This story comes to us from London, UK – apparently a graffiti artist had something to say about the ubiquitous use of surveillance cameras. He (or she) set up scaffolding and everything to paint this picture, and (this is the best part) all within sight of… a surveillance camera! Be sure to take a look… Continue reading Surveillance Graffiti
Tax Day
Yep, it’s that time of year again. April 15th in the United States has a special meaning – it’s tax day. File your yearly income tax return OR ELSE! Normally I’d spend all day ranting and raving about how much I hate the IRS (which I do) and how taxes are evil (which they are)… Continue reading Tax Day
10 Steps to Destroy Democracy
This post by Naomi Wolf is a year old, but it is still relevant. What’s really scary is that all 10 of these steps have already been taken here in the US. The steps that I most dread are: Set up an internal surveillance system Dissent equals Treason Suspend the Rule of Law This is… Continue reading 10 Steps to Destroy Democracy
On the Road: New York
New York drivers are much like their New Jersey neighbors, except without the strange phobia of left turns. Actually that’s not entirely fair – as you get further away from New Jersey, New York drivers take on a style all their own. And it’s a fast style. Although they retain the irritating habit of slowing… Continue reading On the Road: New York
Behind the Wheel: 2007 Suzuki Forenza
Before I even begin, let me just say I’m not really a car person anymore. I mean, they’re fine and all, but they’re just not what I would choose. So with that out of the way, let me tell you about my recent experiences with a Suzuki Forenza. I had to rent this car to… Continue reading Behind the Wheel: 2007 Suzuki Forenza