Recently, a few commentators on the blogosphere are airing the idea that the drones are part of some sort of false flag operation on the part of the government, which is intended to create the conditions for the general public to not only accept, but actively demand a crackdown of some sort. Perhaps specifically on the ability of ordinary people to ( Read more... )

Boeing is in trouble ( Read more... )

In Umberto Eco's novel The Name of the Rose, one of the key elements is a book laced with poison. The fictional book was deliberately treated that way because the abbot believed that the subject matter was so objectionable that anyone who dared to read them deserved to die ( Read more... )

There's a saying that goes sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from maliceOnce the US Secret Service was noted for the thoroughness with which they protected their principals. Any place someone under their protection might visit was examined minutely and thoroughly for any possible danger or avenue of attack, and resources such as ( Read more... )

That's how long the Starliner spacecraft is rated to remain at the ISS. This could pose a problem if the issues with its propulsion systems haven't been resolved by that point ( Read more... )

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will be extending its stay at the ISS while the engineers figure out what exactly is going on with its technical problems and what risks they pose for re-entry ( Read more... )

We mourn for the six road workers who lost their lives while making sure the bridge was cleared of ordinary civilian traffic in the moments before the ship struck it ( Read more... )

AirBNB was originally set up to allow homeowners to rent out part or all of their homes on a short-term basis to bring in extra money (have a spare bedroom -- rent it out for the weekend). However, over time it has become a platform for landlords to get short-term tenants in their properties, to the point that some of them are effectively running ( Read more... )

Tonight as we were coming home from the monthly meeting of our local sf club, we had an absolutely terrifying close call. I'd stopped at an intersection, waiting to turn left, and just as I got the green arrow, a car came blowing through the red light. If I'd pulled out the instant the green arrow came on, that idiot would've broadsided me. How bad ( Read more... )

Strictly speaking, it's a ban on putting the app on smartphones managed by the House of Representatives' IT support. But it does point up the serious security issues with the TikTok app, which could leave a user's personal data wide open ( Read more... )