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Month: March, 2009

Superheroes among us

I’ve always been a bit disappointed about the world’s glaring lack of superheroes. More specifically, I’m a bit annoyed that I don’t have any superpowers. I’m not talking Superman levels of invincibility here, but is it too much to ask that I have some heat vision or laser feet or something? But, I am comforted [...]

Linker – 03/31/09

Media Ann Coulter attacked by anti-abortion activists! Wait, what? Science & Tech Microsoft Encarta is no more. My eighth grade self is heartbroken. European Airports will be allowing planes to “land differently” in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sounds exciting. NASA unveils the new Orion spacecraft. Pop Culture A dramatic reading of anti-atheist postings [...]

The sublime joys of unwitting self-caricature

Here’s a picture of “rock” “band” Nickelback with their three Juno Awards. I would weep for this parade of tragic self-delusion were it not for the fact that I hate Nickelback so very, very much.

So say we all

Two weeks ago, I posted about a bizarrely awesome event at the UN that brought together BSG cast members and experts to discuss the show’s depiction of human rights issues. And now, I have found video (thanks to the ever-resourceful MB). This clip captures the best moment of the night, where Edward James Olmos makes [...]

Linker – 03/30/09

World Catchin’ up with the Manson Family. Media The HuffPo has launched a new investigative journalism fund. With newspapers going down like the Titanic, this is a good thing. Science & Tech Re-designed high voltage towers are teh new electric hotness. Scientists come up with fluid that simulates the womb, assists healing. Crazy copy editor [...]

It’s official: New G.I. Joe movie will suck

In the past, I’ve expressed mild optimism for the upcoming GI Joe live-action movie. I see now this was due to a misplaced enthusiasm for women in tight fatigues, which early press materials featured prominently. Let’s face it. This movie is going to be terrible. Not even Christopher Eccleston as Destro can save it. Just [...]

Linker – 03/26/09

Canada France and Canada are locked in a tense standoff over fishing rights in….Zzzzzzz. World British police deploy acne-enhancing pink lights to deter teenage loitering. Those cruel bastards. Conrad Black writes a curious letter in support of banned-in-Canada British MP George Galloway. I previously assumed they were natural enemies, like wolves and sheep or young [...]