Bill steps all over right to fast-forward

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The Family Movie Act, a section of a bill known as Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2004 proposed to safeguard an individual's right to fast forward the sections of a movie, bought or rented, that he does not want to watch. The opponents of the bill including Senator John McCain oppose the bill on the grounds the bill might harm the consumers, as fast-forwarding through advertisements would constitute criminal copyright infringement.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture & video production, Legal/Government Regulation, Motion Picture Production & Services, Prerecorded Video Tapes, Laws, regulations and rules, Video recording industry, Video recordings

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Time to refinance a mortgage? It depends

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Elkins Park, Penn.-based Assured Funding Inc., an independent mortgage broker, says that timing is crucial when homeowners are making a decision to refinance their mortgage. Industry analysts said that mortgage rates are continuing to decline, leading to a demand for mortgage refinancing services.

Strategy & planning, Mortgage Bankers and Brokers, Mortgage Bankers & Brokers, Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers, Assured Funding Inc.

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Airlines' lowest fares are great - if you get them

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The 'Southwest effect,' as predicted, has brought lower and simpler fares to the routes its serves from Philadelphia. On the other hand US Airways aims to maximize their profit yield by selling some seats at their lowest prices and other at higher ones.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Commodity & service prices, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, Airlines, Market trend/market analysis, Southwest Airlines Co., Air fares, Company pricing policy

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