Now Reading
Planned books:
- Dragonfly Falling (Shadows of the Apt 2) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- A Dance with Dragons (Song of Ice and Fire) by George R.R. Martin
Current books:
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After America by John Birmingham
Recent books:
- The King of the Crags: The Memory of Flames, Book II by Stephen Deas
- The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
- The Books of the South: Tales of the Black Company (Chronicles of the Black Company) by Glen Cook
- Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook
- Neverwhere: A Novel by Neil Gaiman
Now Watching
Planned movies:
None
Current movies:
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![Let’s Kill Hitler [HD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51hESmStH-L._SL160_.jpg)
Let’s Kill Hitler [HD] by Unknown
Recent movies:
- Fringe: The Complete Third Season [Blu-ray] by Unknown
- Castle: Seasons 1 by Bill Roe, Bryan Spicer, David Barrett, Dwight H. Little, Helen Shaver
- Unstoppable [Blu-ray] by Tony Scott
- The Walking Dead: Season One [Blu-ray] by Frank Darabont
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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Buzz Aldrin Speaks Out
And I found the article on a UK based news site. Buzz Aldrin has some great things to say (as quote in the article), but the first thing that completely irritates me is that the first I hear of him … Continue reading
Posted in Random Ramblings
4 Comments
Speechless
You will be, too. Verify the age, then watch the trailer.
Posted in Video Games
10 Comments
By popular demand – Dez speaks!
I’ve had some email complimenting one of the regular denizens here for his insightful comments and his reasoned approach to issues. It struck a chord. I thought to myself: What would happen if I let Dez stand on my soapbox … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Theology/Philosophy
5 Comments
Martian soil could grow asparagus
At least, that’s what NASA scientists speculate. Chemical analysis from the Phoenix lander indicates that the Martian soil is alkaline (slightly basic) with a pH between 8 and 9. Further, the soil released both water and carbon dioxide vapor when … Continue reading
Posted in Science, Space Advocacy
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I'm drowning in books!
Where should I start? I recently picked up George R. R. Martin’s Dreamsongs, Volumes One and Two. I’ve been wanting to have all of Martin’s works conveniently located in one omnibus edition, and this satisfies. I’ll probably not read them … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
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Victory!
The Supreme Court struck down the strict anti-handgun law in Washington, D.C. on the grounds that the constitution guaranteed the right of Americans to own firearms for their own personal use. Everyone can now breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Posted in 2nd Amendment
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Escapism versus art in fiction
A disturbing trend that I’ve noticed in recently published books is to throw non-stop action at you. As an action junkie, I’m torn about whether to complain about this. Well-written action can keep the pages turning quickly. It can keep … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
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