Given the level of idiocy being institutionalized as policy by the TSA this was bound to happen sooner or later. Very, very embarrassing: India's ambassador was taken aside and frisked at a Mississippi airport despite having established her diplomatic credentials. Evidently, she may have warranted extra scrutiny because of her sari.
The astonishing Philippe Petit. If you haven't seen the documentary about his stroll between the Twin Towers, I recommend it. You can watch it instantly on Netflix.
I think Netflix should now give me $50.
China defends (rather weakly I think), its indefensible support for North Korea. Essentially, they're accusing the US of accusations. A devastating policy argument, to be sure.
However, China has taken Kim Jong-Il aside to offer some personal grooming advice.
This seems like a really, really good use of DNA profiling. I'm all for it. On the flip side though, I think it's imperative that courts recognize that people have a right to DNA tests that might prove them innocent. Providing this as a tool for prosecutors is excellent but the defense needs access to it too.
Pretty good article here at the New York Times about free speech in the world of Facebook and Twitter. It's pretty tricky for them. First of all, they are obviously companies interested in making a buck. They don't want to alienate any corporate sponsors. Ever. However, at the end of the day, their business essentially is selling a forum for free speech. It can prove to be a pretty difficult balancing act for them. Oh, just read the damn thing. My coffee hasn't kicked in yet.
Here's more on the general breakdown of Mexican civil society. Vigilante justice is on the rise with widespread support. Evidently, so are fortified towns...
In Ascension, the group has erected a siren tower, like the kind that might warn residents in Kansas of an impending tornado, to alert everyone in town that a kidnapping is in progress. Members of the group then quickly mobilize and block the highway that passes through town.
With support from local officials, the group has also dug a trench around the town, wide and deep enough that a vehicle could not escape by driving off-road.
Members of the group said they plan to turn suspects over to authorities but were prepared to "disappear" them if authorities fail to do their jobs. The body of a suspected stereo thief was found on the edge of town in October, as rumors circulated that he too had been lynched.
Here's a book you can buy for that Palin fan in your life. Fortunately, it seems to have lots of pictures so you won't have to read that much to them.
Glad to see this sort of thing. More billionaires are signing up with Bill and Melinda Gates to give away the vast majority of their fortune. I view this sort of thing as one more nail in the coffin of socialism. For the record, out of 403 evil, selfish American billionaires that want nothing more than to oppress the poor, 57 have made the decision to voluntarily give away half of everything they own. Unfortunately, I'm unable to find comparable figures for the struggling proletariat.
Despite evidence to the contrary, I try not to be personally vehement. However... I'm thrilled that the Lockerbie bomber is in a coma. I'm overjoyed that he has prostate cancer. I sincerely hope that it's excruciatingly painful. I hope he dies alone and miserable.
Nice to get that off my chest!
However, this is positively galling:
Last week Gaddafi said Megrahi's family would be suing over his alleged "neglect" in Greenock prison. Speaking to students in London via a video link, he said: "His health was not looked after in prison. He didn't have any periodic examination. I wish him a long life. After he passes away, his family will demand compensation because he was deliberately neglected."
Simply unbelievable.
Shopping for that nerd in your life that wants to dress up his bedroom walls in case he ever meets a real girl? Think these.
Do we actually need the government to protect us from crappy dancing? Aren't they busy enough hassling Indian dignitaries?
And finally...
My new favorite animal is the Yoda Bat.
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