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"You not only shouldn't be afraid, but do not be afraid."

Glenn Greenwald conferenced in to the Socialism 2013 conference in Chicago, to speak about Edward Snowden's leaks about the NSA's surveillance program. Introduction by Jeremy Scahill, author of Blackwater and Dirty Wars, and Sherry Wolf, author of Sexuality and Socialism. [Video Link]

LibraryBox is a library-oriented version of the PirateBox project -- a little, self-contained wireless router with on-board storage that you fill up with freely usable library materials and bring with you so that wherever you go, you can share with the people you meet. Jason Griffey, the librarian who created it, is Kickstarting a version 2.0 that is much easier to set up and run. A $150 contribution gets you a fully assembled unit. Jason was kind enough to give me a box this weekend with all my books on it, to bring with me to talks and such.

LibraryBox 2.0

An article in Der Speigel expands on the descriptions we've had of the Snowden/NSA leaks, and claims that the US planted bugs in the EU's Washington offices and took over their internal computer network, intercepting its traffic.

Vader's Little Princess

Are you Dark Lord looking for a book that truly captures the joys, trials, and tribulations of raising a daughter. Vader's Little Princess from the NeatoShop is for you. This irresistibly sweet book follows Darth Vader as he raises Princess Leia. Witness Vader partake in tea parties. See how he refuses to let Leia leave the house in a skirted metal bikini. Raising a daughter in any galaxy can be so hard.

Vader's Little Princess is by Jeffrey Brown and features hilarious full-color illustrations. Darth Vader and Son also available. Buy both and make it an amazing set. 

Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Star Wars items. 

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