Troll Who Harassed Woman Through 8,000 Hate-tweets Claims Free Speech Defense

William Lawrence Cassidy is accused of posting some 8,000 tweets to harass Alyce Zeoli, who is described in this NYT article as "a Buddhist leader based in Maryland."

Using an ever-changing series of pseudonyms, the authorities say, Mr. Cassidy published thousands of Twitter posts about Ms. Zeoli. Some were weird horror-movie descriptions of what would befall her; others were more along these lines: “Do the world a favor and go kill yourself. P.S. Have a nice day.”

Here is one of them, as redacted in the criminal complaint: “A thousand voices call out to (Victim 1) and she cannot shut off the silent scream.” Another: “Ya like haiku? Here’s one for ya. Long limb, sharp saw, hard drop.”

Cassidy has been jailed on charges of online stalking and is now the subject of a federal case that suggests the question...

Is posting a public message on Twitter akin to speaking from an old-fashioned soapbox, or can it also be regarded as a means of direct personal communication, like a letter or phone call?

Read Somini Sengupta's piece in the NYT here: Man Accused of Stalking via Twitter Claims Free Speech

Troll who harassed woman through 8,000 hate-tweets claims free speech defense

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Kamikaze Satellite Could Be Earth’s Last Defense Against Asteroid

Chinese researchers from Beijing’s Tsinghua University have revealed plans to divert the asteroid Apophis — which may well collide with Earth in a couple decades — by smashing a kamikaze solar sail into it.

Kamikaze Satellite Could Be Earth’s Last Defense Against Asteroid

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Facing WikiLeaks Threat, Bank Plays Defense

Since WikiLeaks threatened to “take down” a major American bank, officials at Bank of America have been hunting for any sign that its systems have been compromised.

Facing WikiLeaks Threat, Bank Plays Defense

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Facing a New Type of Threat From WikiLeaks, a Bank Plays Defense

Since WikiLeaks threatened to “take down” a major American bank, officials at Bank of America have been hunting for any sign that its systems have been compromised.

Facing a New Type of Threat From WikiLeaks, a Bank Plays Defense

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M6D Personal Defense Weapon System

Trivia:

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	*Ironically, though the M6D is the most powerful of the M6 handgun series, in game it is referred to as simply "a pistol," while the M6C, which is considerably less powerful, is called "a magnum." The term magnum is generally applied to powerful handguns, such as the Desert Eagle, implying that the C is more powerful than the D. Anyone who has used the weapon will know that this is untrue. It has been said by many critics that the M6D Pistol was massively overpowered, since it could destroy a vehicle with one or two magazines. It was mentioned during an episode of the [[Bungie]] Podcast that there was an internal debate about how powerful the M6D should have been. It was stated that the weapon was supposed to be weaker, but an employee made a last-minute code change that gave the pistol its power.{{Verify_source}}		*Ironically, though the M6D is the most powerful of the M6 handgun series, in game it is referred to as simply "a pistol," while the M6C, which is considerably less powerful, is called "a magnum." The term magnum is generally applied to powerful handguns, such as the Desert Eagle, implying that the C is more powerful than the D. Anyone who has used the weapon will know that this is untrue. It has been said by many critics that the M6D Pistol was massively overpowered, since it could destroy a vehicle with one or two magazines. It was mentioned during an episode of the [[Bungie]] Podcast that there was an internal debate about how powerful the M6D should have been. It was stated that the weapon was supposed to be weaker, but an employee made a last-minute code change that gave the pistol its power.{{Verify_source}}
	**One of the comments on the weapon changes in ''Halo 2'' revolved around the fact that in ''Halo 1'', "the assault rifle handled like an SMG and the pistol handled like a rifle." In ''Halo 2'', the altered weapon loadout featured "a [[Battle Rifle|rifle]] that handles like a rifle, a [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|pistol]] that handles like a pistol, and an [[SMG]] that handles like an SMG."{{Verify source}}		**One of the comments on the weapon changes in ''Halo 2'' revolved around the fact that in ''Halo 1'', "the assault rifle handled like an SMG and the pistol handled like a rifle." In ''Halo 2'', the altered weapon loadout featured "a [[Battle Rifle|rifle]] that handles like a rifle, a [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|pistol]] that handles like a pistol, and an [[SMG]] that handles like an SMG."{{Verify source}}
-	*The M6D has Japanese Kanji (the character "[[Seven]]") written on it.	+	*The M6D has Chinese Kanji (the character "[[Seven]]") written on it.
	*In the ''Halo 2'' multiplayer map ''[[Tombstone]]'', there is a M6D Pistol crate that's behind the right side of the fence that is stretched over the water trench in the middle of the map. You must zoom in to see it properly.		*In the ''Halo 2'' multiplayer map ''[[Tombstone]]'', there is a M6D Pistol crate that's behind the right side of the fence that is stretched over the water trench in the middle of the map. You must zoom in to see it properly.
	*[http://www.ScrewAttack.com ScrewAttack] noted the M6D as "the most powerful pistol in FPS history" in their Top 10 First Person Shooters of all time.		*[http://www.ScrewAttack.com ScrewAttack] noted the M6D as "the most powerful pistol in FPS history" in their Top 10 First Person Shooters of all time.

M6D Personal Defense Weapon System

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Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Kickstarter project to make a Transmetropolitan art book

As the tenth anniversary of Transmetropolitan's final issue draws near, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has embarked on a Kickstarter project to create a limited edition hardcover featuring new illustrations from a superstar list of comics artists. The book will be used as a fundraising premium for CBLDF, which defends the free speech rights of comics creators, publishers and retailers. Artists who've been tapped for the project include:

Aaron Alexovich, Martin Ansin, Brandon Badeaux, Edmund Bagwell, Joe Benitez, Rick Berry, Nicholas Bradshaw, Dan Brereton, Evan Bryce, Stephanie Buscema, Jim Calafiore, Cliff Chiang, Katie Cook, Molly Crabapple, Camilla d'Errico, Michael Dialynas, Aaron Diaz, Kristian Donaldson, Ryan Dunlavey, Gary Erskine, Simon Fraser, Richard Friend, Dan Goldman, Cully Hamner, Matt Howarth, K Thor Jensen, Lukas Ketner, Sam Kieth, Clint Langley, Jeff Lemire, Corey Lewis, Milo Manara, John McCrea, Kevin Mellon, Moritat, Dean Motter, J O'Barr, Len O'Grady, Alberto Ponticelli, Rodney Ramos, Paul Renaud, Afua Richardson, Darick Robertson, Jimmie Robinson, James Romberger, Nei Ruffino, Tim Seeley, Liam Sharp, Alex Sheikman, Paul Sizer, Fiona Staples, Dave Taylor, Spike Trotman, Pete Venters, Matthew Weldon, Pete Woods, JK Woodward, Annie Wu, ...and many others.

Transmet is the comic that got me seriously interested in the form again in my late 20s. It's truly a seminal work, and the CBLDF is one of my favorite activist groups.

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Kickstarter project to make a Transmetropolitan art book

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Base Defense

Arming the Team:

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	'''Rifleman''': The standard team member is still a vital asset to the overall assault/defense force. Obviously, they would need the basic all-scenario weapon. This could be a Pistol (''Halo: CE'') or a Battle Rifle/Carbine (''Halo 2'' and ''3''). A flexible, Rifleman Style arsenal would be:		'''Rifleman''': The standard team member is still a vital asset to the overall assault/defense force. Obviously, they would need the basic all-scenario weapon. This could be a Pistol (''Halo: CE'') or a Battle Rifle/Carbine (''Halo 2'' and ''3''). A flexible, Rifleman Style arsenal would be:
-	*Primary: Pistol (''Halo'')/Battle Rifle/Carbine (''Halo 2'')	+	*Primary: Pistol (''Halo'')/Battle Rifle/Carbine (''Halo 2'' and 3)/DMR/Needle Rifle (''Halo'''' Reach'')'''
	*Reserve: Shotgun/Energy Sword		*Reserve: Shotgun/Energy Sword
	'''Automatic Weapon Man''': This player uses the "machine gun" to provide suppressive, covering, and heavy weapon fire for the rest of his/her squad. Although the Halo Universe lacks a specifically designed suppressive weapon, various weapons can be used as such:		'''Automatic Weapon Man''': This player uses the "machine gun" to provide suppressive, covering, and heavy weapon fire for the rest of his/her squad. Although the Halo Universe lacks a specifically designed suppressive weapon, various weapons can be used as such:
-	Primary: Assault Rifle (''Halo'')/Sentinel Beam (''Halo 2'')/Dual Plasma Rifles (''Halo 2'')/Turret (''Halo 3'')	+	Primary: Assault Rifle (''Halo'')/Sentinel Beam (''Halo 2'')/Dual Plasma Rifles (''Halo 2'')/Turret (''Halo 3'')/Turret/Focus Rifle (''Halo Reach'')
	'''Sniper''': An invaluable person on the team, the Sniper has the responsibility of taking out enemies at extreme range, scouting out areas, and providing the rest of the team with extremely necessary information of enemies positions. To this end, they should be armed with both a Sniper Weapon and a good close range weapon, in case they surprised by an enemy.		'''Sniper''': An invaluable person on the team, the Sniper has the responsibility of taking out enemies at extreme range, scouting out areas, and providing the rest of the team with extremely necessary information of enemies positions. To this end, they should be armed with both a Sniper Weapon and a good close range weapon, in case they surprised by an enemy.
-	Primary Weapon: Sniper Rifle (''Halo: CE'' and ''2'') Beam Rifle (''Halo 2'')	+	Primary Weapon: Sniper Rifle (''Halo: CE'', ''2,3, and Reach'') Beam Rifle (''Halo 2 and 3'')
	Secondary: Assault Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Pistol (''Halo: CE'') SMG, Magnum, Plasma Rifle, Carbine, Battle Rifle, Brute Shot (''Halo 2'')		Secondary: Assault Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Pistol (''Halo: CE'') SMG, Magnum, Plasma Rifle, Carbine, Battle Rifle, Brute Shot (''Halo 2'')
-	'''Anti Armor Man''': This player may not be that necessary (depending on the map) but is still an essential asset to a team. To this end, they should be armed with explosive weapons, and have the first dibs on the nearest plasma grenades. Their secondary weapon should be an all around good weapon, and if there is no vehicle to decommission, there is always the unfortunate group of slobs that will face a rocket propelled High Explosive doom.	+	'''Anti Armor Man''': This player may not be that necessary (depending on the map) but is still an essential asset to a team. To this end, they should be armed with explosive weapons, and have the first dibs on the nearest plasma grenades. Their secondary weapon should be an all around good weapon, and if there is no vehicle to decommission, there is always the unfortunate group of slobs that will face a rocket propelled High Explosive doom.
-	Primary Weapon: Rocket Launcher, Shotgun (''Halo: CE'') Rocket Launcher, Brute Shot, Fuel Rod Cannon (Campaign) (''Halo 2'')	+	Primary Weapon: Rocket Launcher, Shotgun (''Halo: CE'') Rocket Launcher, Brute Shot, Fuel Rod Cannon (Campaign) (''Halo 2'')
		+
		+	Secondary Weapon: Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Assault Rifle, Needler (''Halo: CE'') Battle Rifle, Carbine, SMG, (''Halo 2'')
-	Secondary Weapon: Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Assault Rifle, Needler (''Halo: CE'') Battle Rifle, Carbine, SMG, (''Halo 2'')
	== Securing a Base ==		== Securing a Base ==

Base Defense

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