Joe Oliveto via SlashGear:
‘One popular claim is that pointing a green laser at a Flock camera could disable the device. While it’s technically true that some green lasers can seriously damage or even destroy certain internal components of Flock cameras, it’s important to understand that the types of laser pointers available to consumers aren’t typically strong enough to do permanent damage….’
Caroline Bologna via HuffPost:
‘Footage of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. in August raised eyebrows online, with many social media users speculating about some seemingly tense moments between the couple.
The videos circulating show the Trumps sitting together in a suite at the race and exchanging some words, after which Melania gets up from her seat and walks away.
When compared to previous first ladies (and even her first four years in the role), Melania has been conspicuously absent from public life during Trump’s second term. But after more than a month with no appearances, she emerged again last week ― a return that seems to have attracted extra attention amid the growing interest in the president’s aide, Natalie Harp.
Of course, silent footage filmed through glass from a distance can only tell us so much. But body language experts who have observed the couple for many years now say the way they are engaging speaks volumes….’
David Frum via The Atlantic:
‘Lessons from fallen autocrats…
Americans are not accustomed to learning lessons about democracy from Nigeria, Peru, or the Philippines. That disregard may soon change. Those countries offer examples of what it looks like to reclaim stolen or swindled wealth from fallen authoritarian rulers. Done right, this work can deliver justice and strengthen democratic institutions for the long run. But cleaning up after a corrupt regime also comes with serious challenges and hazards…’
Matthew Davies via AOL.com:
‘Claiming that he was only expressing his opinion, he cited what he claims are Trump’s “spasms and verbal glitches” — which, as he put it in the title of a recent video on his YouTube channel, are “getting worse”.
He cited what he claims are Trump’s “spasms and verbal glitches” -Credit:Getty Images
He played a series of clips of Trump that he claims show “highly concerning behaviour”, saying Trump has exhibited “slurring”, “word-finding” issues and spasms, and other behaviors he says seem to point to “significant decline”….’
