The IOC Can Sod Off
24-Feb, 2010
Several stories worthy of the WTF? files have confirmed that the IOC is arguably a bunch of greedy bastards who simply use the athletes as pawns for monetary gain. Unfortunately, over the years it seems the athletes are becoming moving billboards and the spirit of the games are being overshadowed by corporate greed, “proud” sponsors, and intellectual property bullshit. This is why people boycott the Olympics.
RE: PA School Webcam Spy Case
24-Feb, 2010
Amongst all of the rumors, accusations, and FUD lies one statement that will certainly cause heads to roll:
Another interesting aspect of the case is whether or not the laptop was reported as stolen or missing. A Washington Post article, by Maryclaire Dale, states
If the laptop was not reported missing or stolen and the school turned on the webcam to gather evidence showing that Blake Robbins (the student) was “engaged in improper behavior in his home,” the school district is screwed.
I also liked the following quote from Ron Todt’s Associated Press article:
Erm…um…right. The families and students were not informed of the possibility the webcams might be activated in their homes, so why would the students think about the need to put tape over the camera? There are less intrusive ways to track lost or stolen laptops.
Then there’s the whole “student who leaves her laptop open in the shower to listen to music” thing. Jesus Quincy Adams.
Bombs Must Be Really Expensive
12-Jan, 2010
U.S. to inject $187 million into fuel efficiency – CNET News
Obama wants $33 billion more for war – Yahoo! News
Two words come to mind…bull shit.
