Random links
- They Threaten, Seethe and Unhinge, Then Kill in Quantity
- On the perpetrators of mass shootings: "While the killings have caused many people to point to the violent aspects of the culture, a closer look shows little evidence that video games, movies or television encouraged many of the attacks. In only 6 of the 100 cases did the killers have a known interest in violent video games. Seven other killers showed an interest in violent movies."
- German chancellor’s drone “attack” shows the threat of weaponized UAVs
- "At a campaign rally in Dresden on September 15, a small quadrocopter flew within feet of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere, hovering briefly in front of them before crashing into the stage practically at Merkel's feet. Merkel appeared to be amused by the "drone attack," but de Maiziere and others on the stage seemed a bit more unsettled by the robo-kamikaze. ... While Merkel smirked off the drone in Dresden, even a small explosive charge or grenade aboard a similar drone would have been catastrophic—and defending against such attacks is difficult at best."
- This Wasn't The First Time That Ohio Gun Safety Instructor Shot Someone By Accident
- Oops ...
- IT worker hit with £1,200 legal bill after first date row over who should pay for drinks
- Reminds me a bit of this recent survey.