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Some interesting (not necessarily good - mobile network providers to raise prices) news:

 

Netherlands makes net neutrality a law

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13886440

 

On 22 June, the Dutch Parliament passed a law stopping mobile operators from blocking or charging extra for voice calling done via the net.

 

The bill must now pass through the Dutch senate, but its passage is expected to be a formality.

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It's loosely related, due to "free speech" and all.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16810312

 

A 26-year old tweeted the following:

 

Free this week, for quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America.

 

3 weeks today, we're totally in LA pissing people off on Hollywood Blvd and diggin' Marilyn Monroe up!

 

The second one was a reference to Family Guy. Him and a friend arrived in America, they were questioned by five hours. He was arrested on grounds of terrorism and she (his friend) was arrested on suspicion of being the lookout while he dug up the grave of Marilyn Monroe.

 

They spend 12 hours in prison before they were sent back to the UK.

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It's loosely related, due to "free speech" and all.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16810312

 

A 26-year old tweeted the following:

 

 

 

 

 

The second one was a reference to Family Guy. Him and a friend arrived in America, they were questioned by five hours. He was arrested on grounds of terrorism and she (his friend) was arrested on suspicion of being the lookout while he dug up the grave of Marilyn Monroe.

 

They spend 12 hours in prison before they were sent back to the UK.

 

Jesus Christ, what is the world coming to ... :nono:

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Jesus Christ, what is the world coming to ... :nono:

 

Yep, kids these days are pretty stupid.

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American law enforcement consists of children?!

 

You now precisely what I mean, and I guess this is going to be added to the list.

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