Category Archives: Human rights

How (not) to get the facts about joining a union?

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Naomi

I love to read news about unions and unionization. Today, the Times has an article, pretty exciting to me, about how workers at Amazon, specifically the Bessemer, Alabama plant, are now voting on whether to join a union. Great, I … Continue reading →

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Paths Crossed: Steve Schapiro

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Naomi

An elfin guy, sweet smile, carrying cameras and surrounded by a rumor of greatness. He seemed shy and shyly unobtrusive. Steve Schapiro became a temporary part of The Great Gatsby while we were shooting in England, at Pinewood Studios.  How … Continue reading →

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Lowering the bar to robot dogs. And a note about Cerberus

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Naomi

Just got this from Kevin Underhill, Maestro of Lowering the Bar and it reminds me of something else I saw about robot dogs. Which will follow Kevin: Assorted Stupidity #149 Feb 02, 2022 02:00 pm | Kevin “Would you let … Continue reading →

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