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What will happen if Viacom successfully sues YouTube?

Will it mean absolutely no copywrited clips? No music(!), tv shows, movie clips, etc.? Will it just be a billion dollar wasteland of dorky people and thier stupid home movies? Hey, I'm Just Curious (talk) 04:46, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

The world will implode, I should think. I wouldn't expect YouTube to become any MORE dictatorial after the Google takeover. ;)Avnas Ishtaroth (talk) 05:57, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not a crystal ball. If you want to know the future, visit your local carnival. There should be some woman there who's had a few too many smokes, drinks, and tattoos. For a few bucks, she'll look into a standard "Made in China" glass ball and tell you anything you want to know about the future. -- kainaw™ 12:17, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Though you get better predictions (or think you do) if the crystal ball was custom-made, rather than off the rack. OtherDave (talk) 12:57, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

I haven't read Viacom's complaint, but I presume that if it wins, it will ask the judge for an injunction against continued violations of Viacom's copyrights. If Youtube does not remove Viacom's clips to Viacom's satisfaction, Viacom will be ask the judge to hold Youtube in contempt of court. Then Youtube could face fines or presumably even jail terms for its executives! -- Mwalcoff (talk) 02:10, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Viacom doesn't own copyrights for all of the 'professional' type material on there. Universal Music as well as many other companies have their own channels. -LambaJan (talk) 03:27, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Ice hockey, is the goalie stick curved, and if so, to which side??

Also, I noticed that goalies, when they are handling the puck use the opposite hand, ie, right hand goalies play the puck the way a left hand skater does, if that make any sense. The goalie moves the blocker hand to the top of the stick, is that standard if there is one. TIA. --70.109.223.188 (talk) 17:20, 29 July 2008 (UTC)ps I did look here Ice hockey goaltending equipment, --70.109.223.188 (talk) 17:37, 29 July 2008 (UTC) and this says its slightly curved towards the direction of play --70.109.223.188 (talk) 17:41, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

According to NHL rule 19c, "There is to be no measurement of the curvature of the blade on the goalkeeper's stick. All other elements of the stick are subject to a measurement and the appropriate applicable penalty." On the other hand, 19b says that the sticks of the other players can't be curved more than 1/2 inch. Clarityfiend (talk) 02:40, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the response. I am actually more interested in the direction of the curve based on if you are a "lefty" or a "righty". My son is left handed and my head was going to explode when I was trying to pick him out a goalie stick at the local sports shop. I also got into a discussion about this with his coaches and still haven't gotten it straightened out. Again, after watching WAY to much of the NHL channel and replays of old games, it appears that goalies, when handling the puck, play it the "opposite" way a regular player would handle the puck. Thanks, --70.109.223.188 (talk) 15:30, 30 July 2008 (UTC) ps, maybe I should just make his stick straight and tell him to do what comes natuarally. I already have him two hand chopping the stakes of any kid that comes in his crease, its priceless :) --70.109.223.188 (talk) 15:32, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Does your son shoot left (the stick blade is to his left), or catch left? (Or both?) Often goalie sticks don't have much curve as players' sticks, but the curve should always be such that when he is shooting, the concave side points out. − Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 16:20, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

Kids Television Show with Gnomes

I'm looking for the name of a television show for children. It's about a Gnome who is a Judge. He flies around on a goose (or maybe it's a swan) resolving disputes. --Munchkinguy (talk) 00:45, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

David the Gnome? -LambaJan (talk) 03:28, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Or maybe the sequel Wisdom of the Gnomes mentioned at the bottom of that article, whose "protagonist is a gnome called Klaus, a judge who travels with his assistant Dani to solve disputes." --Bavi H (talk) 01:14, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. --Munchkinguy (talk) 02:22, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

What is that song?

What is the song on the DTV transition commercials with a guitar intro, it sounds a bit like the house of the rising sun intro. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Robotmoo (talk • contribs) 04:18, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

this didnt help either. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080501184455AA0htR5 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Robotmoo (talk • contribs) 04:20, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Which country are you in? Most of Western Europe/ Australia and NZ are in the process of DTV switch over at the moment. - X201 (talk) 12:59, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

I live in Detroit, Michigan, but ive verified the commercial is also broadcast in georgia, so it's pretty spread out through the U.S. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.60.100.167 (talk) 04:02, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

To help others identify it, I found an online version of the commercial. (Click on TV spots, then click the left video.)

I only get over-the-air TV, and I hadn't seen this commercial before. The commercial is paid for by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, and mentions "every TV that's hooked up to cable will still work just fine." Thus, I suspect it's only shown on cable TV stations. --Bavi H (talk) 01:01, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for finding the commercial, I've been searching for it online for a while and couldn't find it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.60.100.167 (talk) 05:18, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Juiced 2 hot import nights on PS2

How do you install prototypes on your cars in the game Juiced 2 hot import nights? You need to have added prototypes to unlock races but I can't figure out how to add them! There is nothing about adding the prototypes in my instruction booklet. Any help would be great. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.18.215.97 (talk) 19:34, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Try asking on the GameFAQs message board for this game. That's my first stop when I have gaming questions. ;) Avnas Ishtaroth _{drop me a line} 01:25, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

The Final Lines of October Road

What were the final lines in the series finale of October Road? Ericthebrainiac (talk) 19:57, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Pokemon Fire Red on GBA

In the game there is a guy blocking my way to get the sapphire but I don't know how to get pass him —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.64.154.224 (talk) 20:48, 30 July 2008 (UTC) www.gamefaqs.com Avnas Ishtaroth _{drop me a line} 01:23, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

There is a similar question on yahoo that might have some helpful answers, or you could try looking through this guide to FireRed which has several walkthroughs. 20I.170.20 (talk) 15:49, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

How A Flame in the Wind ended

How did A Flame in the Wind end? Ericthebrainiac (talk) 23:47, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Dude, it was over 40 years ago. I like soaps and all but not even I know (nor do I care). Mike H. Fierce! 06:32, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

Mike, my dear chap, why might people care that you don't care?--92.40.183.33 (talk) 08:42, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

This user has been asking random questions here and on his talk page and abusing the helpme feature. At this point he's just asking questions to ask them. That's why I chimed in with my bit. Mike H. Fierce! 09:28, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

Ah. Sorry Mike, didn't realise. Cheers, --85.158.139.99 (talk) 11:02, 31 July 2008 (UTC) (formerly 92.40.183.33)

Why did you link "end"? − Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 16:14, 2 August 2008 (UTC)