A Saturday in autumn under a cold November sky.. Hard to believe this is thanksgiving week already. Get some spirits ready and hope for a safe drive no matter where your weekend travels take you. Good evening everyone.
Day: November 23, 2013
Photographer wins $1.2 million from companies that took pictures off Twitter
This is a big deal–especially with how often people swipe photos and steal with attribution or permission .. The internet is evolving to formulate a legal future. Perhaps rulings like this will create some sort of code of ethics… And in a sense it’s a victory for independent journalists too, those who are doing the … Read morePhotographer wins $1.2 million from companies that took pictures off Twitter
Three ‘slaves’ rescued in London were shackled by ‘invisible handcuffs,’ police say
I reported on this story a few days back.. It’s not a surprise to me that these unfortunate women, who now have thirty years of horrid memories, we’re confined by mental torture and not physical restraints… Servitude is not dead no matter how many people think it is.. Three ‘slaves’ rescued in London were shackled … Read moreThree ‘slaves’ rescued in London were shackled by ‘invisible handcuffs,’ police say
Tyson Foods dumps pig farm after NBC shows company video of alleged abuse
Pretty horrendous … You are what you eat. I have happily not eaten pork for a while now and I am completely ok with that. Tyson Foods dumps pig farm after NBC shows company video of alleged abuse
This is an artist’s concept of a gamma ray burst. I just read this new article about how a recent gamma ray burst completely made 30 years of scientific work go down the toilet. It amazes me how little we actually know–but equally astounds me when people claim to have answers to things that they … Read more
Millions to Face Thanksgiving Travel Delays From Atlanta to NYC
Be warned. The biggest party night of the year may have some obstacles thrown at it by nature. Millions to Face Thanksgiving Travel Delays From Atlanta to NYC
Thanks for the jfk links. were you alive 50 years ago?
I was not alive, but love history. Also, I was 21 during 9/11. So I believe that I–and others who lived through that event–understand what national trauma is..
Ison: The comet of the century?
I place a question mark on the end of that headline because we just don’t know yet if it will be. Lots of stuff has to go right. And it still could go wrong. If it does go right, though, there will be an amazing spectacle in our dark skies at night.. and maybe day. … Read moreIson: The comet of the century?
Scenes of chaos today in Dallas Texas. The TV version of the events to honor the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination featured no word of protesters. But they were there, as this video shows. Scuffles between police and protesters were common. As was Alex Jones walking the scene with a bullhorn while he broadcasted … Read more
Centralia, PA native was last person to touch JFK’s casket
A proud moment for us living Centralians. And a very interesting story from the NEWS ITEM… Centralia, PA native was last person to touch JFK’s casket