The new $5 dollar bill is being released soon and it has all new and improved security features. Oh did I mention the it is PURPLE? Yes it is true, the new Abraham Lincoln bill has purple features that include a purple blended back splash and a big purple number 5 on the back! Monopoly money here we come!
On average in 2006, 1 in every 10,000 American dollars were counterfeit. This hits us in the wallet with having to constantly keep an eye out for false bills and trying to stay one step ahead of the crooks. On average, the currency is updated every 7 to 10 years. But funny money? We are trying to thwart criminals, but our money is looking more like we should buy Boardwalk or Park Place with it.
Well you can draw you own conclusions, check out the new bill here (*link*).
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Welcome to the Taser-Age
So it appears we have moved from the era of cops shooting people to them tasering everyone. At least every other day, an article is posted about someone being tasered by the police. The most recent being, former LSU quarteback Josh Booty, older brother of USC quarterback John David Booty. Booty was pulled over under suspicion of DUI, and when he became belligerent during the booking process, he was tasered. Do we not restrain people any more? I think the police are a little too quick to whip out the taser. Hold the guy down, cuff him, do something other than taser him.
The most famous tasering though, the student who questioned Jonh Kerry at the University of Florida was tasered because his line of questioning was beleived to be out of line by campus security and the police. He was drug away from the microphone and while pleading with the police to let him go, he was tasered. (*video*)
Tasering seems to be widely used as a means of subduing someone, and while I don't condone it, i believe it shouldn't be the first means of getting some one to cooperate. There are certain situations in which I believe people should be tasered for the safety of the officers, it just seems to be a go to item now.
A report came out from Amnesty International stating that the taser-related death toll has reached over 150 people as of March 2006. These death tolls are only going to increase because the usage is increasing.
Do you think tasering is being overused in law enforcement? All comments welcome.
Taser definition by Wikipedia.
The most famous tasering though, the student who questioned Jonh Kerry at the University of Florida was tasered because his line of questioning was beleived to be out of line by campus security and the police. He was drug away from the microphone and while pleading with the police to let him go, he was tasered. (*video*)
Tasering seems to be widely used as a means of subduing someone, and while I don't condone it, i believe it shouldn't be the first means of getting some one to cooperate. There are certain situations in which I believe people should be tasered for the safety of the officers, it just seems to be a go to item now.
A report came out from Amnesty International stating that the taser-related death toll has reached over 150 people as of March 2006. These death tolls are only going to increase because the usage is increasing.
Do you think tasering is being overused in law enforcement? All comments welcome.
Taser definition by Wikipedia.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Redbox DVD Rental for $1
So I finally stumbled upon Redbox DVD rental locations and website, and I must say, what an awesome idea. Now when I want to grab a movie real quick, just run up to the box, pick my movie, swipe my credit card and retrieve the DVD. I don't have to worry about searching a movie store, dealing with grumpy employees or waiting for my mail order DVD subscription service.
Now you do need a credit card to rent the movies, but let's face it, nearly all of us have one anyways. If you enter you email when you rent a movie, they will mail you rental and return receipts as well as free DVD rental promotional codes. You can enter these codes at the main menu and rent DVDs for free. I have heard that you can also enter your cell phone number on their website and every Monday they will text you a free DVD rental code.
Keep in mind that the $1 dollar rental fee is for one day. The DVD must be returned prior to 9pm the next day, or you will be charged another $1. Lost DVDs will cost you $25.00 + tax. Like they say on their FAQ page, "we're all adults here!"
So go and check these guys out, rent a DVD and let me know what you think.
NHL Player Throat Slashed
Florida Panthers' left winger Richard Zednik was seriously injured Sunday during the game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo. Zednik was inadvertently sliced on the neck when a teammate was falling to the ground. Zednik managed to skate back to the bench before falling into the arms of a trainer and teammate. He is listed in stable condition Monday after surgery went well. The season is more than likely over for him, but he should be back for next season.
See the video here! Warning, contains graphic scenes!
This is the second skate cutting injury in two days. Saturday, NHL linesman Pat Dapuzzo was struck in the face by a skate from a Philadelphia Flyers' player. The resulting cut required over 20 stitches to his face, nose and cheek.
I know that the NHL doesn't require the players to wear protection for their neck and or face, but maybe it should be investigated a little bit more. The goalies have protection they can wear to protect their neck, but not the regular players do not. NASCAR institutes protective devices to ensure the safety of their athletes, why not the NHL? Let me know what you think about this or if you have any recommendations.
See the video here! Warning, contains graphic scenes!
This is the second skate cutting injury in two days. Saturday, NHL linesman Pat Dapuzzo was struck in the face by a skate from a Philadelphia Flyers' player. The resulting cut required over 20 stitches to his face, nose and cheek.
I know that the NHL doesn't require the players to wear protection for their neck and or face, but maybe it should be investigated a little bit more. The goalies have protection they can wear to protect their neck, but not the regular players do not. NASCAR institutes protective devices to ensure the safety of their athletes, why not the NHL? Let me know what you think about this or if you have any recommendations.
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