Overcriminalization Watch
Mike has an Overcriminalization Watch posting at Crime & Federalism listing a few minor ethical lapses that could (at least in theory) be charged as federal crimes under the mail and wire fraud laws. For example, this: using your cell phone (or sending an e-mail) to call in sick for work when you’re not really… Read more
Why I Want a Nikon D200 – Part 2
In my previous post on this subject, I explained a few of the major design features that make DSLR cameras better than point-and-shoot cameras (even the expensive ones). These include a larger image sensor, interchangeable lenses, and a through-the-lens viewfinder. All these features make DSLR cameras larger and more expensive than many point-and-shoot cameras, which… Read more
The War On Sick People Continues
Just spotted this example of screwed-up priorities over at The Agitator: Federal drug agents fanned out across San Diego on Monday, clamping down on medical marijuana dispensaries that had been doling out marijuana to sick and dying patients. I realize that even though medical marijuana is legal in the state of California, it’s still illegal… Read more
Seen This Robber Before?
Seen this guy before? The folks at the 7111 W. Foster branch of Liberty Bank for Savings apparently have. The FBI thinks he robbed them back on August 22nd and then again on November 28th, both Mondays. Read more
Vote for the 2005 Weblog Awards
In case you didn’t know, the 2005 Weblog Awards are running right now. There’s a 10-day voting period which ends on December 15th. Like all things in the blogosphere, the Weblog Awards are mostly just an attempt to get attention. Then again, that’s how the Oscars started. If you care about these awards, you should… Read more
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