Putin pulls strings, has Khodorkovsky’s lawyer expelled from Russia.

Putin pulls strings, has Khodorkovsky’s lawyer expelled from Russia. Russia should just drop the flimsy pretext that they have rule of law and name Putin Czar Vladimir already. It wouldn’t improve things, but at least it would project a more honest image to the world — that the country is an absolutist state ruled by the whims of its President, and where the legal system is used against said President’s enemies, real or perceived…

Katrina: the Gathering.

Katrina: the Gathering. It’s a good starter deck, but what about expansion packs?

Does the President need a bathroom break? He seems unsure.

Does the President need a bathroom break? He seems unsure. As bizarre as this note seems, it’s been verified via photos taken by other photographers.

Food porn!

Food porn! Have no fears, it’s quite safe for work. Unless you work in a restaurant, I guess?!?

20 things *they* don’t want you to know.

20 things *they* don’t want you to know. That should be required reading for everyone who buys computers and consumer electronics…

Now *there*’s a brilliant way to advertise this service!

Now *there*’s a brilliant way to advertise this service! I don’t know how useful it can be, though, because if this clinic delivers there really shouldn’t be any repeat customers!

Trusted Computing.

Trusted Computing. It’s one of those terms that sounds great until you realize the true nature of the so-called “trusted computing” technology.

Five ways to love a cockroach.

Five ways to love a cockroach. What, only five?

America as a battered wife.

America as a battered wife. “You deserve a person that treats you with respect, cares about your welfare, and your children’s welfare, but that’s not George and it never will be.”

Sky News spells out what many have now been saying for years!

Sky News spells out what many have now been saying for years!