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PS3 Linux Lawsuit Could Cost Sony Billions

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: May 6, 2010 08:06 JST

Tags: Copyright, Law, Linux, Litigation, PS3, Sony, Technology, USA

The scope of the class action lawsuit facing Sony over its removal of PS3 Linux support could include over 10 million consoles, potentially reaching billions of dollars in refunds if everything goes the lawyers’ way.

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Anonymous commented on January 12, 2011 23:17
most likely the same... More
Anonymous commented on June 21, 2010 04:45
okay then buy me 1 you dick face . i already payed out the ass gor my ps3 that had linux covered. i'm not paying even more for somthing i already payed for . your... More

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Sony Sued for PS3 Linux Block

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Apr 30, 2010 22:54 JST

Tags: Copyright, Law, Linux, Litigation, PS3, Sony, Technology, USA

A lawsuit has been filed against Sony for its removal of the “Other OS” feature in a recent PS3 firmware patch.

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funkybovinator commented on May 6, 2010 09:08
No, I believe he is calling for a refund while people keep their consoles.... More
Anonymous commented on May 4, 2010 09:53
So, for Academia, does this mean no more massive parallel processing using the cell procs and Linux? Too bad...I was saving up for my second one......... More

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Bankbook Finder Claims 15% of Owner’s Bank Account

Author: Artefact
Categories: Japan, News
Date: Feb 23, 2010 07:48 JST

Tags: Accidents, Bizarre, Courts, Crime, Law, Litigation, Money, Niigata

A man who found and reported a lost bankbook claimed 15% of the legitimate owner’s $200,000 bank balance as a finder’s reward, and courts agreed the owner must pay.

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Anonymous commented on November 24, 2012 13:55
two taken out student loans grants or loans news flash many other materials sent in by the due date. The reason is that the same day of moolah that's generally to treat a rapid blessing... More
Anonymous commented on February 25, 2010 04:14
And here I thought Japanese people returned lost items because they were honest, not because they were expecting a reward afterwards. One more myth dispelled!... More

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Lawsuit: “Microsoft Timed Ban Spree to Maximise Profits”

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Nov 22, 2009 12:12 JST

Tags: Copyright, Internet, Law, Litigation, Microsoft, Technology, USA, Xbox 360

Microsoft is facing a possible class action lawsuit from Xbox 360 users aggrieved at being banned for piracy, alleging that the company intentionally timed its bans to coincide with the release of popular games, and deliberately took advantage of the fact it was not refunding unused subscription time.

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Anonymous commented on February 7, 2010 12:07
But this IS about M$ effectively DESTROYING THE CONSUMER'S PROPERTY. Hardware is not covered by an EULA, numerous cases have shown this. Did everyone take moron pills and skip the part where it directly stated... More
Anonymous commented on February 7, 2010 12:03
Voiding a warranty is NOT piracy you raging idiot.... More

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Man Sues “Homophobic” Bible for $70,000,000

Author: Artefact
Categories: International, News
Date: Sep 12, 2009 10:25 JST

Tags: Bizarre, Christianity, Litigation, Michigan, Religion, USA

A homosexual is demanding $70,000,000 in damages from Bible publishers for printing a book which dares to condemn homosexuality as a sin.

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Martijn commented on March 21, 2011 08:11
In other words, 12:34, perfect for Americans.... More
Anonymous commented on May 23, 2010 07:00
"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind… shall inherit the kingdom of... More

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God Sued for Terrorism, Case Dismissed

Author: Artefact
Categories: International, News
Date: Aug 30, 2009 15:44 JST

Tags: Bizarre, Christianity, Law, Litigation, Nebraska, Politics, Religion, USA

US courts have thrown out a case against God, seeking a permanent injuction against the deity for “death, destruction and terrorisation,” on a technicality, with the judge pointing out that since God has no known address or physical presence, a writ cannot be served against him.

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Anonymous commented on July 8, 2010 03:29
I think this senator was on some super drugs...... More
Anonymous commented on June 12, 2010 04:53
Human laws means nothing to God. God is above Humans.... More

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Woman Sues Alma Mater: “I Can’t Get a Job”

Author: Artefact
Categories: International, News
Date: Aug 4, 2009 04:16 JST

Tags: Bizarre, Education, Litigation, Marketing, New York, USA

A recent graduate is suing her alma mater after failing to find work after gaining her degree, alleging the university did not support her enough in finding work.

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Anonymous commented on June 12, 2010 05:06
She got itch at her vagina.... More
Anonymous commented on June 12, 2010 04:59
Another stupid girl who refuse to accept her bitter life fact about she is a complete failure.... More

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Girl Impregnated by Swimming Pool

Author: Kip
Categories: International, News
Date: Jul 12, 2009 13:27 JST

Tags: Bizarre, Egypt, Litigation, Loli, Poland, Pregnancy, Rape

The mother of a 13-year-old girl is suing a hotel after she said her daughter contracted a strange affliction from the swimming pool waters: a fetus.

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Anonymous commented on November 12, 2010 03:41
The lesson is to never swim in Egyptian pools.... More
Anonymous commented on October 7, 2010 16:13
and this is how virgin Mary gave birth to Baby Jesus while maintaining her virginity boys and girls... More

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56 Tattoo Freak Girl Lied to Save Face

Author: Kip
Categories: International, News
Date: Jun 25, 2009 03:51 JST

Tags: Belgium, Bizarre, Fashion, Litigation, Marketing, Tattoos

The teenage girl who asked for three tattoos but blamed her tattooist when she woke with no less than 56 on her face admits she made the whole thing up after her father was enraged by her new circus freak tattoos.

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Anonymous commented on September 1, 2011 06:42
Time for major medication. I hear lithium is good.... More
Anonymous commented on September 1, 2011 04:47
She says in the other article the tats are really bad but that's not the problem. Her face is just so very UGLY, even a GREAT tat would be ruined. Bitch shoulda stuck to a trampstamp.... More

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Girl Wakes with 53 Unwanted Tattoos

Author: Kip
Categories: International, News
Date: Jun 19, 2009 04:55 JST

Tags: Belgium, Bizarre, Fashion, Litigation, Marketing, Tattoos

A teenage girl is suing her tattooist she claims tattooed 56 stars on her face after she asked for three.

The girl is suing for over $15,000 in damages for “the graffiti that ruined my life”, after the tattoo artist allegedly thought nothing of giving her eighteen times the tattoos she requested.

The man responsible for the ‘graffiti’, himself covered in tattoos and piercings, insists he only complied with her instructions, and at the reasonable price of $90.

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Anonymous commented on May 10, 2012 05:09
We all know now that Kimberley Vlaeminck lied, she did want those stars tattooed on her face. But she didn't expect the reactions of her family and friends. I saw her on a TV interview, with... More
Anonymous commented on March 3, 2012 18:17
Probably nobody else wanted to look like a nit-picking troll.... More

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Shop Calls Police Over Employee Eating Leftover Rice

Author: Artefact
Categories: Japan, News
Date: May 3, 2009 21:02 JST

Tags: Bizarre, Business, Food, Fraud, Law, Litigation, Sendai, Theft

A Japanese food retailer has attracted a storm of criticism after it set prosecutors on one of its part-time employees for making rice balls (onigiri) out of leftover rice due to be thrown out, accusing her of theft.

The legal assault was apparently intended to punish her for having the gall to submit a formal complaint about the company’s alleged non-payment of overtime owed.

The pettiness of the company’s accusations soon incited massive criticism and a major PR disaster…

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Anonymous commented on June 27, 2012 02:58
All the elements of the earth are there for us to eat and grow. What we humans created is evil element of the dollar. We waste shit every day not only food, like gas and water.... More
Anonymous commented on June 25, 2012 21:24
Depends hugely on the temperature. On hot days rice spoils in hours, but when it's cold it can last days.... More

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2ch Stalker Threatens to Sue Seiyuu Victim Haruna Ikezawa

Author: Artefact
Categories: Anime, News
Date: Feb 26, 2009 07:20 JST

Tags: 2ch, Bizarre, Haruna Ikezawa, Idol, Internet, Litigation, Otaku, Seiyuu

Seiyuu Haruna Ikezawa, best known for her role as Yoshino Shimazu in Maria-sama ga Miteru, along with Momoka in Keroro Gunsou, has announced on her site that she has been the victim of a deranged stalker.

Going by the name of “Phoenix”, who attempted to turn the tables on her in a lengthy series of posts where he claimed she was spitefully defaming his character and warned her that he was preparing to sue her.

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ollie commented on August 7, 2010 17:57
Would someone please describe to me what this 2Ch is? I hear about it all the time but have no idea what it is. It seems kinda creepy, like a bunch of loser kids obsess... More
Anonymous commented on December 19, 2009 21:02
Is everyone missing the irony that she plays Momoka--a crazy delusional stalker?... More

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