Going "Dead Beat" For Fun & Profit - Dallas Observer
"Cunningham knew he had a good enough case to file a lawsuit against the debt collection agency, and for his first lawsuit, he decided to enlist the help of a lawyer. Two months later, he had a check in his hand for $1,000." The guy featured in the story is making money by suing the bill collectors that are trying to collect from him. Nice work if you can get it.
Leviathan stirs again - The Economist
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Experimental Soldier Exo-Skeleton's Batteries Improved- Popular Science
"Lockheed's Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) is a mechanized frame that allows soldiers to march or even run easily with loads of 200 pounds, as well as squat or kneel without trouble." Lockheed propaganda video here.
Airlines Want to Stop Taking Cash; Plastic Only- LA Times
The Safety Net - Living on Nothing but Food Stamps -New York Times.com
The tactical shotgun in urban operations - Infantry Magazine
