America, America … when ‘terrorism’ isn’t up to the task and doesn’t fill the quota, the reports get made up.
You could be on a secret government database or watch list for simply taking a picture on an airplane. Some federal air marshals say they’re reporting your actions to meet a quota, even though some top [...]
Canadian band The Grey gets harassed when trying to cross into the US (via Boing Boing).
When we got to the border, we, regrettably, lied at first about whether or not we were playing because we were uncertain whether or not we needed visas for a potentially non-paying show. After looking on the internet and searching [...]
It would seem just about everyone has weighed in on the elusive DAP from Microsoft. Most have graciously offered their doomsday visions and flimsy reasons why Microsoft is bound to fail. Many have lamented that Microsoft didn’t have the good taste to limit itself to the PC scene and its peripherals. Yeah, it does ring [...]
The revised Child Protection and Safety Act is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives during the next week. The proposed measures seem draconian to say the least.
Anyone who includes misleading words or images intended to confuse a minor into viewing a possibly harmful Web site could be imprisoned for up to 20 years [...]
As predicted, the US took a firm stance against science and progress when Geordie vetoed a bill expanding federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. So far so good. Yes really. Well, I suppose I should be fuming. But I look at it like this: The US dominates many scientific fields due to its rather [...]
Goofy. And I don’t know why I feel compelled to post these. But it just seemed too funny to pass up given the blitz massage the other day. And I mean … whoever said ‘race relations’ weren’t just dandy in the US. But then again, it’s not fair to make fun of alcoholics. So this [...]
The preview video and single The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg from the upcoming Iron Maiden album A Matter of Life and Death are out. It’s hard for me to be really excited about a new album release these days, but Maiden still seems to give you that warm, sparkly sensation. The new album is ostensibly [...]
The East Indiaman Götheborg arrived at its destination, Guangzhou, China yesterday. Pomp and circumstance ensued of course, but above all else it highlights an important part of the history of both China and Sweden. It also shows how ordinary people can band together to substantiate dreams in an extraordinary way.
The replica of the 18th century [...]
Or sexual harassment, groping, massage?
Of course, the instant apologists (though I misplaced the link) claimed this was just the way neighbourly, friendly Texans behave. They’re apparently like this all the time. Well, besides George Bush not really being from Texas (he just pretends to be a regular Texan because it works in the polls), I’d [...]
Priceless: US citizens are essentially getting double billed for a shoddy evacuation from Lebanon. Your neoliberal wants less government, at twice the price. Or whatever.
US Citizen in Lebanon? The US State Department would like to remind its citizens that they do not provide no-cost transportation. Want to leave? Just sign this promissory note, and we’ll [...]
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