Assorted links

1. East Germany, before and after.

2. Seems like Apple should be able to hoover this guy's bank account, and that he should be looking for a new line of work.

3.The Economist on vegan stripping (and no, that is not a new name for peeling vegetables).

4. Thank you sir, may I have another regulation.

5. Butt-dialing 911. The Daily Mail has the details.

Hat tip on #1 to Stephan Lauermann. #2 via instapundit.