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I accidentally posted one of my reviews here instead of to theofficetroll. If you're interested in reading my reviews, go there or to my Examiner page. -
On Science Fiction vs. Science Fantasy
This is a contentious subject for many people.
Science Fiction is by definition (take Wikipedia for one) about the consequences of new technology on society ( Read more... ) -
Game review
I posted a game review of Magic: The Gathering - Tactics on my game blog.
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Villain Songs
The best part of many movies, operas, musical theatre, etc. is the Villain Song. If the villain is at all important, they'll get a show-stopping scene where they sing about how awful, evil, and nasty they are and how they'll get what they want. Here are a few which have always stuck with me. What are a few of your favourites ( Read more... ) -
Wishlist
Really, I don't ever expect gifts for holidays (birthday, Christmas, etc), and if you wish to buy something, then I would prefer a gift for my wife, the_questess, or the kids: Tristin & Kali. But, if you're intent on buying a gift for me, here is a cross-section of things I would like. Perhaps they'll provide some ideas.
Books:
Niven's Laws
City
The ( Read more... ) -
Is Poker closer to Fortune Telling than Chess?
Poker is a game wherein a deck of 52 cards of 13 ranks of cards identically copied to 4 'suits.' These cards are distributed to the players in a set quantity, some cards may be visible to all players while some cards may be visible only to the player to whom the card was dealt. The players then place bets on whether they think that the cards ( Read more... ) -
Merry Crimbo
Merry Christmahannukwanzasolstibodhiyulefestikah to anyone who celebrates something today. -
Star Wars band names from Twitter
Death Star for Cutie (via @yuweiquan)
nsane Clone Posse (via @JadBean)
The Jawas and the Papas (via @kevingamin)
Jefferson X-Wing (via @douglasa)
3PO Speedwagon (via @kandellSPIN)
My Bloody Palpatine (via @SnareHanger)
ABBA the hut (via @j1gorman)
Mannheim Skywalker (via @robinsloan) -
Craigslist post of the day
looking for a man or 2 - w4m - 19 (spokane)
Hey boys ( Read more... ) -
Prayer before meals
As presumably all of you are aware, I'm non-religious. To be blunt, I believe it's all a bunch of hooey. I do think that it has a place, though, and respect that others have religious beliefs. I may tease people on a skin-deep level, but less so than any other trait about them. I avoid discussing religion with people because I think it's a moot ( Read more... )