Strength of Schedule for teams on the cusp.

Great thread, Achebe! Don't really have anything to say, but I wanted you to know I appreciate the work!

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Why is it that everytime BC defeats a major conference opponent, that opponent promptly goes on a losing streak?

PS. Notre Dame sucks

 

Cool that Clutch added the standings section.

Going into tonight's game, Rockets are 1/2 game up on Denver, tied with Seattle and 4 games behind Phoenix. If the Rockets can finish February about the same in the standings, I think we'll be in excellent shape. Assuming the weakness of schedule ratings still hold, the Rockets might have a real chance to catch up with Phoenix, leave Seattle behind, and hold a slim lead over Denver. Crossing fingers.

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I expect to see a summary of this thread in the Chronicle in a couple of days. Great post Achebe.

Oh yeah, "International Copyright Law" has no bearing on SmeggySmeg rights as U.S. Federal governs works created in the U.S. However, Achebe's right, once improved on the improved work becomes Achebe's. Don't worry though, SmeggySmeg, you still have a copyright on your original work.

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A great post by Achebe. Great graph. Clearly shows the Rockets schedule as compared to the rest of the compatition.

Suns, Mavs and T-Wolves may be in front, but the Rockets have the inside position and are ganing fast!

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[This message has been edited by crash5179 (edited March 03, 2001).]

 

Is Smeg's work considered created overseas or in the US? He might have typed it in Australia, yet it did not come into being until it passed through the UBB software on a computer system in the United States.

Please clarify this point.


Mango

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Mango,

First, I have to apologize for my original posting. It may only kindly be categorized as completely incomprehensible.

That being said, I hope this helps. This ain't legal advice, just a summary of what I found. Here's the dope:

First, it might be instructional to figure out which country's laws apply in this case.

All authors living in participating countries automatically receive copyright protection in all other countries that are parties to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, or parties to the Universal Copyright Convention (UCC). Most countries belong to at least one of these conventions. The U.S. and Austrailia belong to both. Members of the two international copyright conventions have agreed to give nationals of member countries the same level of copyright protection they give their own nationals.

Works of foreign authors who are nationals of Berne or UCC-member countries automatically receive copyright protection in the U.S. Unpublished works are subject to copyright protection in the U.S. without regard to the nationality or domicile of the author.

To boil it down to the nitty grit, Achebe is not subject to the laws of another country (i.e., the copyright laws of Australia) when an action is taken outside the jurisdiction of that country. However, since the U.S. is a party to the Berne Convention and the UCC, Smeg may choose to enforce his rights in the U.S., the location of the alleged infringement. In enforcing his rights, Smeg will be subject to the laws of the U.S. As stated, to bring an action against Achebe in the U.S., Smeg would receive the same protection that a U.S. author would under the Copyright Act.

Now we know that U.S. law applies, here's what U.S. law has to say about Smeg's original creation.

According to Section 101 of the Copyright Act, a work is "fixed" when it is made "sufficiently permanent or stable to permit it to be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated for a period of more than transitory duration." It makes no difference what the form, manner, or medium is. An author can "fix" words, for example, by writing them down, typing them on an old-fashioned typewriter, dictating them into a tape recorder, or entering them into a computer.

Smeg's work "came into being" (i.e., was "fixed") the moment he typed it in Australia. Thus, it "came into being" as he typed it in Australia, not when it was stored on a server (presumably in the U.S.) or viewed on the BBS (worldwide). As stated, publication is not a requirement for enforcement of rights in the U.S. (the jurisdiction Smeg would have to submit to in enforcing his rights). Hence, as I stated in my original post, "International Copyright Law" has no bearing on SmeggySmeg rights.

By the way, most of this information can be found at FindLaw.com (Copyright 1999, Ladera Press). That's where I confirmed what I learned in a class I took in law school.


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Driver8,

Thanks for your response. I learned from you and also about you.


Mango

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Special Assignment: ZRB Patrol

 

Man, I knew the Chronicle was going to pick up on your analysis, Achebe. You sure you don't write for that paper? Check out today's column on the strength of schedule for the Rockets, Timberwolves and Suns. I would have liked the chart to go with the text, though.

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i had copyright first though

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"Repression never did me any harm (I finally ceased to include "stop masturbating" as one of my guilt ridden New Year's resolutions, but that's a different topic)." Achebe - programmer by day, Mrs Palmers Husband by night

 

SWWWWWWEEEEEEEET Chart. w/ Nice color combos. Next post will be what its about as soon as I figure it out.

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Note: It was my cowhead. I started the cowhead craze, and my cowhead inspired Mooch to step up and bring us a victory. Thank you for your time.

 

hell, let's just look at the damn schedules- sorry.

minnesota's upcoming games:
Dallas
Denver
New Jersey
@ Seattle
@ Sacramento
@ Portland
Portland
Phoenix
Lakers
@ Vancouver
@ Lakers
@ Clippers
Utah
@ Houston
@ Dallas

Phoenix's schedule
Washington
@ Seattle
Philly
Lakers
Cleveland
@ Houston
Milwaukee
@ Indiana
@ Charlotte
@ Minnesota
@ CLeveland
@ Lakers
Dallas
Seattle
Sacramento
@ Clippers
Utah

AND NOW THE ROCKETS
@ Sacramento
@ Clippers
@ Seattle
Utah
Phoenix
@ Washington
@ Jersey
Dallas
Seattle
Atlanta
@ Utah
Denver
@ Portland
@ Vancouver
Minnesota


looks like utah and dallas will male a big difference in the last week of regular season



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