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And now, a very special word from a non-sponsor

July 2, 09 //
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I’m a big fan of the internet and the free exchange of ideas it fosters. And so I’m a supporter of net neutrality. Free Press is a passionate fighter for protecting the democratic rights of the internet and spends its time bullying politicians to do the right thing, rather than simply signing whatever legislation distribution giants like Time Warner and Comcast put in front of them.

Here’s a little something from their latest email detailing their outlook on mobile internet connectivity. Everyone who uses the Internet, or who works with making their brand more engaging on the Internet, or pursues the potential of the Internet, should care about this.

Free Press believes that everyone should be able to create an Internet radio or television station, an online newspaper or blog, or launch some other new form of popular media not yet known to us.

The potential for free expression over new media appears limitless. Soon, many people will be carrying their connection with them via pocket Internet devices that can gather and share content from the outside world, whether it’s coming from the streets of Tehran or the coffee shop around the corner.

If we’re successful, people around the world will be able to connect in ways and on a scale we’ve never imagined before. Our mission is to make certain that every one of these Internet connections is open, neutral, affordable and accessible — regardless of the device or network. If you agree, work with us to build a movement for open wireless media that’s free from the control of powerful companies and politicians.

Mobile phones are now in the hands of more than 270 million Americans. Each user cares about his or her freedom to communicate. And each of us has an important part to play in this fight.

We’re just at the beginning.

Thank you for spreading the word,

Timothy Karr
Campaign Director
Free Press Action Fund

You can visit their webpage and sign up to get updates about what they’re doing. And if you want to drop them a dollar or two to help them out, they won’t mind.

Flash mob/rob

October 2, 08 //
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Okay – not saying I agree with this. But I love the ingenuity of it.

A guy robbed a bank in Washington and used Craigslist to hire unsuspecting decoys to help with his getaway.

“I came across the ad that was for a prevailing wage job for $28.50 an hour,” said Mike, who saw a Craigslist ad last week looking for workers for a road maintenance project in Monroe.

He said he inquired and was e-mailed back with instructions to meet near the Bank of America in Monroe at 11 a.m. Tuesday. He also was told to wear certain work clothing.

“Yellow vest, safety goggles, a respirator mask… and, if possible, a blue shirt,” he said.

Mike showed up along with about a dozen other men dressed like him, but there was no contractor and no road work to be done. He thought they had been stood up until he heard about the bank robbery and the suspect who wore the same attire.


http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_100108WAB_monroe_robber_floating_escape_TP.ce3930c1.html