Whatever Leisure means…
I figured if I didnt post anything I would have only written one post the entire year-not the best reason to have a blog. With the advent of the social menace known as facebook-the lazy way to interact with ‘friends’ is born and the blog gets a bit less attention. Not that it [...]
Seriously?
Seems a bit overzealous for some jaywalking. But that’s just me.
Seattle Police Officer Caught on Tape Punching Woman During Jaywalking Stop – Seattle News – The Daily Weekly.
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Give me your children.
U.S. leads the world in child incarceration Nice. At least in the developing world they put kids to work, here we make them fellons so they can’t work.
Tragic Comedy: reminds me of a song though.
[audio:http://thataintright.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/TheLittleChildren.mp3]
(Lyrics)
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Following are the latest figures for military deaths in Iraq and Iraqi civilians killed in attacks since the U.S.-led invasion in March, 2003:
U.S.-LED COALITION FORCES:
United States 3,858
Britain 171
Other nations 134
IRAQIS: Military Between 4,900 and 6,375#
Civilians [...]
“It was probably the best return policy in retail,” said Jamil Brush, a 30-year-old Los Angeles claims examiner. “They pretty much would take back anything.”
But even grateful shoppers suspected that others were abusing the policy. After all, Brush added, “what, basically, would stop someone from buying something, using it for a little bit, and [...]
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Gerald Ford VS. James Brown
My votes going to the Godfather of Soul, cause life is better with songs like the The Boss
{democracy:3}
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Borat film ‘tricked’ poor village actors | the Daily Mail
You mean someone is actually exploiting others?
I do feel a little guilty though for having laughed so hysterically during this scene…which I guess says a lot about ignorance. Which gives me something to have in common with those in the film who have been exploited.
Here Also [...]
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Nothing that money can’t buy, I suppose. That is except talent and taste – and moral fiber.
SHAMELESS STAR BUYS AN AFRICAN SOUVENIR By ANDREA PEYSER – New York Post Online Edition: Seven
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There’s even talk of stores installing facial recognition programs and license plate readers to catch repeat offenders. You’re not likely to notice much of a difference at your favorite shopping haunts. But make no mistake — they’re noticing you.
Attention, Shoplifters
Retail collecting even more data on its customers? Nice.