Why did I get a kindle?
I got a Kindle
Touching my junk, privacy and all that
There has been a lot of backlash against the advanced imaging technology, and a lot of ink spilled both in favor and against, including an article suggesting that the technology might be unconstitutional. Given how invasive both the pictures and the pat-downs are, my favorite comment came from my wife who remarked "Security theatre now has an R rating."
Language for non-native speakers
When we need formal announcements, particularly in the US, we seem to feel compelled to use idiotic, artificial speech. Nobody would ever say, one person to another, the kinds of things that you hear announced in airports, train stations, etc.
Security online: Click Yes if Prompted
Most people have probably heard of Citirix's GoToMeeting. It's collaboration software that allows you to remotely view the screen of another person. It's prinicpal competition is WebEx from Cisco and free services like DimDim. They completely undermine the notion of security on the web by telling their users "click yes if prompted." They're not alone, though. Microsoft, Cisco, and others all do this.