Alex Clare - Too Close (Official Video)

You might better know this song from the new Internet Explorer commercial, but I bet you're not using Internet Explorer right now, are you?

One Small Victory

well the good news is that The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) was not ratified last week. The semi-bad news is that the bill was postponed until congress is back in session in January. This is one bill not to be slept on and we've got to keep it moving if we want to preserve internet freedom.

Do You Want to Live in China?

As Banned Book week gets underway here in America and President Obama calls for a free and open internet, something sinister this way comes. I'm talking about a bi-partisan bill that could kill the internet freedoms we all know and love. In the United States, a new law proposal called The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) was introduced last week, and there will be a hearing in front of the Judiciary Committee this Thursday.

If passed, this law will allow the government, under the command of the media copanies, to censor the internet as they see fit, like China and Iran do, with the difference that the sites they decide to censor will be completely removed form the internet and not just in the US.

Please see the following article from the Huffington Post for more information.

If you are a US citizen, please take time to sign this petition.

DemandProgress.org - Petition to Stop the Internet Blacklist!

Read more about the bill: COICA Fact Sheet.

Stone Cold Steve Austin on Tom Green Live

Stone Cold Steve Austin's been doing a lot of movies lately and here he stops by Tom Green Live (yes Tom Green still has a show) to discuss his movies and take some calls. I always thought that Austin would be great in a comedy role. He would be perfect as the asshole neighbor that terrorizes a sitcom family. Just sayin.

The Hood Internet (mixtapes)

The Hood Internet is one of my favorite groups right now. Their mixtapes blend the lyricsim of hip-hop with the smooth melodies of indie music in a way that seems organically composed. Though I wasn't initially a big fan of indie music, The Hood Internet has exposed me to some great music that I wouldn't have normally been looking for. Check out their mixtapes and if you like what you hear be sure to check them out live or visit their website: www.thehoodinternet.com for more free mixtapes, tour dates, and other info. You won't be disappointed.

The Hood Internet - The Mixtape Vol. 4 - Download Here

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