Rafael Marquez Online

Had a recent discussion with some folks on here about copyrights and fair use and whatnot. In any case, plagiarismtoday.com is, in my opinion, one of the best and most informative sites that deal with copyrights. Amplify’d from www.plagiarismtoday.com Modern copyright law can feel extremely broad at times. Every creative work made, whether it is a doodle on a napkin, a photograph or a poem, once it is fixed into a tangible medium of expression, the creator holds the copyright [...]

Goodbye 2009. You’ve been good to me. Really, you have been. I know there’s a recession and people are having all sorts of problems with the economy and my heart goes out to them. Personally, and in retrospect, I had a good 2009. It wasn’t GREAT, but it was good.

I am grateful for a great many things. I never know if I should make a list or just flat out say what I’m grateful for. Here’s a list: My kids and my kid’s health is on top of the list. I’m very grateful to have 2 healthy and happy kids, sure they get the sniffles and whatnot, but overall they are in great health. I’m also grateful for my own health, despite my weight issues. Yes, I’m seriously overweight [...]

I’m not talking about the Chinese zodiac sign, which I happen to be. I’m talking about something completely different. On Sunday, I read “Crush It!” from cover to cover. Among many other things, it reminded me of a TV show that I used to watch. Do any of y’all remember the show Dharma and Greg? During an episode on the show, Greg left his stable job with the US Attorney’s office to “strike it out on his own.” One of [...]