A new law recently enacted in New Jersey now prohibits sex offenders in that state from gaining access to the Internet unless necessary for their employment or while performing job searches. “We live in scary times,” Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey said before signing the bill he sponsored in the state Senate. “Parents have to [...]
In one of the stupidest things I’ve read this year, a woman was almost prevented from boarding a plane because of her apple pie. According to security, apple pies can be quite dangerous. He told me he was keeping watch for pies with cream and custard fillings. Anything that could be construed as a “gel.” [...]
In a very real and practical sense, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) will shutter its doors on January 1st since a standoff between President Bush and the panel appears to have no end. Currently, the FEC only has two of the six members required for the FEC to function. President Bush’s nominees have not been [...]
Shirley Bassey has spoken what many in Britain feel but have been afraid to speak of in public. She is upset, angry, and irate that so many in the United Kingdom now speak languages other than English. One a recent shopping trip, she also had her purse stolen, including her Monaco residence card. “This isn’t [...]
Yes, we have heard this story, ad nauseum, however, if we don’t keep talking about it, the RIAA is going to continue to sue and push the limits of the law in an attempt to obtain even more money from their failing system. There is yet another story of someone who has ripped their own [...]
Michael J. Fox has an article in Esquire about the things he’s learned. Among them: People said, “Does it bother you that girls want to sleep with you because you’re famous?” “That’s a tough one. Lemme think about that. No.“ My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my [...]
In one of the most mind-boggling feats of legislation, a new bill introduced into Congress, called the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, would eliminate federal financial aid if someone on campus participates in illegal file sharing. Even more amazing is that this proposal is contained within a 747 page bill [pdf], resulting in many in [...]
The NYC police department has, apparently, solved all crime within its jurisdiction. This must be true in order for them to have turned their attention towards good Samaritans, making them the latest criminals in the city. The scam involves the police leaving valuable items, such as backpacks, purses, and wallets, in plain view. Once someone [...]
There’s a new requirement at Montclair State University; forced tracking of students. A specific, Sprint cell phone is now required for all students, regardless of whether they have another cell phone or can even afford one. The cost of the phone is added to a student’s tuition bill. The cost: $420 a year for a [...]
