Individual acts and the collapse of Pakistan
What led to the misery and instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan? And more importantly, what will end it?
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Month July 2010
Happy birthday, EFF!
From their listserv This week, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) celebrates our 20th anniversary of fighting to protect your digital rights! From Steve Jackson Games to the Yes Men, EFF has been there for every major battle where your right…
Japan to bring treated water as ballast to Australia
Japan is currently dumping treated sewage water into the ocean. Australia is suffering from a major drought and needs all the water it can get. So, the treated water will be used as ballast in ships going from Japan to…
Mehserle conviction and cell phone video
A primary reason Mehserle was convicted was the multiple cell phone videos of the shooting taken by BART passengers. They showed conclusively that Oscar Grant was lying prone on his stomach and that Mehserle shot him in the back. Thus…
Mexico’s richest city hit by drug violence
Monterrey has had 290 drug murders this year, more than the past four years combined. The violence is due to a war between the Gulf cartel and the Zetas. “Shoot-out drills” for Mexican schools. Yes, things are that crazy there…