Sunday, August 13, 2006
Some Last Minute Linkage
A philosophical snark about the portrayal of men vs women in comic books.
Layne Toth's Wizard World Chicago Report.
The Wilhelm Scream. I'm mildy surprised at all the places it is heard. Even in a TARDISode.
Layne Toth's Wizard World Chicago Report.
The Wilhelm Scream. I'm mildy surprised at all the places it is heard. Even in a TARDISode.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Linkdump
Quite possibly the scariest internet mash-up yet. With links to the originals!
A nice review of DC's Comic Book novels.
Yeah yeah, everyone else is linking to it, so I might as well: Star Trek Inspirational Posters.
Frank Miller Fan Letter? Via Colleen.
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #63.
Tom Spurgeon on that videoblog I linked to a bit ago. And hey, he put into words what I don't like about vblogging: too much talking heads.
The Beat reports on a new Review Site by Greg McElhatton.
The One Hour Alphabet Challenge for artists.
The RIAA sues a dead man, but gives his children 60 days to grieve before going after them for the bully-money.
I want.
Colleen Doran and the Purple Panties.
A nice review of DC's Comic Book novels.
Yeah yeah, everyone else is linking to it, so I might as well: Star Trek Inspirational Posters.
Frank Miller Fan Letter? Via Colleen.
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #63.
Tom Spurgeon on that videoblog I linked to a bit ago. And hey, he put into words what I don't like about vblogging: too much talking heads.
The Beat reports on a new Review Site by Greg McElhatton.
The One Hour Alphabet Challenge for artists.
The RIAA sues a dead man, but gives his children 60 days to grieve before going after them for the bully-money.
I want.
Colleen Doran and the Purple Panties.
Friday, August 11, 2006
On Notice...
This is mostly hubby-Eric's idea after reading the MetaFilter thread I posted to in the last linkdump. If you don't get the joke, don't worry. Most of the rest of the world doesn't either...
Yet Another Linkdump
Don't visit Naples.
I'm finding myself more and more interested in Brian Wood's Northlanders.
Tour the Seattle Underground on Flickr. I still haven't done the tour, and I've lived in Seattle all my life.
I don't "do" vblogs and podcasts... I like to read, and I understand better when I see words rather than hear them. So I wasn't going to link to Tim Leong's VBlog. But... oh, just go look. It's about 7 and a half minutes.
Newsarama Blog picked up on the worst job in the DCU link I posted.
Want to read 52? Haven't had the cash? Newsarama reports that DC has teamed up with UGO to offer the first five issues online for free.
Can I just say again, "what an idiot!"
The MeFites discover The Stephen Colbert "On Notice" Generator. Much mirth ensues. Of course, they also linked to a video of a cat flushing a toilet. For three minutes.
Drum's Law: "If you're forced to rely on random blog commenters to make a point about the prevalence of some form or another of disagreeable behavior, you've pretty much made exactly the opposite point."
I'm finding myself more and more interested in Brian Wood's Northlanders.
Tour the Seattle Underground on Flickr. I still haven't done the tour, and I've lived in Seattle all my life.
I don't "do" vblogs and podcasts... I like to read, and I understand better when I see words rather than hear them. So I wasn't going to link to Tim Leong's VBlog. But... oh, just go look. It's about 7 and a half minutes.
Newsarama Blog picked up on the worst job in the DCU link I posted.
Want to read 52? Haven't had the cash? Newsarama reports that DC has teamed up with UGO to offer the first five issues online for free.
Can I just say again, "what an idiot!"
The MeFites discover The Stephen Colbert "On Notice" Generator. Much mirth ensues. Of course, they also linked to a video of a cat flushing a toilet. For three minutes.
Drum's Law: "If you're forced to rely on random blog commenters to make a point about the prevalence of some form or another of disagreeable behavior, you've pretty much made exactly the opposite point."
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Unrelated to Anything Else
In my morning weigh-in, I discovered that I have lost 20 pounds since I started my lifestyle changes on June 10th. So of course, I'm going to celebrate with a blizzard. Don't worry, I've budgeted my calories for it. But hey, 20 pounds!
There's A Blizzard....
Don't forget to go get your Blizzard today, guilt free. It's Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen. Find a local DQ that's participating, and go enjoy some ice cream.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Suddenly I Feel Much Less Secure...
William Gibson linked to this horrible video which I watched in disbelief.
Another Linkdump
If you are in the mood for a Blizzard, why not go on Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen? (It's tomorrow, by the way)
Math Links, including the blog of a consultant on Numb3rs.
Fun with License Plates. And some not as much fun. Depends on how you define "offensive" I guess.
Natural Nuclear Reactors.
Worst job in the (fictional) world: history teacher in the DCU.
Bouncy cat. Oh yeah, and some good links, too.
MetaFilter discovers K-Metal.
Here's a rewrite of the RIAA article I posted a link to yesterday.
That's one heckuva dust devil. I admit, this mini-tornado video is MUCH more impressive than I expected it to be. Via Boing Boing.
I have no words for this, except that if anyone believes that a munchkin hung himself in the Wizard of Oz, they ought to get a Darwin award and be removed from the gene pool (seriously: one of the most secure, carefully maintained, and expensive sets in Hollywood history, and people still are stupid enough to think someone could hang himself on the set and not have it noticed???!?? What, are people drinking stupid juice on this one?)
Math Links, including the blog of a consultant on Numb3rs.
Fun with License Plates. And some not as much fun. Depends on how you define "offensive" I guess.
Natural Nuclear Reactors.
Worst job in the (fictional) world: history teacher in the DCU.
Bouncy cat. Oh yeah, and some good links, too.
MetaFilter discovers K-Metal.
Here's a rewrite of the RIAA article I posted a link to yesterday.
That's one heckuva dust devil. I admit, this mini-tornado video is MUCH more impressive than I expected it to be. Via Boing Boing.
I have no words for this, except that if anyone believes that a munchkin hung himself in the Wizard of Oz, they ought to get a Darwin award and be removed from the gene pool (seriously: one of the most secure, carefully maintained, and expensive sets in Hollywood history, and people still are stupid enough to think someone could hang himself on the set and not have it noticed???!?? What, are people drinking stupid juice on this one?)
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Massive Linkdump and Bookmarks Cleanup
Welcome to Geek City!
CBR Wizard World Photo Parade Sunday.
Lying in the Gutters has an interesting link to a possible swipe of a Mandrake comic by... Daleks?
Huh. A freelance photographer distributed by Reuters altered at least two images, and badly, too. His entire library of work has now been withdrawn. When I say "badly", I mean really badly. I could've photoshopped a better picture than that, and I'm lousy at image manipulation (look at the before and after pictures).
Here's a nifty document that tells us How the RIAA Litigation Process Works. In short, it's a bogus operation run by criminals who have enough money on their side to bully people into paying up rather than fighting. I really hope that the RIAA is completely driven out of business someday due to their illegal and immoral suing of random internet users. Think you can't be sued because you've never downloaded a song? Think again.
Just after I finally get to see Mirrormask on DVD, the Museum of Hoaxes presents this article on the BEK phenomena. By the way, Mirrormask was pretty good, and very haunting. It's staying with me, days after I've seen it. And the commentary was good, as well (and put a voice to Neil Gaiman for us).
Another perspective on terrorism. And while we're at it, let's teach our kids just like terrorists do.
Augie lists an addictive game. It looks very simple, but for whatever reason I can't seem to master it. I must be thinking in terms of arcing instead of straight lines.
Cool Maps.
Library Stuff talks about WorldCat, which is a huge database of library materials.
Garrett tells us about Gimpshop, which turns the open source freeware image edited tool Gimp into a Photoshop clone. I've never actually used Photoshop, and I'm wondering if it's worth it for me to get Gimpshop or not. Opinions welcome.
Maybe we'll get a break?
Record profits, but they can't do basic maintainence. I've said it before, I'll say it again: I want a hybrid that will run on either gasoline or biodiesel. Seems like the best of all worlds to me.
CBR Wizard World Photo Parade Sunday.
Lying in the Gutters has an interesting link to a possible swipe of a Mandrake comic by... Daleks?
Huh. A freelance photographer distributed by Reuters altered at least two images, and badly, too. His entire library of work has now been withdrawn. When I say "badly", I mean really badly. I could've photoshopped a better picture than that, and I'm lousy at image manipulation (look at the before and after pictures).
Here's a nifty document that tells us How the RIAA Litigation Process Works. In short, it's a bogus operation run by criminals who have enough money on their side to bully people into paying up rather than fighting. I really hope that the RIAA is completely driven out of business someday due to their illegal and immoral suing of random internet users. Think you can't be sued because you've never downloaded a song? Think again.
Just after I finally get to see Mirrormask on DVD, the Museum of Hoaxes presents this article on the BEK phenomena. By the way, Mirrormask was pretty good, and very haunting. It's staying with me, days after I've seen it. And the commentary was good, as well (and put a voice to Neil Gaiman for us).
Another perspective on terrorism. And while we're at it, let's teach our kids just like terrorists do.
Augie lists an addictive game. It looks very simple, but for whatever reason I can't seem to master it. I must be thinking in terms of arcing instead of straight lines.
Cool Maps.
Library Stuff talks about WorldCat, which is a huge database of library materials.
Garrett tells us about Gimpshop, which turns the open source freeware image edited tool Gimp into a Photoshop clone. I've never actually used Photoshop, and I'm wondering if it's worth it for me to get Gimpshop or not. Opinions welcome.
Maybe we'll get a break?
Record profits, but they can't do basic maintainence. I've said it before, I'll say it again: I want a hybrid that will run on either gasoline or biodiesel. Seems like the best of all worlds to me.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Shipping List
I haven't done a Previews review in awhile, but maybe I'll just take a look at the upcoming shipping list and see what's on it that I'm interested in. A quick glance... not much....
Huh. That's it for this week. What a small shipping list.
SECRET SIX #3 (OF 6) $2.99Uh... wow. I can't even remember what's happening in this one. And I seem to recall that I read the most recent issue not too long ago.
GIRL GENIUS VOL 5 TP $19.95I'm getting the hardcover for myself, and the trade for my little sister.
GIRL GENIUS VOL 5 HC $32.95
SUPERMAN #655 $2.99If Kurt Busiek wrote this, I'll get it.
52 WEEK #14 $2.50I confess, they've reeled me in, and I'm addicted.
JSA CLASSIFIED #15 $2.99Does this issue finish off a storyline or start a new one? I just want to say, once again, that my favorite character of the JSA is Ma Hunkel, the original Red Tornado.
SQUADRON SUPREME #6 $2.99Can't remember what's happening in this one, either. Do you think that's a sign I should stop reading a book? If I can't remember what happened in the last issue? I mean, I could quote you bits of the last Aquaman tale. But quite of few of these books I simply can't remember what happened last.
Huh. That's it for this week. What a small shipping list.
Monday Linkdump
Heidi went to the Seattle Comicard Show.
CBR Wizard World Photo Parade Saturday.
Comic Book Urban Legends Uncovered. Um. Ok.
Stop eating salt.
CBR Wizard World Photo Parade Saturday.
Comic Book Urban Legends Uncovered. Um. Ok.
Stop eating salt.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Sunday Morning Links
CBR WizardWorld Photo Parade.
Oh ouch! I'm not fond of bee stings myself. Via Diane Duane.
It's Seafair in Seattle. Nothing irritates me more than the whiners who start complaining every single year when the Blue Angels come to do their air show over the lake. "Oh, the jet engines scared me!" "Oh, they make so much noise!" Good grief! They've been doing that show over the lake as long as I can remember, EVERY SINGLE YEAR. If you don't like Seafair, leave Seattle for a week when the noise is happening. Sheesh.
Oh ouch! I'm not fond of bee stings myself. Via Diane Duane.
It's Seafair in Seattle. Nothing irritates me more than the whiners who start complaining every single year when the Blue Angels come to do their air show over the lake. "Oh, the jet engines scared me!" "Oh, they make so much noise!" Good grief! They've been doing that show over the lake as long as I can remember, EVERY SINGLE YEAR. If you don't like Seafair, leave Seattle for a week when the noise is happening. Sheesh.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
No Blog Kind Of Day
Sorry. Nothing to see here. Move along.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Some Links
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #62.
Cheshire Crossing links Alice, Dorothy, and Wendy in a fun little comic about their lives after Wonderland/Oz/Neverland. Not the best art I've ever seen, but the story made me laugh aloud at points. Via Oz and Ends.
The Mad Bun is free to all and sundry who wish to read the entire story. Go thee hence to Girlamatic and check out the story so far.
I'm slightly tempted to get Narbonic Volume 3, if only because of the back-up story by Phil. But maybe I ought to read some of the web comic first.
Three Bits of Trivia Every Day. Many thanks to Aaron Williams for the linkage.
Cheshire Crossing links Alice, Dorothy, and Wendy in a fun little comic about their lives after Wonderland/Oz/Neverland. Not the best art I've ever seen, but the story made me laugh aloud at points. Via Oz and Ends.
The Mad Bun is free to all and sundry who wish to read the entire story. Go thee hence to Girlamatic and check out the story so far.
I'm slightly tempted to get Narbonic Volume 3, if only because of the back-up story by Phil. But maybe I ought to read some of the web comic first.
Three Bits of Trivia Every Day. Many thanks to Aaron Williams for the linkage.
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Thursday, August 03, 2006
Who Wants To Be A Superhero?
Stan is CRUEL. This is one of the studpidest-fun shows I've seen in awhile. And did I mention that Stan Lee is cruel?
Another Cute Pug For the In-Laws
After spending several hours on Monday sitting next to Buddy the Pug in the backseat of the truck while we drove up to Mt Rainier, and getting pug-sneezes on my legs repeatedly, I thought maybe this cutey pug would delight my in-laws.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Linkdump
All the listed dates on the 1976 DC Calendar. Now also in Google Calendar format. (Self Link)
Oh the gamers and the furries should be friends!
Oooooooooooo, cute!!!
TPing is fine, but vandalism with TPing deserves punishment. Dog food and flour? Why? Via Museum of Hoaxes.
The Lakota Sioux Pine Ridge Reservation has had a number of bigfoot sightings, possibly due to the high heat and forest fires surrounding the area. In addition, a couple of mountain lions have been killed as they left the forest, apparently because of lack of food.
Are you really ready? Check out the story behind this site on Boing Boing.
Hurricane Chris? Not yet, but soon, maybe.
They blink. If you read For Better of For Worse on the official website in monthly format, the characters blink and move their eyes. Via Tom.
Oh the gamers and the furries should be friends!
Oooooooooooo, cute!!!
TPing is fine, but vandalism with TPing deserves punishment. Dog food and flour? Why? Via Museum of Hoaxes.
The Lakota Sioux Pine Ridge Reservation has had a number of bigfoot sightings, possibly due to the high heat and forest fires surrounding the area. In addition, a couple of mountain lions have been killed as they left the forest, apparently because of lack of food.
Are you really ready? Check out the story behind this site on Boing Boing.
Hurricane Chris? Not yet, but soon, maybe.
They blink. If you read For Better of For Worse on the official website in monthly format, the characters blink and move their eyes. Via Tom.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Random Thoughts
What are the odds that a stolen ID card would be presented to its owner, a waitress, as somebody else's ID?
Lots of folks are linking to the Hello Kitty Vader, but the source is here. It's a photoshop job.
Snopes has information on free military shipping kits and personalized postcards to the troops. I don't support the war, but I have nothing against the men and women who volunteered in good faith to protect their nation.
Mah Two Cents gives us the best last lines of the movies. Come up with your own! Astound your friends! Impress the kids! (actually, I really did like "lens cap")
ASCII art from 1939. Via Augie (check out the other links there, too).
I want. Of course, I need a sidewalk project to put them into... so I don't need. Just want.
What's playing right now? A map of what songs are playing on radio stations around the country.
Lots of folks are linking to the Hello Kitty Vader, but the source is here. It's a photoshop job.
Snopes has information on free military shipping kits and personalized postcards to the troops. I don't support the war, but I have nothing against the men and women who volunteered in good faith to protect their nation.
Mah Two Cents gives us the best last lines of the movies. Come up with your own! Astound your friends! Impress the kids! (actually, I really did like "lens cap")
ASCII art from 1939. Via Augie (check out the other links there, too).
I want. Of course, I need a sidewalk project to put them into... so I don't need. Just want.
What's playing right now? A map of what songs are playing on radio stations around the country.
Diebold Machines Even LESS Secure Than Previously Thought
Slashdot and Boing Boing are both reporting on this story which alleges that Diebold voting machines can be made to read an unsecured card with the flip of a single switch. In short, the machines are completely unreliable and totally useless as voting machines. They are designed to allow unauthorized people to alter their programming with a flip of a switch.
This is too important to ignore. All Diebold voting machines MUST be returned to the manufacturer as intentionally flawed, and any county that's been tricked into buying these machines must be refunded.
This is too important to ignore. All Diebold voting machines MUST be returned to the manufacturer as intentionally flawed, and any county that's been tricked into buying these machines must be refunded.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Linkdump
Claypool is shutting down it's print line. And, as Peter David points out, it wasn't by choice. It's because Diamond has certain performance levels, and they weren't meeting them.
For the gals: Which Justice League Member (Male) Would You Marry?
Snark Free Corner.
For the gals: Which Justice League Member (Male) Would You Marry?
Snark Free Corner.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Random Thoughts
Ooooh, here's a great essay by Folksinger Janis Ian, who goes into why free downloads of music are a GOOD thing for artists, and lost sales by the music industry are more an indication of poor management on the parts of the recording industry than anything at all to do with downloads. Putting her money where her mouth is, Ian put up a page of free downloads of her music. The article is four years old, but the points she makes are still valid. Via Garrett.
Top 50 Movie Endings of All Time... lots of spoilers.
A friend of my sister just visited and directed me to the George Reeves Memorial website, where the hometown of George Reeves (which is where my sister's friend is from) are selling stuff, including a commemorative video, in an effort to preserve Reeves birthplace. My sister's friend, Veronica, worked on the video, which is on this page: GRMF "Coming Home to Woolstock" DVD.
Illusive Arts have put up San Diego 2006 Photos in a nice Flickr set for everyone who wants to see them.
What the heck? Not a good sign, if it's for real. You shouldn't be arrested for taking pictures of cops.
E. T. Phone Home. What happened to all those copies of the truly awful video game rushed into production to take advantage of the popularity of the movie? Find out on MetaFilter.
Clipart. It's a quicktime movie. Wait for it to load. No sound, you can choose your own soundtrack.
Enchantment Under the Sea Dance Revisited. What happens if you compare Back to the Future with Back to the Future II?
Top 50 Movie Endings of All Time... lots of spoilers.
A friend of my sister just visited and directed me to the George Reeves Memorial website, where the hometown of George Reeves (which is where my sister's friend is from) are selling stuff, including a commemorative video, in an effort to preserve Reeves birthplace. My sister's friend, Veronica, worked on the video, which is on this page: GRMF "Coming Home to Woolstock" DVD.
Illusive Arts have put up San Diego 2006 Photos in a nice Flickr set for everyone who wants to see them.
What the heck? Not a good sign, if it's for real. You shouldn't be arrested for taking pictures of cops.
E. T. Phone Home. What happened to all those copies of the truly awful video game rushed into production to take advantage of the popularity of the movie? Find out on MetaFilter.
Clipart. It's a quicktime movie. Wait for it to load. No sound, you can choose your own soundtrack.
Enchantment Under the Sea Dance Revisited. What happens if you compare Back to the Future with Back to the Future II?
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Trolling Around Town
I spent most of today being a tourist in Seattle, so here's a picture for you. No other blog entry today.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Stuff
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #61.
Doctor Who Money!
Still tracking the Aquaman Pilot, which still continues to sit at #1 on the iTunes Video download list. It's also getting pretty good reviews (average of 4 stars out of over 300 reviews).
Doctor Who Money!
Still tracking the Aquaman Pilot, which still continues to sit at #1 on the iTunes Video download list. It's also getting pretty good reviews (average of 4 stars out of over 300 reviews).
Thursday, July 27, 2006
This One is for the In-Laws
Edge City, a comic strip, has had a bit of a pug run lately. Starting here, the story revolves around Rajiv, who is having troubles with his love life. So he gets a pug, Twinkles. I particularly like this strip, as it makes a fun point about SF fans in comparison to other "fandoms".
Anyway, this is for my in-laws and their pug, Buddy.
Anyway, this is for my in-laws and their pug, Buddy.
Linkdump
Everyone has a panel at Comicon.
US Navy Safety Photos. This one just frightens me.
Flickr pool of bad parking. Look at all the "compact" SUVs!
Star Wars Theme on a Banjo:
Jim Henley covers all the angles of the newest sports doping scandal.
How stores are using Barry Manilow to "rob" you. A bunch of stuff about how retail stores work on consumers. Funny, but I knew about most of these already...
Rachel Hartman has a House fantasy. Um. Ok. Insanity is inherited: you get it from your kids.
Marvel editor in chief Joe Quesada will be appearing on the Colbert Report tonight. Tune in for some laughs.
US Navy Safety Photos. This one just frightens me.
Flickr pool of bad parking. Look at all the "compact" SUVs!
Star Wars Theme on a Banjo:
Jim Henley covers all the angles of the newest sports doping scandal.
How stores are using Barry Manilow to "rob" you. A bunch of stuff about how retail stores work on consumers. Funny, but I knew about most of these already...
Rachel Hartman has a House fantasy. Um. Ok. Insanity is inherited: you get it from your kids.
Marvel editor in chief Joe Quesada will be appearing on the Colbert Report tonight. Tune in for some laughs.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Danes are Very Forgiving
Remember the lying imam who made up extra cartoons and added them to the Danish ones? The imam whose actions resulted in riots and the burning of Danish embassies? Colleen Doran lets us know where he's been and what he's up to now, and it seems rather ironic, considering the circumstances.
Personally, I would have asked him to stay in Lebanon. He's now hiding behind the flag he burned, and using the embassy he helped to burn down to escape violence.
Personally, I would have asked him to stay in Lebanon. He's now hiding behind the flag he burned, and using the embassy he helped to burn down to escape violence.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
San Diego Bits
The news will keep filtering in over the next few weeks. Here's what I found of interest today.
Here's a neat round-up of the all-ages stuff at San Diego. I'm particularly happy to see Oddly Normal is going to have a second volume soon.
This article about Dark Horse is fun simply because of the way it ends...
And this article talks about Linda Medley's self-revitalization project: Oz.
Here's a neat round-up of the all-ages stuff at San Diego. I'm particularly happy to see Oddly Normal is going to have a second volume soon.
This article about Dark Horse is fun simply because of the way it ends...
And this article talks about Linda Medley's self-revitalization project: Oz.
Aquaman Pilot on iTunes
The Aquaman pilot is on iTunes for $2. Unfortunately for those of us who refuse to install iTunes on our computers (it completely screwed up my PC the last time I tried), you cannot get at it unless you have iTunes. This link is supposed to take you directly to it, but I can't check it because iTunes doesn't work on my machine.
Music video for Kaylee in Firefly
While looking for the real video for this song, I also stumbled across this great Firefly version of Sara Evans' "Born to Fly," dedicated to our favorite engineer. Enjoy!