Ok, I don't normally rant about anything but I received an email from YouTube today saying that my video of Michael Buble in Moline, IL was removed due to "third-party notification by Warner Music Group" claming that this material is infringing on copyright."

 

First of all, Buble states very freely at the beginning of his concerts that you should take as many photos / video as you want. The video I shot he looks right at me and smiles and hams it up. He states that it's the best publicity he can ever ask for.

 

Secondly, when I posted it back in October not only did it get alot of praise and feedback from the "community" - I even got kudos from Buble's main fan site, "The Daily Buble." Look for the posting for October 10th. Also, note that every other video on that page is still active.

 

Buble's main site:

 

Link to "The Daily Buble" is jsut under the top header image.

 

So... I'm confused. I don't have the time nor motivation to "fight" it out ... but I'm not sure why "Warner Music Group" would pick out my video and fight to have it removed. I mean come on... was it THAT good?

 

This past weekend we did our final family Christmas over in Harlan and got to spend a wonderful time with family and playing Pitch. Shirley even made evil-skeeters for breakfast! (Ok, really called aebleskivers and they are small round danish pancackes) Was so great to see everyone and get my need for some serious card playing satisfied - for a little while that is.

 

Today I had the day off for MLKDay and as Dan had to work I decided to goto a movie this afternoon. I chose Slumdog Millionare as it has been winning quite a few awards - and it was wonderful! I highly suggest seeing it, and I don't promote movies very often.

 

Hope everyone is doing well. Sorry I'm not keeping my blog very updated but I'm on Facebook much more than here.

I am so very thankful for my wonderful friends. We spent New Years this year over at Tricia's house along with other friends. I felt a bit old thinking that midnight was really, really late ... but we made it just fine and got home safe and sound. So wonderful to have been able to spend good time with them.

 

Happy New Years to everyone. *hugs*