This Day in Blogging History: Former IBM president questioned for upskirt photography; Covert TSA millimeter-wave scanning at DEN; Noney is worthless money

Cory Doctorow 9:00 am Sat Aug 31, 2013

One year ago today

Former IBM Japan president questioned over upskirt filming: A former president of IBM Japan has been questioned by police after allegedly filming up the skirt of an unsuspecting woman in a train station,

Five years ago today

Millimeter wave scan machine at Denver Airport: I snapped this photo of a passive millimeter wave scan machine set up in the main entrance hall at Denver International Airport on Friday evening. The machine was swiveling back and forth, searching people who didn't even know they were being scanned.

Ten years ago today
Noney – what's it worth?: Noney is money with a face value of zero. But the creator wants you to try buy stuff with it.

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Blogging History: Soviet plane-spotting head-gear; Ralph Lauren visits Uncanny Valley; Internet bubble's blessings

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Blogging History: Non-gender kids' clothes retail; London cops apologize for geek-mugging; Lucas ships Xbox malware

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