Here are 5 things you didn't know about copyright
Copyright constitutes only one aspect of intellectual property law, but since copyrights are far easier to obtain than patents or trademarks, for example, they tend to affect a significantly larger portion of the population.
U.S. copyright law is based on history’s first copyright act: the British Statute of Anne of 1710. Printers were publishing books without the author’s consent; the Statute acknowledged the financial damage this did to authors and sought to prevent this for a 21-year term: “The Author of any Book or Books already Printed… shall have the sole Right and Liberty of Printing such Book and Books.” This copyright act imposed financial damages as well.
The arrival and evolution of both the internet and the web have altered the landscape of laws protecting intellectual property. Since they are repeatedly bringing these statutes into mainstream news, we felt it was an appropriate time to present five things you didn’t know about copyright.
The album is pop with some urban flavor. I wrote a few of the songs; inspiration was drawn from my life, as is all writing -- the ups, the downs, the in-betweens, the image, the sex, the expectations, the vulnerability, and the strength.
I am single. I look for a man that can make me laugh. I like comedians [because] when all is said and done, I just want to smile. They must be old-school and let me lead, which is quite a contradiction, so they must also understand my complexities. Oh, and I don't date most ball players just because they're… well, players. But I am open to the non-playing players.
I am all for it -- for the magazines, the ratings, for those who celebrate God's physical creations. What I am tired of is those who think that a woman being rated on her looks is somehow less of a person. This narrowness of thought at times amazes me. [I can’t believe] that some of us could be living in such an advanced physical world, yet maintain such limiting schools of thought. The fact that I am rated on physical aspects does not deny my internal aspects, which to the amazement of many can coexist!
There is an overabundance of creative energy in this universe, and we are all instruments in making it physical; these aspects are out there for us to make our own [decisions], so it ultimately doesn't matter what container it’s in -- if it’s a finely shaped one, then God bless it. It would be an insult to his creation to deny the container. Just create and expand.
I don't like limits; if something doesn't feel right then I don't go with it. Other than that, I'm unconventional and look outside the box, and that requires a non-limiting attitude. So, is anything off-limits? I’d have to feel it out.
I feel I couldn't have picked a better field in which to exercise my degree. In entertainment, everyone should be armed with one of these. I think it helps the fact that being creative also makes you quite sensitive to stimuli, and understanding this helps. Would I work as a psychologist? Maybe in another life. In this one, I am quite happy with entertaining. I don't like encouraging negativity, and I think people consistently talking about their problems brings forth more problems, so I’d be a bad shrink. I’d just tell patients, "Listen, shut up, stop attracting bad things to yourself and talk about something positive.”
I began with a TV movie for PBS that I thoroughly enjoyed making, and then I did a couple of independents. I would enjoy both acting in Spanish and English. Real acting is such a great opportunity for your spirit.
A night at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo. I’ve been there and it was like heaven -- the view, the ambiance, the romance. But it would have to be with the right person, of course.
At times I play the Wii; it’s a fun group game, a cool family game where everyone can partake.
Mayra Veronica is famous in her native Cuba for being a star on Spanish television. Her work in North America, however, is best-known for its uber-sexiness. She's appeared in spreads for FHM as well as Smooth, Maxim, Edge Magazine, King, and Open Your Eyes.
If that weren't enough, Mayra Veronica is a recording artist as well. Her Spanish album was extremely successful, and her impending English album release is sure to be just as popular.
Mayra Veronica was born in Havana, Cuba. She arrived in the U.S. with her mother at the age of 4, however, her childhood was a difficult one. She left home and attended Florida International University, earning a degree with a major in psychology and a minor in theater.
Mayra Veronica's first modeling gig was when she was included in the FHM 2004 calendar. Projects with additional magazines quickly followed, with appearances in Smooth, King, Edge Magazine, Maxim, and Open Your Eyes. Mayra Veronica was chosen as the cover for FHM's Exclusive Collection Book, and she was also included amongst top A-listers on the cover of Smoke Magazine, a publication that had never previously been graced by a Cuban woman.
Mayra Veronica became the face of well-known brands like Nike, L'Oreal, Ford, Burger King, and Coca-Cola. In 2005, she had the top-selling calendar.
Work on her musical career followed with the release of her first Spanish album. The single "Vengo Con To" was received with much praise. She'll release her first English album shortly.
The tour was an unforgettable experience, a Thanksgiving to remember. I am still thankful for our amazing young men and women and their resolve.
We began traveling on a C-17 from St. Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. to six countries overseas. Our first stop was Germany where we visited the Air Force Base. The team consisted of James Cartwright, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Russell Peters, a world-renowned comedian, actor Wilmer Valderrama, myself, and over 50 special agents traveling with us at all times.
From Germany we flew to Turkey and, soon after that, we proceeded on the C-17 another five hours into Bagram, Afghanistan, where we would do our first performance for over 1,400 soldiers. We were all pretty exhausted between jet lag and the lack of sleep, but the performance went flawlessly and we signed autographs, hugged, kissed, shook hands with, and shared our time with all of the 1,400 men and women.
The next morning we were all happy to have slept, and we embarked on a C-130 into Kandahar. Once we were there, we performed for the boys again and I was in heaven meeting all the soldiers. I couldn’t understand how anyone could be thanking me after what they were doing for me! It was a life-changing experience.
From Kandahar we went back to our C-17 -- we were now flying into Baghdad, Iraq. We dropped our stuff off at Saddam Hussein's palace (which is now a U.S. military base) where we would be sleeping for the next two nights. We went to visit Fallujah on an Osprey V-22 and, once we were there, we met with all our Marines.
From there it was a black hawk into Alassad, then back to the palace. The next day we left Iraq flying the C-17 into Djibouti, Africa, and we received another warm welcome. The love I was able to share was the most fulfilling experience ever.
After Africa it was onto Greenland, then head back home with all these new friends and all the warmth and love.
As far as upcoming projects, I will perform again for all the Marines at Camp Lejeune next month. And I will be ringing the NASDAQ bell with Michelle Pfeiffer in April.
I wasn't opposed to doing more calendars. However, I was out of time after concentrating on my music projects throughout the year. After visiting with the troops and after their consistent requests for me to put out a calendar, I decided to [do so and] donate the proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. I wanted to help all the veterans who do so much and expect nothing in return but the love of their country. I also wanted to send care packages to all those who requested them, so we did. The theme was just basically “Mayra Veronica.”
