May 2009
39 posts
Wireless monitoring?
From asiangypsy,
News.mn reports that 4 of the Great Khural standing committees will convene today to discuss the state budget for 2010-2012. What drew my interest and concern was a bit about the Internal Security, Foreign Policy Committee meeting. The committee members will meet to discuss possible changes to the Communications law, which includes legalizing wiretapping of mobile communication...
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A craigslist conversation, from Wired
Dude: Hey dude, I’m interested in the free couch. What color is it?
Seller: It’s blue, like it says in the ad. Also, like it shows in the picture in the ad.
Dude: Yeah, but I don’t know what the lighting is like in your house. Once I got this armchair that looked red in the photo, but it was actually brown. Is the couch navy blue or cornflower or what?
Seller: It’s a unique shade of blue called “free couch.” Why not just come and get it? P.S. My wife says it’s cerulean.
Dude: Cerulean works for me. What condition is it in?
Seller: It’s in free condition! Why are we having this discussion? It’s in the condition where you come and get it and it doesn’t cost you anything. If someone’s offering you a better deal, take it.
Dude: Sorry, man, it’s just that I have to borrow my brother’s truck to come get it and I don’t want it if it smells like your family or something. Can you get it dry-cleaned?
Seller: You want me to pay for dry cleaning? So what you’re saying is that free isn’t cheap enough for you. You’re thinking “Free, yeah, I dunno. Free’s a lot. Could you make me a sandwich? You’re like kinda far away from my favorite restaurant.” My family smells like cinnamon and rose petals, but you’ll never know that because you’re not getting this couch. Go bug someone else.
Dude: Hey, man, don’t get all crumpled up. I’ll take the couch. I need to find out when my brother’s court date is, but I should be able to pick it up sometime in the next couple weeks.
Seller: I swear, every time I post something to Craigslist it’s like they gave plankton internet access. I am not waiting two weeks for you to come and pick up this couch. I am not waiting one week for you to come and pick up this couch. This couch is going to the first person who is willing to come and pick it up without inquiring about my smell.
Dude: Look, I’m sorry, man. What my brother doesn’t know what hurt him. I’ll grab his truck and come pick it up. Where are you?
Seller: 1432 Alvaro St. in San Mateo. Better hurry.
Dude: San Mateo? Like in California?
Seller: Right, in the Bay Area. Like Bay Area Craiglist?
Dude: There’s more than one Craigslist? I just typed “couch” into my brother’s computer. I thought you were in New York.
Seller: Oh well so sad bye now.
Dude: No, no, that’s cool. I’ll grab a plane and rent a truck. I’ll be there sometime this evening. Could you hang on to the couch for me until then?
Seller: Seriously? You’re going to fly out to California, rent a truck, and DRIVE BACK TO NEW YORK? Just for a couch?
Dude: Hey, man, it’s free.
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– This just popped into my inbox. Oooooh… Esteemed compliments? Rescuing Nigerian royalty is so yesterday… but Mr Abbey, I’ve got your back.
April 2009
34 posts
