...they're debating whether to allow scissors on planes. Bob Hesselbein, the [Air Line Pilots Association]'s national security committee chairman, said pilots think it's more important to focus on passengers' intent rather than what they're carrying. "A Swiss army knife in the briefcase of a frequent flyer we know very well is a tool," Hesselbein said. "A ballpoint pen in the … [Read more...] about Meanwhile In Congress…
Security Theater at the TSA
Eric's Grumbles Before the Grave has this really good criticism of the Transportation Security Agency's handling of air travel security. A few choice excerpts: As far as I can tell, from the outside looking in, the TSA has not done the basics needed for a truly effective security program. Rather than identifying threat and vulnerability pairs, determining risks, and level of … [Read more...] about Security Theater at the TSA
I Want!
I Want! That's one of Nikon's just-announced D200 digital cameras. Although the name implies it's the next version of Nikon's D100 camera, the specifications look more like a cross between Nikon's D2X professional digital camera and Nikon's spectacularly successful D70 consumer-grade camera. That's right, this is the newest iteration of the pro-sumer camera. The price is … [Read more...] about I Want!
EFF: Bloggers
I've added a link on the right in the Resources section for the Electronic Frontier Foundation's page for bloggers. Lots of stuff about the legal issues affecting blogging. … [Read more...] about EFF: Bloggers
Tookie’s Nobel Prize Nomination
There's been a lot of buzz in the blogosphere about the upcoming execution of Tookie Wiliams, founder of the Crips street gang, for murdering four people back in 1979. Of particular interest is Williams' nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize for his anti-gang work while in prison. I've got nothing personal against Tookie—I hope he gets whetever justice he … [Read more...] about Tookie’s Nobel Prize Nomination