Ownership and Copyright Aspects of Interviewing [family fun magazine]
Newspaper and magazine articles are often based on interviews. Interviews are an integral part of journalism but many people don’t realize that this simple exercise of asking and answering questions has some complex issues of ownership. If you have never conducted and interviewed, then you may not have given any thought to the ownership and copyright aspect of an interview.
An interview is not merely two people having a conversation, but an interaction that has some legal ramifications. The primary issue is who owns the interview: interviewee or interviewer. The US Copyright Act of 1976, defines the copyright ownership as linked to originality and fixation. The ownership is for the "Original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression.”
It is the fixation requirement that can be a little troublesome. The interview will be fixed only if it is captured in a copy that is permanent allowing it to be: perceived, reproduced, and communicated. If there is an audio copy, video copy, or if the entire interview is in shorthand then the interview is fixed. But if the interview notes are only from parts of the interview then only the portion of the interview that is detailed will be considered fixed. [family fun magazine]
To get the maximum protection under Federal Law the interviewee must also give their consent for the interviewer to record the interview. Rosemont Enterprises v. Random House (1966) was one case where the courts decided that interviewer was the copyright owner of an interview. In this case the court's decision was in part based upon the consent of the interviewee. If any of the requirements are not fulfilled, then Federal Laws do not apply. You must however note that ideas discussed in the interview are not protected by copyright law.
Here are some tips if you want to conduct an interview:
1. Make sure you get written consent from the interviewee for maximum protection under the Federal Law.
2. Always inform the interviewee that you wish to use the interview copy for commercial purpose.
3. Resolve any issues regarding the copyright beforehand with the interviewee.
4. Ensure that you have covered the fixed condition for the interview. [family fun magazine]
Interviews are great ways to access the knowledge that people have, and get their views on issues. They also benefit the interviewee by giving them an opportunity to speak up and make their opinions known. Just take care that all the legal requirements have been met, so it does not become a bad experience for anyone.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Motorcycle EPA Guidlines for 2006
Motorcycle EPA Guidlines for 2006 [family fun magazine]
Well folks the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have done it again. Now they are attacking the Motorcycle Industry. While we should be concerned how our fossil fuel dependent society affects our environment, there should be more concern with how the latest ruling will affect the sport of motorcycling as well as those that build and maintain their own machines.
It is obvious and easy to see that the small shop owner and private citizen will feel the crunch more so than the big time manufacturers will.[family fun magazine]
Below is the link that will take you to all the articles that were written on this subject in American Iron Magazine. They have been very vocal and have taken it upon themselves to insure that everyone who rides is aware of what Big Brother is doing to the motorcycle industry.
http://www.aimag.com/eps/shops.htm
While the articles are lengthy it is important to read them all to see the full impact of what is about to hit all of us. You will also see a link in there to download a questionnaire form that you can print out and mail to MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation). Please take the time to download it and send it in so each of our voices can be heard!
The MRF is our watch dog in Washington D.C. They are an awesome organization that works hard to protect all motorcycle riders’ rights.
Here is the link to their main site which has further information about what the EPA is doing and what the MRF is doing to fight this current ruling.[family fun magazine]
http://www.mrf.org/
If you know anyone that rides or builds their own bike it is important that this information is passed on to them. They need to be made aware of what Big Brother is doing to those of us that ride and to our life style.
Our current energy crisis is being used to put a strangle hold on an industry that produces vehicles with a long standing record of low emissions. They are doing this by placing motorcycles in the same category as Cars, SUVs and Big Rigs.
For years motorcyclists have been looked upon as 3rd class citizens. There must be someone on the EPA, as well as the lawmakers that have proposed this legislation, that just can't stand those that ride because they stand for freedom of choice. The saying "let those who ride decide" is even more evident now with this new ruling.
Many now have to wear helmets in some states as well as have proof of medical coverage should they have an accident. Wonder what's next on the slate for motorcycles, airbags and seatbelts maybe?
Well folks the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have done it again. Now they are attacking the Motorcycle Industry. While we should be concerned how our fossil fuel dependent society affects our environment, there should be more concern with how the latest ruling will affect the sport of motorcycling as well as those that build and maintain their own machines.
It is obvious and easy to see that the small shop owner and private citizen will feel the crunch more so than the big time manufacturers will.[family fun magazine]
Below is the link that will take you to all the articles that were written on this subject in American Iron Magazine. They have been very vocal and have taken it upon themselves to insure that everyone who rides is aware of what Big Brother is doing to the motorcycle industry.
http://www.aimag.com/eps/shops.htm
While the articles are lengthy it is important to read them all to see the full impact of what is about to hit all of us. You will also see a link in there to download a questionnaire form that you can print out and mail to MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation). Please take the time to download it and send it in so each of our voices can be heard!
The MRF is our watch dog in Washington D.C. They are an awesome organization that works hard to protect all motorcycle riders’ rights.
Here is the link to their main site which has further information about what the EPA is doing and what the MRF is doing to fight this current ruling.[family fun magazine]
http://www.mrf.org/
If you know anyone that rides or builds their own bike it is important that this information is passed on to them. They need to be made aware of what Big Brother is doing to those of us that ride and to our life style.
Our current energy crisis is being used to put a strangle hold on an industry that produces vehicles with a long standing record of low emissions. They are doing this by placing motorcycles in the same category as Cars, SUVs and Big Rigs.
For years motorcyclists have been looked upon as 3rd class citizens. There must be someone on the EPA, as well as the lawmakers that have proposed this legislation, that just can't stand those that ride because they stand for freedom of choice. The saying "let those who ride decide" is even more evident now with this new ruling.
Many now have to wear helmets in some states as well as have proof of medical coverage should they have an accident. Wonder what's next on the slate for motorcycles, airbags and seatbelts maybe?
How Do You Choose Art for Your Home?
How Do You Choose Art for Your Home? [family fun magazine]
You have just moved into a new home. Perhaps it's your first real home that you plan to invest time and money into decorating and styling. You are eagerly looking for ideas to help make your home comfortable and beautiful.
You have just been looking through a magazine for decorating ideas and admire a gorgeous home that highlighted the owner's fantastic art collection. You realize that the bare walls in your home create an emptiness that is crying out for attention.
With this sudden urge to fill them up, what are you going to choose for art?
It is not hard to find art - whether you choose originals or reproductions. The variety and diversity of styles is enormous, so where do you begin in making your selection?
Art should be personal. Selecting pieces that you really love should not be influenced by the color of the carpet or your couch. To really make a statement, art should be chosen based on it's own merits. [family fun magazine]
Try to purchase art as you would any other piece of furnishing that you plan to have for years. You want to select pieces that you will love and appreciate for a long time - whether you keep your couch or not.
When you admire artwork in a gallery or even in a fantastically decorated home you will notice that it is the art that sets the tone, not the other way around. Artwork should be featured, and not chosen to compliment it's surroundings.
You will likely find that you are drawn to works that are in colors or themes that suit your home anyway. If you do like traditional decorating styles, it is quite likely that you will been drawn to more traditional styles of artwork as well. The same is true of more modern or contemporary tastes. [family fun magazine]
Talking to a gallery owner or interior decorator, you may also find them able to give you suggestions on how the artwork could best be appreciated. Using picture lights to illuminate the artwork will add enormously to it's appeal as well as to the mood of a room.
Your artwork will make a significant statement about you personally. It is well worth your efforts to select pieces one at a time and choose art that truly reflects you instead of filling your walls with mediocre work that you will tire of quickly. By making thoughtful choices and viewing each piece as an investment, you will always find a special place for your art in any home.
You have just moved into a new home. Perhaps it's your first real home that you plan to invest time and money into decorating and styling. You are eagerly looking for ideas to help make your home comfortable and beautiful.
You have just been looking through a magazine for decorating ideas and admire a gorgeous home that highlighted the owner's fantastic art collection. You realize that the bare walls in your home create an emptiness that is crying out for attention.
With this sudden urge to fill them up, what are you going to choose for art?
It is not hard to find art - whether you choose originals or reproductions. The variety and diversity of styles is enormous, so where do you begin in making your selection?
Art should be personal. Selecting pieces that you really love should not be influenced by the color of the carpet or your couch. To really make a statement, art should be chosen based on it's own merits. [family fun magazine]
Try to purchase art as you would any other piece of furnishing that you plan to have for years. You want to select pieces that you will love and appreciate for a long time - whether you keep your couch or not.
When you admire artwork in a gallery or even in a fantastically decorated home you will notice that it is the art that sets the tone, not the other way around. Artwork should be featured, and not chosen to compliment it's surroundings.
You will likely find that you are drawn to works that are in colors or themes that suit your home anyway. If you do like traditional decorating styles, it is quite likely that you will been drawn to more traditional styles of artwork as well. The same is true of more modern or contemporary tastes. [family fun magazine]
Talking to a gallery owner or interior decorator, you may also find them able to give you suggestions on how the artwork could best be appreciated. Using picture lights to illuminate the artwork will add enormously to it's appeal as well as to the mood of a room.
Your artwork will make a significant statement about you personally. It is well worth your efforts to select pieces one at a time and choose art that truly reflects you instead of filling your walls with mediocre work that you will tire of quickly. By making thoughtful choices and viewing each piece as an investment, you will always find a special place for your art in any home.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Content Management Systems Beneficial to Dynamic Web Programming
Content Management Systems Beneficial to Dynamic Web Programming [programming family fun]
One of the most innovative benefits of dynamic web programming is content management systems that make the life of internet content editors easy and their work visually attractive.
Imagine that you are the editor of an online newspaper or magazine. You are creative in your writings and very knowledgeable about the content you write about. However, these skills alone are not good enough to be able to work in an online “news” source. You must have at least the very basic knowledge on the functions and the tags of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). You must be able to create codes for the presentations of your articles. This process of writing web articles can be very frustrating (and exhausting) if you have never heard about CMS’s (Content Management Systems). [programming family fun]
Content Management Systems are almost like personal automated web page authors. You write your articles, surveys, and rating systems as if you are using a word processor or a visual editing program. Driven by the data you put in, the CMS stores all of these in a database and then translates them into HTML. CMS basically acts like a translator between you and the browsers by creating very user friendly graphical interfaces.
CMS generally have a front-end and a back-end. The front-end obviously refers to the face of the site that each visitor sees. The back-end is the user-friendly graphical interface where you can edit your content or the template with the help of the many wizards that are supplied by these systems. Let’s say you needed to write a code for a user-upload function in the site, or a survey system that would enable users to vote on your articles; you don’t even need to touch Dreamweaver, Frontpage, or any kind of HTML editor; there are already hundreds of modules that are written for different CMS’s. You just download the module to your server and install it.
There are loads of CM systems online that are presented as freeware. However, below are two suggestions for different user groups; [programming family fun]
Typo3: If you think yourself a professional and think that you can deal with some PHP coding, this robust and very flexible system is just for you.
Mambo: If you say “No, thanks. I don’t want to deal with PHP coding, I am doing this as a hobby”, then Mambo should be your choice since it does not require the user to change much and is already supported by many ready-to-install modules and templates.
In summary, CMS makes our life much easier then before and our sites much more attractive. They are the “operating systems”, personal coders and free translators of the web.
One of the most innovative benefits of dynamic web programming is content management systems that make the life of internet content editors easy and their work visually attractive.
Imagine that you are the editor of an online newspaper or magazine. You are creative in your writings and very knowledgeable about the content you write about. However, these skills alone are not good enough to be able to work in an online “news” source. You must have at least the very basic knowledge on the functions and the tags of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). You must be able to create codes for the presentations of your articles. This process of writing web articles can be very frustrating (and exhausting) if you have never heard about CMS’s (Content Management Systems). [programming family fun]
Content Management Systems are almost like personal automated web page authors. You write your articles, surveys, and rating systems as if you are using a word processor or a visual editing program. Driven by the data you put in, the CMS stores all of these in a database and then translates them into HTML. CMS basically acts like a translator between you and the browsers by creating very user friendly graphical interfaces.
CMS generally have a front-end and a back-end. The front-end obviously refers to the face of the site that each visitor sees. The back-end is the user-friendly graphical interface where you can edit your content or the template with the help of the many wizards that are supplied by these systems. Let’s say you needed to write a code for a user-upload function in the site, or a survey system that would enable users to vote on your articles; you don’t even need to touch Dreamweaver, Frontpage, or any kind of HTML editor; there are already hundreds of modules that are written for different CMS’s. You just download the module to your server and install it.
There are loads of CM systems online that are presented as freeware. However, below are two suggestions for different user groups; [programming family fun]
Typo3: If you think yourself a professional and think that you can deal with some PHP coding, this robust and very flexible system is just for you.
Mambo: If you say “No, thanks. I don’t want to deal with PHP coding, I am doing this as a hobby”, then Mambo should be your choice since it does not require the user to change much and is already supported by many ready-to-install modules and templates.
In summary, CMS makes our life much easier then before and our sites much more attractive. They are the “operating systems”, personal coders and free translators of the web.
Family Meals - Better for Children, Easier for You
Family Meals - Better for Children, Easier for You [family fun magazine]
Another day, another dinner to prepare. Are you having a difficult time finding easy to prepare meals that can satisfy your growing family?
You want to give your family the best, but time is in short supply and preparing a healthy meal has become a chore. Too often take out or frozen dinners have to do. Is there a way to combine healthy eating with convenience? [family fun magazine]
Yes! New methods of cooking and easy to prepare staples can change your eating habits and lead to a better eating style for your family. According to the 'Kid's Health' Program created by the Nemours Foundation, family meals are an important part of developing healthy habits in your kids. Eating as a family will encourage your kids to eat healthy foods like whole grains and vegetables. It will discourage unhealthy snacking and even make them less likely to try smoking, alcohol or marijuana.
But how do you plan healthy family meals on a tight schedule? Here are some ideas to start:
Does your family love lasagna? Maybe you thought that it was a labor intensive dish that just doesn't fit your lifestyle. Cheesy and full of fat, perhaps it's not even a wise choice. However, lasagna is actually one of the most versatile meals to prepare - and with instant (no boil) noodles, it doesn't even have to be a big job.
There are lasagna recipes for vegetarians, low-carb, low-fat and even diabetic diets. Lasagna noodles now come in instant, no-cook preparations that cut time and energy when making this hearty dish.
For lasagna or other pasta dishes, try using whole wheat pasta and shredding carrots or zucchini into the meat sauce for an easy way to up the nutritional value. Using lean ground beef or even substituting with ground turkey or chicken can make for a surprising, yet nourishing result. Buy bottled pasta sauces for even faster preparation - many grocers carry a wide assortment that will add variety to your dishes. [family fun magazine]
Looking for an elegant chicken dinner? Don't forget about frozen skinless chicken breasts. Baked in the oven with a dollop of salsa and shredded cheddar on top makes for a healthy alternative to frying or heavy sauces.
Need ideas for a side dish? Why are you wasting time cutting and washing lettuce when you can pick up a prepackaged bag at the grocers? Not to say it's the cheapest method, but it definitely helps busy families put nutrition ahead of convenience when planning a meal.
Have you ever tried steaming vegetables in the microwave? Fresh or frozen veggies make for another easy side dish when they're popped into the microwave for a few minutes. Add a couple tablespoons of water and cover with a paper towel, an easy AND healthy alternative to frying or boiling.
We're all concerned about our children eating healthier foods. Regular family meals will encourage kids to develop healthy eating habits - an important key to good health later in life. By making meal time less stressful you can focus on the joys of spending time together instead of the hassles of preparing meals.
Another day, another dinner to prepare. Are you having a difficult time finding easy to prepare meals that can satisfy your growing family?
You want to give your family the best, but time is in short supply and preparing a healthy meal has become a chore. Too often take out or frozen dinners have to do. Is there a way to combine healthy eating with convenience? [family fun magazine]
Yes! New methods of cooking and easy to prepare staples can change your eating habits and lead to a better eating style for your family. According to the 'Kid's Health' Program created by the Nemours Foundation, family meals are an important part of developing healthy habits in your kids. Eating as a family will encourage your kids to eat healthy foods like whole grains and vegetables. It will discourage unhealthy snacking and even make them less likely to try smoking, alcohol or marijuana.
But how do you plan healthy family meals on a tight schedule? Here are some ideas to start:
Does your family love lasagna? Maybe you thought that it was a labor intensive dish that just doesn't fit your lifestyle. Cheesy and full of fat, perhaps it's not even a wise choice. However, lasagna is actually one of the most versatile meals to prepare - and with instant (no boil) noodles, it doesn't even have to be a big job.
There are lasagna recipes for vegetarians, low-carb, low-fat and even diabetic diets. Lasagna noodles now come in instant, no-cook preparations that cut time and energy when making this hearty dish.
For lasagna or other pasta dishes, try using whole wheat pasta and shredding carrots or zucchini into the meat sauce for an easy way to up the nutritional value. Using lean ground beef or even substituting with ground turkey or chicken can make for a surprising, yet nourishing result. Buy bottled pasta sauces for even faster preparation - many grocers carry a wide assortment that will add variety to your dishes. [family fun magazine]
Looking for an elegant chicken dinner? Don't forget about frozen skinless chicken breasts. Baked in the oven with a dollop of salsa and shredded cheddar on top makes for a healthy alternative to frying or heavy sauces.
Need ideas for a side dish? Why are you wasting time cutting and washing lettuce when you can pick up a prepackaged bag at the grocers? Not to say it's the cheapest method, but it definitely helps busy families put nutrition ahead of convenience when planning a meal.
Have you ever tried steaming vegetables in the microwave? Fresh or frozen veggies make for another easy side dish when they're popped into the microwave for a few minutes. Add a couple tablespoons of water and cover with a paper towel, an easy AND healthy alternative to frying or boiling.
We're all concerned about our children eating healthier foods. Regular family meals will encourage kids to develop healthy eating habits - an important key to good health later in life. By making meal time less stressful you can focus on the joys of spending time together instead of the hassles of preparing meals.
Building Relationships In Clubs and Groups
Building Relationships In Clubs and Groups [family fun world]
Most everyone belongs to some kind of a club or group. Perhaps it is a civic group, or a service club, or a church group, or even a family group. How often have you attended a "meeting" of your group, and not spent any time getting to know the people in the group? Too often groups are only concerned with agendas, reports, useless chitchat and weather reports, or getting business done. Life is too short to miss the opportunities to get to know people better and foster meaningful relationships.
People love to talk about themselves, their interests, their families and their life experiences. And, if you listen carefully, you can learn a lot about them as they share these things. The problem is that unless they are asked, they probably won't tell. Then there is the additional issue of limited time in most club or group meetings. Good news... it can be done, if done briefly and regularly. [family fun world]
One president of a Kiwanis club (a community service club) uses a very effective “exercise” in the beginning of the club’s meeting. To officially start the meeting, the members are asked to all stand, do the pledge to the flag, have a brief prayer (some clubs follow with a song), then sit down and proceed with the meeting. But, before letting the members sit down, this leader had them ask one or two people a specific question, or had them tell someone a certain something about themselves. And, low and behold, the members started learning things about one another... and relationships started developing.
So, here are some suggestions for the types of directives and questions to use.
Things related to certain times and seasons: [family fun world]
What was your most memorable Christmas?
What was your most embarrassing birthday surprise?
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Where were you on 9/11?
Tell someone your favorite summer vacation.
Tell someone about the hottest day you remember - where you were and the temperature.
Tell some one your favorite time of year, and why.
Things related to people and places:
What is your favorite color, and why?
What is your favorite food?
Who are you most like... your mom or dad?
Where did you meet your spouse?
Who is your "hero" and why?
If you could be someone from the past, who and why?
Tell the funniest statement you've heard from a child (maybe it was you).
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
If you could "fix" or change one thing in the world today, what would it be?
Tell someone your middle name, and why it was given to you.
Tell the funniest joke (keep it clean) you can think of.
Using these to get you thinking, and a little creativity, you can come up with many more. Think about the things you would like to know about those with whom you associate. Think about what you would like to tell others, if they would only listen... then start asking and telling.
Most everyone belongs to some kind of a club or group. Perhaps it is a civic group, or a service club, or a church group, or even a family group. How often have you attended a "meeting" of your group, and not spent any time getting to know the people in the group? Too often groups are only concerned with agendas, reports, useless chitchat and weather reports, or getting business done. Life is too short to miss the opportunities to get to know people better and foster meaningful relationships.
People love to talk about themselves, their interests, their families and their life experiences. And, if you listen carefully, you can learn a lot about them as they share these things. The problem is that unless they are asked, they probably won't tell. Then there is the additional issue of limited time in most club or group meetings. Good news... it can be done, if done briefly and regularly. [family fun world]
One president of a Kiwanis club (a community service club) uses a very effective “exercise” in the beginning of the club’s meeting. To officially start the meeting, the members are asked to all stand, do the pledge to the flag, have a brief prayer (some clubs follow with a song), then sit down and proceed with the meeting. But, before letting the members sit down, this leader had them ask one or two people a specific question, or had them tell someone a certain something about themselves. And, low and behold, the members started learning things about one another... and relationships started developing.
So, here are some suggestions for the types of directives and questions to use.
Things related to certain times and seasons: [family fun world]
What was your most memorable Christmas?
What was your most embarrassing birthday surprise?
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Where were you on 9/11?
Tell someone your favorite summer vacation.
Tell someone about the hottest day you remember - where you were and the temperature.
Tell some one your favorite time of year, and why.
Things related to people and places:
What is your favorite color, and why?
What is your favorite food?
Who are you most like... your mom or dad?
Where did you meet your spouse?
Who is your "hero" and why?
If you could be someone from the past, who and why?
Tell the funniest statement you've heard from a child (maybe it was you).
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
If you could "fix" or change one thing in the world today, what would it be?
Tell someone your middle name, and why it was given to you.
Tell the funniest joke (keep it clean) you can think of.
Using these to get you thinking, and a little creativity, you can come up with many more. Think about the things you would like to know about those with whom you associate. Think about what you would like to tell others, if they would only listen... then start asking and telling.
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