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W∴ Balboos wrote: That is, unless the real aim is either to test the waters for taking over the internet and/or seeing how much revenue they can extract in fines.
There is a verb for that in pop culture - it's now referred to as "EC-ing". 
In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. ~ Ronald Reagan
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The case was brought by the company that manufactures the authentic items; they claimed the goods were counterfeit, went to court and proved it.
The company fled jurisdiction and set up shop elsewhere.
They asked Google to de-index the company; Google didn't, so, they addressed the matter in the courts. The courts agree and told Google to de-index in Canada, Google didn't.. appealed to the Canadian Supreme Court - ruling issued.
Google had every opportunity to de-index a company known to sell counterfeit goods and didn't.
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First - Canada's reach (should) end at Canada's borders.
Secondly - with such court rulings we begin to tread in the following area:
Consider Erdogon (of Turkey) ordering Google to remove the genocide of Armenians, and have his crony court make such a ruling. How far and wide does it extend? Should it extend?
I believe they call this sort of scenario a "slippery slope".
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Since the company that brought the case is based in Canada, they pursued the matter in their court system. If Google doesn't like the ruling, appeal to the World Court.
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The point (per the article in the original link I posted):Quote: The Supreme Court of Canada issued an order to Google Wednesday: Stop showing search results for a company accused of fraud, not just in Canada, but throughout the world. Yes, that includes everybody reading this in America.
And that is where the problem lies.
Hence, my reference to Turkey: they deny the Armenian genocide ever happened. In Turkey, you can go to prison for mentioning it. Since their court ruled it illegal, should it apply beyond their borders? Tiananmen Square never happened, either, in some places.
I have almost as much trust in the World Court as I do in the United Nations.
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W∴ Balboos wrote: Canada's reach (should) end at Canada's borders.
In that case, so should the United States'.
Or do things look different when the shoe is on the other foot?
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No. Our laws end at our borders.
There's a Federal "Do Not Call" list to stop telemarketers. However, if they call from Canada, Mexico, India, &etc., they don't give a damn about the list since they don't have to.
During prohibition, Canadian booze was smuggled into the US. It only became a crime when it crossed the border. Canada didn't have prohibition just because idiots over here did.
Now, if Canada want's to lob a few Cruise Missiles at Google, it's not for me to stop them.
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W∴ Balboos wrote: Our laws end at our borders.
That is not quite accurate.
Exhibit A: laws such as FATCA, which have implications for financial organisations outside the U.S.
Exhibit B: attempts by the U.S. to force Microsoft (and others, presumably) to divulge data stored outside the U.S., without going through the courts in those countries.
I'm certain others can think of quite a few more exhibits.
The U.S. acts like a 900-pound gorilla whenever it thinks it can get away with it, but is quick to cry foul whenever another country tries the same.
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How long does a short-circuit last?
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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Multiple hours, if you provide most outlets in the building with a stop-blow. And big chance it will end with a BBQ.
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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I'm totally shocked you'd brought that up.
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The question has great potential.
Regards,
Rob Philpott.
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Tell me mho: watt do you mean?
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That's simple. Until the smoke signals stop.
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Always These non smokers 
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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1 hour and 38 minutes[^]. Although it feels like much longer when you're watching that PoS. 
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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Richard Deeming wrote: Although it feels like much longer when you're watching that PoS.
Oh come now. When I was at the peak of my geek-malehood, (ok, I was 24 when that movie came out ) I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an inspiring, motivational, "I want to build robots that will save the world" moment! 
Marc
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"Number 5 is alive!"
--- but not for long if I had anything to do with it...
Unfortunately, I wasn't involved, so they made a sequel[^] 
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basic algebra, reduce unknowns by replacing with equivalents:
first simplify the question to it's most basic mathematical form:
how_long = short
then reduce:
short = short
now all you need to do next is solve for short, and put that back into the original equation
...so simple will leave that part for y'all to do yerselves.
Sin tack
the any key okay
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To begin with, for the first time ever, I made it to the bottom of the Last 24hrs "Top Experts List" - barely behind OG, himself (the barely part probably won't last).
But it doesn't end, there. By ca. 16:00 GMT (which is still mid-morning where I'm going) I'll be enjoying Island beverages on a tropical Isle without a care in the world (and open bars) until next Sunday* Indeed - I won't carry money for the duration. Even tipping is forbidden - currency is a smile.
And if that weren't enough, the hot peppers (of various mysterious sorts) are flowering and forming fruit to greet me upon my return.
* Actually, I'll need to remember to meet appointments for eating at included restaurants, going snorkeling, boozy catamaran cruises, and creating chaos and laughter amongst the staff.
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Enjoy the break!
Don't do anything I wouldn't do (which gives you considerable scope )
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Top Experts List, or tropical Isle. I'd rather be on the Top Experts List, sure sucks to be you!
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Yeah. That's why they have open bars all over the place. Even in the middle of the pool. So we can console our spirits with strong spirits.*
* Even the fortis spirituum must often dwell amongst crushed ice and tropical fruit.
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W∴ Balboos wrote: barely behind OG, himself (the barely part probably won't last).
Maybe it last if you invite him to the cocktails round...
M.D.V. 
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
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