they might not work? Even if they will be cost-debilitating? Isn't that the whole point of the free market, to allow companies to decide for themselves whether the inclusion of this feature will make it more or less competitive in the market? And where does this jury get off by allowing a specific patent holder the control over which saws are able to be sold (by deciding whether or not to license the patents to each individual company or not)?
Mar 18, 2010
Op-Ed: Use gaming XP methods for grading/employee motivation
Interesting concept. Use experiences at work/school as quests of different kinds. Award XP (grades or pay/performance). Allows for trophies/badges/etc. idea for those working with others often, for example.
Mar 17, 2010
SCOGA: State can place non-sex offenders on sex offender registry
Georgia. Georgia. Georgia.
You were doing so well...
The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that the state may require placement of even non-sex offenders on the sex offender registry. This would require them to get permission to travel across state lines, are banned from social networking, can have their photos posted online, and, obviously, has HUGE stigma for being labelled a sexual deviant.
Jake Rainer was charged with false imprisonment when he was 18 for briefly detaining a 17-year-old girl during a soured drug deal. By a federal law, the state are required to have statutes requiring sex-offender registration for those convicted of kidnapping or falsely imprisoning minors. The court ruled that the plain meaning of 'sex offender' is overridden by the state's law.
At least there were some dissenting opinions. Two wrote that because registration places limits on where the offenders may live, work and congregate, it 'is not a requirement that should not be imposed cavalierly.'
Rainer is waiting to see if Georgia changes its law before going to the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's hoping Georgia wises up before it needs to get to that level.
Not holding my breath, Georgia.
News: Highway construction, tax break bill clears Congress
On the road to fewer jobless. One would hope...
Mar 16, 2010
List: Top 5 Public TV shows they should bring back
Posted for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. You're singing the song now....aren't you?
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