5. January, 2003 - what conspiracy?
- Bloodhound handler's credentials questioned in search for missing men. The bloodhound that pointed to St. John's Abbey as a possible location for Chris Jenkins and Josh Guimond isn't certified, and his handler may not be very good at her job, either. I was wondering a little how a bloodhound could track a scent that was over two months old, and the answer is that most people think they can't. [strib]
- Undercover Fort Worth officer shot during bust in a convenience store. The store owner's son saw the first cop come running in with a ski-mask (or hood) and gun drawn, thought it was a robbery and shot the cop. He was released after questioning. Nobody bothered to tell him they were police and were chasing a suspect into his store until it was too late. [fark!]
- Penn Gillette is apparently now a Federal VIP when going through federal airport security checkpoints (at least the one in Las Vegas). Why? Because when the federal leather-sniffer grabbed his crotch without asking permission first, Penn patiently explained that was assault, and asked for a cop to come and file a complaint. Suddenly the security people are very concerned he might miss his flight and should move on. Penn stood his ground. The followup is that he didn't press charges, and wasn't given any noticeable special treatment next time through the airport. [boing boing]
- In many airports people are asked to take a picture to prove their camera isn't a bomb. The Insecurities Project collects those photos. [boing boing]
- In race for money, counties to list local terror groups. Minnesota's attack on civil rights. And of course those counties who have the most threats will get the most money, so they're encouraged to list as many "potential terrorist groups" as possible. [strib]
- Finally, Do tinfoil helmets provide adequate protection against mind control rays? They're
Every bit as effective as homeopathic pills.
Heh. [fark!]
Copyright 2008, Dave Polaschek.
Last updated on Sun, 05 Jan 2003 10:23:59.