and I'm probably a bit out of step.

Anyway, I just experience my first face-to-screen conversation with my nephew (kinda one-sided though it was), thanks to Skype. Also, coincidentally, it was my first-ever Skype call. So.

For some reason, I have a craving for cake. Alas, there doesn't seem to be any around.

Happy birthday, Q!!

Hope it's the most ut!

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So, I got my hands on Madden 10, used the "Create-A-Team" feature, and renamed all the players after friends and family. Then I imported the team into the Franchise Mode, and I'm working my way through a season. My team's based in Boston, but divisionally, it's AFC South (I kicked Jacksonville out of the league to make room for my team - Madden ( Read more... )

Henry Gibson and Mary Travers, in one fell swoop, as it were. I repeat: dang.

In my day, kids' TV was trippy... in the most awesome possible way. Case in point:

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Opening credits to give you the set-up

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See? That's some quality, monkey-based television there! Good times.

Just thought I'd offer up a glance at some of what's currently in my Netflix streaming queue; stuff I can watch on my PC, TiVo or 360 without waiting for a DVD to ship...

• Leverage: Season Two
• Star Trek TOS: Season One
• The Complete Monty Python's Flying Circus
• The IT Crowd: Series 2
• Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp

Just when I thought I could catch a breath between shocks to the system... Disney buys Marvel for $4 billion.

America's Favorite Action Hero RETURNS... to answer questions from his fans.

Sort of.

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So... anyone going to their local RiffTrax Live! happening on Thursday?