(g+) Fairness am Arbeitsplatz: “Das Gehalt ist ein klares Kriterium für Gerechtigkeit”

Faire Firmen finden und binden leichter IT-Fachkräfte als unfaire. Was aber ist fair?, haben wir eine Wirtschaftsexpertin gefragt. Ein Interview von Peter Ilg (Arbeit, Interview)

Faire Firmen finden und binden leichter IT-Fachkräfte als unfaire. Was aber ist fair?, haben wir eine Wirtschaftsexpertin gefragt. Ein Interview von Peter Ilg (Arbeit, Interview)

Der Herr der Ringe: Die Ringe der Macht: Amazon nennt erstmals Zuschauerzahlen für Prime Video

Über 25 Millionen Menschen haben bereits die Serie Der Herr der Ringe: Die Ringe der Macht bei Prime Video angeschaut. Die Messmethode ist allerdings unklar. (Der Herr der Ringe, Amazon)

Über 25 Millionen Menschen haben bereits die Serie Der Herr der Ringe: Die Ringe der Macht bei Prime Video angeschaut. Die Messmethode ist allerdings unklar. (Der Herr der Ringe, Amazon)

Fahrradtour: Als Google Maps mich mehrfach fast umgebracht hätte

Statt auf dem Radweg lande ich auf Kopfsteinpflaster, tief im losen Sand oder auf den Rieselfeldern. Auf Abwegen mit Google Maps. Ein Erfahrungsbericht von Achim Sawall (Google Maps, Google)

Statt auf dem Radweg lande ich auf Kopfsteinpflaster, tief im losen Sand oder auf den Rieselfeldern. Auf Abwegen mit Google Maps. Ein Erfahrungsbericht von Achim Sawall (Google Maps, Google)

Getreideernten – besser als erwartet

Der Bauernverband klagt über enorme Ernteverluste. Bei genauem Hinsehen ist die Ernte besser als im Vorjahr. Werden hier Ängste vor “Nahrungsunsicherheit” geschürt, um längst fällige Naturschutzmaßnahmen zu kippen?

Der Bauernverband klagt über enorme Ernteverluste. Bei genauem Hinsehen ist die Ernte besser als im Vorjahr. Werden hier Ängste vor "Nahrungsunsicherheit" geschürt, um längst fällige Naturschutzmaßnahmen zu kippen?

Years after shuttle, NASA rediscovers the perils of liquid hydrogen

“Every time we saw a leak, it pretty quickly exceeded our flammability limits.”

NASA's Space Launch System rocket at LC-39B on September 1st, 2022.

Enlarge / NASA's Space Launch System rocket at LC-39B on September 1st, 2022.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—America's space agency on Saturday sought to launch a rocket largely cobbled together from the space shuttle, which itself was designed and built more than four decades ago.

As the space shuttle often was delayed due to technical problems, it therefore comes as scant surprise that the debut launch of NASA's Space Launch System rocket scrubbed a few hours before its launch window opened. The showstopper was an 8-inch diameter line carrying liquid hydrogen into the rocket. It sprang a persistent leak at the inlet, known as a quick-disconnect, leading on board the vehicle.

Valiantly, the launch team at Kennedy Space Center tried three different times to stanch the leak, all to no avail. Finally at 11:17 am ET, hours behind on their timeline to fuel the rocket, launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson called a halt.

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Öffentliche-rechtliche Sender unter politischem Druck

Die jüngsten Affären zeigen: Eine Reform ist notwendig. Doch manche Konzepte führen zu einem Verlust der Qualität und können die soziale Spaltung verschärfen.

Die jüngsten Affären zeigen: Eine Reform ist notwendig. Doch manche Konzepte führen zu einem Verlust der Qualität und können die soziale Spaltung verschärfen.

Japan Launches Free Legal Service to Help Fight Overseas Pirate Sites

Companies seeking to protect their copyrights online can often rely on professional advice, either from in-house experts or external anti-piracy companies. The big issue facing rightsholders in Japan is that overseas pirate sites complicate opportunities for enforcement. A brand new portal offering free legal consultations hopes to level the playing field.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

japan-portal-smallFrom a single piece of handcrafted manga to an entire musical album, copyright law offers protection to all creators.

At least that’s the basic theory behind creators’ rights. The reality can be a somewhat less comforting and at times entirely more confusing experience.

Smaller Copyright Holders, Fewer Options

The truth is that the ability to act against infringers is often linked to a copyright holder’s resources. If hiring a lawyer isn’t a problem, most smaller disputes can be handled relatively quickly. Those with free time may be able to handle simple matters independently, but since copyright law is complex, even larger rightsholders will seek help at some point.

Through a new initiative launched this week, the Japanese government is offering free legal assistance to rightsholders who wish to protect their content from copyright infringement, especially when that infringement takes place overseas.

Portal For Copyright Infringment Countermeasures

The service enhances a project operated by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. The agency launched a new portal in June, which explains the basics of copyright law and enables those without experience to send takedown notices.

japan copyright portal

This week the Agency for Cultural Affairs expanded its support for local rightsholders with the launch of a new service to help those who have visited the portal, absorbed all of the available knowledge, but still require further assistance.

Anti-Piracy Consultation Desk

In recent years there has been a realization in Japan that overseas piracy represents a growing threat to local copyright holders. The Ministry for Cultural Affairs published a report in March detailing responses to cross-border piracy, including the establishment of a new consultation desk to assist rightsholders.

“The Consultation Desk accepts consultations regarding infringement of copyrights, etc. from rightsholders. Consultation is accepted from the consultation reception form on the portal site,” the official announcement reads.

“In principle, responses will be made by e-mail, and depending on the case, it is assumed that a free individual interview with an attorney will be held online or otherwise.”

Given that legal costs in copyright matters can be substantial, the provision of a free service will be appreciated by rightsholders, especially the smaller ones with fewer resources. Those who make use of the service will gain access to a network of 1,000 lawyers, including copyright specialists with experience of fighting piracy in Asia, North America and the EU.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

All the best Labor Day tech deals we can find this weekend

Dealmaster includes MacBook Pros, OLED TVs, AirPods Max, video games freebies, and more.

All the best Labor Day tech deals we can find this weekend

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Labor Day weekend isn't known as an especially fruitful time for deals on electronics, and generally speaking, that's the case again this year. As usual, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday sales toward the end of the year will bring bigger savings to those who can afford to wait.

That said, there are still a handful of notable discounts currently going on for gadgets and gear we like, so for our latest Dealmaster roundup, we've compiled the best Labor Day tech deals we can find below.

The highlights include the lowest prices we've tracked for Apple's 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, the entry-level versions of which are each $400 off at $1,599 and $2,099, respectively. That's still a good chunk of change, clearly, and it's worth noting that refreshed versions of these notebooks could be announced as soon as next month. The recently overhauled MacBook Air is a better value for most people in need of a new Mac, too. But for developers, visual creatives, or power users that need the extra ports, multi-core performance, and GPU power the Pros can provide, there's still value to be had with these deals today.

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"Priesterlicher Geist", "echtes Soldatentum" und der Teufel in Russland

Die Mentalität einer Generation und die Gehorsamspredigten für den Vernichtungskrieg Hitlers im Osten. Wie viel Glaubwürdigkeit kann die Kirche zurückgewinnen, wenn es um Krieg geht? Kirche & Weltkrieg, Teil 13.

Die Mentalität einer Generation und die Gehorsamspredigten für den Vernichtungskrieg Hitlers im Osten. Wie viel Glaubwürdigkeit kann die Kirche zurückgewinnen, wenn es um Krieg geht? Kirche & Weltkrieg, Teil 13.