So bullying people into being anti-bullying...that's a thing now?From Facebook:Yes, I realize this is not technically bullying. It's more like wheedling or nagging or whining. But I thought the message and the following exhortation were oddly in conflict: Be nice to other people...but if you don't re-post this then you're a douchebag.This one is even … [Read more...] about Strange Anti-Bullying Messages
Nearly Setec Astronomy
Holy crap.I'm still reeling from the latest revelation to come from Edward Snowden: The files show that the National Security Agency and its UK counterpart GCHQ have broadly compromised the guarantees that internet companies have given consumers to reassure them that their communications, online banking and medical records would be indecipherable to criminals or … [Read more...] about Nearly Setec Astronomy
Profitable Punishment – Tempe Style
Matt Brown is a little peeved at Tempe, Arizona's crackdown on college drinking: The gist of the article is that people visiting Tempe last weekend were going to see a massive police presence as officers from nine agencies teamed up for the "Safe and Sober" campaign, something that as near as I can tell is intended to violate the constitutional rights of hundreds of innocent … [Read more...] about Profitable Punishment – Tempe Style
Making Anthony Weiner Popular
I have nothing substantive to say about Anthony Weiner's latest zany antics, so I'll just share this performance by Kristin Chonoweth on The Tonight Show, singing a parody of "Popular" from the musical Wicked:http://youtu.be/sgAjzlwClBw(Hat tip: Alexandra Billings) … [Read more...] about Making Anthony Weiner Popular
Just Ignore Those Silly Blue Lights (Updated)
Consider the case of Jonathon Dryer, arrested in Georgia in 2010 for possession of marijuana after a police officer pulled him over as he drove out of a country club parking lot. But during this conversation, the officer smelled the odor of burnt marijuana and noticed that Dryer appeared nervous. Consequently, the officer asked Dryer for consent to search his vehicle. And when … [Read more...] about Just Ignore Those Silly Blue Lights (Updated)