Reader Mike P. forwarded a link to this BBC News article: Greek police clash with hauliers amid crippling strike [1]. Mike’s comment: “The truckers’ strike is in its fourth day, gas stations are empty, and the government is implementing emergency measures originally intended for wartime or natural disasters. Does any of this sound familiar?” Reader Tom G. sent a link to a fascinating companion article: Greece Haulier Strike – Your Experiences [2].
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Some charming news, courtesy of reader R.F.J.: Rats Overrun Manhattan Park [3]
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Also from R.F.J. comes a link to an Instructables article: How to build a log cabin with dovetail notches [4].
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K.A.F. flagged this: 100 Million Facebook Users Learn True Meaning of Going Public [5]. I told you so! Also from K.A.F.: White House proposal would ease FBI access to records of Internet activity [6]. Let’s face it, folks: There is no expectation of privacy for anything you do on the Internet. None. Zilch. Nada. Henceforth, try to envision your Internet forum posts and e-mails being printed in 10 foot tall letters on a billboard sign in Times Square.