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Photoshop disasters

Sir Lancelot gazed fondly into the soft blue pools of Lady Guineviere's eyes and gently held her mutant third hand. Wait, what?

From Photoshop Disasters

(Thanks Aaron!)

Garfield without Garfield

Check out this transformative (and arguably fair) use of old Garfield comics:

Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolor disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against lonliness in a quiet American suburb.

Create Your Own "Yes We Can" Ads

Obama Says: Fair Use
Originally uploaded by lawgeek.

Make your own here.

(Thanks ALV!)

Samantha Murphy and Middle Distance Runners speak out for free culture, interoperability, no DRM

Apparently, these have been out for a while, but they still seem worth blogging.  Nice to see honest recognition of the more global benefits that open technologies offer artists.  Part of the Digital Freedom Campaign.

Obama's "Yes We Can" speech remixed

Done with permission, but then again, this is a candidate who understands the value of free culture, so I'm not surprised.

David Byrne's Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists — and Megastars

For those who haven't seen this, David Byrne (formerly of the Talking Heads) has written an excellent article for Wired on the current and future state of the music industry (David Byrne's Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists — and Megastars).  Definitely worth checking out, especially the audio interviews with Brian Eno, Mac McCaughan of Superchunk and Merge Recrods, and Radiohead's Managers.

Music Makers Or Music Takers?

My brother Steve helped produce a great video (Music Makers or Music Takers?) for Current TV on the controversy over music sampling.  Features DJ Kid Kameleon and my EFF colleague Fred von Lohmann.

EFF looking to hire new IP Attorney

FYI, EFF is looking to hire a new IP attorney to join our staff in San Francisco.  It's an amazing opportunity to work on cutting edge legal issues in some of the highest profile technology cases.  More info here and below:

EFF Seeks Staff Intellectual Property Attorney

We're hiring!

EFF is seeking an intellectual property staff attorney for its legal team. Responsibilities will include litigation, public speaking, media outreach, plus legislative and regulatory advocacy, all in connection with a variety of intellectual property and high technology matters.

Qualified candidates should have at least four years of legal experience, with knowledge in patent law and at least one other IP specialty (copyright, trademark, trade secret). Litigation experience is preferred, including significant experience managing cases, both overall case strategy and day-to-day projects and deadlines. Candidates should have good communication skills and interest in working with a team of highly motivated lawyers and activists in a hard-working nonprofit environment. Strong writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to be self-motivated and focused are essential. Tech savviness and familiarity with Internet civil liberties and high tech public interest issues preferred. This position is based in San Francisco.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and references to ipjob-at-eff-dot-org.

Life of Brian/Apple Mashup waiting to happen

If anyone's looking to do a parody video, I think this is just begging to be used to make The Life of Woz.

"No, no, you don't understand.  You should all think different!"

"Yes, yes.  We should all Think Different!"

(Thanks Matt!)

EFF looking for new legal referral coordinator

UPDATE: I think we've found someone, so applications are no longer being accepted.  Thanks to everyone who forwarded the link!

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If you've even wanted to learn the inner workings of EFF and help fight the good fight online, we have an entry level position open:

EFF Seeks Detail-Oriented, Can-Do Referral Coordinator

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), an Internet civil liberties nonprofit organization based in San Francisco's Mission District, is seeking a full-time Referral Coordinator to start immediately.  Job responsibilities include answering the telephones, answering general email, doing legal case intake, filing, data entry, helping with membership mailings, and all-around organizational support.  Ease with using computers, office applications, and the Internet is essential. Familiarity with (and, preferably, passion for) Internet civil liberties issues is also required. Daily interaction with the public requires compassion and interpersonal skills.  Environment is fast-paced, work is cutting edge, staff is hardworking yet laid back and friendly.

Salary at nonprofit scale and includes benefits package.  To apply, send a cover letter and your resume in a non-proprietary format to rc-at-eff-dot-org.  No phone calls please!