My main complaint with modern dance (and no offense meant to the dancers on my flist) is that good modern dance requires artistry but relatively little skill.

This video is the exception that proves the rule:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIPFW2N5H18

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is going to be in Milwaukee on Dec 13th.

Mannheim Steamroller is going to be in Madison on Dec 29th.

Who's with me?

On occasion, I will become a trifle obsessed with whatever troubles or problems appear before me. Today, on two separate occasions, I was informed that someone had lost something; on both occasions I was well and determined to help find the lost article, despite being some miles away from both and, in one case, having no perspective on the ( Read more... )

Ok, who else here reads Dominic Deegan? 'Cause seriously? Seriously ( Read more... )

Patrick Bertoletti holds the world record for competitive eating: ice cream ( Read more... )

"Working in a new field called Optogenetics (optical stimulation plus genetic engineering), scientists injected lab mice with genes that can stimulate or inhibit neural activity based on the color of the light they're exposed to, and can be targeted to infect only on certain cell types. Additionally, another gene has been added to make neurons glow ( Read more... )

In Season 6 of West Wing, there is very nearly a Hawkeye Peirce / General Hammond Republican ticket. And damned if I wouldn't have considered voting for them.

I have a strong craving for Guitar Hero/Rock Band. This was even before More Than a Feeling came up on my "random all" playlist.

Stray Dogs Take Subway [www.ananova.com]
I don't know if I believe it, but I really want it to be true.

"Gil, just look at this place. It'd be easier to just kill him and then revive him -- oooOOOoohh."